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Qualcomm Launches Fifth-Generation Snapdragon 8 ‘Supreme Edition’ as Xiaomi 17 Debuts First

The release anchors a broader on‑device AI push in China through a new carrier–OEM program and lands as officials report rapid expansion of the country’s AI ecosystem.

Overview

  • Qualcomm formally unveiled the new mobile platform with TSMC 3 nm N3P, a 2+6 Oryon CPU up to 4.6 GHz, an updated Adreno GPU, and NPU support for INT2 and FP8 with stated gains in CPU and GPU performance and power efficiency.
  • Xiaomi confirmed the Xiaomi 17 series will be introduced tonight as the global first to ship the chip, with executives highlighting a same‑day processor launch and device debut.
  • iQOO announced the iQOO 15 will arrive in October among the first wave using the new Snapdragon, and it will serve as the 2025 KPL grand final’s official tournament phone.
  • At the Snapdragon Summit China in Beijing, Qualcomm launched an AI Acceleration Initiative with GTI, China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom and major handset makers to speed on‑device and multi‑terminal AI features.
  • China’s AI industry reached over 900 billion yuan in 2024 and has produced more than 1,500 large models, according to CAICT and MIIT, while companies including Alibaba and Huawei showcased plans and products pointing to faster domestic AI‑chip development.