Trending Now - Leaked Specs Reveal Thrilling Future for Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
WHO:
Qualcomm, Digital Chat Station (reliable tipster)
WHAT:
Qualcomm is expected to unveil its next-generation flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series, in September 2026.
The series will reportedly include two models: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (SM8950) and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro (SM8975).
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro is expected to feature an Adreno 850 GPU with 18MB GMEM, while the standard Gen 6 will have an Adreno 845 GPU with 12MB GMEM.
The Pro variant is said to support LPDDR6 memory alongside LPDDR5X, while the standard model is expected to support only LPDDR5X.
The SM8975 is anticipated to be "extremely expensive," potentially increasing the prices of next-generation Ultra flagships.
WHERE:
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series will power premium Android phones, including devices like the OnePlus 16.
WHEN:
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series is expected to debut as early as the end of 2026.
Qualcomm plans to unveil the chipset in September 2026.
WHY:
The shift to TSMC’s 2nm process aims to achieve major gains in efficiency and performance over the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
The introduction of a Pro variant with enhanced GPU and memory capabilities is intended to provide smartphone makers with more differentiation options for ultra-premium devices.
HOW:
Both Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 models are designed with a 2+3+3 CPU configuration, balancing performance and efficiency cores.
The SM8975 is expected to include an additional 8MB LLC cache compared to the SM8950, which has 6MB LLC.
(UPDATED March 26, 2026 00:39 UTC)
Qualcomm is set to unveil its next-generation flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series, in September 2026, featuring two models: the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the Pro variant. The Pro model is expected to come with an Adreno 850 GPU and support for LPDDR6 memory, while the standard version will have an Adreno 845 GPU and support only LPDDR5X, with the Pro variant anticipated to be quite expensive. Both models will power premium Android phones, including devices like the OnePlus 16, and are designed with a 2+3+3 CPU configuration to enhance performance and efficiency.