Overview

• Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is presented as the world's fastest mobile SoC, with a third‑generation Oryon CPU up 20%, new Adreno GPU up 23%, and Hexagon NPU performance up to 37%.
• The mobile platform adds first‑in‑class APV codec recording to enable professional‑grade video capture and expanded post‑production controls on phones.
• Qualcomm highlights an agent‑style assistant that runs on device with continual learning, real‑time sensing, proactive suggestions, and user data processed locally.
• For PCs, the new Snapdragon X2 Elite family includes the X2 Elite Extreme, which is claimed to deliver 75% faster CPU performance at the same power versus competitors, a 2.3× per‑watt GPU uplift over the prior generation, and an 80 TOPS NPU designed for Copilot+ experiences.
• Qualcomm says flagship smartphones using Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will arrive soon from major brands, while laptops with Snapdragon X2 Elite are expected in the first half of 2026.