Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Rumored to Deliver Flagship Performance at Just $280, Ahead of September Summit
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Rumored to Deliver Flagship Performance at Just $280, Ahead of September Summit

Exciting whispers from the tech world suggest Qualcomm is preparing a new budget-friendly chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, which could bring flagship-level performance to smartphones priced as low as $280. This significant development is rumored to be part of Qualcomm’s strategy ahead of its Snapdragon Summit, scheduled for September 23.
According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (codenamed ‘SM8845’) is expected to share the advanced 3nm ‘N3P’ manufacturing process and custom Oryon CPU cores with the upcoming high-end Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2. This move could allow smartphone manufacturers to offer premium features at a more accessible price point, significantly boosting their profit margins compared to current flagship offerings.
The rumor indicates that devices powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 could retail for 2,000-2,500 yuan, translating to approximately $280-$350. This potential shift promises consumers the opportunity to experience high-end silicon without a hefty price tag. Furthermore, the tipster suggests that MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400+ and Dimensity 9500e chipsets might also offer competitive pricing under $350, potentially coupled with larger batteries thanks to new silicon-carbon technology, ensuring a competitive landscape for affordable performance phones.
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