The Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 has quietly become a popular chipset in the lower mid-range segment because of skyrocketing chip prices. Built using a 4nm process, the chipset delivers reliable performance, modern connectivity stack, and strong power efficiency.

On the other hand, the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 is built using an older 6nm node, but it has its own set of capabilities that are better when compared to the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4.

So, which one delivers the better value overall? Let’s dive into benchmark numbers and crucial hardware differences to find out.

Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 vs 6s Gen 3: Spec sheet

Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 vs 6s Gen 3: Benchmark score

Note: The benchmark tests were carried out on the POCO M8 Power 5G (powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4) and the POCO M7 Plus (powered by the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3).

Geekbench score (CPU)

The POCO M8 Power 5G, powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, has scored 958 in the single-core test on Geekbench. It’s just 2.5% higher than 958 single-core points scored by the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3-powered Poco M7 Plus 5G.

Multi-core results don’t have a significant gap either. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 has scored 2208 points, while the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 is just behind with a total of 2208 points  —  a modest different of 5.75%.

AnTuTu score

On AnTuTu v11, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4-powered POCO M8 Power 5G has scored a total of 619,402 points. The POCO M7 Plus 5G, driven by the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, gets a higher score — 622,580, though the different is very thin.

Things become a lot clearer when you look at the breakdown of the AnTuTu score.

The CPU scores are still pretty close as we saw on Geekbench, but the GPU scores bring a significant difference. The Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 delivers 67% better GPU score. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 pulls ahead in the memory performance with an 18% higher score, while the UX score is just 1% higher.

Benchmarks performance show the two Snapdragon chips have nearly similar CPU performance but the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 shines when it comes to GPU. That should also mean it will deliver better gaming performance.

Let’s now look at the other aspects of the chips, such as camera capability and connectivity, to get a better picture.

Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 vs 6s Gen 3: Differences that matter

The Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 is built using Samsung’s 4nm node, whereas the 6s Gen 3 uses an older TSMC’s 6nm node. This gives the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 an edge in power efficiency.

The CPU configurations are exactly the same. However, the GPU differences bring a rather bigger impact. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 has an entry-level Adreno 613 GPU, while the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 brings a more robust Adreno 619 GPU.

Even though the 4 Gen 4 is built using a newer process node and supports faster memory, its graphics capabilities are heavily stripped down. That’s why it scores much lower on the above benchmarks.

In terms of imaging performance, both chips have a 12-bit ISP but the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 supports data streams from three cameras simultaneously, which is limited to two on the 6s Gen 3. The 4 Gen 4 chip also benefits from zero shutter lag at higher resolution.

Both Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 and Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 have integrated 5G modems with up to 2.5Gbps of peak download speed. One key difference here is that the 4 Gen 4 lacks mmWave support, which enables faster speed over very short distances. It brings Bluetooth 5.1 standard, while the 6s Gen 3 has a newer Bluetooth 5.2.

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This week, a report emerged from South Korean media, citing industry sources, that said the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 caused overheating issues on the Galaxy S27 Ultra during internal testing, and the processor speed also dropped while performing high-load tasks. A Qualcomm’s representative has declined these rumors entirely saying these are “100% NOT accurate.”

When asked to elaborate on his earlier response, Qualcomm’s CMO, Don McGuire, replied on X “There are no systemic thermal issues with the 8 elite gen 6. OEMs are consistently tuning their platforms as they launch their products. Always trying to balance performance and power to optimize their value props around different use cases. We work together to deliver the best for users.”

McGuire’s response isn’t 100% convincing as he mentioned the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 in his reply on X, not the higher-clocked Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 which is reportedly causing heating issues on the Galaxy S27 Ultra. The “Extreme” variant packs a much more powerful GPU with a boosted peak speed and faster memory.

One might think McGuire’s response applies to both chip variants, since they offer identical design and architecture. However, when the alleged problem is linked to a higher end variant of a SoC, explicitly mentioning the Extreme variant would have been a lot more convincing.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 facing troubles lately

Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 has run into rough waters lately. Users in China have reported unexpected crashes, black screens, and random reboots in their phones powered by the same chip. The exact problem isn’t unknown, but some reports suggest this may be due to low voltage tuning in the firmware, not because of the chip.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 wasn’t reportedly at fault, but since all affected devices are powered by the same chip, the brand’s reputation may be hurt indirectly. McGuire was again quick to respond to these reports saying “wonder who stands to gain from perpetuating negative narratives, unsubstantiated claims and sensationalized headlines. Basically, just plain lying….I wonder.”

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AnTuTu has released its Q3 2026 data on Android processor share in China, and Xiaomi’s XRING chips surprisingly rank third, above Samsung’s Exynos. As is not a surprise, Qualcomm dominates the market with a 68.9% share, while MediaTek accounts for 28.9%.

Here is how the processor brands compare:

• Qualcomm: 68.9%
• MediaTek: 28.9%
• Xiaomi XRING (Xuanjie in China): 1.2%
• Samsung: 0.5%
• Other brands combined: 0.4%

Qualcomm and MediaTek together account for 97.8% of the usage, leaving little room for other chipmakers. Qualcomm holds the lead, particularly in flagship and upper-mid-range phones, while MediaTek competes across a broader range of price segments, including budget and mid-range devices.

