The fifth-generation Snapdragon 8 Ultra Edition for Galaxy provides support for the Galaxy S26 series, further strengthening the decades-long strategic partnership between Qualcomm and Samsung. 

● The world's fastest mobile SoC - the 5th generation Snapdragon 8 Ultra Edition for Galaxy brings powerful on-device intelligent AI, enabling a more personalized and intuitive Galaxy experience. 

Qualcomm Technologies recently announced the launch of the most advanced Snapdragon® mobile platform to date - the fifth-generation Snapdragon® 8 Ultra Edition mobile platform for Galaxy, which will support Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra globally and will also be available in certain regions for Galaxy S26+ and S26. This platform features a custom third-generation Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU, pioneering Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU, and advanced Qualcomm Hexagon™ NPU, opening up an extraordinary experience for Galaxy users. It not only significantly enhances work efficiency but also brings enhanced imaging features such as advanced professional video (APV) shooting [1] and more personalized terminal-side AI experiences like Now Nudge. 

Qualcomm Technologies and Samsung have collaborated closely to optimize the fifth-generation Snapdragon 8 Supreme Edition for Galaxy devices to support the latest Galaxy AI experience. From providing timely and relevant suggestions to handling various operations on behalf of users in the background, these functions can run smoothly and efficiently on the Snapdragon platform. The fifth-generation Snapdragon 8 Supreme Edition for Galaxy also adopts Qualcomm® Smart Transmit™ technology, which optimizes the uplink power consumption of 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and satellite links, helping users maintain stable connections. This technology can provide faster uplink rates, wider network coverage, and seamless performance experiences without compromising security and energy efficiency. Additionally, the Galaxy S26 Ultra and S26+ are equipped with Qualcomm FastConnect™ 7900 mobile connection system, which further enhances the experience through its integrated Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology, bringing faster interaction response speeds in daily use. 

Chris Patrick, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Mobile Business at Qualcomm Technologies, said: "For over two decades, our collaboration with Samsung has continuously shaped the direction of mobile technology. Today, the Galaxy S26 series, equipped with the fifth-generation Snapdragon 8 Ultra Edition for Galaxy, is leading us into a new era of intelligent and high-performance mobile experiences. This platform has been tailor-made for the Galaxy S26 series, offering top performance and energy efficiency, thereby redefining the way users interact with their devices - from creative processes to productivity tasks, all can be achieved at faster speeds, higher precision, and with greater personalization." 

O.H. Kwon, Senior Vice President and President of Asia-Pacific Region of Qualcomm, said: "We are very pleased to deepen our cooperation with Samsung and launch a new chapter of mobile intelligence driven by the fifth-generation Snapdragon 8 Supreme Edition for Galaxy with the Galaxy S26 series. This milestone demonstrates the strong foundation of our strategic partnership and reflects our firm commitment to creating AI-enhanced performance and seamless user experience on Samsung's flagship devices." 

Inkang Song, Executive Vice President of Samsung Electronics and Head of Mobile Experience Business Technology Strategy, said: "With the fifth-generation Snapdragon 8 Ultra Edition for Galaxy powering the S26 Ultra globally, we are bringing the most mature and powerful Galaxy experience to users to date. The long-term strategic partnership between Samsung and Qualcomm Technologies enables us to bring industry-leading features to millions of Galaxy users, providing a more powerful, more sensitive, and more personalized experience, and significantly enhancing the interaction experience for users in their daily use."