Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite chip promising desktop-level performance in mobile devices

Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon 8 Elite, a new mobile chip expected to power top Android phones in 2025. This chip boasts performance benchmarks that surpass Intel's latest laptop chips while offering significant power savings of 44% for the CPU and 40% for the GPU compared to its predecessor. The Snapdragon 8 Elite features a custom-built CPU and a modular GPU architecture, enhancing both performance and efficiency. This design allows for better resource management, enabling the chip to handle demanding tasks while maintaining low power consumption. Users can expect improved camera capabilities with real-time AI processing, enhancing photo quality by adjusting settings like autofocus and color balance on the fly. Qualcomm emphasizes that this chip delivers desktop-class performance in a mobile device, expanding possibilities for productivity and gaming.