Key Takeaways
- Qualcomm has launched its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which is now used in Xiaomi's new flagship models.
- Other manufacturers, including Honor, Samsung, Asus, and RedMagic, are also developing devices with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
- Sony plans to adopt the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for its upcoming Xperia 1 VIII model.
- Early model numbers for the Xperia 1 VIII have been spotted, indicating its development is underway.
- Details about the Xperia 1 VIII's specifications, pricing, and design are still pending, with uncertainty about its North American release.
The dust has settled after Qualcomm launched its new flagship mobile chipset. In this regard, Xiaomi has already incorporated the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 into its Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max models. Furthermore, Qualcomm mentioned that Xiaomi is among several Android manufacturers planning to create their next flagship devices using the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Other Manufacturers Involved
As we pointed out earlier, Honor and Samsung are participating, along with Asus and RedMagic, who are preparing for new versions of the ROG Phone 9 and RedMagic 10 Pro series (currently priced at $899 on Amazon). Qualcomm also confirmed that Sony will adopt the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, even though the company has reduced its smartphone efforts recently.
Upcoming Xperia Launch
Typically, Sony unveils its new flagship models at the beginning of the year. Despite that, early information about the Xperia 1 VIII has already started to surface online. Initially, two model numbers were seen as PM-1522-BV and PM-1523-BV in eSIM databases.
Now, the Hot Mobile database has revealed a third model number. This one, PM-1521-BV, is not currently linked to any specific regional variant. However, The Walkman Blog has reported that Sony has designated the 'SO-51G' for the Docomo carrier version of the Xperia 1 VIII that will be launched in Japan. Sadly, detailed specifications, pricing, and the design of the Xperia 1 VIII are probably still some time away from being revealed. It's also uncertain whether the Xperia 1 will return to North America for its eighth-generation launch.
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