OnePlus will be first to launch a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (not Elite) phoneIs this the OnePlus 15R? It would certainly make sense.

OnePlus will be first to launch a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (not Elite) phoneOnePlus 13R review image back cameras
Credit: Rushil Agrawal / Android Authority
TL;DR
  • OnePlus has confirmed that it’ll launch the world’s first phone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor.
  • The new chipset is one rung below the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip.
  • A OnePlus executive added that this phone will launch “globally.”

Qualcomm has just launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, which is expected to power a host of flagship Android phones. However, the company also revealed the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, which sits below the Elite chip. Now, we know who will be first to use this processor.

OnePlus confirmed on Weibo that it’ll launch the world’s first phone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor. Furthermore, OnePlus executive Li Jie Louis said that it would be launched “globally.” The exec added that the chipset has a 3nm design and Oryon CPU cores.

Is this the OnePlus 15R? It would certainly make sense.Hadlee Simons2025-09-25T06:58:04.000Z{}

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Here’s an early look at how app lock and other Android 17 changes are coming togetherCan't get enough of those translucent volume bars.

Here’s an early look at how app lock and other Android 17 changes are coming together TL;DR Screenshots offer a peak at Google’s work on several changes we’re expecting to debut with Android 17. We’ve been anticipating new screen recording tools for tablets, and here we see the same UI for phones. Google’s been working on a tool to lock down access to apps, and we find a few signs of it here. Android 17 is set to deliver a lot of changes to our favorite mobile operating system, not just in terms of new functionality, but also with updates to the look and feel of existing systems. We just brought you a look at some of its new translucency effects a few hours ago, and now we’ve got a handful of additional images to share, highlighting even more changes due to arrive with Android’s next major release. Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority ? Can't get enough of those translucent volume bars.Stephen Schenck2026-01-26T20:56:07.000Z{}
Read more

New iPhone Fold leak reveals cameras, but does it beat the Galaxy Z Fold 7?A fresh leak suggests the foldable iPhone may have a pair of 48MP cameras and a smaller display than previously rumored.

Image
New iPhone Fold leak reveals cameras, but does it beat the Galaxy Z Fold 7? Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority The foldable iPhone could receive a slightly smaller display than previously rumored. We’re also learning about the foldable iPhone’s dual 48MP rear cameras for the first time. The new leak once again cites the use of a specialized composite metal for the hinge and titanium for the premium iPhone’s frame. Chatter around the foldable iPhone is gaining momentum, with Apple recently ordering flexible display panels for the premium foldable that is expected to arrive in 2026. Along with this development, rumors, including tentative specifications of the iPhone Fold, have also started to flow in. Reliable leaker Digital Chat Station (DCS) shared fresh bits about the display on the iPhone Fold (or, whatever it may be officially called) and the cameras, indicating how the device could fare in comparison with other book-style foldables, especially the Galaxy Z Fol...
Read more

Samsung Galaxy M36 announced with Exynos 1380 and 5,000mAh battery

Image
The Galaxy M36 is Samsung’s latest M-series device and it was announced in India today. It brings a new design with the updated camera island but the specs are mostly in line with last year’s Galaxy M35. Samsung Galaxy M36 Galaxy M36 gets a 6.7-inch AMOLED display (FHD+ 120Hz) with Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection and a waterdrop notch for its 13MP selfie camera. The back houses a 50MP main cam which is paired with an 8MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP macro cam. Samsung went with its in-house Exynos 1380 chipset at the helm. It is paired with 6/8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage. The... The Galaxy M36 is Samsung’s latest M-series device and it was announced in India today. It brings a new design with the updated camera island but the specs are mostly in line with last year’s Galaxy M35. Samsung Galaxy M36 Galaxy M36 gets a 6.7-inch AMOLED display (FHD+ 120Hz) with Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection and a waterdrop notch for its 13MP selfie camera. The back houses a...
Read more