--- title: "Transform mobile devices into powerful gaming machines that push beyond mobile limits." url: "https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones/gaming" description: "The best in mobile online gaming innovation is here. Experience Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ elite gaming phone technology, available on select Snapdragon mobile platforms." --- # Transform mobile devices into powerful gaming machines that push beyond mobile limits. Snapdragon Elite Gaming ## The ultimate gaming advantage. Harness the power of desktop-level gaming with Snapdragon Elite Gaming™, providing elite gamers with the ultimate hand-held gaming experience. Deliver premium features and enhancements including advanced customization, ultra-realistic graphics and lightning speeds—all on their mobile device. ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/badges/snapdragon-elite-gaming-badge%20black.png?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha&wid=1420) ## Premium, first-to-mobile features. Snapdragon Elite Gaming unlocks a suite of first-to-mobile features that transforms your premium mobile device into a gaming machine. We've developed a full arsenal of hardware and software features that are optimized for gaming—all fully integrated into top-tier Snapdragon mobile platforms. Our first-to-mobile PC-like gaming features enable players to game at the next level with smooth interactions, superior performance, blazing-fast response, incredible audio, ultra-realistic graphics with cinematic detail, and much more. Premium features [Ultra-smooth gaming](https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones/gaming#Ultra-smoothgaming) [Highest HDR quality](https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones/gaming#HighestHDRquality) [Desktop-level features](https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones/gaming#Desktop-levelfeatures) ### Ultra-smooth gaming Experience seamless, ultra-smooth gaming enabled by adaptive and predictive real-time system tuning for sustained performance over longer periods of time. Unlock your favorite games with Snapdragon, designed to enable desktop-level frame rates on mobile devices. #### High-speed gaming We've teamed up with top game studios to break barriers, pushing fan-favorite mobile games to lightning speeds of up to 144 fps with flawless quality and super-smooth performance. #### Game smoother Reduce the jank, or stutter, for less glitch and more wins. Our Snapdragon mobile platforms bring desktop-level frame rates to mobile for the first time, greatly reducing jank for the smoothest gameplay possible. #### Game Quick Touch Qualcomm Game Quick Touch is optimized at the millisecond level to help decrease latency, increasing the speed from touch to display by up to 20%. ### Highest HDR quality Kick your favorite HDR games into high gear with double the speed of complex graphic rendering. Qualcomm® Adreno™ HDR Fast Blend helps HDR games run up to 2x faster by accelerating blending of multiple layers. #### True 10-bit HDR game rendering & display True HDR lets you game in full color with 10-bit color depth and 2020 color gamut. The end result: the ability to dart through smoky battlefields, hide in lush forests, and explore thronged fortresses in over a billion shades of color that are 10x brighter than platforms without True HDR. ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/crunch_1080?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha&wid=700) #### Game Color Plus 2.0 Qualcomm® Game Color Plus has the power to turn any standard game into a vibrant visual masterpiece by boosting color, saturation, sharpness and detail to mimic true 10-bit HDR as closely as possible. #### Adreno HDR Fast Blend Adreno HDR Fast Blend is designed to boost game scenes with heavy blending, often used in complex particle systems and rendering—delivering up to 2x performance lift for certain operations. ### Desktop-level features Bring desktop-level features to the smartphone with lighting and advanced post processing effects that weren't previously available on Android. Developers can create more realistic and immersive graphics, delivering first-to-mobile gaming features such as updateable GPU graphics drivers. #### Updatable GPU drivers Snapdragon mobile platforms include the first ever updatable GPU drivers on mobile so players can take control of their game by updating graphics drivers and optimizing performance without having to wait for an OS update. #### Desktop forward rendering Deliver dynamic, desktop-quality visuals to mobile fueled by our ultra-powerful Adreno 650 GPU, designed to elevate every scene with realistic detail. #### Variable Rate Shading Qualcomm Variable Rate Shading allows the next generation of mobile games to run faster, at higher resolutions and lower power, while still maintaining the highest visual fidelity. ## Enable the optimal gaming experience. ### Adaptive game performance engine ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/cell-smart?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) This intelligent engine modifies CPU settings throughout a game for optimized, sustained performance all game long. Adaptive and predictive algorithms run automatically, without costing additional power, reducing jank for consistent gameplay that is ultra-fast and super smooth. ### Game fast loader ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/fast-loading?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) Get immediate gaming gratification on your mobile device by skipping the load-lag and launching games at lightning speed—every time. This elite gaming feature reduces mobile game load times by up to 10% when compared to previous platforms. ### Game network latency manager ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/game-network?