Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy: Specs of the Galaxy S25’s New Chipset

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S25 series, featuring the new Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, developed in collaboration with Qualcomm.

This powerful chipset brings major improvements in performance, AI capabilities, mobile gaming, camera features, and connectivity.

Key Features:

• CPU: Qualcomm’s Oryon CPU (Second Generation) offers a 37% performance boost.
• GPU: The Qualcomm Adreno GPU provides a 30% performance enhancement.
• NPU: Qualcomm Hexagon NPU delivers a 40% performance improvement.
• 5G Connectivity: Snapdragon X80 5G Modem-RF System.
• Wi-Fi: Supports Wi-Fi 7 globally via Qualcomm FastConnect 7800.
• Satellite Messaging: Snapdragon Satellite enables narrowband NTN support in Android OS.

AI and Camera Enhancements:

• On-device AI features personalized assistants and AI-generated images.
• Gemini Experiences offer seamless task management, livestreaming, and writing assistance.
• Camera quality is enhanced with better power efficiency and superior low-light video capture at 8K 30fps, thanks to the Spatio-Temporal Filter (STF) integrated into Qualcomm Spectra ISP.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is optimized for power efficiency while maintaining high performance, making it ideal for demanding tasks like mobile gaming and AI applications.

Samsung is shipping the Galaxy S25 series with this chipset globally, while the Exynos 2500 chip is being developed for the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7.

Qualcomm is also working on a 7-core version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite for future foldable phones and the Galaxy S25 Edge.