https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/standard-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-6-to-share-one-similarity-with-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5-but-that-won-t-make-it-any-less-Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/standard-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-6-to-share-one-similarity-with-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5-but-that-won-t-make-it-any-less-https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/standard-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-6-to-share-one-similarity-with-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5-but-that-won-t-make-it-any-less-#u17424Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:17:10 +0000Qualcomm is developing the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and a Pro variant for release later this year. Leaked roadmaps suggest a broader premium lineup including additional flagship chips. Some of these new processors will utilize a 2nm process.What's confirmed:Qualcomm is developing the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Gen 6 Pro are scheduled to launch later this year.Still unconfirmed:Two new flagship 3nm processors may launch alongside the Gen 6 series. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/standard-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-6-to-share-one-similarity-with-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5-but-that-won-t-make-it-any-less-https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/standard-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-6-to-share-one-similarity-with-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5-but-that-won-t-make-it-any-less-#u12563Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:22:25 +0000Qualcomm is developing the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 in Standard and Pro variants. The Pro version is currently undergoing testing with multiple samples. A shift to 2nm manufacturing may increase costs despite some design similarities to previous generations.Still unconfirmed:Qualcomm is testing six Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro variants to reduce smartphone costs.The Pro variant has LPDDR6 and LPDDR5X options available for partners.The standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 may maintain a similar packaging size to the Gen 5.The use of 2nm manufacturing is driving cost pressure higher for the standar