Qualcomm is reportedly preparing to launch its next-generation flagship processors in a tiered “Standard” and “Pro” structure. The upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series is said to be spearheaded by a premium “Pro” variant (model SM8975) designed for flagships.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Series
Built on TSMC’s cutting-edge 2nm “N2P” process, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro is rumored to push mobile boundaries with CPU clock speeds potentially hitting a staggering 5.0GHz. The Pro model is expected to feature a 2+3+3 Oryon CPU architecture and a powerful Adreno 850 GPU. Additional upgrades include exclusive support for next-gen LPDDR6 memory and UFS 5.0 storage.
| Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro | |
| Launch window | September 2026 |
| Process node | 2 nm (TSMC) |
| CPU | 2 x prime cores3 x performance cores3 x efficiency cores |
| Peak CPU speed | up to 5.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 850Snapdragon Elite Gaming featuresray tracing support |
| GPU GMEM/cache | 18 MB GMEM |
| System cache (LLC) | 8 MB LLC |
| Memory | LPDDR6 (quad-channel 4 × 24) and LPDDR5X (4 × 16) |
| Storage | UFS 5.0 with two high-bandwidth lanes |
| Cooling reference design | HPB (Heat Pass Block) cooling structure |
| Model number | SM8975 |
While the Pro model targets “Agentic AI” and high-end gaming, the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (SM8950) will likely focus on efficiency. It is expected to come with an Adreno 845 GPU and retain LPDDR5X memory support to keep manufacturing costs manageable.
Reports suggest the move to 2nm technology could drive chip prices as high as USD 300 per unit. It is expected to be unveiled in September 2026.
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