Why Xiaomi XRING’s third-place ranking matters

Xiaomi’s 1.2% share is small compared to the top two, but its third-place ranking is praiseworthy given the limited number of phones running its chips. Unlike Qualcomm and MediaTek, Xiaomi uses XRING processors in its own devices rather than supplying them to other smartphone brands. Its position ahead of Samsung suggests XRING is gaining some traction among the Android users represented in AnTuTu’s data.

Also, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, powered by the XRING O3, claimed the top spot in AnTuTu’s September performance ranking, outranking Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Dimensity 9600 Pro. 

Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 18 Fold in September as the first phone with XRING O3. The company has not announced an international release yet, so the phone and its latest in-house processor remain limited to the Chinese market for now.

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On Thursday, a Delaware federal jury ruled that Arm breached its licensing agreement with Qualcomm and unlawfully interfered with Qualcomm’s business relationship with Meta Platforms. However, the jury awarded Qualcomm just $2 in damages ($1 for each of the two proven claims).

The jury found that Arm breached its Architectural License Agreement (ALA) by withholding critical software patches and chip-testing tools required to verify Qualcomm’s custom Oryon CPU cores.

Qualcomm claimed that it had been on the cusp of a deal with Meta in 2024 when Arm allegedly leaked to Bloomberg News that Qualcomm had breached a licensing agreement, delaying the agreement with Meta. The jury concluded this in Qualcomm’s favor after a five-day trial.

Arm’s shares fell about 1% following the decision, while shares of Qualcomm rose by 2%.

“We are gratified that the jury found Arm breached its long-standing Architectural License Agreement (ALA) with Qualcomm, failed to honor its commitments, and intentionally acted to disrupt Qualcomm’s businesses,” said Qualcomm in a statement.

Qualcomm added that “Together with Qualcomm’s prior court victory, this outcome further exposes Arm’s broader intentions to harm Qualcomm and its ecosystem.” The company said it remains “focused on developing and delivering industry-leading semiconductor products including our Oryon CPUs to customers and consumers worldwide.”

Arm is also pleased with the jury’s decision. The company is happy about the fact that the jury ruled in its favor on four claims, while awarding Qualcomm just $2 in total damages. That, according to Arm, confirms the merit of the company’s arguments in the case.

“Despite Qualcomm’s pursuit of this case in an attempt to deprive Arm of billions of dollars under our license agreements, the jury’s verdict confirms that Arm operated in good faith under its technology license agreement and its award of only two dollars confirms the merit of Arm’s arguments in the case. ” said Arm in a statement.

The relationship between these two semiconductor giants has deteriorated since SoftBank acquired control of Arm in 2016 and Arm expanded into developing its own chips.

Though the immediate financial payout is negligible in this case, this jury verdict gives Qualcomm a great leverage heading into the next phase of litigation overseen by US District Judge Maryellen Noreika.

Qualcomm is pursuing a contract provision arguing that because Arm breached the agreement, Qualcomm should be legally permitted to stop paying to Arm for five years, which could be worth billions of dollars. Arm has argued that the five-year royalty penalty is unenforceable.

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Qualcomm and MediaTek have unveiled their most powerful smartphone chipsets, and they actually bring major upgrades. The switch to a 2nm node is itself a big deal, as the last three years have been on 3nm. This should deliver huge gains across the board, and the hardware-level upgrades make them a lot more promising.

What we weren’t ready for was another name change from Qualcomm, as the new chip is called Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 5. Perhaps Qualcomm thought adding “Extreme” would make it sound a lot more premium. MediaTek didn’t go as far as Qualcomm with the name scheme, but it also introduced a Pro moniker, the Dimensity 9600 Pro.

Let’s look at what the latest Qualcomm and MediaTek chips have to offer, and how they stack up against each other.

Here’s the spec sheet to begin with:

Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Extreme vs Dimensity 9600 Pro: Benchmark numbers

Note: The benchmark tests were carried out using the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6) and Vivo X500 Pro Max (powered by the Dimensity 9600 Pro).

Geekbench score

In the CPU testing on Geekbench 7, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC, pulled off 3,163 single-core points, while the Dimensity 9600 Pro-powered Vivo X500 Pro could only reach 2600. That’s a solid 21% gain for the Snapdragon chipset.

The Dimensity chip bounces back in multi-core performance, posting a total score of 10,634. This is about 4% higher than the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6’s 10,172 points.

The multi-core difference isn’t huge, but what little advantage exists favors the Dimensity chip. However, the Snapdragon chip delivers a solid advantage in multi-core performance, which should deliver a much bigger impact.

AnTuTu score

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 is still ahead of the Dimensity 9600 Pro on AnTuTu, but the lead is just 6%. The Snapdragon chip pulls off nearly 4.6 million AnTuTu scores, while the Dimensity chip has scored about 4.32 million.

The breakdown of the AnTuTu score reveals a rather clearer picture.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 posts a 7% lead in the CPU score, but the GPU test leans more towards the Dimensity 9600 Pro with a 5% higher score. The memory and UX performance, though, strongly backs the Snapdragon chip.

The real upgrades these 2nm flagships have to offer

The CPU deliver massive efficiency gains

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Dimensity 9600 Pro are the first 2nm chips from their respective brands, and that’s a massive upgrade. It brings huge power efficiency gains, allowing Qualcomm to push the peak clock speed to 5 GHz for the first time on a mobile chipset.

