Qualcomm Technologies today announced the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Mobile Platform which has features of robust performance with cutting-edge capabilities such as AI and camera innovations and immersive gaming experiences.
With this premium Mobile Chipset, users can instantly wake their AI assistant up simply by picking up their device, thanks to the Qualcomm Sensing Hub, which intelligently combines microphone and sensor inputs to detect users’ intent to speak. Powered by the Qualcomm AI Engine, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 also enables agentic AI assistants to deliver context-aware interactions and personalized suggestions – elevating mobile experiences with seamless, on-device intelligent experiences. At the core of these capabilities is the Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, which achieves up to 46% improved performance.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 features the custom-built Qualcomm Oryon CPU, fueling peak speeds up to 3.8 GHz. Along with faster speeds, this Mobile Platform delivers a remarkable 36% performance improvement and 76% better web browsing responsiveness. This leap in processing power enables smoother multitasking, faster responsiveness, and enhanced efficiency across demanding applications. Complementing the CPU, the Qualcomm Adreno GPU features,sliced architecture which unlocks higher clock speeds and boosts gaming and graphics performance by 11%.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 will be featured in flagship devices from global smartphone brands, including iQOO, Motorola, OnePlus and Vivo.
“As the demand for premium smartphones continues to surge, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is perfectly positioned to meet and exceed consumers’ evolving expectations. We’ve reimagined our 8 series family, putting premium performance into the hands of more consumers worldwide,” said Chris Patrick, senior vice president and general manager, mobile handset, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 places users at the center of their mobile experiences, empowering them with the speed, intelligence, and efficiency they need to perform at their peak and unlock their full creative potential.”
