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In addition to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 news, Qualcomm has also expanded its PC processor portfolio with two new entries: the Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme and Snapdragon X2 Elite. These chips are engineered for the future of Windows on ARM, aiming to deliver class-leading performance, energy efficiency, and connectivity for ultrathin laptops and always-on devices.

Qualcomm has officially introduced its latest flagship mobile chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, touting it as the world’s fastest mobile System-on-Chip (SoC). With breakthroughs in performance, AI, graphics, and efficiency, Qualcomm positions this new chip as a leap forward in delivering next-generation mobile experiences.

The Snapdragon Summit later this month could be more packed than previous years. Previously, it was reported that Qualcomm would launch two flagship chipsets this year. But that's not all, as the company could also unveil an overclocked variant for one of the new chipsets.

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.

When it comes to mobile devices, many consider Qualcomm the superior manufacturer. However, MediaTek seems to believe its next flagship mobile chipset can beat Qualcomm's upcoming flagship. MediaTek even plans to launch the Dimensity 9500 ahead of its competitor.

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.

Samsung has officially confirmed that its next flagship mobile processor, the Exynos 2600, will be the first to use its cutting-edge 2nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) fabrication process. This announcement, made during the company’s Q2 2025 earnings call, positions Samsung ahead of rivals like Apple, Qualcomm, and MediaTek in the race for next-gen chip innovation.

In the US, Qualcomm Technologies today announced the launch of its latest addition to the Snapdragon 7-series lineup: the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Mobile Platform. This chipset was designed for mid-range mobile devices with several enhancements in multimedia, gaming and on-device AI.

MediaTek has announced the launch of the Dimensity 9400e, a new member of the flagship Dimensity 9400 series. Built for high-performance smartphones, the new chipset delivers elite computing power and next-level gaming experiences, thanks to an all-core CPU and advanced GPU technology.

Today, Qualcomm officially announced its latest premium mobile platform - the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. Under the model number SM8735, this chipset is built on a 4nm N4P process node by TMSC, which improves performance and power efficiency over its predecessor.