Qualcomm uses the same 2+6 core configuration, with six performance cores now running at up to 4.0 GHz. The chipmaker claims a massive 37% gain in power efficiency, along with a 13% better CPU performance.

MediaTek continues to use ARM’s latest cores, but it’s making a major shift in the CPU configuration to reach higher peak performance. The latest chip trades one low-performance core with a prime core, now featuring a 2+3+3 setup. The two C2-Ultra prime cores clock at up to 4.55 GHz. The remaining six C2-Pro performance cores are split into two groups, with three of them running at up to 4.35 GHz and the other three at up to 3.1 GHz.

MediaTek touts a 17% faster single-core and a 15% faster multi-core performance, alongside a 37% more efficient single-core and a massive 61% uplift in multi-core power usage.

The GPU gets dedicated neural cores

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 introduces a fundamental shift by moving AI processing directly onto the GPU silicon. Previous generation chips must move the data out of the Adreno GPU and travel through high-speed interconnect to the Hexagon NPU for data processing and return to the graphics pipeline.

The latest Snapdragon flagship has dedicated AI blocks directly inside the GPU slices. So, the AI workloads no longer need to be routed to the NPU. Real-time neural rendering is executed completely on the Adreno 850 GPU, dramatically lowering the visual processing latency. Qualcomm claims a 44% improvement in GPU performance and a 40% increase in GPU power efficiency.

MediaTek’s approach is different. The Dimensity 9600 Pro retains ARM’s standard graphics pipeline and instead upgrades the interconnected bus and cache coherence across the whole SoC. It treats the NPU 1090 as a centralized hub that feeds real-time AI assistance to the GPU, CPU, and ISP simultaneously.

MediaTek says the new flagship SoC delivers 27% higher peak performance and 24% improved power efficiency at peak performance. Plus, it offers 18% faster raytracing performance and natively supports 185+ fps gaming.

Imaging capabilities get a major boost

Both 2nm flagships introduce major generational upgrades to their image signal processors (ISPs). The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 features a new 20-bit ISP that, for the first time, supports triple 64MP cameras with zero shutter simultaneously.

The chip pushes mobile videography to the next level by adding support for 8K/60fps recording and ultra slow-motion 4K/240 fps recording. It adds native hardware acceleration for the Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec.

MediaTek has also been making consistent upgrades to the imaging capability of Dimensity chips. The latest flagship enables 8K/60fps recording and 4K/240fps slow-motion recording just like the Qualcomm chip. Plus, it boasts a massive 17EV (exposure value) imaging range.

Smartphones like the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Vivo X500 Pro Max are already flaunting the 2nm flagships from Qualcomm and MediaTek, but those are currently limited to China. In the coming days, some of them will go global, and the next year should bring dozens of phones powered by these chipsets.

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High-end Android phones already have a ton of power, but there’s still one big thing holding them back from feeling like proper handhelds for PC games. New reports suggest Qualcomm is working on a fix that could make running demanding Windows titles a lot more realistic on Snapdragon-powered flagships.

At Snapdragon Summit 2026, the company showed off its newest flagship chips: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the even stronger 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. Both use a 2+6 Oryon CPU setup, with two Prime cores hitting up to 5GHz and six Performance cores going up to 4GHz.

The Extreme version also adds dedicated Adreno Matrix cores that handle AI tricks like super resolution and frame generation. They’ve already shown it working in games like Diablo Immortal, War Thunder Mobile, and Farming Simulator 26.

Even with all that muscle, these chips still struggle with a lot of modern PC games that depend on Microsoft’s DirectX 12. Right now, people get around it with tools like Winlator and GameHub, plus community graphics drivers such as Turnip. Those let some Windows/x86 games run on Android through Wine and translation layers, but the results are hit-or-miss.

That might be about to change. Chinese tech channel Geekerwan says Qualcomm is working on better official GPU drivers specifically for PC game translation, and is even looking at more direct DirectX 12 support on Android.

In hands-on tests on a Qualcomm reference device with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, they managed to get Cyberpunk 2077 and Black Myth: Wukong running in DirectX 12 mode through a translation layer. Both demanding games averaged just over 30 frames per second.

Qualcomm hasn’t officially confirmed native DirectX 12 support for the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series chips or anything coming after. When the topic came up in media sessions at the summit, the company only gave vague, indirect answers. Still, the fact that these engineering tests are already working suggests they’re actively exploring it.

If Qualcomm actually ships official drivers, or eventually adds proper native DirectX 12 support, it could make a real difference. Games should run more reliably, translation overhead should drop, and performance should feel a lot more consistent.

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At this year’s Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii, Qualcomm introduced a new platform that’s meant to turn regular earbuds and headphones into smarter, more independent gadgets. The idea is that the next generation of hearables shouldn’t just play music; they should actually understand what’s going on around you and help out without always needing your phone.

Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 is Qualcomm’s first premium audio platform built specifically with personal AI in mind. It packs high-quality audio processing, voice tech, on-device intelligence, and solid connectivity into one solution.

On the audio front, it supports aptX Lossless for high-fidelity wireless streaming and XPAN, which helps stretch beyond the usual Bluetooth range limits. There’s also 5th generation adaptive active noise cancellation, Qualcomm’s cVc echo and noise suppression, and multi-mic support. All of that should mean better noise reduction and clearer voice pickup, useful both for calls and for talking to AI assistants in noisy places.

