Samsung Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra, announced yesterday will be powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, globally. Featuring the most powerful and world’s fastest second-generation custom Qualcomm Oryon CPU, Qualcomm Adreno GPU, and Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy will bring unparalleled performance transforming the way users interact with their Galaxy AI device.

Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is a powerhouse platform, delivering top-of-the-line on-device AI capabilities to the entire Galaxy S25 series, as well as premium 5G and Wi-Fi features thanks to the Snapdragon X80 5G Modem-RF System and the Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 Mobile Connectivity System for ultra-fast cellular and Wi-Fi 7 speeds. Additionally, the Galaxy S25 series are the first commercial devices to feature Snapdragon Satellite which allows consumers to send and receive messages via satellite (narrowband NTN) natively supported in Android OS.
Qualcomm Technologies and Samsung worked closely together to customize the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy to deliver premium image quality and power consumption on a Galaxy smartphone display. Samsung also partnered with Qualcomm Technologies to integrate Spatio-Temporal Filter (STF) support into the Qualcomm Spectra ISP of this series, unlocking sharper-than-ever low light video capture capabilities, even at 8K 30fps, while maintaining world-class power consumption efficiency.
Additionally, Qualcomm Technologies and Samsung collaborated closely to tailor the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy for the latest Gemini experiences. Whether it’s managing tasks between apps, livestreaming from the Gemini app, or using Gemini as a writing assistant, these experiences will run seamlessly and efficiently on Snapdragon.
“We are thrilled to introduce the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, which represents a significant leap forward in mobile technology, offering more intelligent, customized experiences – from personalized AI assistants to exceptional AI-generated images,” said Chris Patrick, senior vice president and general manager of mobile handsets, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Our strategic partnership with Samsung is a driving force behind this innovation, setting new standards for performance and efficiency.”
“The collaboration between Qualcomm Technologies and Samsung has always been about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. With the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, we are not just enhancing performance; we are redefining the user experience by integrating cutting-edge AI and connectivity features that will shape the future of mobile technology, “ said O.H. Kwon, senior vice president and president, Qualcomm APAC.