Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and a higher-end 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 variant, both built on 2nm process with minor spec differences. The Extreme model offers improved AI processing, video capture at up to 8K 60fps, and gaming performance, while sharing identical CPU configurations with the standard version. Multiple manufacturers including Motorola, Vivo, Xiaomi, and OnePlus will adopt these chips.
A Chinese content creator leaked an engineering prototype video of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, revealing its 2nm design, new CPU configuration, and Geekbench 6 scores. While the chipset shows strong multi-core performance, Apple's A20 Pro remains faster in single-core benchmarks. The prototype features a new Heat Pass Block for thermal management ahead of the Snapdragon Summit.