A teaser video used phrases including “Dual 8 Elites” and “Twice the options,” pointing to a standard Gen 6 model alongside a higher-end Pro version for premium phones.
September 22 is the unveil date at Snapdragon Summit, where Qualcomm also hinted at stronger agentic AI, new connectivity tech, enhanced camera features and upgraded GPU performance for gaming.
Samsung is expected to keep using Qualcomm flagship silicon in its premium lineup, with the Galaxy S27 series widely tipped to adopt the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.