Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phones: 19 models compared

Decision table

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Chipset: which one for what?

The 19 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Gaming Photo / Video Battery Life Daily Use

Leads for Gaming: Xiaomi 17 Ultra93%

Leads for Photo / Video: Oppo Find X9 Ultra92%

Leads for Battery Life: Nubia RedMagic 11 Pro84%

Leads for Daily Use: Honor Magic8 Pro84%

#19#16#12#16
HONOR Magic V6Honor
7.95" · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 50 MP
68% 68% 60% 68%
Why it ranks here
- 16 GB of RAM
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#16#4#14#17
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 UltraSamsung
8.0" · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 200 MP
69% 87% 59% 67%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 2 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 67mm telephoto reach
- Current model — 2 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 2 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 2 months on the market
#14#18#19#6
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8Samsung
6.9" · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 50 MP
69% 61% 55% 76%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 2 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 2 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 2 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- Current model — 2 months on the market
#15#19#17#3
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8Samsung
7.6" · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 50 MP
69% 61% 57% 78%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 2 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 2 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 2 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- Current model — 2 months on the market
#17#14#15#19
Sony Xperia 1 VIIISony
6.5" · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 48 MP
69% 73% 59% 62%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 3 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- Current model — 3 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 3 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 3 months on the market
#6#1#3#5
Oppo Find X9 UltraOppo
6.82" · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 200 MP
85% 92% 81% 76%
Why it ranks here
- 16 GB of RAM
- 144Hz display
- Current model — 5 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 10x optical zoom
- Current model — 5 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 7050 mAh battery — top of the pool
- Current model — 5 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 5 months on the market
#7#5#6#10
Vivo X300 UltraVivo
6.83" · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 200 MP
85% 87% 78% 72%
Why it ranks here
- 16 GB of RAM
- 144Hz display
- Current model — 6 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 3.7x optical zoom
- Current model — 6 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 6600 mAh battery — top of the pool
- Current model — 6 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 6 months on the market
#5#13#2#12
OnePlus 15TOnePlus
6.32" · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 50 MP
85% 76% 84% 71%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 165Hz display
- Current model — 6 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 85mm telephoto reach
- Current model — 6 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 7500 mAh battery — top of the pool
- Current model — 6 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 6 months on the market
#13#11#16#7
Samsung Galaxy S26+Samsung
6.7" · Varies by market · 50 MP
69% 82% 58% 74%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 7 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 67mm telephoto reach
- Current model — 7 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 7 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- Current model — 7 months on the market
#12#2#13#18
Samsung Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung
6.9" · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 200 MP
69% 92% 59% 64%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 7 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 5x optical zoom
- Current model — 7 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 7 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 7 months on the market
#11#10#18#9
Samsung Galaxy S26Samsung
6.3" · Varies by market · 50 MP
69% 82% 55% 72%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 7 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 67mm telephoto reach
- Current model — 7 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 7 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- Current model — 7 months on the market
#1#6#11#8
Xiaomi 17 UltraXiaomi
6.9" · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 50 MP
93% 87% 62% 73%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 16 GB of RAM
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 7 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 100mm telephoto reach
- Current model — 7 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 7 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 7 months on the market
#18#12#10#4
Xiaomi 17Xiaomi
6.3" · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 50 MP
69% 82% 63% 78%
Why it ranks here
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 7 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 60mm telephoto reach
- Current model — 7 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 7 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- Current model — 7 months on the market
#2#8#4#11
iQOO 15iQOO
6.85" · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 50 MP
85% 82% 79% 71%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 144Hz display
- Current model — 10 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 3x optical zoom
- Current model — 10 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 7000 mAh battery — top of the pool
- Current model — 10 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 10 months on the market
#9#3#9#15
POCO F8 UltraPOCO
6.9" · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 50 MP
81% 87% 64% 69%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 10 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 5x optical zoom
- Current model — 10 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 10 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 10 months on the market
#10#9#5#13
realme GT 8 Prorealme
6.79" · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 50 MP
73% 82% 79% 71%
Why it ranks here
- 144Hz display
- Current model — 10 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 3x optical zoom
- Current model — 10 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 7000 mAh battery — top of the pool
- Current model — 10 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 10 months on the market
#3#17#1#14
Nubia RedMagic 11 ProNubia
6.85" · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 50 MP
85% 61% 84% 69%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 144Hz display
- Current model — 11 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 11 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 7500 mAh battery — top of the pool
- Current model — 11 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 11 months on the market
#4#15#7#2
OnePlus 15OnePlus
6.8" · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 50 MP
85% 70% 71% 80%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 165Hz display
- Current model — 11 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- 85mm telephoto reach
- Current model — 11 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 7300 mAh battery — top of the pool
- Current model — 11 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- Current model — 11 months on the market
#8#7#8#1
Honor Magic8 ProHonor
6.71" · Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 · 50 MP
81% 82% 70% 84%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 11 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 3.7x optical zoom
- Current model — 11 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 7100 mAh battery — top of the pool
- Current model — 11 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
- Current model — 11 months on the market