The Snapdragon 8 Elite is Qualcomm’s first mobile chipset to feature custom Oryon cores, offering excellent performance and power efficiency. It quickly became a popular choice for the premium segment, and now we have dozens of phones from various brands rocking the same chipset.

Here’s a list of Snapdragon 8 Elite phones that are available in the market. To keep the list relevant for our readers, we have excluded phones that haven’t been released outside China.

List of phones powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite processor

• Samsung Galaxy S25
• Samsung Galaxy S25+
• Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
• Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
• OnePlus 13
• OnePlus 13s
• Motorola Razr 60 Ultra
• Xiaomi 15
• Xiaomi 15 Ultra
• POCO F7 Ultra
• POCO F8 Pro
• iQOO 13
• Oppo Find N5
• Realme GT 7 Pro
• Asus ROG Phone 9
• Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
• Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra
• RedMagic 10 Pro
• RedMagic 10S Pro
• Nubia Z70 Ultra
• Nubia Z70S Ultra

Samsung phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite processor

Samsung Galaxy S25

• Display: 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 10MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 12MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 12MP
• OS: Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 4000mAh
• Charging: 25W (wired), 15W (wireless), 4.5W (reverse wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2

Samsung Galaxy S25+

• Display: 6.7-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 10MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 12MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 12MP
• OS: Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 4900mAh
• Charging: 45W (wired), 15W (wireless), 4.5W (reverse wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2, NFC

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

• Display: 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Rear camera: 200MP (wide), 10MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 5x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 12MP
• OS: Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 5000mAh
• Charging: 45W (wired), 15W (wireless), 4.5W (reverse wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2, NFC

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

• Display: 6.7-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Rear camera: 200MP (wide), 12MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 12MP
• OS: Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 3900mAh
• Charging: 25W (wired), 15W (wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2, NFC

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

• Display:
  • Main: 8.0-inch Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600nits (peak)
  • Cover: 6.5-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Rear camera: 200MP (wide), 10MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 12MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera:
  • Main screen: 10MP
  • Cover screen: 10MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 4400mAh
• Charging: 25W (wired), 15W (wireless), 4.5W (reverse wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2, NFC

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

• Display: 10.0-inch Tri-foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 1600nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Rear camera: 200MP (wide), 10MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 12MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera:
  • Main screen: 10MP
  • Cover screen: 10MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 5600mAh
• Charging: 45W (wired), 15W (wireless), 4.5W (reverse wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2, NFC

OnePlus phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite processor

OnePlus 13

• Display: 6.82-inch LTPO 4.1 AMOLED, 120Hz, 4500nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 32MP
• OS: Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 6000mAh
• Charging: 100W (wired), 50W (wireless), 10W (reverse wireless), 5W (reverse wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2, NFC

OnePlus 13s

• Display: 6.32-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1600nits (HBM)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 2x optical zoom)
• Selfie camera: 32MP
• OS: Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 5850mAh
• Charging: 80W (wired), 5W (reverse wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB Type-C 2.0, NFC

Motorola phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite processor

Motorola Razr 60 Ultra

• Display:
  • Main: 7.0-inch Foldable LTPO AMOLED, 165Hz, 4500nits (peak)
  • External: 4-inch LTPO AMOLED, 165Hz, 3000nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 50MP
• OS: Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 4700mAh
• Charging: 68W (wired), 30W (wireless), 5W (reverse wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C, NFC

Xiaomi phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite processor

Xiaomi 15

• Display: 6.36-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3200nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (telephoto, 2.6x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 32MP
• OS: Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 5240mAh
• Charging: 90W (wired), 50W (wireless), 10W (reverse wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB Type-C 3.2, NFC

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

• Display: 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3200nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 200MP (periscope telephoto, 4.3x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 32MP
• OS: Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 5410mAh
• Charging: 90W (wired), 80W (wireless), 10W (reverse wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, NFC

POCO F7 Ultra

• Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 3200nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (telephoto, 2.5x optical zoom), 32MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 32MP
• OS: Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 5300mAh
• Charging: 120W (wired), 50W (wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB Type-C, NFC

POCO F8 Pro

• Display: 6.59-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 3500nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (telephoto, 2.5x optical zoom), 8MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 20MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 6210mAh
• Charging: 100W (wired), 22.5W (reverse wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C, NFC

iQOO phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite processor

iQOO 13

• Display: 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz, 4500nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (telephoto, 2x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 32MP
• OS: Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 6150mAh (Global), 6000mAh (India)
• Charging: 120W (wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2, NFC (360˚)

Oppo phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite processor

Oppo Find N5

• Display:
  • Main: 8.12-inch Foldable LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2100nits (peak)
  • Cover: 6.62-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2450nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 8MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera:
  • Main screen: 8MP
  • Cover screen: 8MP
• OS: Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 5600mAh
• Charging: 80W (wired), 50W (wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2, NFC

Realme phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite processor

Realme GT 7 Pro

• Display: 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 6500nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 8MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 16MP
• OS: Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 6500mAh (Global), 5800mAh (India)
• Charging: 120W (wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C, NFC (360˚)

