Qualcomm Unveils the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Launching First with Xiaomi

According to Weibo, Qualcomm has officially confirmed that its upcoming flagship computing platform will bear the name Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, returning to the traditional “Snapdragon 8 + generation number” structure with an Elite designation. The company says Xiaomi will be the first brand to adopt the new platform, debuting it in the forthcoming Xiaomi 17 series, which will include the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and is set to be unveiled this September.

The article notes that the Elite tier sits alongside standard Snapdragon 8 and 8s series as a distinct performance level, with the Gen 5 designation applied across forthcoming computing platforms. It also mentions Apple’s move to reduce reliance on Qualcomm, linking this to increased collaborations with Chinese manufacturers as Qualcomm expands into PC and automotive connectivity markets.

The piece was published on 15 September 2025, and highlights how the revised naming aims to clarify differentiation while Qualcomm broadens its CPU strategy.