There's no doubt that the Snapdragon 8 Elite The chipset currently stands as the premier choice for Android smartphones. It not only delivers outstanding performance but has also demonstrated enhanced power efficiency, which can significantly extend battery life.
So we’re quite excited for what the follow-up chip could have to offer.
A new leak from Digital Chat Station on Weibo This covers only that, providing insight into what the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 may feature. Should this leak be correct, the upcoming chipset might include second-gen Oryon CPU cores — reportedly delivering a 25% improvement in performance.
However, that's not everything. The leak suggests that the GPU might gain additional 4MB of cache memory, increasing from 12MB to 16MB. As per Digital Chat Station, this enhancement has the potential to boost performance by as much as 30%.
It is reported that the GPU supports both GDDR5X and LPDDR6 memory. This allows smartphone manufacturers to enhance their device’s RAM without worrying about compatibility issues with the GPU.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: What More Can We Anticipate?
If we're fortunate, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Elite chipset might also utilize TSMC’s N3P manufacturing process. Which Apple is reportedly utilizing alongside the A19? The new 3nm fabrication process is expected to provide enhanced performance and efficiency over the initial Snapdragon 8 Elite.
The The 2-nanometer chips that TSMC recently unveiled is expected to provide a significantly larger performance enhancement. However, as these won't be nearly ready for the launch of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, we'll appreciate any additional improvements we can obtain.
The unveiling of the chipset probably won't happen until much later in the year. Given Qualcomm’s typical timeline, we might have to wait until approximately October for an official announcement along with the initial benchmark tests demonstrating the capabilities of the chipset.
Sadly, we likely won't witness the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 in an actual device until towards the end of this year. However, we can expect it to drive devices such as the OnePlus 14, Samsung Galaxy S26, and more. Provided everything goes according to plan, Samsung isn't returning to Exynos processors once more. , according to certain rumors.
Keep an eye out for additional rumors and leaks about the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 right here on Tom's Guide as the release date approaches.
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