Overview
- Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is rumored to be unveiled at the end of September 2025, potentially during the Snapdragon Summit.
- The Xiaomi 16 and Xiaomi 16 Pro are expected to be the first smartphones to feature the new chipset, launching in October 2025.
- Performance upgrades include a 25% CPU improvement and 30% GPU improvement, supported by second-generation Oryon cores and expanded GPU cache.
- The chip will reportedly feature a 4.4GHz base clock, LPDDR6 RAM support, and be manufactured on TSMC’s advanced 3nm process for better energy efficiency.
- The early launch is seen as a strategic move to compete directly with Apple’s iPhone 17, which is expected to debut in September 2025.