--- title: "Smartphones" url: "https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones" description: "Discover how Qualcomm's smartphone technology enable original equipment manufacturers (OEM) to build the industry’s leading smartphones and in-demand apps. Our smartphone processors (CPUs & GPUs) are optimized for high-performance computing." --- # Smartphones ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/8-elite-gen-6?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) ## Superior performance and intelligent features. Bringing together custom-engineered CPU, GPU, NPU and ISP, Snapdragon® mobile platforms offer truly transformative mobile experiences. With the newest Snapdragon 8 Elite Series launches, OEMs can scale premium differentiation across two tiers of leadership – the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 designed to command the agentic age, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 built to deliver premium performance and breakthrough intelligence. This is a smarter, faster, more flexible portfolio ready for exceptional consumer experiences. ### Premium performance Powered by the next generation Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU – the world’s first mobile CPU to hit 5 GHz – the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 platforms deliver record-shattering performance with the efficiency needed for premium, sustained use. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 is designed to deliver incredible experiences for users who want the most, while the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 offers balanced performance and efficiency. ### Limitless connectivity The newly-architected Qualcomm® X105 5G Modem-RF is our latest 5G Advanced platform and designed to lay the groundwork for 6G. Qualcomm® FastConnect™ 8800 Mobile Connectivity System brings intelligence across Wi-Fi, Bluetooth® wireless technology, UWB and Thread technologies. The new Snapdragon 8 Elite Series platforms now offer next-generation proximity AI and AI-enhanced 4x4 Wi-Fi for contextual awareness, multi device experiences, and high-performance connectivity, built for next-generation W-Fi 8. This is leading connectivity that’s engineered for reach and built for intelligence. ### Personalized AI built for the speed of life With a reengineered Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU, low-power personal context on the Qualcomm® Sensing Hub, and on-device learning across GPU and NPU, the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Series can help smartphones understand users more deeply and respond more intelligently. Fueled by our most advanced Qualcomm® AI Engine yet, agentic AI powers zero-prompt operation and improved data security. ### Wow-worthy entertainment The new Snapdragon 8 Elite Series turns premium smartphones into entertainment powerhouses. The Elite Color Engine enables cinema-grade video while intelligent pixel control helps refine capture quality across scenes. For gaming on Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme, new Qualcomm® Adreno™ Neural Fusion, fueled by Adreno matrix cores, delivers razor-sharp clarity, console-quality visuals, and longer playtime. For audiophiles, Snapdragon Sound™ Technology Suite and AI Voice Bubble offer immersive entertainment with intelligence built in. ## Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6: Intelligence that moves through the world - World’s fastest mobile CPU based on GHz speed testing, first to hit 5GHz - Personal and proactive on-device AI - Cinema-grade video capture and editing - First-of-its-kind voice isolation - Console-quality gaming graphics - AI-enhanced connectivity ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/snapdragon-phone?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) ### Qualcomm Oryon, shattering performance expectations The next generation Qualcomm Oryon CPU is the first mobile CPU to hit 5GHz, setting a new standard for performance and giving OEMs the architectural foundation to build faster, more responsive, and more capable smartphones. Watch video ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/personal-ai?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) ### Powering the Ecosystem of You Personal AI is a new category of intelligent devices, creating an interconnected “Ecosystem of You.” Snapdragon platforms scale this intelligence across device categories with efficient, on-device AI. [Learn more](https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2026/02/personal-ai-ecosystem-of-you) ## Featured products For every mobile experience, Snapdragon offers a range of powerful and efficient mobile processors. ## Browse smartphones powered by Snapdragon Explore the latest devices powered by Snapdragon and see the breadth of experiences being brought to consumers. From cutting-edge AI to desktop-class gaming, immersive audio to leading connectivity, Snapdragon enables a wide range of premium smartphone possibilities. [Find your perfect match](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/device-finder?deviceApplication=Smartphone) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/8-elite-device?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) ## The Snapdragon advantage: Built for the next age of agentic AI [View more features](https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones/features) ### Personalized AI, built in Driven by the reengineered Hexagon NPU and Qualcomm AI Engine, Snapdragon enables personalized, on-device agentic AI with deeper context and smarter responsiveness. From adaptive assistance to creative workflows, our latest platforms power experiences that feel more intuitive and more personal without draining the battery. ### Cinema-grade visuals Snapdragon delivers pro-grade photo and video capture with the Elite Color Engine, APV codec, and intelligent pixel control. Our latest platforms fuel flagship smartphones with refined, high-fidelity imaging – richer color, smoother gradients, and consistently polished results across every scene. ### New architecture, new intelligence An evolution in mobile gaming is here. AI-driven super resolution and frame generation technology mean no artifacts and no smearing. AI-dedicated GPU cores enables advanced AI models, superior image reconstruction, and enhanced game stability without increasing power consumption or latency. ### Intelligent sound Snapdragon Sound supports spatial audio, and Qualcomm® Expanded Personal Area Network Technology (XPAN) alongside AI Voice Bubble, AI audio separation, to deliver intelligent, immersive audio experiences on premium smartphones. Snapdragon Sound Technology Suite uses always-on, lower-power intelligence, to recognize who’s speaking, where users are, and how they’re using their device, helping to ensure their voice remains clear. ### Incredible connectivity Best-in-class 5G and Wi Fi technologies converge to deliver breakthrough speed, reach, and reliability. With AI-enhanced connectivity, premium experiences stay fast, intelligent, and always connected. ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/woman-holding-smartphone?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85)