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Snapdragon 8 Elite

8 β€’ 8 β€’ 4.32 GHz β€’ BGA (SoC)

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8Core
8Thread
4.32 GHzBoost
BGA (SoC)Socket
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Should I buy it?

Snapdragon 8 Elite
CONSIDER
  • No real owner data yet β€” the verdict stays cautious
Great choice if these matter:
  • Gaming
  • Content Creation
  • Daily Use
Watch out for:
  • Superseded by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in late 2025.
  • Peak clocks are held only briefly in thin phone bodies; sustained results depend on each phone's cooling.
Regret riskLOWlimited data
Main risks
  • Superseded by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in late 2025.
  • Peak clocks are held only briefly in thin phone bodies; sustained results depend on each phone's cooling.
  • Qualcomm publishes no cache sizes or TDP figure.
  • Phones on this platform now sell alongside cheaper Gen 5 models.
The risk level is computed from the release date, verified weaknesses and real owner reports. The confidence score only appears once real owner data exists.
This box relies only on verified specs, the release date and real owner reports. We do not predict prices.
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Official Statement

What does Qualcomm say about the product?

A summary of Qualcomm's official product description.

Official Qualcomm source

Qualcomm introduced the 8 Elite as the first Snapdragon with its own second-generation Oryon CPU.

Announced on October 21, 2024 at Snapdragon Summit, the Snapdragon 8 Elite pairs two Oryon prime cores at 4.32 GHz with six performance cores at 3.53 GHz and the Adreno 830 GPU, on a 3nm process. Qualcomm's own figures put it 45% ahead of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 on CPU and 44% better on power efficiency.

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Core Structure

How many cores does the processor have?

Manufacturer's official core and architecture information.

CORE STRUCTURE

The structure decisive in multi-core tasks.

8 Core

8-core β€” Total Cores Β· 8 Thread β€” Concurrent Threads Β· 2 Performance β€” High-performance core Β· 6 Efficiency β€” Low-power core Β· Oryon (2nd gen) β€” Core architecture

8-core8 Thread2 Performance6 EfficiencyOryon (2nd gen)
8-coreTotal Cores
8 ThreadConcurrent Threads
2 PerformanceHigh-performance core
6 EfficiencyLow-power core
Oryon (2nd gen)Core architecture
Frequency

How fast does it work?

Manufacturer's official frequency values.

FREQUENCY

Value that determines single-core performance.

4.32 GHz Boost

4.32 GHz β€” Maximum boost frequency Β· 3.53 GHz β€” Efficiency core frequency

4.32 GHz3.53 GHz
4.32 GHzMaximum boost frequency
3.53 GHzEfficiency core frequency
Power and Cooling

How much power does it draw?

Official power values that determine cooling needs.

POWER AND COOLING

These values determine the cooling budget.

β€”

Device dependent β€” Cooling solution

Device dependent
Device dependentCooling solution
Who Is It For?

Where does it stand out?

A quick usage guide built from the product's specs and the editorial summary.

Gaming

A high refresh-rate screen and sustained performance give it an edge in mobile gaming.

Great fit
Content Creation

Professional video formats and fast transfer suit a production workflow.

Great fit
Daily Use

Smoothness, battery, and camera balance stand out in everyday use.

Great fit
Editorial Analysis

Strengths and points to consider

Compiled by the Kacbu editorial team from spec sheets, independent press reviews and reported user feedback.

Strengths based on the specs
Two Oryon prime cores at 4.32 GHz, the highest clock in an Android phone at launch.
Qualcomm cites 45% higher CPU performance and 44% better power efficiency than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Adreno 830 graphics with a claimed 40% GPU uplift.
Built on TSMC's 3nm process rather than the previous generation's 4nm.
Carried by a very wide range of 2025 flagships, so game and app optimisation is broad.
Things to consider
Superseded by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in late 2025.
Peak clocks are held only briefly in thin phone bodies; sustained results depend on each phone's cooling.
Qualcomm publishes no cache sizes or TDP figure.
Phones on this platform now sell alongside cheaper Gen 5 models.
Historical Product Info

Official launch details

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AnnouncedOctober 21, 2024

The manufacturer's official announcement date.

Qualcomm is headquartered in the US and designs the chip there; it does not fabricate it itself β€” the Snapdragon 8 Elite is produced on TSMC's 3nm process at its plants in Taiwan.

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Specifications

Snapdragon 8 Elite specifications

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General

Family
Snapdragon 8 Elite
Release Year
2024
Manufacturer

Core Structure

Cores
Threads
Architecture
Oryon (2nd gen)
Efficiency Cores
6
Performance Cores
2

Frequency

Boost Clock
Efficiency Clock
3.53 GHz

Cache

Cache Note
Qualcomm does not publish cache sizes in detail

Memory

Memory Type

Graphics Unit

Integrated Graphics

Power

Cooling Solution
Device dependent

Platform

Socket
Process
TSMC 3nm
Lithography
FAQ

The most common questions about this product

What the numbers on the spec sheet actually mean in day-to-day use.

Should you buy the Snapdragon 8 Elite?
The Kacbu decision box currently says CONSIDER for the Snapdragon 8 Elite: the specs hold up, but there are not yet enough real owner reports to strengthen the call. Pros, cautions and alternatives are in the decision box at the top of this page.
How does it compare with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5?
The Gen 5 replaced it in late 2025 with third-generation Oryon cores at 4.6 GHz and the Adreno 840. The 8 Elite remains a genuine flagship platform, and phones carrying it now sell at lower prices β€” for most people the practical difference shows up in sustained gaming rather than everyday use.
What made the Oryon cores significant?
They are Qualcomm's own CPU design rather than licensed Arm cores, derived from the Nuvia team's work. That is what let the prime cores reach 4.32 GHz, and it is the same lineage Qualcomm now uses across its phone and laptop chips.
Which phones use it?
It powered most Android flagships launched between late 2024 and 2025. Every phone in this catalogue that carries it is listed on this page, so you can compare them directly.
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