While the hardware is arguably the best in class, developing on Qualcomm chips has historically been a hurdle. Unlike NVIDIA, which provides a robust, developer-friendly SDK (JetPack) and massive community support, Qualcomm’s tools are improving but remain complex.
While Qualcomm is famous for the processors in our pockets, the Snapdragon 8797 (also known as part of the Snapdragon Ride Elite platform qualcomm 8797
As of early 2026, the 8797 platform has become a benchmark for flagship electric vehicles: While the hardware is arguably the best in
: Features a single-chip computing power of 640 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second). | For | Against | | :--- |
| For | Against | | :--- | :--- | | All-day battery life (15+ hours video) | Weak single-core performance | | Silent, fanless design | Poor 64-bit x86 app compatibility | | Built-in 5G (no hotspot needed) | Outdated GPU (no AV1 decoding) | | Great Linux support (mainline kernel) | Windows 11 ARM updates end in 2027 |
Several mid-range smartphones have been powered by the Snapdragon 879, including: