Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Takes the Stage

On October 1, 2024, Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite, featuring a laptop-grade Oryon CPU and a 45% faster NPU for offline AI wizardry. Major brands like Samsung and Xiaomi are set to integrate the chip in their Galaxy S25 and OnePlus 13 devices next month. With a 40% GPU speed boost and 2.5 extra battery hours, gamers and power users are in for a treat. Experts say innovative AI apps will be key—here's hoping Qualcomm's chip sparks the upgrade frenzy!