News & Reviews:   chipset

Qualcomm has officially introduced two new mobile chipsets, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, aimed at bringing faster performance, smoother gaming, and improved AI features to more affordable smartphones. The new platforms are expected to power upcoming devices from brands including HONOR, OPPO, realme, and Redmi in the second half of 2026.

From refreshing the new MacBook lineup, Apple introduced its most advanced professional-grade silicon yet with the Apple M5 Pro and Apple M5 Max chips, designed to supercharge demanding workflows on the latest MacBook Pro models. Built on a new Fusion Architecture, the chips deliver significant boosts in CPU, GPU, and on-device AI performance while maintaining energy efficiency.

For 2026, MediaTek has expanded its Dimensity lineup with the introduction of two new mobile platforms, the Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500. Aimed at flagship and premium smartphones, the new chipsets focus on boosting performance, power efficiency, AI computing, imaging, gaming, and wireless connectivity.

Samsung has officially introduced the Exynos 2600, its next-generation flagship mobile System on Chip (SoC) designed to power upcoming premium smartphones with advanced performance, enhanced AI capabilities, and improved energy efficiency. Built on Samsung’s most advanced 2nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) process technology, the Exynos 2600 is very likely to appear on the upcoming Galaxy S26 Series next year.

Today, Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 Mobile Platform, targeting users who want performance-focused multimedia smartphones. At the same time, there is also an accessible 5G lineup with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 Mobile Platform for mainstream and entry-level smartphones.

Today, Samsung officially confirmed that the Exynos 2600 is now in mass production. According to sources, the chip uses the cutting-edge 2 nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) process — the first time such a process is being commercialised for smartphone SoCs.

Qualcomm Technologies has officially unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Mobile Platform, positioning it as the company’s latest premium-tier chipset for next-generation flagship smartphones. The new platform expands Qualcomm’s high-end lineup by offering another top-tier option for manufacturers and a broader range of premium choices for consumers.

After months of leaks and speculation, Qualcomm has officially confirmed that its next-generation chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, will be revealed on 26 November 2025 in China. This announcement was made via a Weibo post from Qualcomm.

Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 Mobile Platform, the newest addition to its 6-series lineup, and it is designed to bridge the gap between budget chips and flagship processors. According to Qualcomm, the chip offers an estimated 11 % faster CPU performance, 29 % better graphics rendering, and 12 % power savings versus its predecessor.

As previously reported, this year's Snapdragon Summit introduced two new premium flagship-class mobile chipsets. The first one is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, but how does the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 differ? According to Qualcomm, not as much as you'd think.