News & Reviews:   Snapdragon 8 Elite 2

Earlier this month, it was rumoured that Qualcomm could launch two flagship chipsets for the next generation. It's uncertain whether both will be unveiled at the upcoming Snapdragon Summit. But the latest report suggests that the two chipsets will be more similar than expected.

According to leaks, Qualcomm may be preparing a dual-branding strategy for its upcoming flagship chips. The rumoured SM8845 chip could be named Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, marking a return to the “Gen” naming format, even as the company continues with its newer “Elite” branding.

Qualcomm's upcoming flagship mobile processor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, is generating significant buzz in the tech community with leaks suggesting it could reach unprecedented clock speeds. So, what should you know about it?

This week, Qualcomm announced the existence of the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset at Computex. While the mobile platform did not make an official debut, the company said the next-gen flagship chipset will be coming earlier than usual in September 2025.