
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (SM8850-AC) is a high-end SoC (System on a Chip) for smartphones that was introduced at the end of 2025. It integrates two fast Oryon Gen 3 Prime Cores with up to 4.6 GHz and 6 smaller Oryon Gen 3 Performance Cores with up to 3.62 GHz.
The integrated X85 5G modem supports 5G NR Sub-6 and mmWave with up to 12.5 Gbit/s download and 3.7 Gbit/s upload.
The quad-channel 16-bit memory controller (total 64-bit) supports LPDDR5X-5300 MHz with a maximum bandwidth of 84.8 GB/s.
The single-core performance of the large Prime Cores is outstanding and is on a par with the Apple A19 Pro SoC at the top of the smartphone processors. Under multi-core load, things look even better and the SD 8 Elite Gen 5 can outperform the A19 Pro by 21% and remains only just behind a 9-core Apple M4.
The chip is manufactured in the modern N3P process at TSMC (3nm).
| Series | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 | ||||||||
Series: Snapdragon 8
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| Clock Rate | 3620 - 4600 MHz | ||||||||
| Level 2 Cache | 24 MB | ||||||||
| Level 3 Cache | 8 MB | ||||||||
| Number of Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 2 x 4.6 GHz Qualcomm Oryon Gen 3 6 x 3.6 GHz Qualcomm Oryon Gen 3 | ||||||||
| Manufacturing Technology | 3 nm | ||||||||
| Die Size | 126.2 mm2 | ||||||||
| Features | Adreno GPU, Spectra ISP, Hexagon, X80 5G Modem, Wi-Fi 7, LPDDR5x 4800 | ||||||||
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 ( - 1200 MHz) | ||||||||
| 64 Bit | 64 Bit support | ||||||||
| Architecture | ARM | ||||||||
| Announcement Date | 09/24/2025 | ||||||||
Benchmarks
* Smaller numbers mean a higher performance
Reviews for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor


Flagship power with an XXL battery - Honor Magic8 Pro smartphone review

Android smartphone with spectacular hardware at a bargain price – Vivo iQOO 15 review

Showdown in London: Honor Magic8 Pro vs. Vivo X300 Pro in a photo comparison review

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Nubia RedMagic 11 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.84", 0.2 kg
Review » Powerful gamer with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 - RedMagic 11 Pro review
OnePlus 15: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.78", 0.2 kg
Review » OnePlus 15 smartphone review – Gaming at 165fps, despite being slower than the predecessor
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
Review » Xiaomi 17 Pro Max smartphone review – Does the giant phone's second display help it step out of Apple's shadow?
Xiaomi 17 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
Review » Xiaomi 17 Pro review - The compact top smartphone disappoints in one key area
Xiaomi 17: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
Review » Xiaomi 17 review - A compact Android smartphone heralding a new era
Nubia Z80 Ultra: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.85", 0.2 kg
External Review » Nubia Z80 Ultra
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
External Review » Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
Realme GT 8 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.79", 0.2 kg
External Review » Realme GT 8 Pro
Vivo iQOO 15: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.85", 0.2 kg
External Review » Vivo iQOO 15
Nubia RedMagic 11 Pro+: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.85", 0.2 kg
External Review » Nubia RedMagic 11 Pro+
Honor Magic8 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.71", 0.2 kg
External Review » Honor Magic8 Pro
Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
External Review » Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra
OnePlus 15: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.78", 0.2 kg
External Review » OnePlus 15
Nubia RedMagic 11 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.84", 0.2 kg
External Review » Nubia RedMagic 11 Pro
Xiaomi 17: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
External Review » Xiaomi 17
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
External Review » Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
External Review » Xiaomi 17 Pro
OnePlus 15: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.78", 0.2 kg
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Honor Magic8 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.71", 0.2 kg
» Honor Magic 8 Pro gets camera grip with zoom control and 200mm telephoto lens
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 17 Ultra falls behind Apple iPhone 17 Pro in camera test
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
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Xiaomi 17: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
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Honor Magic8 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.71", 0.2 kg
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» Honor Magic8 Pro: Fine-tuning for the top smartphone
» Honor Magic8 Pro: Camera comparison with its predecessor
Vivo iQOO 15: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.85", 0.2 kg
» A real insider tip in the mid-range smartphone market: Verdict on the Vivo iQOO 15
» Gaming smartphone impressively demonstrates why Vivo is the benchmark for photos
» Manufacturers would do well to copy this ingenious feature of Vivo's gaming smartphone
Honor Magic8 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.71", 0.2 kg
» Honor Magic8 Pro reaches top 5 in the DxOMark camera test and displaces Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Vivo iQOO 15: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.85", 0.2 kg
» Verdict on the IQOO 15: Fantastic, affordable gaming smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
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Xiaomi Poco F8 Ultra: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
» Poco F8 series: Pro or Ultra? Which one is more valuable?
