Qualcomm’s next flagship chip lineup could be more fragmented than previously expected. A new leak has detailed key specifications of the rumored Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 lineup, reiterating that the company may launch both a standard and a Pro variant this year. The two chips are expected to give smartphone makers more flexibility across price tiers, while also widening the performance gap between regular flagship phones and more premium “Ultra” models.
How does the Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro differ from the standard variant?
Multiple reports have already pointed to Qualcomm’s dual-chip strategy, and tipster Digital Chat Station has now shared additional details about the two variants. Both Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chips are expected to be built on TSMC’s 2nm process and use a 2+3+3 CPU configuration, indicating a shared architectural foundation. However, the “Pro” variant may offer significantly better performance if the latest leak is
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