Microsoft unveiled new 12-inch Surface Pro and 13-inch Surface Laptop models at Snapdragon Summit 2026, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon Elite X2 chips with increased RAM options. The devices benefit from smartphone silicon technology, particularly in camera image processing and battery efficiency, with Microsoft's laptops now ranking first and second on DxOMark for webcam quality ahead of Apple's MacBook Pro.
Qualcomm launched the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2, an AI chip for audio wearables like earbuds and headphones that enables on-device AI capabilities with twice the performance of its predecessor. The chip supports features including real-time translation, sound amplification for hearing assistance, and combines Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth for extended range and battery efficiency.
Motorola Signature 27 has been confirmed as the first non-Pixel device to support GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused Android variant. The phone will come pre-loaded with GrapheneOS and uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. Future Motorola Razr models will also receive GrapheneOS support.
Xiaomi unveiled its 18 Pro series phones featuring Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset and privacy-focused screens similar to Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra technology. The devices, now available in China with a global release planned later this year, offer granular privacy settings, large AMOLED displays up to 6.9 inches with 120Hz refresh rates, and improved battery capacity with fast charging capabilities.
Motorola announced the Signature 27 flagship phone is coming to North America for the first time, responding to customer demand for a premium traditional smartphone. The device will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip, a high-end camera system with a 50MP primary sensor and 200MP periscope telephoto lens, and AI-enhanced capabilities.