Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Extreme Gen 6 Chips
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Qualcomm
Global
September 2026
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Qualcomm unveiled two new flagship 2nm chips: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. The Extreme model offers minor improvements in AI processing, video capture (8K 60fps), and gaming performance. Multiple manufacturers including Motorola, Xiaomi, and OnePlus are set to adopt these chips.
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