Top Snapdragon 8 Elite smartphones you can buy right now
What's the story
Qualcomm's latest flagship processor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, has finally made its way to India. The chip promises major performance upgrades over its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
The new chip isn't just about gaming. It boosts mobile photography and video editing capabilities, and also enables complex AI operations on-the-go.
Several brands like Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus and Realme have already integrated this powerful chipset into their flagship phones here.
Let's take a look.
Phone #1
Samsung Galaxy S25 series: Price starts at ₹80,999
Samsung's Galaxy S25 series, including the S25, S25+, and the top-tier S25 Ultra, are all powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC.
The new AI features and the Snapdragon chip are the key highlights of these devices.
The camera setup on these phones consists of a 50MP primary camera with dual pixel PDAF and OIS, a 12MP ultra-wide lens with Super Steady video support, and a 10MP telephoto shooter with OIS for 3X optical zoom.
Phone #2
OnePlus 13: Price begins at ₹69,998
Another flagship in India, the OnePlus 13, is also powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.
It boasts a massive QHD+ LTPO AMOLED display and a stunning camera setup with three 50MP cameras on the back.
The primary module supports OIS, while the ultra-wide and periscope telephoto cameras add more versatility.
The phone runs on OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15 and offers fast wired/wireless charging options.
Phone #3
Xiaomi 15 series: Price starts at ₹64,999
The Xiaomi 15 and 15 Ultra also sport the Snapdragon Elite processor.
Both phones promise flagship-grade specifications like IP68 ingress protection, fast charging capabilities, and Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0.
The camera setup on these devices is equally impressive - the Xiaomi 15 has three 50MP cameras at the rear, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra adds an additional 200MP periscope telephoto lens.
Phone #4
Realme GT 7 Pro: Price begins at ₹54,999
The Realme GT 7 Pro is another Snapdragon Elite SoC-powered smartphone with a 6.82-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED display.
The device packs an impressive camera setup with two 50MP lenses at the back (primary and telephoto with 3X optical zoom) and an 8MP ultra-wide shooter. A 16MP camera takes care of selfies.
It also packs a large 5,800mAh battery with fast charging support and runs Android 15 out of the box with Realme UI 6.0.
Phone #5
iQOO 13 5G: Price starts at ₹54,999
The iQOO 13 5G gets a 6.82-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED screen and a 6,000mAh battery that can last up to two days when usage is moderate.
The phone runs on Android 15 and promises four major OS updates.
On the rear, there's a 50MP primary camera with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide lens with auto-focus, and another 50MP telephoto snapper with OIS that provides 2X optical zoom.
A 32MP front camera takes care of selfies and video calls.