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The new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 promises smarter, more proactive AI and better video recording


Android phones are about to get a lot better at knowing what you want, when you might want it.

This is further enhanced by a faster Adreno GPU, which Qualcomm claims can deliver a 23% performance boost while consuming 20% less power, allowing you to get more out of your gaming experience while worrying less about your battery. (Image credit: Qualcomm)Perhaps the most significant focus for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is the Neural Processing Unit (NPU), which helps enable more advanced AI capabilities. Qualcomm says built-in agentic capabilities will also allow AI assistants to act on your behalf based on your behaviour, preferences, and more, not unlike what we're seeing with Chrome.

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