Qualcomm has officially confirmed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 mobile platform is set to launch later this year. The announcement came during the Snapdragon Summit held in Maui, Hawaii, where the company also introduced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (SM8850-AC), Snapdragon X2 Elite, and Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chips.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 was mentioned near the end of the product keynote. Qualcomm did not provide detailed specifications for the chipset at this time.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 to Offer Flagship Features Below Elite Tier

Although technical details were not disclosed, Qualcomm indicated the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 will offer flagship features while sitting below the Elite variant in the lineup. This positions the chip as a slightly more accessible option compared to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

Alex Katouzian, General Manager for Mobile, Compute, and XR at Qualcomm, stated, “We developed this chipset to give you more choices and flexibility, while still delivering flagship features.”

Qualcomm Yet to Disclose Full Launch Timeline

Katouzian confirmed that more information about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 will be revealed later this year. However, no specific launch date or timeframe was provided during the event.

Prior rumors suggested the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 would use the model number SM8845. Qualcomm has not confirmed this detail, but the announcement aligns with earlier reports.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Announced Alongside Elite Series

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 was introduced alongside the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and two other new chipsets—Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme. Qualcomm directed attendees to review its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 coverage for more insights while awaiting further information about the Gen 5 model.

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