Connectivity gets a big upgrade too. Built-in micro-power Wi-Fi 6E lets compatible devices connect straight to AI assistants. That should make the next generation of premium earbuds feel more independent. It still works with Bluetooth as well, so manufacturers have flexibility.

The platform is designed for a wide mix of products: true wireless earbuds, over-ear headphones, open-ear designs, audio glasses, earbuds with cameras, and other multimodal wearables that are still emerging. Qualcomm is also providing reference designs to help brands move from prototypes to actual products faster.

Under the hood, the performance jump is pretty significant. Compared with the previous Snapdragon S7 Gen 1 Sound Platform (which topped out at 64 GOPS of AI compute and 128 MAC operations per cycle), the new one more than doubles that to 128 GOPS and 256 MAC operations per cycle. That suggests it can run multiple smart features at the same time. Power use drops by up to 40%, and the overall footprint shrinks by as much as 30%, both important when you’re trying to fit everything into tiny earbuds.

In short, Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 is Qualcomm’s attempt to turn audio wearables into always-available personal AI helpers: capable of real-time translation, contextual assistance, personalized hearing, and more multimodal interactions.

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Digital Chat Station has shared two charts comparing this year’s flagship mobile chips, bringing together the latest silicon from Qualcomm, MediaTek, Apple and Xiaomi.

The comparison includes the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, Dimensity 9600 Pro, Apple A20 Pro and Xiaomi XRING O3. Last year’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is also included as a reference point. The first chart covers Geekbench 7 and 3DMark Steel Nomad Light (SNL), while the second looks at performance in three games.

CPU: A20 Pro leads single-core, XRING O3 tops multi-core

The Apple A20 Pro takes the lead in Geekbench 7 single-core testing with a score of 4,033. That’s about 18% higher than the Dimensity 9600 Pro, which comes next with 3,426. 

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 is close behind at 3,419, followed by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 at 3,308. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 scores 3,047, while the Xiaomi XRING O3 comes in at 3,034. 

The multi-core results look different. Xiaomi’s XRING O3 takes the top spot with 12,259 points, followed by the Dimensity 9600 Pro at 11,563 and the A20 Pro at 11,547. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 scores 11,155, while the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 score 10,368 and 9,836, respectively.

The XRING O3 uses a 10-core CPU and is built on a 3nm process, while the new Qualcomm, MediaTek, and Apple chips are all based on 2nm manufacturing. The chart also notes that the XRING O3 was tested with LPDDR6 memory. Our earlier comparison between the XRING O3 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 has more details about Xiaomi’s chip.

Compared with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 is about 12% faster in single-core and 13% faster in multi-core testing. That is close to the 13% CPU improvement Qualcomm quoted in its Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 launch details.

The standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 scores about 3% lower than the Extreme version in single-core and around 7% lower in multi-core testing.

Graphics: XRING O3 has the highest score, while A20 Pro uses the least power

The XRING O3 also records the highest score in 3DMark Steel Nomad Light, reaching 4,604 points. It draws 18W during the test, however, which is the highest power consumption among the chips in the chart.

The A20 Pro and Dimensity 9600 Pro are close behind, scoring 4,255 and 4,238 points while using 14W and 16W, respectively. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 scores 3,688 at 17W, while the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 reaches 3,579 at 14W. The older Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 scores 3,015 at 13W.

Looking at performance per watt changes the order. The A20 Pro delivers roughly 304 points per watt, followed by the Dimensity 9600 Pro at around 265 points per watt. The XRING O3 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 are both near 256 points per watt.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 works out to about 217 points per watt, which is lower than the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 at around 232 points per watt. Based on the raw SNL scores, the three Snapdragon chips sit behind the A20 Pro, Dimensity 9600 Pro and XRING O3.

Gaming: frame rates are close, but power and temperatures differ

The second chart compares four chips in Honor of Kings, Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. It includes the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, Dimensity 9600 Pro, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The A20 Pro and XRING O3 are not included in the gaming tests.

In Honor of Kings, all four chips stay around 120fps, with results ranging from 119.7 to 120.1fps. Power consumption varies more, with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 using 2.7W, followed by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 at 3.0W, Dimensity 9600 Pro at 3.2W, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 at 3.4W. The chart does not include temperature figures for this game.

Genshin Impact produces similarly close frame rates, with all four chips landing between 59.2 and 59.8fps. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 uses the least power at 3.8W. The Dimensity 9600 Pro records the lowest temperature, ranging from 42.8°C to 43.2°C, while the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is the warmest and uses 4.5W.

Wuthering Waves shows a larger gap between the chips. The Dimensity 9600 Pro records the highest frame rate at 58.3fps while using 5.3W. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 reaches 57.2fps at 5.6W, while the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 delivers the same 57.2fps at 5.4W.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 records 55.2fps at 4.7W, the lowest power consumption but also the lowest frame rate in this test. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 reaches the highest temperature in Wuthering Waves, with the chart listing a range of 46.6°C to 45.5°C.

What to keep in mind

Digital Chat Station hasn’t said which phones ran these tests. Cooling design, power limits, and software tuning all change results from one phone to the next, so treat these numbers as a rough guide and wait for reviews of shipping phones before you decide. Several phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 are already confirmed, and you can check the full list of upcoming phones with the chip to see what’s coming.

