United Kingdom, Sept. 15 -- Qualcomm has officially introduced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

The company announced its next flagship mobile processor ahead of the Snapdragon Summit on 23 September 2025.

Though the name seems to leap forward - skipping Elite Gen 2 through Gen 4 - Qualcomm has said the numbering reflects the evolution of its premium Snapdragon 8-series since it adopted a simplified single-digit naming scheme.

In a statement, Qualcomm said: "It might look like we skipped generations, but the truth is simpler - and more powerful.

"Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 marks the fifth generation of our premium 8-series platforms since we introduced our new single-digit naming and visual identity.

"By aligning with Gen 5, we're reinfor...