Qualcomm‘s next-generation chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, is under development as the successor to the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Recent leaks from Digital Chat Station provide insights into its expected launch timeline and manufacturing details.
Qualcomm is reportedly planning to release the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 in early October 2025, earlier than usual. This earlier launch aligns with the company’s trend of advancing Snapdragon Summit dates and aims to give smartphone manufacturers time to integrate the new chipset into flagship devices ahead of the holiday season.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is expected to use TSMC’s N3P node, an advanced 3nm manufacturing process. This technology is set to improve performance and power efficiency, comparable to Apple’s A19 chips, which are also rumored to use this node.
The leak suggests notable GPU upgrades for the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, along with a potential 20% improvement in CPU performance. These improvements are expected to offer a meaningful performance boost, building on the efficiency and GPU improvements already seen in the current Snapdragon 8 Elite.
However, adoption of the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 could face hurdles as reports claim that it could be even more expensive than its already pricy predecessor. Qualcomm is reportedly working on optimizing its manufacturing process and supply chain to make the new chipset more competitively priced.
In other news, OnePlus has scheduled the global launch of the OnePlus 13 and 13R smartphones for 7th January 2024. The OnePlus 13R will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, paired with a 6,000mAh battery, while the flagship OnePlus 13 will come with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, also supported by a 6,000mAh battery.
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