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Moments after Qualcomm unveiled the powerful 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, major smartphone brands rushed to announce their upcoming flagships rocking the same chipset. Xiaomi didn’t waste any time launching the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max in China just a few hours after the chip was announced.

If you’re planning to get your hands on a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6-powered phone, we’ve compiled a list of devices confirmed to ship with this chipset.

Every phone confirmed to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC

1. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Launch date: September 23, 2026

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the first phone to get the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. It’s built around a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with 4000nits of peak brightness. The smaller 2.9-inch AMOLED screen on the rear side also offers the same peak brightness and LTPO support.

As for the optics, the Xiaomi phone offers a triple camera setup, featuring a 200MP primary shooter, a 200MP periscope telephoto lens with 3.2x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide unit. It has a 50MP selfie camera, though you can also use the rear camera and secondary display to capture much better selfies. The device packs an 8,500mAh battery with support for 100W wired, 50W wireless, and 27W reverse wireless charging.

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has been launched in China, and the brand has confirmed it will be available globally, including in India. Xiaomi India’s X account also confirms this, with a global launch teased to be “coming soon”.

2. HONOR Magic9 Pro Max

Launch date: September 28, 2026 (confirmed)

That’s when the Magic9 Pro Max will launch in China, but the global launch has not been announced yet. That might happen soon after it’s launched in China.

The smartphone will feature a brand-new triple rear camera layout that includes two 200MP sensors: a 1/1.28-inch primary sensor with an f/1.57 aperture and a 1/1.4-inch super-night telephoto sensor with an f/2.6 aperture. The camera has been developed in partnership with ARRI (the legendary German cinema camera maker) to bring professional film-style color science and video tools to the device. Details about the third sensor haven’t been announced yet.

The smartphone could carry a 55MP selfie camera, a 6.8-inch OLED screen, and an 8800mAh battery. Honor has confirmed that the phone will be offered in four memory/storage combinations: 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, 16GB+512GB, and 16GB+1TB. The color options will be: Moss Green, Silver, and Shadow Black.

3. iQOO 16

Launch date: September 29, 2026 (confirmed)

The upcoming iQOO 16 will launch in China next week, featuring Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 mobile chipset. The brand has revealed some of its specs through teasers, and leaks have spilled the rest of the details.

The iQOO 16 will feature a reworked camera island design, featuring three sensors. According to recent leaks, the camera island will have three 50MP sensors. The company says iQOO 16 will be the first phone to offer a 2K resolution panel with a 165Hz refresh rate, developed jointly with Samsung. The screen size is tipped to be 6.85 inches.

The smartphone is said to have a Q4 gaming chip, with upgraded vibration motors and speakers for a better gaming experience. It could come with an 8,400mAh battery and support for 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.

4. OnePlus 16

Launch: September 2026 (expected)

OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 16 will launch soon with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC, but it hasn’t announced a launch date yet. Rumors suggest the phone could be unveiled in China later this month, with a global launch likely to happen next month.

The OnePlus 16 is confirmed to feature a triple-camera setup with a 200MP primary camera, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide camera. The selfie camera will also have a 50MP resolution. The phone will also get new shooting modes for better control over the final output.

Leaked specs include a 6.78-inch flat AMOLED display with a 185Hz refresh rate, up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage, and a 9,000mAh battery.

5. RedMagic 12 Pro+

Launch: October 2026 (confirmed)

The phone will launch in China in October. We’ll have the exact launch date soon, but the global launch hasn’t been announced yet.

RedMagic has teased several details of the RedMagic 12 Pro+, such as ultra-narrow 0.96mm bezels and RedMagic’s ninth-generation Under-Display Camera (UDC) system. The phone will shift to softer, rounded corners for improved handheld ergonomics during extended gaming sessions.

The smartphone is said to house an 8,400mAh battery with 120W wired and 80W wireless charging. It could feature a triple-camera setup on the rear, led by a 50MP main sensor. The device is expected to be available with up to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage.

6. Motorola Signature 27

Launch: Later this year

Motorola unveiled the Signature 27 at the Snapdragon Summit, marking a big shift in the company’s approach. The brand has largely avoided bringing top-tier chips to its phones, but that has now changed. The Signature 27 is just the start. We believe future Signature phones will continue in this direction.

Motorola has revealed key details about the device, but the exact global release date and pricing details are due to be announced later this year. The Signature 27 features an unusual rear camera design, with a 50MP main camera and a 200MP periscope telephoto lens. Details about the other two sensors and the selfie camera haven’t been announced yet.

The phone will have an ArcticMesh cooling system featuring a vapor chamber that is 40 percent larger than the previous generation. Audio gets a premium boost through a partnership with Bang & Olufsen.

Next year will bring a lot more smartphones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, including the Galaxy S26 Ultra. We’ll continue to track the latest developments on the topic and post them on this website.

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Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, alongside a more affordable but very capable Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 at the Snapdragon Summit 2026. The “Extreme” version packs a much stronger CPU that can reach a peak speed of 5.0 GHz – the first smartphone chipset to achieve this feat. Plus, it brings massive upgrades to graphics performance, power efficiency, and agentic AI processing to power the next generation of premium Android smartphones.

