Qualcomm's Next-Gen Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Chipset Rumored to Launch Early with Major GPU Upgrades

Reports suggest the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 will feature a 20% performance boost and exclusive manufacturing on TSMC’s advanced N3P process, further sidelining Samsung Foundry.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, expected to launch in early October 2025, may feature significant GPU performance improvements using TSMC's N3P fabrication process.
Speculation indicates a 20% increase in both single-core and multi-core performance compared to the current Snapdragon 8 Elite, continuing Qualcomm's focus on high-performance mobile processors.
Samsung Foundry has lost the contract to manufacture the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 due to yield issues, with TSMC securing exclusive production rights for the advanced chipset.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2's development highlights Qualcomm's reliance on TSMC for reliable high-end chip production, as Samsung works to improve its semiconductor processes for future bids.
Rising costs of Snapdragon processors may challenge smartphone manufacturers, including Samsung, to balance pricing strategies for flagship devices like the Galaxy S25 series.