Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 phones: 4 models compared

What is it?

What is Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and what does it do?

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is the chip Qualcomm placed one step below its flagship 8 Elite Gen 5 in 2025: a 3 nm process, third-generation Oryon cores, two prime cores reaching 3.8 GHz and six at 3.32 GHz. The same core family, at lower clocks.

Its name resembles the 8 Elite Gen 5 but lacks the word 'Elite'; the two chips are listed on separate pages. This chip appears in upper mid-range and 'R'-type models; the full specification is on the chip's own page, and the models shipping with it are below.

Qualcomm • ProcessorsSnapdragon 8 Gen 5The second premium-tier Snapdragon: custom Oryon cores at up to 3.8 GHz on a 3nm process, announced in November 2025 to sit below the 8 Elite Gen 5 while keeping flagship architecture rather than dropping to licensed cores.All specifications

Decision table

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Chipset: which one for what?

The 4 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: Motorola Edge 70 Max94%

Leads for Photo / Video: Vivo X300 FE68%

Leads for Battery Life: iQOO 15R80%

Leads for Daily Use: iQOO 15R75%

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iQOO 15RiQOO
6.59" · Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 · 50 MP
80% 56% 80% 75%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 144Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 7600 mAh battery — top of the pool
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Daily Use
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Vivo X300 FEVivo
6.31" · Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 · 50 MP
76% 68% 50% 57%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
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.
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Motorola Edge 70 MaxMotorola
6.82" · Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 · 50 MP
94% 61% 73% 75%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 12 GB of RAM
- 144Hz 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
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- Current model — 2 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 2 months on the market
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OnePlus 15ROnePlus
6.83" · Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 · 50 MP
88% 61% 79% 72%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 12 GB of RAM
- 165Hz display
- Current model — 9 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 9 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Battery Life
- 7400 mAh battery — top of the pool
- Current model — 9 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 9 months on the market