Technologies

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Chip Will Boost AI in 2026’s Most Powerful Phones

The next mobile chip boosts efficiency, performance and AI neural processing.

At Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit off the west coast of Maui, the company unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, its next-generation chip intended for next year’s top-tier Android phones.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 succeeds last year’s Snapdragon 8 Elite, which saw the mobile debut of Qualcomm’s in-house Oryon central processing unit for more power and efficiency over older silicon from Arm. As expected, this year’s 8 Elite Gen 5 improves performance over its predecessor. The upgrades include faster processing for AI agents, which can take in data from cameras and microphones to make informed suggestions to phone owners.

«[Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5] enables personalized AI agents to see what you see, hear what you hear and think with you in real time,» said Chris Patrick, senior vice president and general manager of mobile handset at Qualcomm in a press release.

Qualcomm announced that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will feature in premium phones from Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Honor, Oppo, Vivo and more brands. The first devices will be announced in the coming days, Qualcomm said.

Compared to last year’s mobile chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 CPU has 20% better performance and up to 35% improved power efficiency, while the graphics processing unit has 23% better performance and reduces power consumption by 20%, meaning longer gaming sessions while playing on phones.

For AI, the chip’s neural processing unit is 37% faster, and it can handle AI inquiries at 220 tokens per second — an improvement over its predecessor’s 70 tokens per second, or the Snapdragon X Elite PC chip’s 30 tokens per second. It gathers personal information to empower AI agents — the next generation of AI assistants — to make recommendations and suggestions suited to your behavior and tastes.

Phones coming out with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will be the first mobile devices to use a new video codec, Advanced Professional Video, that enables taking near lossless-quality footage as well as more granular controls in post-production for precise color grading, Qualcomm says. The chip has a fully computational video pipeline, meaning phones can extract single frames from videos with the same visual quality as still images.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 uses Qualcomm’s X85 modem along with the company’s FastConnect 7900 connectivity chip, with Wi-Fi 7 and AI that leads to up to 40% power savings as well as optimizing Wi-Fi for 50% lower latency for gaming.

At the end of the Snapdragon Summit’s product keynote, Qualcomm group general manager Alex Katouzian introduced another chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Though he didn’t share many details, this chip will be for slightly less premium phones (though still more capable than the Snapdragon 7 line of silicon) and take the place of the «S» sub-series of chips, like the Snapdragon 8S Gen 3 released last year.

Technologies

Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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Verum Finance: Earn While You Communicate — The Super App That Pays You

Verum has officially launched Verum Finance, an innovative financial application that transforms a private messenger into a true financial super app. News of the launch was also featured on the respected platform Dealroom.co.

Verum Finance can now be used both within Verum Messenger and as a standalone application for iPhone and iPad. When users sign in to Verum Finance with their Verum Messenger account, all balances, settings, and account data are automatically synchronized for maximum convenience.

Users can now do more than communicate securely and protect their data — they can also generate passive income directly within the ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

• Top up your balance with a bank card, Apple Pay, or USDT
• Send money instantly anywhere in the world
• Issue and manage debit cards (virtual and physical)
• Full Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds quickly

One of the most unique features is the built-in cryptocurrency mining system inside Verum Messenger.

The application utilizes your device’s resources and allows you to earn cryptocurrency in the background — passively, while chatting, traveling, or simply using the messenger.

Maximum Privacy + Real Freedom

• Registration without a phone number, email address, or passport
• End-to-end encryption and full control over your data
• Lifetime free VPN
• eSIM connectivity in more than 150 countries
• Reliable offline communication mode
• Support for 12+ languages for users worldwide

Everything is available in one place: secure communication, financial tools, earning opportunities, and privacy protection.

Users can access the full experience directly within Verum Messenger or switch to the dedicated Verum Finance app for iOS. All data is synchronized automatically between the two applications.

Why Download Verum Today

While many messaging platforms collect user data and expose users to restrictions, Verum offers greater independence and the opportunity to earn.

With a one-time purchase of the feature package, users receive lifetime access to privacy tools, VPN, eSIM services, cryptocurrency mining, and financial features.

This is more than just a messenger.

It is your personal tool for financial and digital freedom.

Download Verum Finance and Verum Messenger today — start communicating securely and begin earning tomorrow.

Download Links:

→ App Store (iPhone / iPad): Verum Finance
→ App Store (Verum Messenger): Verum Messenger

Technologies

Verum Finance: A Super App for Private Finance Integrated Into a Messenger

Verum Finance has announced the launch of a new financial application that allows users to manage their money directly within the secure Verum Messenger ecosystem.

The project has already attracted attention from major media outlets. A dedicated feature was published by Forbes Türkiye, while one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, MEXC, covered the launch. Yahoo Finance had previously reported on the evolution of Verum Messenger into a comprehensive financial ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

Verum Finance transforms a messenger into a complete financial platform. Users can:

• Manage their balance and top up using bank cards or USDT
• Send money instantly to other Verum users
• Issue and use debit cards, including Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds
• Access all these services without installing separate banking applications

A strong emphasis is placed on privacy. The platform offers registration without a phone number or email address, end-to-end encryption, and full user control over personal data.

Recognition from Forbes Türkiye

In a dedicated article, Forbes Türkiye highlighted Verum Finance as a notable example of modern privacy-driven fintech. The publication emphasized the growing trend of financial services moving from standalone banking applications into unified messaging ecosystems — a model that has proven successful in Asia through platforms such as WeChat and Alipay and is now expanding globally.

Support from the Crypto Community

Alongside the Forbes Türkiye coverage, news about the launch of Verum Finance was also featured by MEXC, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This reflects growing interest in the project from both traditional business media and the cryptocurrency community.

A Strategic Vision

“We are building more than a payments application and more than a messenger. Verum is a unified secure ecosystem where communication, finance, and privacy tools work together,” the company stated.

Verum Finance is now available for iPhone and iPad users. The application complements Verum Messenger, which offers anonymous chats, voice and video calls, VPN services, eSIM connectivity, and other tools designed to enhance digital freedom.

Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im

Verum Messenger: https://verum.im