The Best Snapdragon 8 Elite Phones You Can Buy

The Snapdragon 8 Elite is Qualcomm’s paciest chipset, forming the beating hearts of the best Android phones of 2025. But what are these devices, and which should you consider buying? Below, we look at the best Snapdragon 8 Elite phones, including their strengths, specs, and more!

The best Snapdragon 8 Elite phones

Editor’s note: We’ll regularly update this list of the best Snapdragon 8 Elite phones as new devices launch.

Samsung Galaxy S25 series

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 trio are perhaps the best devices with the Snapdragon 8 Elite under their hoods. Importantly, they receive a slightly peppier version with “For Galaxy” branding. This gives the three phones a minor clock speed boost over the standard Elite models.

Beyond their chipsets, the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra offer plenty of choice for those who want a smaller flagship, a larger device without an overt size penalty, and the kitchen sink-packing Ultra.

The latter includes a slightly tweaked design over its predecessor, with rounded corners, a tweaked S Pen, and a capable camera system. The other two offerings still offer an excellent core Samsung experience.

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus

Snapdragon 8 Elite power
12GB RAM
7 years software support

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus specs:

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specs:

OnePlus 13

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The OnePlus 13 is among the most impressive devices the company has ever launched. At its heart lies the Snapdragon 8 Elite, but the phone is so much more than its chipset.

It packs a 6.82-inch AMOLED powered by a massive 6,000mAh battery and 100 or 80W charging depending on which region you live in. There’s also 50W wireless charging if you can’t find a cable.

The OnePlus 13 is a capable snapper, too. Its triple 50MP lens setup captures scenes in various lighting scenarios with great light reproduction and stellar zoom.

OnePlus 13

OnePlus 13

Gorgeous design • Clever AI features • Flexible cameras

The OG flagship killer’s killer flagship.

The OnePlus 13 is the company’s most killer flagship to date, offering a massive battery, speedy charging, and powerful cameras that give Google and Samsung something to worry about.

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ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

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The ROG Phone 9 series is among the best gaming phones money can buy. They’re so refined that you wouldn’t feel out of place using them as daily drivers.

The Pro model, in particular, offers surprisingly good camera results for what it is, offering a host of shooting modes and AI smarts to boot. Thanks to its remarkable stability smarts, We also enjoyed capturing video on the device.

When it comes to gaming, the ROG Phone 9 Pro is an excellent companion. The Snapdragon 8 Elite feels right at home, while the phone offers plenty of battery life and fast charging to keep you going.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

Overkill performance • Outstanding battery life • Fast, universal charging

Peak gaming power.

The ROG Phone 9 Pro is ASUS’ flagship gaming smartphone for 2024 and early-to-mid 2025. It boasts unrivaled performance, thanks to its powerhouse Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and advanced gaming features to propel your gaming experience up another level.

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ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro specs:

Xiaomi 15

One of the smaller phones on this list, the Xiaomi 15 is among the first devices to launch with Qualcomm’s latest chipset. The phone packs a 6.36-inch display, a roomy 5,400mAh battery, and a triple 50MP rear camera setup.

Its larger sibling, the Xiaomi 15 Pro, arrived alongside it and included a larger battery and display.

Notably, Xiaomi’s latest flagship line isn’t available globally just yet, but we’re expecting more information at MWC 2025. We’re also expecting an Ultra model to arrive at some point this year.

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HONOR Magic 7 Pro

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The Magic 7 Pro has a great display on its front and a tidy, neat design on its rear. Overall, it’s one of the best-looking phones on this list. The Snapdragon 8 Elite also offers plenty of pace, paired with up to 1TB of storage and 16GB of RAM.

HONOR’s challenger also benefits from a large 5,800mAh battery that goes and goes, while mobile photographers will enjoy its triple rear camera setup headlined by a 200MP telephoto lens. However, we could do with a little less AI and a little more practicality.

HONOR Magic 7 Pro

HONOR Magic 7 Pro

Superb display • Long battery life • Creative camera features

AI smarts with flagship power.

The HONOR Magic 7 Pro injects AI into nearly every corner of its creative flagship powered by Magic OS 9.0, while delivering amazing battery life, rapid charging, and a gorgeous display.

HONOR Magic 7 Pro specs:

realme GT 7 Pro

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The realme GT 7 Pro offers loads of performance, a great display, and oodles of battery life. We also like its charming colorways, not to mention the Mars Orange livery we received for review.

It was one of the first devices to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and due to its sub-flagship angling, it does miss out on a few higher-end features you find on other devices on this list. As a result, the attractiveness of this device is tainted by a few issues, including inconsistent cameras and a price that doesn’t quite match its feature set. Nevertheless, we do appreciate this realme’s personality.

Realme GT7 Pro

Realme GT7 Pro

Super-speedy performance • Fantastic battery life • Rapid charging

Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered flagship killer

The realme GT7 Pro brings Snapdragon 8 Elite power to the sub-flagship market and also promises excellent battery life and rapid charging.

realme GT 7 Pro specs:

nubia REDMAGIC 10 Pro

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Finally, if you’re looking for something entirely out of the ordinary, the REDMAGIC 10 Pro Plus is an obvious candidate. It looks nothing like the other devices on this list, packs the largest battery, and offers breakneck 120W charging speeds. The phone also provides a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The phone lacks a telephoto sensor but does include a 2MP macro snapper. I’m not sure if this is a device mobile photographers should opt for. Nevertheless, it’s an overall interesting package.

Nubia REDMAGIC 10 Pro

Nubia REDMAGIC 10 Pro

Exceptional performance • Great cooling • Huge battery

A gaming smartphone on a budget.

The Nubia REDMAGIC 10 Pro matches incredible performance with excellent cooling, great battery life, and a build that’s made for gaming.

nubia REDMAGIC 10 Pro specs: