Top 5 upcoming smartphones: During the Snapdragon Summit in September 2025, Qualcomm, a manufacturer of smartphone CPUs, might unveil its most potent chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. It is alleged that this chipset has superior AI capabilities, enhanced graphics performance, and extremely quick processing power. This processor will be found in the future flagship smartphones, the OnePlus 15, Xiaomi 16, Samsung Galaxy S25, iQOO 15, and Realme GT 8 series, if rumors and leaks are to be believed.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset, which will run One UI 8.5 software based on Android 16, may be found in the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. As per recent firmware leaks, this phone will have a 6.9-inch display with improved brightness and color. Its camera configuration may have a 50MP 5x zoom lens and a 200MP primary sensor. Both will have larger apertures, allowing for excellent low-light photography and 8K video recording. The phone can support 60W fast wired charging and has a 5000mAh battery with 12GB or 16GB of RAM. It will look more expensive because to its thin design (less than 8 mm), and its advanced thermal management system will guarantee improved performance when gaming and multitasking. Nevertheless, it is currently unclear if the Exynos 2600 or Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 will be found in additional Galaxy S26 series phones, such as the S26 and S26 Plus. The planned debut of this phone is January 2026.
Xiaomi 16 Series
The first smartphone using a Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is reportedly the Xiaomi 16 series. The series may comprise Xiaomi 16 and Xiaomi 16 Ultra models. The SM8850 chipset, which has a 1.2GHz Adreno 840 GPU and a 4.6GHz Oryon CPU, is based on the 3nm TSMC technology. The pre-launch marketing phase of the Xiaomi 16 series is presently underway. Xiaomi has not yet confirmed the official release date, but the leak suggests that this phone could arrive this year. A 2K quad micro-curved OLED screen, a 50MP+50MP+200MP camera setup, and a 6000mAh battery with 120W fast charging capabilities are all anticipated features of the series. The phone will be a high-end flagship with an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint reader and an IP68 rating.
OnePlus 15
The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 processor might possibly be included with the OnePlus 15. The phone is anticipated to sport a 1.5K flat screen with LIPO display packaging technology and possibly small bezels, according to the leaks report. According to recent reports, this phone would arrive with a tiny square camera module in the top-left corner, forsaking its former circular camera setup. This module may have a periscope telephoto sensor, an ultrawide lens, and a 50MP primary camera that can shoot 4K video. The phone is rumored to contain a battery of more than 7000mAh, which can enable 100W rapid charging. In addition, the phone might include an IP68/69 rating and an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor, which will make it durable and premium. OnePlus 15 may launch in China in October 2025 along with OnePlus Ace 6.
iQOO 15
With the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset, the iQOO 15 and iQOO 15 Ultra are anticipated to ship in October 2025 after being teased during the 2025 ChinaJoy Expo. A 6.85-inch 2K LTPO OLED panel, which would offer an immersive visual experience, might be one of their features. A triple 50MP back camera array, possibly with a threex periscope lens, is probably in the phone. Speaking of extra features, the iQOO 15 Ultra is anticipated to include wireless charging, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, a built-in cooling fan, gaming triggers, and a battery that is more than 7000mAh. Because of Chinese values, iQOO decided to omit the “4” from the name iQOO 15. With a steady frame rate and improved thermal management, this phone is ideal for gaming. With the Honor of Kings tournament, iQOO has begun pre-launch marketing, promising to offer the winners a phone. This phone can be the best alternative for gamers and performance aficionados.
Realme GT 8 Pro
In October 2025, the Realme GT 8 and GT 8 Pro are anticipated to arrive concurrently in China. The GT 8 Pro is anticipated to sport a 2K resolution flat OLED display, a 200MP periscope telephoto camera, a battery that can hold more than 7000mAh, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 CPU. In addition, it is anticipated to allow 100W wired charging. There will be an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor built into the phone’s display. DigitalChatStation claims that this phone is currently in the pre-launch marketing stage and will be a better successor to the Realme GT 7 Pro with its premium specs. Its design and performance will attract gaming and photography enthusiasts. Realme GT 8 Pro may launch in India in November 2025.