""It might look like we skipped generations, but the truth is simpler- and more powerful. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 marks the fifth generation of our premium 8-series platforms since we introduced our new single-digit naming and visual identity, " Qualcomm said in a blog post. "So, while the naming may look new, it's actually a continuation of our established framework." This move aims to make the generational Snapdragon mobile chip lineup easier for consumers to understand."
"After releasing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 3, Qualcomm broke its naming conventions with last year's Snapdragon 8 Elite, which is technically the fourth generation of the Snapdragon 8-series. Reintroducing generation numbers will help to make it clearer that these products all exist within the same family and release timeline, while (perhaps not coincidentally) avoiding the number four - which is considered to be unlucky in Chinese culture."
Qualcomm named its upcoming flagship chipset Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 to mark the fifth generation of its premium 8-series under the single-digit naming framework. The processor will be unveiled at the Snapdragon Summit on September 23–25. Qualcomm clarified that the Gen 5 label continues the existing naming structure despite appearing to skip a number. The renaming aims to make the Snapdragon generational lineup clearer for consumers and sidestep the culturally unlucky number four. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is expected to compete with Apple's A19 Pro and power next-generation Android flagships like Samsung's Galaxy S26 and the OnePlus 15.
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