TL;DR Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon C chipset for Windows laptops. This chip will be used in $300+ Windows laptops, suggesting that these PCs could undercut the MacBook Neo. Acer has also announced the first laptop with this processor, but hasn’t revealed pricing or availability. The first Windows laptops and tablets with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X … Read More “Snapdragon C powers $300 Windows laptops, undercutting Macbook Neo” »
The new Motorola Razr Fold is an intriguing, if not quite perfect, ultra-premium foldable. A huge 6,000mAh battery and fast 80W charging give it some key advantages over its rivals, but not everyone is convinced by the phone’s weight, cameras, or value for money. But during our hands-on time with the phone, we have been … Read More “The Motorola Razr Fold proves skipping Elite silicon was a smart move” »
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Qualcomm’s rumored Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro could cost over $300 per chip, making it the company’s priciest mobile processor yet. Qualcomm is reportedly splitting its next flagship lineup into standard and Pro versions, with the Pro chip aimed at Ultra-tier Android phones. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen … Read More “Qualcomm’s next Snapdragon chip could push phone prices over the edge” »
TL;DR Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 mobile platforms, ushering in the next era of entry-level and mid-tier device performance. Both chipsets focus on GPU improvements, with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 supporting 90 FPS gameplay for the first time. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset is more well-rounded, … Read More “New midrange Snapdragon chips offer better gaming performance” »
Outside of Samsung, it’s not often that two similar flagship phones launch with entirely different silicon inside, but with the Find X9 Pro and X9 Ultra, we have a rare opportunity for an interesting benchmark comparison. With the Ultra powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and the other by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500, … Read More “Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Dimensity 9500: The performance gap shrinks” »
Samsung’s custom chip efforts haven’t exactly enjoyed smooth sailing. After years of manufacturing setbacks, design changes, and repeated hiatuses, the company is finally aiming to get Exynos back on track. For global customers, that comeback begins with the Galaxy S26, where Samsung’s in-house silicon returns to the flagship lineup. Exynos has endured a turbulent decade. … Read More “Samsung bet big on AMD for Exynos — here’s how it’s actually working out” »
In one hand, I hold the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — a powerhouse driven by Qualcomm’s benchmark-dominating Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. In the other, Google’s Pixel 10 Pro XL, powered by the latest Tensor G5 chip. On paper, Google’s latest flagship looks far less impressive in terms of raw performance, a fact Pixel fans have … Read More “What’s the real difference for games in 2026?” »
