Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 brings major upgrades for affordable flagships, but one downgrade

TL;DR

• Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, which is positioned as a cheaper alternative to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
• Qualcomm has compared the new processor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, saying it’s a follow-up to 2024’s flagship SoC.
• OnePlus is expected to launch the first Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phone before the end of the year.