Qualcomm Confirms Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with Major Naming Shift

Qualcomm Confirms Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with Major Naming Shift

Qualcomm confirms ‘Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5’ and teases more naming changes Qualcomm has officially confirmed its next flagship chip — the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 . The announcement not only clarifies the name of the upcoming processor but also signals that Qualcomm is shaking up its naming strategy once again. For fans of Android performance, this marks a big moment ahead of the chip’s launch later this month. Image : Google Why Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and not Gen 2? Qualcomm explained that while it may look like the company skipped a few generations, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 actually represents the fifth iteration of its premium 8-series platform. The naming aligns with the company’s original roadmap and is meant to make the lineup easier to understand for consumers. According to Qualcomm, “Gen 5 isn’t just a number. It’s a signal that this platform leads the family forward.” This shift reflects both continuity and a clearer product identity in the Snapdragon family. A look back at Q…