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) Level up without moving a muscle…or sword, axe, or laser beam. This elite gaming feature automatically optimizes network settings and Wi-Fi configurations to make online gaming more efficient and fluid. ## Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 Gaming Platform When it comes to epic mobile gaming, the Snapdragon® G3x Gen 2 Gaming Platform levels up the thrill with Snapdragon Elite Gaming™ Features technologies that deliver deeper, more immersive gameplay. Purpose-built for enthusiast features and performance, the Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 enables best-in-class gaming experiences across a broad spectrum of gaming ecosystems. Battle every foe, complete every quest, and level-up your skills—this is the premier place to play all your games, from virtually anywhere. [Learn more](https://www.qualcomm.com/handheld-gaming/products/snapdragon-g3x-gen-2-gaming-platform) ![Snapdragon G3x Gen2](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/sd_G3x_gen-2_badge_rgb-0?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ## Snapdragon Mobile Platforms—when winning is everything. [Learn more](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon) - #### Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 Gaming Platform A truly cross-platform experience [View page](https://www.qualcomm.com/handheld-gaming/products/snapdragon-g3x-gen-1-gaming-platform) - #### Snapdragon X Elite Performance Reborn ![Snapdragon black gold chip](https://www.qualcomm.com/etc.clientlibs/qcomm-martech/clientlibs/clientlib-react/resources/static/media/Snapdragon-Black-Gold.png.CzWKv7wk.png) [View page](https://www.qualcomm.com/laptops/products/snapdragon-x-elite) - #### Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform An AI marvel that defines a new premium standard for connected computing. [View page](https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones/products/8-series/snapdragon-8-gen-2-mobile-platform) - #### Snapdragon G1 Gen 1 Gaming Platform Snapdragon® G1 Gen 1 Platform is designed for Cloud Gaming on fanless, handheld, dedicated gaming devices. [View page](https://www.qualcomm.com/handheld-gaming/products/snapdragon-g1-gen-1-gaming-platform) - #### Snapdragon G2 Gen 1 Gaming Platform Snapdragon® G2 Gen 1 Platform is designed for Gaming and Cloud Gaming at 144FPS on handheld, dedicated gaming devices with and without fans. [View page](https://www.qualcomm.com/handheld-gaming/products/snapdragon-g2-gen-1-gaming-platform) ## Discover Snapdragon elite gaming devices. - ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/812860_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) Samsung Galaxy S21 5G [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones/device-finder/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g) - ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/812972_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) Xiaomi Mi 11 [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones/device-finder/xiaomi-mi-11) - ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/812859_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) Samsung Galaxy S21+ [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones/device-finder/samsung-galaxy-s21) - ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/812858_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones/device-finder/samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-5g) - ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/811896_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) Nubia RedMagic 5G [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones/device-finder/nubia-redmagic-5g) - ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/811866_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) Asus ROG Phone 3 [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones/device-finder/asus-rog-phone-3) - ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/811888_0.jpg?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) Lenovo Legion Phone Duel [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones/device-finder/lenovo-legion-phone-duel) - ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/811889_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones/device-finder/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-5g) - ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/811892_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones/device-finder/samsung-galaxy-note20-5g) - ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/811893_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones/device-finder/samsung-galaxy-note20-ultra-5g) - ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/811894_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones/device-finder/samsung-galaxy-z-fold2-5g) - ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/811608_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) OnePlus 8 Pro [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones/device-finder/oneplus-8-pro) - ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/811523_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones/device-finder/xiaomi-mi-10-pro) - ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/811484_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) Oppo Find X2 Pro [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones/device-finder/oppo-find-x2-pro) - ![](https://d28eiw7gjp7gcv.cloudfront.net/hardware/partner/811271_0.png?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85) Samsung Galaxy S20 5G [View Details](https://www.qualcomm.com/smartphones/device-finder/samsung-galaxy-s20-5g) [Learn more about Snapdragon mobile platforms](https://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon) ## Discover Snapdragon Studios. Snapdragon Studios is a world class group of AAA game developers with 20+ years of experience in the industry. We strive to bring the best gaming experiences to Snapdragon platforms. Our team develops games for mobile, PC and XR, while also providing tools and services for partner game studios. [Learn more](https://www.qualcomm.com/qualcomm-game-studios) ## Elite gaming feature announcements. Catch up on all the latest technical content and hear from thought leaders across the industry on how Snapdragon Elite Gaming is transforming your premium mobile device into the ultimate gaming machine. *Compared to platforms without True HDR. ** Quick Charge is designed to increase the battery charge of a device by up to 50% in 15 minutes. Actual results may vary depending on device design ***In games running at 30fps. Qualcomm Adreno, Qualcomm Kryo, Qualcomm Hexagon, Qualcomm Quick Charge, Qualcomm aptX, and Qualcomm Aqstic are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.