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Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Expected to Launch in September with Major Performance Upgrades

Qualcomm’s next flagship SoC is rumored to feature cutting-edge 3nm architecture, enhanced cores, and expanded RAM support, debuting in October on Xiaomi’s 16 series.

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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is set to launch soon, with improved specs and new features.
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Overview

  • Qualcomm is expected to announce the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 at the end of September, with the first devices featuring the chip launching in October 2025.
  • The chip is rumored to be built on TSMC’s advanced third-generation 3nm process, promising improved energy efficiency and performance.
  • Key upgrades include second-generation Oryon and Pegasus cores, a maximum clock speed of 5.0GHz, and 32MB of L2 cache for enhanced processing power.
  • The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is likely to support both LPDDR5x and LPDDR6 RAM, alongside a new Adreno 840 GPU for superior gaming and multimedia performance.
  • Xiaomi’s 16 and 16 Pro smartphones are expected to be the first to feature the new chipset, positioning Qualcomm to compete directly with Apple’s iPhone 17 and MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500.