(Udaipur Kiran News): Just days after the launch of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, leaks have already surfaced about Qualcomm’s next-generation flagship chips — the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 6.
According to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, Qualcomm has begun internal development of both SoCs, with model numbers SM8975 for the 8 Elite Gen 6 and SM8950 for the 8 Gen 6. For reference, the current 8 Elite Gen 5 and 8 Gen 5 are labeled SM8850 and SM8845, respectively.
The upcoming Gen 6 series is expected to be manufactured on a next-generation 2nm process, delivering improved performance and power efficiency. Qualcomm is also likely to continue its new naming strategy introduced with the Gen 5 lineup.
While specific details about Gen 6 remain under wraps, insights from the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 give a glimpse of what’s to come:
CPU: Third-generation Oryon CPU with a prime core clocked at 4.6GHz
Performance: Up to 20% faster and 35% more efficient than the previous generation
GPU: 23% better graphics performance with enhanced ray-tracing capabilities
AI: Upgraded Hexagon NPU with 37% higher throughput
Imaging: Spectra ISP with Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec for near-lossless 8K video recording
Connectivity: New X85 5G modem
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is already powering flagship devices such as the Xiaomi 17 series, and brands including OnePlus, Vivo, iQOO, Oppo, Realme, and Honor are expected to launch Gen 5-powered smartphones by late 2025 and early 2026.
With Gen 6 rumored to debut in 2026, Qualcomm appears set to continue pushing the boundaries of mobile performance, efficiency, and AI integration.
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