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Updated · SamMobile - Samsung news · Aug 20
Qualcomm Teases 2 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Chips Ahead of Sept. 22 Unveil
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Updated · SamMobile - Samsung news · Aug 20

Qualcomm Teases 2 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Chips Ahead of Sept. 22 Unveil

3 articles · Updated · SamMobile - Samsung news · Aug 20

Summary

  • Qualcomm signaled it will launch two flagship mobile chips—the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro—marking the first dual release in the series.
  • 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.

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