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Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

8 β€’ 8 β€’ BGA (SoC)

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

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
CONSIDER
  • No real owner data yet β€” the verdict stays cautious
Great choice if these matter:
  • Gaming
  • Daily Use
  • Value for Money
Watch out for:
  • Peak clock of 3.8 GHz against 4.6 GHz on the 8 Elite Gen 5.
  • Adreno 829 rather than the 840 in the top part β€” the gap shows in sustained gaming.
Regret riskLOWlimited data
Main risks
  • Peak clock of 3.8 GHz against 4.6 GHz on the 8 Elite Gen 5.
  • Adreno 829 rather than the 840 in the top part β€” the gap shows in sustained gaming.
  • Qualcomm publishes no cache sizes or TDP figure.
  • The naming is easy to confuse with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; they are different chips.
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 split its premium tier in two and put Oryon cores in both.

Announced on November 26, 2025, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is a 3nm platform built on custom Qualcomm Oryon CPU cores reaching 3.8 GHz. Qualcomm cites a 36% performance improvement, 76% better web browsing responsiveness, an 11% graphics gain from the Adreno GPU's sliced architecture and a Hexagon NPU up to 46% faster. Qualcomm named OnePlus among the launch partners.

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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 x 3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L Performance β€” High-performance core Β· 6 x 3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M Efficiency β€” Low-power core Β· Qualcomm Oryon V3 β€” Core architecture

8-core8 Thread2 x 3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L Performance6 x 3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M EfficiencyQualcomm Oryon V3
8-coreTotal Cores
8 ThreadConcurrent Threads
2 x 3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L PerformanceHigh-performance core
6 x 3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M EfficiencyLow-power core
Qualcomm Oryon V3Core architecture
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.

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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
Daily Use

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

Great fit
Value for Money

Strong price-to-performance for the hardware it offers.

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
Custom Oryon V3 cores, not the licensed Kryo cores of earlier second-tier parts.
Qualcomm cites a 36% CPU performance improvement and 76% better web browsing responsiveness.
Adreno 829 with a sliced architecture that Qualcomm credits with an 11% graphics gain.
Hexagon NPU up to 46% faster, which is what drives on-device AI assistants.
Built on a 3nm process, the same generation as the 8 Elite Gen 5.
Things to consider
Peak clock of 3.8 GHz against 4.6 GHz on the 8 Elite Gen 5.
Adreno 829 rather than the 840 in the top part β€” the gap shows in sustained gaming.
Qualcomm publishes no cache sizes or TDP figure.
The naming is easy to confuse with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; they are different chips.
Historical Product Info

Official launch details

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AnnouncedNovember 26, 2025

The manufacturer's official announcement date.

Qualcomm is headquartered in the US and designs the chip there; it does not fabricate it itself. Which foundry produces the 3nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is not stated in public sources, so no manufacturing country is claimed here.

This is not the current retail price β€” it shows the product's historical, official launch information.
Specifications

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 specifications

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General

Family
Snapdragon 8
Release Year
2025
Manufacturer

Core Structure

Cores
Threads
Max Clock
3.8 GHz
Architecture
Qualcomm Oryon V3
Efficiency Cores
6 x 3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M
Performance Cores
2 x 3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L

Cache

Cache Note
Qualcomm does not publish cache sizes in detail

Graphics Unit

Ray Tracing
Yes
Integrated Graphics

Power

Cooling Solution
Device dependent

Platform

Socket
Process
3 nm
Lithography
FAQ

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Should you buy the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5?
The Kacbu decision box currently says CONSIDER for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5: 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.
Is this the same as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5?
No β€” they are two different chips with confusingly similar names. The 8 Elite Gen 5 is SM8850 with Oryon cores up to 4.6 GHz and the Adreno 840. This one is SM8845, up to 3.8 GHz, with the Adreno 829. Both are 3nm and both use custom Oryon cores; the Elite is the faster of the two.
Why did Qualcomm create a second premium tier?
To let phone makers ship flagship architecture at a lower cost. Earlier second-tier parts such as the 8s Gen 4 dropped to licensed Kryo cores on an older process; this one keeps the custom Oryon design and the 3nm process, and gives up clock speed and GPU size instead.
Which phones use it?
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