At its Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm unveiled its latest flagship chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform. This new system-on-a-chip introduces Qualcomm’s Oryon CPU to mobile devices for the first time, promising significant enhancements in AI capabilities, efficiency, and overall performance.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite is designed to handle advanced on-device generative AI tasks, including multi-modal applications, while ensuring user privacy. Qualcomm plans to power devices from several prominent manufacturers such as ASUS, Samsung, and Xiaomi, with launches expected in the coming weeks.

The Oryon CPU, which first appeared in PCs earlier this year, is now in its second generation and integrated into this mobile platform. Qualcomm claims this will boost various tasks including photography, gaming, and everyday mobile use, with improved power efficiency.

Although pricing details for devices powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite have not been disclosed, consumers can expect premium prices when these smartphones hit the market.