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Should you buy the Galaxy S25 FE or go for the 'regular' version?

The Galaxy S25 FE claims to offer all the features you love at a lower price. Does it live up to that promise, or are you better off buying the "regular" Galaxy S25?

Android Central · Sep 29, 2025

I benchmarked the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme — here's how it compares to Apple M4, Intel Core Ultra 9 and more

Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme CPU benchmarks are here, and the results impress against its competition.

Tom’s Guide · Sep 29, 2025

Qualcomm’s 18-core Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme dominates in first benchmarks – 18 cores and 48GB of on-package memory on a 192-bit bus look tough to beat

Testing the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme made me wonder how Intel and AMD are going to respond. Qualcomm’s new flagship chip looks ready to dominate on all fronts.

Tom’s Hardware · Sep 29, 2025

Snapdragon X2 Elite: 5 key features I can't wait to try

Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon X2 Elite CPUs are set to raise the bar for Windows PCs, with faster CPU performance, boosted PC gaming, "multi-day" battery life and more. Here's what to look forward to.

Tom’s Guide · Sep 26, 2025

I've been skeptical about AI on phones — the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip coming to Android could make me a believer

The performance delivered by the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset for Android phones will grab a lot of attention. But don't overlook what this new silicon means for AI on your phone.

Tom’s Guide · Sep 25, 2025

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite reference mini PC looks like a coaster — some designs are cooled by Frore AirJets

Qualcomm has just unveiled its new X2 lineup of mobile SoCs, but they seem to be ready for the desktop as well, with mini PC reference designs. There's a frisbee-like circular design and a square device that can dock into an all-in-one base; both are thin and cooled by Frore's…

Tom’s Hardware · Sep 25, 2025

Qualcomm promises major improvements for PC gaming on Snapdragon-powered Windows 11 PCs — with anti-cheat support, Razer peripherals, and more in the pipeline

Qualcomm has promised that major improvements are on the way for gamers on Snapdragon-powered Windows 11 PCs. Windows on Arm is levelling up when it comes to PC game performance and compatibility.

Windows Central · Sep 25, 2025

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon X2, the first 5 GHz Arm CPU, its 'biggest advance in PC gaming' and the chip that might finally make gaming on Arm an actual thing

We've heard it all before, but this chip could be awesome.

PC Gamer · Sep 25, 2025

Qualcomm is finally getting serious about PC gaming, and its Snapdragon X2 Elite chips prove it

Qualcomm is getting serious about bringing PC gaming to the latest Snapdragon X2 Elite Windows PCs, leaving discrete GPUs behind to allow for thin-and-lightweight gaming laptops.

Tom’s Guide · Sep 25, 2025

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 unveiled — here's all the performance and AI upgrades likely coming to Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset will power many of next year's top Android phones, including, potentially, Samsung's next Galaxy S flagships. Here's what you can expect from the chipset.

Tom’s Guide · Sep 24, 2025