Qualcomm is preparing to unveil its latest processor, the Snapdragon 8s Elite, in Q1 2025, following the success of its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite. The new chip is expected to deliver a significant leap in performance, powered by Qualcomm’s in-house developed Oryon CPU, which has already shown impressive results in benchmark tests, even surpassing Apple in certain areas.
As per industry tipster Smart Pikachu (via 91mobiles), the first device to adopt this powerful new chip could be Xiaomi’s upcoming Civi 5, following a trend set by the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro, which was the first to feature the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 last year.
One of the major upgrades with the Snapdragon 8s Elite is its transition to a 3nm process, a significant improvement over the 4nm process used in the previous Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. This smaller process will allow the chip to operate more efficiently, while maintaining a higher clock speed of up to 4.32GHz, a noticeable jump from the previous Snapdragon 8 Elite’s peak of 3.53GHz. This should result in faster performance, smoother multitasking, and enhanced gaming experiences.
In terms of RAM, the Snapdragon 8s Elite will support up to 24GB of LPDDR5x RAM, with a memory speed of 5,300MHz, faster than its predecessors. This increase in memory speed is likely to contribute to improved responsiveness and a more seamless user experience.
The chip will also feature the new Snapdragon X80 5G modem, offering faster and more reliable connectivity compared to the Snapdragon X75 modem in the previous Elite chip. While the official launch is still a few months away, the Snapdragon 8s Elite has already generated buzz, with many anticipating its impact on the mobile industry. If the rumours prove true, Qualcomm’s next flagship chip will set new performance standards, pushing the boundaries of what smartphones can achieve.
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