#snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5

#snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5

The Poco F8 Ultra is powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, paired with the VisionBoost D8 chipset. It also features a 6,700 mm2 vapor chamber for improved cooling. The Ultra comes with a 6.9-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, 3,500-nit peak brightness, and up to 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The display offers slim bezels and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner.

Additionally, there are two sound profiles tuned by Bose engineers: a Dynamic mode that delivers extra bass, and a Balanced option that emphasizes vocals and a more even soundstage. "By combining Bose's expertise in acoustic engineering with Poco's innovation in design and technology, Poco F8 Series achieves a level of clarity and depth that redefines what's possible in mobile sound," said Nick Smith, president of audio technology and chief strategy officer at Bose.

The iQOO 15 arrives just in time to once again be among the first smartphones powered by Qualcomm's latest flagship chipset. As expected from the series, it delivers an impressive value proposition - undercutting most premium competitors while making few, if any, meaningful compromises. Aside from the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, several other aspects work in the iQOO 15's favor. The company is making meaningful improvements, even with the price increase. The display is one of those improvements. It's roughly the same size as before - 6.85 inches - but now carries additional HDR certifications, including Dolby Vision, and promises higher peak brightness.

Last month, we used a Realme GT8 Pro prototype to run early benchmarks of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The phone was officially unveiled last week and is preparing to launch globally next month, so we are ready to do some proper benchmarking. Even better, in the meantime we have reviewed several competing flagships, so we can have a better look at the key chipsets for the next twelve months.

The OnePlus 15 will offer an improved Glacier cooling system that will include a larger vapor chamber with its walls made from tearable steel for better heat dissipation. This also makes the structure thinner, which creates more space inside the phone. Next, OnePlus is using a new Glacier Supercritical Aerogel for thermal insulation, which allows the phone's exterior to remain cooler for longer while gaming.

The GT 8 Pro's battery will be upgraded from 6,500 mAh in the GT 7 Pro to 7,000 mAh, while retaining the super-fast 120W wired charging. This time around, the GT 8 Pro also features fast wireless charging, rated at 50W, and 10W reverse wireless charging. Bypass charging is also on the list of features. Realme also reminds us that the GT 8 Pro can play well with other non-proprietary charging standards.

Fresh CAD-based renders of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra have surfaced online that show the phone from different angles. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra successor is expected to be unveiled early next year. In the first render below, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is seen with a flat display and slim, uniform bezels. The corners of the display appear to be more rounded than last year's model.