Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
The Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is a flagship 3 nm chipset from Qualcomm, released in 2025. It suits the heaviest 3D games at high settings, 4K video recording and editing, and on-phone AI features, with power to spare for years. 1 phone on LexzyTech Specs uses it.
A higher-clocked Snapdragon 8 Elite made for Samsung's Galaxy S25 series.
How powerful is the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy?
Its processor has several cores.
Graphics come from the Adreno 830.
It is made on a 3 nm process, among the most modern, so it runs cooler and uses less battery for the same work.
On our 1-5 scale it scores 5 for everyday speed, 5 for heavy apps, 5 for gaming and 5 for battery efficiency.
What it runs well
As a flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy handles the heaviest 3D games at high settings, 4K video recording and editing, and on-phone AI features, with power to spare for years.
From our 1-5 ratings of the chip's design (cores, graphics, process); not a benchmark score. How long a phone keeps its speed when hot depends on the phone and needs testing.
What phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy offer
1 phone on LexzyTech Specs uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, from Samsung.
They come with 12 to 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB to 1 TB of storage.
They have screens up to 120 Hz, batteries of 5000 mAh, wired charging up to 45 W, main cameras of 200 MP.
All of them support 5G.
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy specifications
| Maker | Qualcomm |
|---|---|
| Process | 3 nm |
| Released | 2025 |
| CPU | 2 + 6 Oryon cores (2024) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 |
| AV1 video playback | Yes |
| Class | Flagship |
| Everyday speed (our rating) | 5 of 5 |
| Heavy apps (our rating) | 5 of 5 |
| Gaming (our rating) | 5 of 5 |
| Battery efficiency (our rating) | 5 of 5 |
| Video (our rating) | 5 of 5 |
Phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Quick answers
Which phones use the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Who makes the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy?
Qualcomm, on a 3 nm process.
Is the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy good for gaming?
It is a flagship chip with the Adreno 830 graphics, 5 of 5 for gaming on our scale: expect the heaviest 3D games at high settings, 4K video recording and editing, and on-phone AI features, with power to spare for years. This is our rating of its design, not a benchmark.
Do phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy support 5G?
Yes, every one on LexzyTech Specs supports 5G.
How much RAM do phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy have?
12 to 16 GB on the phones LexzyTech Specs lists.
Other Qualcomm chipsets
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