» Poco F8 Ultra: Will the stress test failure put the brakes on gaming?
» Poco F8 Ultra: The 2.1 sound system from Bose sets new standards
» Poco F8 Ultra: High-end power with Bose sound and denim design
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Impressive Leica camera sample and telephoto comparison in Q&A with Xiaomi boss
» Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Optical zoom confirmed by Leica camera screenshots
» Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Leaker reveals some specs and color options
» Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Leica camera watermark reveals new marketing strategy
» Xiaomi 17 Ultra: 35mm Lofic camera optimization and preorders about to kick off in China
» Xiaomi 17 Ultra also coming to Europe as "Leica Leitzphone Edition"
» Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Spyshots confirm leaked Leica camera design, global model revealed
OnePlus 15: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.78", 0.2 kg
» OnePlus 15 battery stamina test: How long does the 7,300 mAh giant really last?
Nubia RedMagic 11 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.84", 0.2 kg
» RedMagic 11 Pro: Gaming above all else
OnePlus 15: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.78", 0.2 kg
» Do the cameras of the OnePlus 15 still hold up despite cost-cutting measures?
» OnePlus 15 durability test and teardown: Customers must decide between scratches or broken glass
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Zoom camera details of Leica optics revealed
» Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Certification confirms two Leica camera flagships, suggesting earlier launch
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
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Xiaomi 17: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
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Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 17 Ultra with "exclusive physical zoom camera": Leaker describes known and new Leica camera specs
Xiaomi 17 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
» Brilliant smartphone for vloggers thanks to 4K120 & 8K: Xiaomi 17 Pro review
Realme GT 8 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.79", 0.2 kg
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Xiaomi 17 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
» Verdict on the Xiaomi 17 Pro: Just how useful is the secondary display?
Xiaomi 17: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 17 preview: Could Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 give Apple something to worry about?
Xiaomi 17 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 17 Pro durability test: Surprising plastic but glass almost as scratch-resistant as iPhone 17 Pro's ceramic shield
Realme GT 8 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.79", 0.2 kg
» Realme GT 8 Pro: Ricoh GR camera similar to Oppo Find X9 Pro won't beat the Hasselblad flagship
Nubia RedMagic 11 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.84", 0.2 kg
» RedMagic 11 Pro with 8,000 mAh battery, under-display camera and liquid cooling also coming to Europe
Realme GT 8 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.79", 0.2 kg
» Realme GT 8 Pro: Video of interchangeable DIY Ricoh GR camera module and press photos in all colors surface
» Realme GT 8 Pro inherits Snap Focus and three other exciting camera features from Ricoh GR IV
Honor Magic8 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.71", 0.2 kg
» Honor Magic8 Pro: Teaser reveals details about gigantic battery and 200 MP periscope telephoto camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.85", 0.2 kg
» Nubia Z80 Ultra with 35 mm, 18 mm and 70 mm triple camera: Nubia confirms specs and unveils sample photos
Realme GT 8 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.79", 0.2 kg
» Ricoh GR-inspired phone with 24/40 mm focal lengths: New Realme GT 8 Pro teasers and sample photos
Honor Magic8 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.71", 0.2 kg
» Similar but not the same: Camera specs of Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, Vivo X300 Pro, Honor Magic8 Pro and Oppo Find X9 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
» Similar but not the same: Camera specs of Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, Vivo X300 Pro, Honor Magic8 Pro and Oppo Find X9 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
» Similar but not the same: Camera specs of Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, Vivo X300 Pro, Honor Magic8 Pro and Oppo Find X9 Pro
Realme GT 8 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.79", 0.2 kg
» Stunning Realme GT 8 Pro camera samples showcase five classic Ricoh GR IV photography styles, final camera design revealed