A closer look at the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

Breaking the 5 GHz barrier

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 uses an advanced 2nm process from TSMC to achieve top-tier performance and greater power efficiency. It brings a fourth-generation Qualcomm Oryon CPU, featuring two prime cores clocked at up to 5.0 GHz and six performance cores running at up to 4.0 GHz.

Qualcomm says the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme delivers a 13% uplift in CPU performance and a 37% jump in CPU power efficiency compared to its predecessor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

The new Qualcomm chip supports up to 24 GB of LPDDR5X/6 RAM at up to 5,300 MHz and UFS 5.0 storage.

Adreno GPU with AI-dedicated cores

Apple and MediaTek recently unveiled their new chips, the A20 Pro and the Dimensity 9600 Pro, featuring dedicated AI cores in their GPUs, now joined by Qualcomm.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 integrates dedicated AI matrix cores featuring Adreno Neural Fusion – Qualcomm’s proprietary solution to AI-driven super resolution and frame generation. Qualcomm claims it unlocks “console-quality visuals at low power with AI-powered super resolution, frame generation, and advanced image reconstruction.” The GPU has 18MB of dedicated Adreno High Performance Memory (HPM).

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 promises 44% improved GPU performance and a 40% uplift in the GPU power efficiency compared to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

AI, Imaging, & Connectivity

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 puts a strong focus on the on-device AI performance. The upgraded Hexagon NPU delivers 35% better performance and 33% improved power efficiency than its predecessor.

The chipset can run Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) models exceeding 30 billion parameters directly on the device, with support for up to 32K context windows. Furthermore, it supports INT2, INT4, INT8, INT16, FP8, and FP16 precisions including mixed precisions.

The upgraded Qualcomm Sensing Hub features dual micro-NPUs, offering an 85% boost in compute and 20% better efficiency. Plus, it features dual always-sensing ISPs. The Qualcomm Sensing Hub supports 200M parameter models and powers Personal Scribe, which uses your messages, emails, and conversations to create a private local knowledge graph.

In terms of optics, the chip introduces a new triple 20-bit Spectra AI ISP with support for triple 64MP cameras, for the first time in a smartphone chip. It can record 8K videos at 60 fps and super slow-motion 4K videos at 240 fps. For professional videographers, the Extreme chip offers native hardware support for the Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec, Elite Color Engine with real-time 3D LUT support, and hardware decoding for Versatile Video Coding (VVC/H.266).

On the connectivity part, we have a new Qualcomm X105 5G Modem (3GPP Release 19) with peak download speeds of 14.8 Gbps and peak upload speeds of 4.2 Gbps. The Qualcomm FastConnect 8800 brings support for Wi-Fi 8 (11.6 Gbps peak speed) and Bluetooth 6.0.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 offers 6-antenna support for devices along with integrated quad-band (L1, L2, L5, and L6) GNSS, and built-in satellite communication supporting both NB-NTN for messaging and high-bandwidth NR-NTN for voice, data, and video.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 benchmark numbers

It will take some time for brands to launch phones powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. Meanwhile, some people got access to a Qualcomm reference device powered by the same chipset and have shared the benchmark results.

Folks at Trakin Tech posted the results, which show the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 with 4291 points in the single-core test, higher than the Dimensity 9600. Apple’s A20 Pro still dominates the chart despite the Snapdragon chip’s 5 GHz peak CPU speed.

The multi-core performance results are largely similar, with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 scoring 12,686 points, higher than Dimensity 9600 Pro’s 12206 points, but slightly lower than Apple A20 Pro’s 12746 points.

On AnTuTu v12, the chip posted a total score of over 5.57 million. As for the breakdown, the CPU gets 1,465,243 points; the GPU gets 2,002,387 points, the memory gets 1,008,084 points, and the UX gets 1,098,574 points.

In the 3DMark’s Steel Nomad Light test, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme is ahead of its biggest rivals. It posts an average frame rate of 32.56 fps, which is higher than the Dimensity 9600 Pro (31.92 fps) and the Apple A20 Pro (27.80 fps).

The Solay Bay Extreme test results were rather disappointing for the Snapdragon chip. The chip achieved an average frame rate of 15.84 fps, which is lower than the Dimensity 9600 Pro’s 21.40 fps and the Apple A20 Pro’s 20.62 fps.

It should be noted that the benchmark tests were performed using a Qualcomm reference device (QRD). This means the results you will get on a real device could be lower. But on some benchmarks, you may get higher numbers as the reference device used for the testing was said not to have the latest hardware, such as LPDDR5X instead of LPDDR6.

We’ll update the benchmark numbers here once we run the tests.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 spec sheet

Upcoming phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor

Here’s a list of devices that are officially confirmed to arrive with the most powerful Snapdragon chipset:

• Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
• Honor Magic 9 Pro Max
• iQOO 16
• iQOO Pad Ultra
• Motorola Signature 27
• OnePlus 16
• RedMagic 12 Pro+

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Qualcomm just dropped two new high-end mobile platforms that are set to power a bunch of the most ambitious Android phones coming in the next few months. Meet the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and its even more powerful sibling, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6.

Both put a heavier focus on on-device AI, gaming, and keeping performance steady under load. They’re set to power devices like the Motorola Signature 27, OnePlus 16, and iQOO 16.

