Editorial photo #13439908 Science and Technology
Mobile World Congress
The Snapdragon corporate logo is illuminated at the Qualcomm pavilion in Hall 3 of the Fira Gran Via, representing the launch of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (SM8850-AC) mobile platform during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026. The 3nm architecture processor features the new Oryon V3 CPU and an enhanced Hexagon NPU capable of delivering over 80 TOPS for on-device generative AI. The branding highlights the expansion of the Snapdragon ecosystem into automotive with the Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and computing with the Snapdragon X Elite Gen 2, which powers the latest Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs. The exhibit showcases seamless multimodal AI processing across smartphones, XR glasses, and connected vehicles, emphasizing the Qualcomm AI Stack and ultra-low latency 5G-Advanced connectivity through the Snapdragon X85 Modem-RF System. (Photo by Joan Cros/NurPhoto)
