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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phones list

This post was last updated on April 18, 2026.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is Qualcomm’s most advanced smartphone chipset for Android devices, promising superior performance, efficiency, and agentic AI capabilities. Soon after its announcement in September 2025, smartphone brands rushed to launch devices with this processor.

Now there are dozens of options powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and the list continues to grow steadily. Here’s an updated list of Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 smartphones launched so far.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phones list

  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
  • Samsung Galaxy S26+
  • Samsung Galaxy S26
  • Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Xiaomi 17
  • OnePlus 15
  • OnePlus 15T
  • Vivo X300 Ultra
  • iQOO 15 Ultra
  • iQOO 15
  • Realme GT 8 Pro
  • POCO F8 Ultra
  • Nubia RedMagic 11 Pro+
  • Nubia RedMagic 11 Pro
  • Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Honor Magic 8 Pro
  • Honor Magic 8

Samsung phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

The Galaxy S26 series, launched in February 2026, features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It’s worth noting that only the S26 Ultra gets this chip worldwide, while the S26 and S26+ get the Snapdragon chip in select regions, including the US, Canada, Japan, and China. Other regions, including India, get Exynos 2600.

Besides a flagship chipset, one of the biggest highlights of the Galaxy S26 series is Privacy Display.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

  • Display: 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 2600nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
  • Rear camera: 200MP (wide), 10MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 5x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
  • Front camera: 12MP
  • OS: Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 6500mAh
  • Charging: 60W (wired), 25W (wireless), 4.5W (reverse wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

Galaxy S26+

  • Display: 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 2600nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) (region-specific)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 10MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 12MP (ultrawide)
  • Front camera: 12MP
  • OS: Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 4900mAh
  • Charging: 45W (wired), 20W (wireless), 4.5W (reverse wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

Galaxy S26

  • Display: 6.3-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 2600nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) (region-specific)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 10MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 12MP (ultrawide)
  • Front camera: 12MP
  • OS: Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 4300mAh
  • Charging: 25W (wired), 15W (wireless), 4.5W (reverse wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

Xiaomi phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

The Xiaomi 17 (review) was the first phone in the world to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It was launched in September 2025.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Display: 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3500nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 200MP (periscope telephoto, 3.2-4.3x continuous optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
  • Front camera: 50MP
  • OS: Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 6000mAh
  • Charging: 90W (wired), 50W (wireless), 22.5W (reverse wired), 10W (reverse wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Display: 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3500nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 5x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
  • Front camera: 50MP
  • OS: Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 7500mAh
  • Charging: 100W (wired), 50W (wireless), 22.5W (reverse wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • Display: 6.3-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3500nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 5x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
  • Front camera: 50MP
  • OS: Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 6300mAh
  • Charging: 100W (wired), 50W (wireless), 22.5W (reverse wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

Xiaomi 17

  • Display: 6.3-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3500nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (telephoto, 2.6x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
  • Front camera: 50MP
  • OS: Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 6330mAh
  • Charging: 100W (wired), 50W (wireless), 22.5W (reverse wireless), 22.5W (reverse wired)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

OnePlus phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

OnePlus 15 was launched in October 2025 as the company’s first phone with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. In March 2026, OnePlus 15T arrived in China with the same chipset. It could be released in the international market as the OnePlus 15s.

OnePlus 15

  • Display: 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 165Hz, 3600nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 3.5x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
  • Front camera: 32MP
  • OS: Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 7300mAh
  • Charging: 120W (wired), 50W (wireless), 10W (reverse wireless), 5W (reverse wired)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

OnePlus 15T

  • Display: 6.32-inch AMOLED, 165Hz, 3600nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (telephoto, 3.5x optical zoom)
  • Front camera: 16MP
  • OS: Android 16
  • Battery: 7500mAh
  • Charging: 100W (wired), 50W (wireless), 10W (reverse wired)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0

Vivo, iQOO phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

The iQOO 15 was launched in October 2025 as the company’s first phone with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. In February 2026, the iQOO 15 Ultra arrived with the same chipset, but as a more premium phone, and a month later, the Vivo X300 Ultra landed in China, with the global rollout kicking off in April.

Vivo X300 Ultra

  • Display: 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
  • Rear camera: 200MP (wide), 200MP (periscope telephoto, 3.7x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
  • Front camera: 50MP
  • OS: Android 16
  • Battery: 6600mAh
  • Charging: 100W (wired), 40W (wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

iQOO 15 Ultra

  • Display: 6.85-inch LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz, 8000nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
  • Front camera: 32MP
  • OS: Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 7400mAh
  • Charging: 100W (wired), 40W (wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

iQOO 15

  • Display: 6.85-inch LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz, 6000nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
  • Front camera: 32MP
  • OS: Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 7000mAh
  • Charging: 100W (wired), 40W (wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

Realme phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Realme GT 8 Pro is the only phone from the brand launched with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.

Realme GT 8 Pro

  • Display: 6.79-inch AMOLED, 144Hz, 7000nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 200MP (periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
  • Front camera: 32MP
  • OS: Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 7000mAh
  • Charging: 120W (wired), 50W (wireless), 10W (reverse wireless), 5W (reverse wired)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0

POCO phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

POCO was also quick to launch the F8 Ultra with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. This smartphone was launched in November 2025, and is still one of the most affordable phones with 8 Elite Gen 5.

POCO F8 Ultra

  • Display: 6.9-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 3500nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 5x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
  • Front camera: 32MP
  • OS: Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 6500mAh
  • Charging: 100W (wired), 50W (wireless), 22.5W (reverse wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

Nubia phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

The RedMagic 11 Pro+ arrived as the company’s first phone with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in October, but it’s been exclusive to China, so far. A month later, the RedMagic 11 Pro was introduced in the global market. In October, the company also launched Nubia Z80 Ultra with the same chipset for non-gaming people.

Nubia RedMagic 11 Pro+

  • Display: 6.85-inch AMOLED, 144Hz, 2000nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (ultrawide)
  • Front camera: 16MP
  • OS: Android 16, up to 2 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 7500mAh
  • Charging: 120W (wired), 80W (wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2
  • Others: Built-in cooling fan, pressure sensitive zones

Nubia RedMagic 11 Pro

  • Display: 6.85-inch AMOLED, 144Hz, 1800nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (ultrawide)
  • Front camera: 16MP
  • OS: Android 16, up to 2 major Android upgrades
  • Battery: 7500mAh
  • Charging: 80W (wired), 80W (wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2
  • Others: Built-in cooling fan, pressure sensitive zones

Nubia Z80 Ultra

  • Display: 6.85-inch AMOLED, 144Hz, 2000nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 64MP (periscope telephoto, 2.7x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
  • Front camera: 16MP
  • OS: Android 16
  • Battery: 7200mAh
  • Charging: 80W (wired), 80W (wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

Honor phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Honor is also on the list with Magic 8 Pro (review) and Magic 8, powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Both phones were unveiled in October 2025.

Honor Magic 8 Pro

  • Display: 6.71-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 6000nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 200MP (periscope telephoto, 3.7x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
  • Front camera: 50MP
  • OS: Android 16, up to 7 Android upgrades
  • Battery: 7100mAh
  • Charging: 100W (wired), 80W (wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

Honor Magic 8

  • Display: 6.58-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 6000nits (peak)
  • Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
  • Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 64MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
  • Front camera: 50MP
  • OS: Android 16, up to 7 Android upgrades
  • Battery: 7000mAh
  • Charging: 90W (wired), 80W (wireless)
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

We’ll update the list periodically to ensure it remains fresh and up-to-date.

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