Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 for next Android flagships
Luis Cabral ·
Qualcomm today announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, according to 9to5Google. The chips are positioned to power the next generation of Android smartphones from major manufacturers, a pivotal marker for upcoming flagship launches, 9to5Google reports. Their debut sets the baseline for device makers planning premium releases in the months ahead, while signaling a two-tier 'Elite' and 'Elite Extreme' structure at the top of the 8-series.
9to5Google’s initial report does not list detailed specifications, CPU and GPU architectures, process node, clock speeds, or availability, and Qualcomm has yet to name OEM partners tied to first-wave devices. Watch for official spec sheets, early benchmarks, efficiency targets, and partner launch timelines as Qualcomm briefs media and Android brands in the coming days. [Developing. This article will be updated.]