Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Might Power Cheap Top-Class Phones Soon
As Qualcomm's big Snapdragon Summit nears on September 23, talk has it that there’s more than just the top model Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 coming. A fresh tip from source Digital Chat Station hints at a less costly chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, now in the works. This new tech could bring the best make methods to phones that cost as low as $280.
What is This Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Per the source, this chip, tagged 'SM8845', isn’t straight from the top tier but a strong follow-up to the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. It may pack some high-end features like the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, such as:
- Make Method: It’s said to be made using TSMC's high-end 3nm 'N3P' style.
- CPU Cores: It might have custom Oryon CPU cores.
- Who It’s For: Its big draw is its price, with phones likely costing between 2,000-2,500 yuan (about $280-$350).
Market Effects and Rivals
This move would let Qualcomm's phone-making friends bring devices with top-level skills and features but still keep good profit. It also puts Qualcomm in a spot to take on MediaTek in this range, as rumors say that phones with the Dimensity 9400+ and Dimensity 9500e chips might also land under $350.
Be Wary of Mixed Messages
We should be careful with this info. The same source once said the current Snapdragon 8 Elite would be in cheap phones next year. This muddles the story, leaving us unsure of Qualcomm's next move.
Until we hear it straight from the source, keep in mind these details aren't set. For now, think of this leak as just a guess.
