India, Sept. 16 -- Qualcomm has announced that its new premium mobile processor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, will make its debut at the Snapdragon Summit, starting on 23 September. The announcement provides clarity after months of speculation around both the naming and the technological direction of Qualcomm's top-tier chip series.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is positioned as the successor to last year's Snapdragon 8 Elite, which was technically the fourth generation of the 8-series. By naming the latest chip Gen 5, Qualcomm aligns its branding with the actual generational progression of the platform. The company explained that the aim is to simplify its lineup for customers and manufacturers, ensuring that product positioning is easi...