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At the Snapdragon Summit 2024, Qualcomm unveiled its latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, prompting several smartphone manufacturers to announce that their forthcoming flagship models will utilize this powerful mobile platform. TechRadar was invited to Hawaii for the event, where we received updates on these exciting developments.
During the summit, both Xiaomi and Honor executives joined Qualcomm’s CEO Cristiano Amon on stage to reveal that their respective devices—the Xiaomi 15 and Honor Magic 7 series—are set to launch this month, likely in China, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
Asus also confirmed that its upcoming ROG Phone 9 will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Additionally, Samsung’s mobile chief TM Roh attended the summit to emphasize his company’s ongoing collaboration with Qualcomm. While he did not specifically mention the Galaxy S25 series, it is highly anticipated that Samsung’s top-tier smartphones in 2025 will incorporate this new chipset (note: this is not financial advice).
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This means many leading Android smartphones expected next year are likely to feature Qualcomm’s new powerhouse chipset. Notably, Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series is projected as one of the first models available in markets like the US, UK, and Australia around January. Meanwhile, devices from Xiaomi and Honor are expected to debut in China before making their way internationally later in early-to-mid-2025.
When comparing it with its predecessor—the Snapdragon Gen3—the new chip introduces Qualcomm’s second-generation Oryon CPU designed for enhanced efficiency when managing complex multi-modal AI tasks.
Smartphones utilizing this advanced chipset promise quicker app launches and improved multitasking capabilities alongside superior generative AI functions compared to those powered by previous generations like Gen3. Mobile gamers can also look forward to enhanced visuals and smoother gameplay experiences due to upgrades made within Adreno GPU technology.
Stay tuned as we continue our coverage from Hawaii throughout this week regarding additional features related to Snapdragons latest innovations—including insights into Qualcomm’s virtual moveable light source technology—right here on TechRadar!
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