Specifications and key differences:

Both chips are built on a 2 nm process and use Qualcomm’s custom Oryon CPU architecture. Official numbers show two Prime cores that can hit up to 5.0 GHz, paired with six Performance cores that top out at 4.0 GHz. That makes them the first mobile CPUs to cross the 5 GHz mark.

The Extreme Gen 6 includes everything in the regular Gen 6, then adds faster AI processing, 50% more shared memory (FlexCache), and more advanced gaming features on top.

Camera upgrades are present on both chips. The Extreme model supports up to 8K at 60 FPS and ultra-smooth 4K 240 FPS recording, while the standard version tops out at 8K 30 FPS or 4K slow-motion at 120 FPS.

A big part of the pitch, of course, is what Qualcomm is calling agentic AI. Both platforms get an upgraded Hexagon NPU with a new Element Accelerator and support for context windows up to 32K. Qualcomm says the chips can run AI models with as many as 200M parameters.

The Extreme version goes further with a new Sensing Hub that uses dual Micro NPUs. Qualcomm claims that setup delivers up to 85% more performance and 20% better efficiency for things like understanding messages, emails, and conversations in context.

Gaming gets a solid boost too. Adreno Neural Fusion uses AI to improve frame generation, image quality, and overall visuals. The Extreme chip adds dedicated matrix cores and high-performance memory to push those gains even harder.

Both are expected to go head-to-head with Apple’s A20 Pro and MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600 Pro in benchmark tests. For regular users, the biggest differences should show up in gaming, on-device AI agents, and sustained heavy workloads rather than everyday tasks.

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Qualcomm’s next flagship chip could end up coming from two different factories. That’s the latest twist in the ongoing scramble for advanced manufacturing capacity.

After years of relying exclusively on TSMC for its top-tier Snapdragon chips (they made the switch in 2022 after some yield and heat issues with Samsung), Qualcomm is reportedly talking seriously with Samsung again about using its 2nm process for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series.

Samsung’s 2nm gate-all-around tech has apparently improved a lot. Yields that were stuck under 50% earlier this year have climbed past 70%. TSMC’s yields on the same node are still better (in the 80–90% range), but the gap has narrowed enough to reopen the conversation.

What’s being discussed is a dual-foundry setup. The absolute highest-end “Extreme” versions would probably stay with TSMC, while more standard configurations could shift over to Samsung. The main reason? TSMC is running out of room.

They’re aiming for roughly 60,000 wafers a month of 2nm by the end of 2026, but Apple has already locked up at least half of that for the A20 Pro and M6. Add in big customers like Nvidia and AMD locking down 3nm capacity through 2027, and suddenly a second supplier starts looking pretty attractive.

The sticking point, as usual, is money. Qualcomm wants better pricing. Samsung, fresh off wins with Tesla and Broadcom, isn’t in a rush to discount, especially for what would start as relatively modest volumes. They’ve already raised prices on older nodes by 10–15% in the past.

CEO Cristiano Amon’s recent meetings in South Korea suggest this isn’t just casual exploration. With advanced-node costs climbing, geopolitical risks hanging over the supply chain, and capacity getting tighter every year, spreading production across two foundries makes a lot of strategic sense.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit is coming up September 22–24 in Hawaii, where the 8 Elite Gen 6 is expected to make its debut. Whether they’ll say anything concrete about manufacturing partners remains to be seen. Neither company is commenting publicly right now. For the moment, it all comes down to whether they can agree on price and performance guarantees.

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Xiaomi has announced the Xring O3 chipset, and it’s a major step up from last year’s O1. It features ARM’s new C1-series cores running at higher speeds, a more powerful graphics unit, and a significantly upgraded NPU. The die size has also gotten bigger, which is higher than the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

The Chinese brand has also released benchmark numbers from its own testing, and those seem to outperform every other mobile chip, including Apple’s A19 Pro and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Xring O3 is just the second smartphone chip from Xiaomi, and it’s already looking to dominate the high-end segment.

Here, we compare Xiaomi’s latest Xring O3 with Qualcomm’s top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 to find out where things stand right now.

Let’s begin with the spec sheet:

Xiaomi Xring O3 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: Benchmark scores

Geekbench score

Xiaomi has published the Geekbench test result for Xring O3, and the numbers are shocking. The single-core score is 3945, which comfortably surpasses the Apple A19 Pro (3821 points) and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3726 points). The Xring O3, in fact, also beats the desktop M4 chip. 

Apple has historically dominated single-core performance in mobile devices. Qualcomm and MediaTek chips have struggled to match Apple’s mobile chips in the single-core performance, but Xiaomi’s chips might break the trend.

The Xring O3 also maintains a strong lead in the multi-core performance. As per Xiaomi’s testing, it scores 15,221, while the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 gets 11,402 and Apple A19 Pro struggles at 9752.

AnTuTu score

Xiaomi’s own testing says the Xring O3 has achieved an astonishing 5.22 million points in the AnTuTu v11 testing. No smartphone chips have been able to cross the 5 million mark. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 stays much lower at 3.9 million.

There’s one big caveat though: these tests were performed in Xiaomi’s lab. Brands typically use a prototype device with robust hardware and optimal conditions to get the peak numbers. But a real-device is not built for that purpose. That has dozens of background processes running all the time and may face performance throttling under heavy load, and so the benchmark numbers would match Xiaomi’s testing.

