What defines the mobile landscape of 2025? For the first time, it’s not a single form factor, but a stunning diversity of them. From the impossibly thin design of the new Motorola Razr 60 Ultra flip phone and the no-compromise power of compact flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S25 and OnePlus 13s, to the expansive, productive canvas of the OnePlus Pad 3, consumers have more choice than ever.
The thread that weaves through all these category-defining products is one formidable platform: the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Its ability to provide incredible, scalable performance across this huge range of devices is a feat competitors have yet to match. This article will explore how the groundbreaking technology within the Snapdragon 8 Elite has enabled this new era. We will dissect the architectural shifts that deliver a massive generational performance leap and show how this power is being expertly tailored to forge the unique experiences of this year’s most exciting devices.
