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A timed-exclusive deal between Qualcomm and Samsung allowed the latter to equip its Galaxy S26 lineup with a non-binned version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with higher CPU and GPU clock speeds, but the Korean giant has something special planned for its Galaxy Z Fold 8 series to bring some form of differentiation to its foldable smartphone series. Based on the latest rumor, the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will be an even better binned part where the SoC delivers superior AI performance compared to the same SoC powering the Galaxy S26 lineup.
New rumor claims the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, destined for the Galaxy Z Fold 8, will also be more efficient since it utilizes a more mature node
In case you thought Qualcomm didn’t have any more surprises under its hat of tricks, @SPYGO19726 shares some new details surrounding the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 that’ll power the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s innards. Despite sticking with the same CPU and GPU clock speeds, which are 4.74GHz on the performance cores and 1.30GHz on the Adreno 840, the rumor claims that the NPU (Neural Processing Unit) will be “fine tuned” for better on-device AI and multitasking capabilities.
It’s highly unlikely that the updated version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will be based on TSMC’s newest and most advanced 2nm manufacturing process, but the rumor states that, thanks to the maturity of the existing node, Qualcomm’s flagship SoC will be more efficient than before. Considering that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 are only a few months away, customers won’t have any compelling reason to pick up a Galaxy Z Fold 8 if it ships with outdated hardware.
On top of that, these devices will now arrive with a steeper price tag because of the DRAM shortage, so Samsung needs to prove that they are worth the higher premium. In addition to the improved utility, we hope to see some notable benchmarks where the Korean giant’s foldable flagships deliver better AI performance. Until then, we recommend readers treat this rumor with a pinch of salt and await future updates.
News Source: @SPYGO19726
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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