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Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Revealed: A Smarter, Efficient Chip That Sacrifices Top-Tier Speed

Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, a clever, efficient alternative to the top-tier Elite version. It features the same core architecture and advanced features, but lower clock speeds.

International Business Times UK

Loads more Android phones could soon work with AirDrop

Snapdragon-powered phones and Nothing phones could be next in line to work with AirDrop.

TechRadar

Qualcomm refines Windows on Arm gaming with broad feature release — platform gets Snapdragon Control Panel, AVX2 emulation, improved anti-cheat support

Qualcomm has added several gaming-focused enhancements for its Snapdragon Windows-compatible SoCs, including a new control panel, GPU driver updates, anti-cheat support for five new providers, and AVX2 support.

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Qualcomm claims 90 percent of top Windows games will run on Snapdragon X2 laptops, raising hopes that gaming for Windows on Arm is finally ready for prime time

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite chips promise major gaming improvements on Windows, with better GPU performance, anti-cheat support, and improved app compatibility.

Windows Central

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Control Panel is live — unlocking Fortnite and more game optimizations on Windows on ARM

Several months after first being announced, Qualcomm has released the Snapdragon Control Panel into general availability. It provides optimized game settings options, improves performance, and more.

Windows Central

I’m shocked at how well Snapdragon X2 Elite can play games with Cyberpunk hitting over 75 FPS in my testing

I got to play several AAA games on Snapdragon X2 Elite laptops, and the results are shockingly good!

Tom’s Guide

Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold just had more of its specs confirmed in a new leak

A trusted leaker has revealed key specs for Samsung's long-awaited triple-fold smartphone.

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Valve lays the foundations for an Arm-based gaming handheld future with first Snapdragon-powered SteamOS VR headset

The new Steam Frame is coming next year and is Valve's first all-in-one headset running SteamOS, powered by a Snapdragon chip.

Windows Central

Valve announces Steam Frame VR headset — a premium standalone rival to the Meta Quest 3

Valve's long-rumored Steam Frame VR headset is real, with a Snapdragon ARM processor, pancake lenses, 4K visuals and up to a 120Hz refresh rate. Here's what you need to know.

Tom’s Guide

Leaked benchmarks suggest a new Motorola 'Ultra' flagship is coming soon, and with a new Snapdragon chipset

Motorola is reportedly preparing to launch a new flagship smartphone. Benchmarks suggest it will be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.

Android Central

For those thinking Samsung Galaxy S26 is switching to new hardware, Qualcomm says think again

This small detail could have a huge impact on the Galaxy S26 early next year

I go hands-on with the OnePlus 15 ahead of its global launch, diving into the impressive design and hardware of the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered Android phone

We've got the OnePlus 15 in hand and are taking a look at what's in the retail box, plus some early impressions on the new hardware and features.

Android Central

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series could be announced as soon as January, with new cameras and a battery boost

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series might not be delayed until March after all, and we're hearing more about the potential specs of these phones.

TechRadar

Qualcomm announces double-digit revenue gains as AI drives sales across form factors, expects high Snapdragon share in the Galaxy S26 series

Qualcomm reported earnings for the final quarter of its fiscal year 2025, with revenue gains in the double-digits.

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Your next Android phone could get unmatched speed, but it comes at a price

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 promises a major power and efficiency leap for Android phones.

Samsung Galaxy S26 features teased by Samsung boss – coming with next-gen AI and more

This could be a killer Android phone.

Android Central

Your next Android phone will be incredibly fast, but prepare for the cost

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 promises a major power and efficiency leap for Android phones.

Android Central

Ask Jerry: Why is Google using a 'mid-range' chip in its flagship phones? Diving into why the Pixel still uses Tensor instead of Snapdragon and why that's probably not going to change anytime soon

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Qualcomm levels up affordable phones with a faster Snapdragon chip

Qualcomm just dropped the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, and it’s ready to elevate budget and mid-range Android phones in a big way.

Tom’s Guide

Apple M5 vs Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme benchmarks: The early verdict is in, and it's a surprise

Apple has just released its all-new M5 chip in the latest MacBook Pro and iPad Pro, while Qualcomm has already shown off the power of its Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPU coming to laptops in 2026. And we've got the test results to compare the processors.

Windows Central

Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme vs. Apple M5 | ARM-based computing levels up, but how do these chips compare?

Apple's new M5 CPU is soon making its way into the MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro, while Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite family is expected to arrive early next year. Here's an early look at how the chips compare.

TechRadar

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra might use an Exynos chipset, and surprisingly that could be a good thing

It's reportedly "likely" that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will have an Exynos 2600 chipset in some regions, and this could be the best chipset of 2026.

Tom’s Guide

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra may not get a Snapdragon chip — here's what we know

Samsung could ditch Qualcomm for some Galaxy S26 Ultra models, and utilize the Exynos 2600 instead. Something that hasn't happened since 2022.

Tom’s Guide

The iPhone Air beats the Galaxy S25 Edge — but here’s how Samsung can change that with the Galaxy S26 Edge

The iPhone Air has some clear advantages over the Galaxy S25 Edge. But Samsung can turn the tables on Apple by picking up 5 key lessons for improving the Galaxy S26 Edge.

Tom’s Guide

Samsung Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 Plus may miss out on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 — here's why

Samsung can't be consistent with which phones get what, and that means the Galaxy S26 and S26 plus may come with an Exynos 2600 chipset.

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