After much speculation, Qualcomm has lifted the curtain on its next-gen smartphone application processor — the Snapdragon 8 Elite. It’s not just the name that’s changed from its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; there’s a highly anticipated return to custom CPU core development, greatly enhanced graphics performance, and a load of new stuff for AI and imaging.
So, let’s explore all the new features in more detail, starting with that swanky CPU setup.