🚀Finally, All We Know About | All-New Snapdragon 8 Elite! 🌟

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2024-10-23 9:30

Qualcomm has unveiled its latest powerhouse for premium smartphones, the Snapdragon 8 Elite. This next-gen System-on-Chip (SoC) is set to redefine mobile performance and AI capabilities. Here's everything you need to know about this cutting-edge chip:

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🔍Overview🔍

  • Successor to Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: The Snapdragon 8 Elite takes over from last year's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, adopting the “Elite” title from Qualcomm's PC chips.
  • Oryon CPU: Powered by the second-generation Oryon CPU, also found in the Snapdragon X Elite platform for PCs.
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📈Performance Boost📈

  • 3nm Architecture: Built on a 3nm architecture, ensuring top-notch efficiency and performance.
  • 2+6 Octa-Core Design: Features two Prime cores clocked at up to 4.32GHz and six Performance cores at 3.53GHz.
  • 45% Performance Improvement: Delivers a 45% boost in single-core and multi-core performance.
  • 44% More Power-Efficient: Achieves significant power efficiency improvements.
  • Beats Apple A18 Silicon: Outperforms the Apple A18 silicon chip, setting a new benchmark in mobile processing power.
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🎮Enhanced Graphics🎮

  • Upgraded Adreno GPU: Includes a sliced architecture similar to the CPU, enhancing performance by 40% and boosting power efficiency by 40%.
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📡Connectivity and Memory📡

  • X80 5G Modem-RF System: Integrated for superior connectivity.
  • Dual-Channel LP-DDR5x Memory: Supports advanced memory configurations for better performance.
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🤖On-Device AI🤖

  • Qualcomm AI Engine: Combines the CPU, GPU, and a dedicated neural processing unit (NPU).
  • Hexagon NPU: Offers 45% better AI performance and 45% improved efficiency per watt.
  • AI-Driven Camera Features: Includes Semantic Segmentation at 4K resolutionand an on-device video object eraser.
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📱Coming Soon📱

  • Device Launches: The Snapdragon 8 Elite will be featured in upcoming devices from brands like ASUS, HONOR, iQOO, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, Samsung, Vivo, and Xiaomi.
  • First to Debut: Rumors suggest the Realme GT7 Pro will be the first to debut globally with this chip.
  • Other Upcoming Models: Look out for the Xiaomi 15, OnePlus 13, and the premium gaming beast ROG 9.
  • India's First: The iQOO 13 is set to be India's first smartphone featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite made with VIVO and QUALCOMM joint labs with an independent super computing Q2 chip, promising an unparalleled mobile experience.
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