Qualcomm appears to be altering its naming convention for its top-tier processors. A teaser for the Xiaomi 15 launch indicates that the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be referred to as the “Snapdragon 8 Elite,” marking a departure from the traditional sequential naming. This change mirrors Qualcomm’s naming of the Snapdragon X Elite present in Windows laptops.
A Shift in Expectations
Previously, it was anticipated that Qualcomm would maintain its numbering system for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. However, the introduction of the “Elite” designation hints at a new strategy, which might cause some confusion due to its resemblance to the Snapdragon X Elite name. The Xiaomi 15 is scheduled for launch on October 23, implying that Qualcomm is likely to unveil the Snapdragon 8 Elite before this date.
Specifications of the Snapdragon 8 Elite
The Snapdragon 8 Elite represents Qualcomm’s first 3nm System on Chip (SoC). This innovative chip boasts an impressive 56% increase in GPU performance compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. The Galaxy S25 Ultra, anticipated to also include the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, was recently seen on Geekbench. It features a base clock speed of 3.53 GHz and a peak clock speed of 4.47 GHz. The device achieved a score of 3011 in the single-core test and an astonishing 9706 points in the multi-core test.
Features of the Xiaomi 15 Pro
Additional leaks and certifications have indicated that the Xiaomi 15 Pro will launch with 90W fast charging, along with HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15 and an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. The device is also reported to come with a significant 6,000mAh battery and an IP69 rating for water and dust resistance. Besides the Pro model, the standard Xiaomi 15 is also expected to be introduced on October 23, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra may be revealed at a later time.
