Qualcomm might launch Snapdragon 8s Elite in 2025 with the upcoming Xiaomi device
India TodayAfter the launch of Snapdragon 8 Elite, Qualcomm is planning to bring its update next year. Snapdragon 8s Elite: What to expect A tipster on Weibo, the Chinese microblogging site, suggests that Xiaomi may be the first brand to launch a phone powered by the Snapdragon 8s Elite. For context, the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro debuted in March 2023 in China as the first smartphone with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip, so the Civi 5 might follow a similar trajectory. Regarding the chip’s naming, Qualcomm could opt for the name “Snapdragon 8s Elite” rather than “Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.” However, there’s also a possibility they’ll stick with the Gen 4 label to distinguish it from the Elite branding. The chip has also been referred to by the nickname “fourth generation Snapdragon 8s Extreme Edition” in a translated tip from Chinese, which aligns with previous rumours suggesting the “Elite Edition” might also be labelled as an “Extreme Edition.” The term “fourth generation” implies this chip could belong to the ‘s’ series within the Snapdragon 8 Elite lineup.