Asus phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite processor

Asus ROG Phone 9

• Display: 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 185Hz, 2500nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 13MP (ultrawide), 5MP (macro)
• Selfie camera: 32MP
• OS: Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 5800mAh
• Charging: 65W (wired), 15W (wireless), 10W (reverse wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2, NFC

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro

• Display: 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 185Hz, 2500nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 32MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 13MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 32MP
• OS: Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 5800mAh
• Charging: 65W (wired), 15W (wireless), 10W (reverse wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2, NFC

Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra

• Display: 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz, 2500nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 32MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 13MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 32MP
• OS: Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 5500mAh
• Charging: 65W (wired), 15W (wireless), 10W (reverse wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2, NFC

Nubia phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite processor

RedMagic 10 Pro

• Display: 6.85-inch AMOLED, 144Hz, 2000nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (ultrawide), 2MP (macro)
• Selfie camera: 16MP
• OS: Android 15, 1 major Android upgrade
• Battery: 7050mAh
• Charging: 100W (wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, NFC

RedMagic 10S Pro

• Display: 6.85-inch AMOLED, 144Hz, 2000nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (ultrawide), 2MP (macro)
• Selfie camera: 16MP
• OS: Android 15, at least 1 major Android upgrade
• Battery: 7050mAh
• Charging: 80W (wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, NFC

Nubia Z70 Ultra

• Display: 6.85-inch AMOLED, 144Hz, 2000nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 64MP (periscope telephoto, 2.7x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 16MP
• OS: Android 15, 1 major Android upgrade
• Battery: 6150mAh
• Charging: 80W (wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2, NFC

Nubia Z70S Ultra

• Display: 6.85-inch AMOLED, 144Hz, 2000nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 64MP (periscope telephoto, 2.7x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 16MP
• OS: Android 15, 1 major Android upgrade
• Battery: 6600mAh
• Charging: 80W (wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2, NFC

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Tecno has historically faced criticism for its slow software updates, and that trend hasn’t quite shifted yet. The company has recently announced its Android 16 rollout schedule, but most of its competitors are already offering Android 17 betas. Despite the wait, we finally have official details on which devices are eligible and when they can expect the new HiOS 16 update.

The Android 16 update for Tecno devices comes with the HiOS 16 skin on top, offering additional features and upgrades beyond what’s already included in Android 16. The update will be rolled out to the Camon 40 series, Camon 30 series, and several devices in the POVA and Phantom lineup as per the timeline below.

Tecno Android 16 (HiOS 16) rollout timeline

• Q2 2026 (April – June)
  • Tecno Camon 40
  • Tecno Camon 40 Pro
  • Tecno Camon 40 Pro 5G
  • Tecno Camon 40 Premier 5G
• Q3 2026 (July – September)
  • Tecno Camon 30
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G
  • Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G
  • Tecno Camon 30 Premier 5G
  • Tecno Camon 30S
  • Tecno Camon 30S Pro
  • Tecno POVA Slim 5G
  • Tecno POVA 7 NEO
  • Tecno POVA 7
  • Tecno POVA 7 5G
  • Tecno POVA 7 Ultra 5G
  • Tecno POVA Curve 5G
  • Tecno POVA 7 5G Pro
• Q4 2026 (October – December)
  • Tecno Phantom V Fold2 5G
  • Tecno Phantom V Flip2 5G

The company states that the availability of the update will depend on region, model type, and carrier certification. Because of this staged rollout, the same device in one region may receive the update earlier than some regions. You can manually check for available updates in the System update section inside the Settings app.

Also read: Android 17: Every new feature discovered so far

Tecno Android 16 (HiOS 16) update: New features and major upgrades

HiOS 16 focuses on smoother performance, visual changes, and much deeper AI integration through Ella and AIGC tools. It introduces a refreshed design language, “Superfluidity,” aimed at smoother animations, cleaner transitions, and a more cohesive visual experience. The UI has effects similar to Liquid Glass.

The Minus One screen is now more structured, allowing you to quickly access tools such as real-time translation and other smart services. You can access key actions and information without even opening individual apps.

AI has been a major focus in HiOS 16, now featuring a more powerful built-in “Ella” assistant with deeper system integration and better context understanding. It can help you manage daily routines, offer proactive suggestions, summarize YouTube videos, and integrate with WhatsApp to read and reply to messages.

The latest software offers AI-driven photo editing upgrades in the Gallery app, an intelligent calling assistant for real-time subtitles, call summaries, and noise cancellation.

HiOS 16 lets you transfer files with iPhones with just a single tap without requiring an internet connection. The software also introduces OneLeap for managing multiple devices. Furthermore, it brings App Flash Launch 2.0, Sensory Scheduling 3.0, and MemCompress to enhance the overall performance. There are also some gaming-related upgrades, such as Gaming Bypass Charging and a more precise touch control.

Remember to visit the Android 16 section on Gizmochina regularly for fresh details. Alternatively, you can join our Telegram channel for instant updates.

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