Benchmark Leak Reveals REDMAGIC 11 Pro Featuring New Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC Running At 4.20GHz

Upcoming on September 23, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit is generating significant buzz with the prospect of launching not just one but two advanced chipsets for premium smartphones of 2026. Alongside the highly anticipated Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, there’s speculation about the introduction of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. This new chipset, while not as powerful, is believed to share many qualities with its flagship counterpart. Notably, recent benchmark leaks suggest that the REDMAGIC 11 Pro may feature this chipset, marking a potential shift for the company, as this could be the first instance of opting for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 over the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 in one of its devices.

Performance Core Comparison: Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 vs. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2

Diving into the specifics, the REDMAGIC 11 Pro has achieved impressive scores of 3, 309 in single-core and 10, 742 in multi-core performance, as evidenced by Geekbench 6 testing. This device is equipped with 16GB of RAM, with its two performance cores clocking in at 4.20GHz and six efficiency cores at 3.63GHz. In contrast, last year’s Snapdragon 8 Elite operated its performance cores at a maximum of 4.32GHz, while its efficiency cores were slightly slower at 3.53GHz. Given that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is not classified as a flagship processor, these scores are particularly commendable.

REDMAGIC 11 Pro spotted in new benchmark leak with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 — The highest clock speeds recorded for the REDMAGIC 11 Pro reach 4.20GHz, while the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 peaked at 4.74GHz.

It’s intriguing that REDMAGIC may prefer the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 over the Elite variant. This decision could stem from cost considerations, as the company likely perceives the non-flagship chipset as delivering superior price-to-performance ratios. Insights from Abhishek Yadav reveal that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is operating at optimal clock speeds, likely due to the advanced cooling system incorporated in the REDMAGIC 11 Pro. Furthermore, we noted the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 was observed performing in Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Edge, but the performance difference between the two devices appeared minimal.

Nonetheless, caution is warranted before concluding that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is the definitive selection. It’s important to recognize that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2’s performance cores were operating at 4.00GHz, with an optimum speed of 4.74GHz, suggesting it was underperforming. A comprehensive look at the specifications for the REDMAGIC 11 Pro indicates that it is equipped with an Adreno 840 GPU, which aligns with expectations for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2.

In summary, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 may represent a slightly less powerful flagship SoC, produced using modern manufacturing techniques, but it could power devices that offer an attractive value proposition to consumers.

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