Qualcomm is adding a new chipset to its lineup, the Snapdragon 8s Elite, a more budget friendly version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Scheduled to be announced in April this is a mid-to-high range chipset that offers good performance and cost.
Antenna and Availability
Initially slated for March release the launch of the Snapdragon 8s Elite has been moved to April according to Yogesh Bral on X (formerly Twitter). The chipset will be featured in multiple devices from multiple OEMs. These devices will be released in the second quarter of 2025.
Technical Specifications and Performance
Digital Chat Station on Weibo has leaked the specifications of the Snapdragon 8s Elite:
- CPU:
- 1x Prime Core at 3.21GHz
- 3x Performance Cores at 3.01GHz
- 2x Performance Cores at 2.80GHz
- 2x Efficiency Cores at 2.20GHz
- GPU: Adreno 825
Benchmark Scores:
- AnTuTu: 2 million points, same as Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Geekbench: 1,967 single core and 5,827 multi core score (iQOO Z10 Turbo)
Upcoming Devices with Snapdragon 8s Elite
Several devices are expected to feature the new Snapdragon 8s Elite:
- Redmi Turbo 4 Pro
- Xiaomi CIVI 5 Pro
- iQOO Z10 Turbo
- Motorola Razr 60 Ultra
- Poco F7
Conclusion
The Snapdragon 8s Elite will offer near flagship performance at a lower price. With the official announcement coming soon the second quarter of 2025 is looking good for those looking for powerful and affordable devices.
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