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs. Oppo Find X9 Ultra: Optical Leica zoom camera takes on Hasselblad dual-periscope telephoto
Xiaomi 17: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 17 vs. iPhone 17 battery life test: Xiaomi mocks Apple with extra 5,000mAh power bank
OnePlus 15: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.78", 0.2 kg
» OnePlus 15: Unboxing teaser video surfaces
Honor Magic8 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.71", 0.2 kg
» Honor Magic 8 and Magic 8 Pro: Product images and sample photos reveal new camera and quality improvements
Xiaomi 17 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 16 Pro Max: Second display in Leica camera module confirmed by spy shots
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 16 Pro Max: Second display in Leica camera module confirmed by spy shots
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 16 Ultra vs. Oppo Find X9 Ultra vs. Vivo X300 Ultra: Battle of the Leica-Hasselblad-Zeiss clip-on lenses looms
Xiaomi 17: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
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Xiaomi 17 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Renders supposedly portray design changes on the front
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Renders supposedly portray design changes on the front
Xiaomi 17: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 16 and others: First flagships for 2026 rumored to be launching on September 24
Xiaomi 17 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 16 and others: First flagships for 2026 rumored to be launching on September 24
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 16 and others: First flagships for 2026 rumored to be launching on September 24
Xiaomi 17: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 16 Pro Max: Larger Leica camera sensors revealed alongside other specs such as huge 7,500 mAh battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 16 Pro Max: Larger Leica camera sensors revealed alongside other specs such as huge 7,500 mAh battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 16 Ultra to debut Leica camera with true optical zoom and 200 MP, says trusted leaker
Honor Magic8 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.71", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 16 vs. Oppo Find X9 vs. Vivo X300 vs. Honor Magic 8: Diverse camera designs, one common trait
Xiaomi 17: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 16 vs. Oppo Find X9 vs. Vivo X300 vs. Honor Magic 8: Diverse camera designs, one common trait
Xiaomi 17 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 16 vs. Oppo Find X9 vs. Vivo X300 vs. Honor Magic 8: Diverse camera designs, one common trait
Xiaomi 17: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
» Leaker: Xiaomi 16 Ultra to be a one of a kind in 2026
Xiaomi 17 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
» Leaker: Xiaomi 16 Ultra to be a one of a kind in 2026
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
» Leaker: Xiaomi 16 Ultra to be a one of a kind in 2026
» Xiaomi 16 Ultra could sport new 1-inch camera sensor found in Huawei's Pura 80 Ultra
Xiaomi 17: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 16: Compact Leica flagship with new main camera and huge battery but no periscope telephoto
Xiaomi 17 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 16: Compact Leica flagship with new main camera and huge battery but no periscope telephoto
Honor Magic8 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.71", 0.2 kg
» Honor Magic 8 flagship series rumoured to feature its first mini model and new processor
Xiaomi 17: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 16 series to feature new and expensive LIPO displays: Leaker reveals redesign details
Xiaomi 17 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 16 series to feature new and expensive LIPO displays: Leaker reveals redesign details
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 16 series to feature new and expensive LIPO displays: Leaker reveals redesign details
Honor Magic8 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.71", 0.2 kg
» Honor Magic 8 Pro: Fresh from the factory to our camera hands-on
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
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Xiaomi 17: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
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Xiaomi 17 Pro: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.30", 0.2 kg
» Xiaomi 17 Pro (Max): First Leica camera reviews and comparison with iPhone 17 Pro Max, Galaxy S25 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: Qualcomm Adreno 840, 6.90", 0.2 kg
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