Snapdragon 8 Elite: a new flagship contender?
Qualcomm’s Weibo post teasing the Snapdragon Summit showcased a smartphone with a circular camera island reminiscent of the OnePlus 13‘s rumored design. This design maintains the traditional OnePlus camera layout in the top-left corner, similar to the OnePlus 11 and 12. However, it’s unclear whether the Snapdragon 8 Elite will be a separate flagship chip or simply a rebranding of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.
OnePlus 13: rumored specs
Early reports indicate the OnePlus 13 will boast a 6.82-inch LTPO OLED display with 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device is also expected to pack a triple rear camera setup:
- 50MP LYT-808 primary sensor
- 50MP ultra-wide sensor
- 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom
However, I’m also curious to see how this new chip will affect the pricing of flagship devices like the OnePlus 13. If the Snapdragon 8 Elite is indeed a more premium offering, it could lead to higher prices for consumers. Ultimately, the success of the Snapdragon 8 Elite will depend on its performance, power efficiency, and affordability — and we won’t have a long wait to see this whole scenario unfold.
