Qualcomm and Samsung Redefine Premium Performance by Bringing the Most Powerful Mobile Platform to the Galaxy S25 Series Globally
• Customized for Samsung to power the Samsung Galaxy S25 series worldwide, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy revolutionizes intelligent mobile experiences on the most powerful and world’s fastest mobile system-on-a-chip.
• The strong partnership between Qualcomm Technologies and Samsung continues to push the boundaries of innovation, creating new experiences for the next generation of flagship devices.
• Snapdragon will help drive the Gemini experiences, from the Gemini app to Gemini Live, ensuring a smarter and more intuitive mobile experience.
CALIFORNIA - Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy, uniquely customized in collaboration with Samsung to power the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra globally. Featuring the most powerful and world’s fastest second-generation custom Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU, game-changing Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU, and groundbreaking Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU, Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy brings unparalleled performance transforming the way users interact with their Galaxy AI device, a press release stated by Qualcomm.
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is a powerhouse platform, delivering top-of-the-line on-device AI capabilities to the entire Galaxy S25 series, as well as premium 5G and Wi-Fi features thanks to the Snapdragon® X80 5G Modem-RF System and the Qualcomm® FastConnect™ 7800 Mobile Connectivity System for ultra-fast cellular and Wi-Fi 7 speeds.Additionally, the Galaxy S25 series are the first commercial devices to feature Snapdragon® Satellite which allows consumers to send and receive messages via satellite (narrowband NTN) natively supported in Android OS.
Qualcomm Technologies and Samsung worked closely together to customize the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy to deliver premium image quality and power consumption on a Galaxy smartphone display. Designed to set new standards of innovation, Samsung also partnered with Qualcomm Technologies to integrate Spatio-Temporal Filter (STF) support into the Qualcomm Spectra™ ISP of this series, unlocking sharper-than-ever low light video capture capabilities, even at 8K 30fps, while maintaining world-class power consumption efficiency.
Additionally, Qualcomm Technologies and Samsung collaborated closely to tailor the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy for the latest Gemini experiences. Whether it’s managing tasks between apps, livestreaming from the Gemini app, or using Gemini as a writing assistant, these experiences will run seamlessly and efficiently on Snapdragon.
"We are thrilled to introduce the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, which represents a significant leap forward in mobile technology, offering more intelligent, customized experiences – from personalized AI assistants to exceptional AI-generated images," said Chris Patrick, senior vice president and general manager of mobile handsets, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "Our strategic partnership with Samsung is a driving force behind this innovation, setting new standards for performance and efficiency."
"The collaboration between Qualcomm Technologies and Samsung has always been about pushing the boundaries of what's possible. With the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, we are not just enhancing performance; we are redefining the user experience by integrating cutting-edge on-device AI and connectivity features that will shape the future of mobile technology,” said O.H. Kwon, senior vice president and president, Qualcomm APAC.
“The Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is specially customized to meet the highest demands of the Galaxy S series, delivering superior capabilities in Galaxy AI, mobile gaming, camera, connectivity, and more,” said Inkang Song, vice president and head of technology strategy team, Samsung Mobile. “With this new platform, the Samsung Galaxy S25 series is set to provide a premium experience that truly distinguishes itself among other mobile AI experiences, changing the way people interact with their device and the world.”
