- Qualcomm officially confirms the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 name, ending speculation around its next flagship processor.
- The new naming keeps the Elite badge for Qualcomm’s most advanced chips while aligning the lineup with its fifth-generation roadmap.
- Xiaomi confirms its upcoming Xiaomi 17 series will be the first smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Qualcomm has finally put the rumors to rest. The company has officially confirmed the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 name as its next flagship mobile processor. People were talking about names like “8 Elite 2” but that’s not happening. This new naming feels more direct, and it’s linked to Qualcomm’s bigger plan to keep things simple and clear for users and phone makers.
Qualcomm confirms Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 name ahead of launch
Why Qualcomm chose “Gen 5”
At first, it might look like Qualcomm skipped a few versions. But if you see the lineup, it actually makes sense. They had Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 8 Gen 2, 8 Gen 3, and then last year’s Snapdragon 8 Elite. Now with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 they are basically calling it the fifth generation in this series. It’s done to make the roadmap easier to follow and avoid confusion. So if you are a consumer or a phone brand, you instantly know where this chip stands.
What the “Elite” tag stands for
The word Elite was first used last year. Qualcomm kept it for the most advanced version of the Snapdragon 8. It’s not just a fancy tag. The first Elite chip brought the Oryon CPU, which was custom-built and gave a big jump in performance and efficiency. Now the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will continue that idea. It is expected to be even stronger, better for gaming, AI and overall battery use. Basically, Elite means this is the top one.
Xiaomi to debut Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Like every year, one brand gets to use the chip first. This time it’s Xiaomi. The Xiaomi 17 series will launch with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 inside. That puts Xiaomi directly in the race with other big flagship phones coming later this year. More details and actual benchmarks should come out once the Snapdragon Summit kicks off on September 23.
So overall, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is official now. Qualcomm has made it clear why they chose this name and how it fits in the lineup. The Elite badge still stands for the most powerful chip they make. Xiaomi is first in line to launch it. All eyes are on the Snapdragon Summit now to see what kind of real-world performance this chip is going to deliver.
