Xiaomi will Debut the Snapdragon 8s Elite with an Impressive Battery

Frederick Nyame

March 31, 2025

Xiaomi fans, brace yourselves for the history as it is about to be created. The brand is set to become the first to ship a smartphone running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Elite processor with a flagship Redmi smartphone slated for launch soon. This smartphone will also feature Xiaomi’s most powerful battery to date.

This news comes right ahead of the official launch of the Snapdragon 8s Elite processor at Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Flagship New Product Media Salon on April 2. Xiaomi has pledged to maintain affordability in flagship devices with this release.

What We Know About the New Redmi Flagship

Xiaomi is said to make an incredibly bold move with the Snapdragon 8s Elite-powered device according to known tipster Digital Chat Station. The device will feature:

The first smartphone in the world with the Snapdragon 8s Elite chip
An ultra-thin-edge straight-screen design
An enormous 7,500mAh+ battery, the largest battery yet from Xiaomi.
High-end textured finishing for a premium feel

These features will make it possible for the new Redmi flagship to provide the same performance as other devices that also feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 at a considerably lower price.

Snapdragon 8s Elite: What’s Under the Hood?

The expected performance of the “Little Supreme” Snapdragon 8s Elite processor will be outstanding. Below are its specifications:

Made using TSMC 4nm technology advanced CPU Design:

1×3.21GHz Cortex-X4

3×3.01GHz Cortex-A720

2×2.80GHz Cortex-A720

5×2.02GHz Cortex-A720

Adreno 825 GPU (same generation as the Adreno 830 in the Snapdragon 8 Elite). SLC 6MB and L3 8MB are the caches available. Anticipated over two million on the AnTuTu benchmark score. What this means is, that the flagship Redmi device will have no difficulty with gaming, multitasking or AI-related work.

Read Also: Xiaomi’s Bold Move: The “Truly Affordable Phone” Arrives Next Month!

Why This Launch Matters

Xiaomi has always focused on pushing technological limits while keeping prices competitive. This upcoming Redmi device is a game-changer because:

The 7,500mAh+ battery is a breakthrough – Long battery life is one of the biggest demands from smartphone users. This phone could last several days on a single charge.

Flagship performance at a lower price – With the Snapdragon 8s Elite chip, this phone competes with premium devices while staying affordable.

A new standard for battery capacity – If Xiaomi’s battery tech succeeds, other brands might follow.

What to Expect at the Launch Event

Xiaomi has not yet announced the price or exact release date for this new Redmi flagship. However, with Qualcomm’s event happening on April 2, Xiaomi is expected to reveal full details soon after.

Historically, Xiaomi has been one of the first brands to launch smartphones with new Qualcomm processors. This time should be no different.

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