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High-End Android Phones Powered with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

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Some smartphones featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 have already been launched in China, with many expecting a global release shortly after. A growing list of flagship smartphones are expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, which was officially announced in late September 2025. The chipset is anticipated to power top-tier Android devices throughout late 2025 and 2026, with several phones already confirmed or heavily rumored. Xiaomi 17 series: The Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max were confirmed as the first phones to use this chip. The Pro and Pro Max models will include a secondary rear display. nubia REDMAGIC 11 Pro series: The gaming-focused nubia REDMAGIC 11 Pro series is set to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. realme GT8 Pro: The realme GT8 Pro launched in China in October 2025 with the new Snapdragon chip and is expected to be released in international markets later. Honor Magic 8 series: The Honor Magic 8 series, which includes t...
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High-End Android Phones Powered with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

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Some smartphones featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 have already been launched in China, with many expecting a global release shortly after. A growing list of flagship smartphones are expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, which was officially announced in late September 2025. The chipset is anticipated to power top-tier Android devices throughout late 2025 and 2026, with several phones already confirmed or heavily rumored. Xiaomi 17 series: The Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max were confirmed as the first phones to use this chip. The Pro and Pro Max models will include a secondary rear display. nubia REDMAGIC 11 Pro series: The gaming-focused nubia REDMAGIC 11 Pro series is set to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. realme GT8 Pro: The realme GT8 Pro launched in China in October 2025 with the new Snapdragon chip and is expected to be released in international markets later. Honor Magic 8 series: The Honor Magic 8 series, which includes the Honor Magic 8 and Honor Magic 8 Pro, will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and was set for a launch in October 2025. iQOO 15: As a performance-focused sub-brand of Vivo, iQOO is expected to equip its flagship iQOO 15 with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. It features an AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch OLED 120Hz screen, a 7,560mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, and an advanced audio system tuned by Bose. It is available in various colors and a special Champion Edition. Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra was launched in China on October 22, 2025, and is set for a global launch on November 6, 2025. General sales outside of China are expected to begin on December 3, 2025. More devices featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 are expected in the coming months, including a global rollout for many of the phones already released in China. Samsung Galaxy S26 Series: This lineup, including the S26 Ultra, is expected to use a "Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy" with higher clock speeds. The S26 Ultra will likely feature a 200MP main camera and S Pen support. ASUS ROG Phone 10 Series: As a dedicated gaming phone series, the ROG Phone 10 will highlight the chip's "Elite Gaming" capabilities with a high-refresh-rate display and advanced cooling. OnePlus 15 (Global): Following its China debut, the OnePlus 15 is scheduled for a global release in early 2026. vivoX300 Ultra: No official announcement for a vivo X300 Ultra release date has been made, though some reports suggest it might arrive in early 2026. OPPO Find X9 Ultra: The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is expected to be released in March or April 2026. While the standard Oppo Find X9 and X9 Pro will have their global launch on October 28, 2025, the flagship Ultra model typically follows a separate release schedule. POCO F8 Ultra: Based on recent reports, the POCO F8 Ultra is expected to have a global release in late 2025, likely in November or December. The device, which is rumored to be a rebranded version of the Redmi K90 Pro Max for the international market, has recently appeared on certification websites, suggesting that a launch is imminent.
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