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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 to feature 2nm process and LPDDR6 Pro variant

Lena Fischer 2 min read

Qualcomm is testing two versions of its 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset for 2027 flagships, with a Pro variant featuring LPDDR6 and UFS 5.0.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset rendering
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Qualcomm is preparing two versions of its next flagship Android chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, for premium devices launching in 2027. This dual-track strategy gives manufacturers a choice between standard memory configurations and faster, more expensive components for high-end Ultra models. Buyers of future flagship phones will see these differences reflected in device performance and internal storage speeds.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset rendering
Qualcomm is preparing two versions of its next flagship Android chipset.

Dual-track strategy offers standard LPDDR5X and faster Pro variant with UFS 5.0

The standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 model relies on LPDDR5X memory to handle system tasks. A higher-end Pro variant upgrades to faster LPDDR6 memory and includes UFS 5.0 storage support for quicker data access. Both versions share the same core clock speeds, ensuring consistent processing power across the lineup.

Spec comparison

Spec Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro
Process Node 2nm 2nm
Memory Support LPDDR5X LPDDR6
Storage Support Standard UFS 5.0
Target Release 2027 2027

Manufacturers will build these chips using TSMC's advanced 2nm process node. This manufacturing node provides solid gains in performance and battery efficiency compared to previous generations. The Pro version reportedly offers enough power to handle almost any workload, though specific GPU details remain unconfirmed.

Qualcomm may release binned versions of the chip later, possibly featuring seven-core CPU setups instead of the standard configuration. The top-tier Pro version could cost manufacturers over $300 per unit, which might influence which brands adopt the higher-end variant. These cost and configuration differences will likely determine how manufacturers position their 2027 flagship devices.

Source: GIZMOCHINA

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