Xiaomi has just launched the Xiaomi 18 Fold and Xiaomi Pad 9 Pro Max with the new Xring O3 chip. It will hit the market soon. We’ll try to get our hands on the device as soon as possible, and update this post with real benchmark numbers from our testing, so you get an accurate picture.

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The new Tensor G6 chipset is out, and many of you may be wondering how it compares with Qualcomm’s high-end Snapdragon chips. We recently compared it to the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and the latter was significantly ahead in raw performance. So, we decided to give it another shot, but this time with the Snapdragon 8 Elite.

The Tensor G6 brings significant upgrades to on-device AI processing efficiency, computational photography, and core power management. The CPU gets a unique 7-core architecture featuring newer ARM cores, and the switch to the 3nm node delivers much better power efficiency.

In short, the Tensor G6 isn’t a yearly release with incremental upgrades, but it actually brings significant changes. But the real question here is: can it beat the Snapdragon 8 Elite? Let’s find out.

Let’s begin with the spec sheet.

Tensor G6 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite: Benchmark scores

Geekbench score

On Geekbench 6, the Pixel 11 Pro XL, powered by Tensor G6, achieves a 2,671 score in the single-core test and 6,802 in the multi-core test. In comparison, the Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered Galaxy S25 Plus gets 3008 single-core points, a 12% increase, but the gap becomes a lot wider in the multi-core performance.

The Snapdragon chip gets 9730 multi-core points, a massive 43% higher score than Tensor G6. This means devices powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite should perform much better during heavy workloads, such as processing complex data and handling multiple apps, compared to Tensor G6-powered Pixel 11 series.

AnTuTu score

The AnTuTu benchmark (v11) also shows much stronger numbers for the Snapdragon 8 Elite compared to Tensor G6. The total score is up by over 70% (3.16 million vs 1.85 million). Its breakdown reveals a clearer, more interesting picture.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite gets a 22% higher CPU score, but the GPU score is up by a massive 177% compared to the Tensor G6. That makes one thing absolutely clear: the Snapdragon 8 Elite is a far superior choice for high-end gaming than Tensor G6. The 3DMark test also proves this.

The chip also benefits from 36% higher memory performance and 71% better UX performance, as suggested by the AnTuTu benchmark.

3DMark score

Wild Life Extreme Stress Test

The test measures how well a device maintains its graphical performance and manages heat over an extensive period of demanding 3D sequences. This is a much more precise gaming test than AnTuTu’s GPU test.

On the benchmark, the Tensor G6 achieves an overall score of 3386, while the Snapdragon 8 Elite is far ahead with a score of 6612. That’s a 95% difference, which is massive. The Snapdragon chip also delivers a much higher average FPS (39.48 vs 20.31).

The Snapdragon 8 Elite absolutely outclasses the Tensor G6 across multiple benchmarks. That highlights fundamentally different design philosophies between Google and Qualcomm.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite prioritizes peak performance, heavy sustained loads, and long gaming sessions at a high frame rate. On the other hand, Tensor chips, including the Tensor G4, use a conservative CPU/GPU configuration to keep thermal output and power draw low, and allocate silicon area and power budgets to TPU and ISP for on-device AI workloads and real-time computational photography.

Tensor G6 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite: Differences that matter

One of the major changes to Tensor G6 is the switch to a 7-core CPU. All previous tensor chips have an 8-core CPU. While this may sound like a CPU downgrade, it actually isn’t. The latest chip uses ARM’s newer C1-Ultra and C1-Pro series, which deliver better performance and power efficiency. Plus, increased clock speeds help the Tensor G6 achieve 20% faster web browsing and 15% faster app launches than the Tensor G5.

Despite the increased performance, the Snapdragon 8 Elite still remains a superior choice in CPU performance. It has an 8-core CPU featuring custom Oryon cores running at higher clock speeds.

Google hasn’t commented on why the Tensor G6 has a 7-core CPU. However, industry experts believe it was done to accommodate the massive fifth-generation TPU, which powers the upgraded Gemini Nano on-device AI models on the Pixel 11 series. The Snapdragon 8 Elite relies on a Hexagon NPU, which enables multimodal Gen AI capabilities.

The Tensor G6 features a PowerVR CXTP-48-1536 GPU, which isn’t as powerful as the Adreno 840 on the Snapdragon 8 Elite. The Adreno GPU also utilizes various software enhancements and gaming optimizations to deliver a far superior gaming experience.

Both chips come with a modern, future-proof connectivity stack to offer reliable connectivity, even in crowded areas. In terms of peak 5G download speed, the Tensor G6 is slightly ahead. It offers up to 12 Gbps of peak speed (vs. 10 Gbps on the Snapdragon 8 Elite).

Tensor G6 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite: Which is better for you?

The choice is pretty straightforward.

• Choose Snapdragon 8 Elite: if you prioritize raw power and top-tier gaming performance at higher frame rates.
• Choose Tensor G6: if you prioritize personal AI agents, and Google’s AI-powered features like Magic Eraser, real-time Live Translate, and Google’s computational photography magic.

Best Tensor G6 phones:

• Google Pixel 11
• Google Pixel 11 Pro
• Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
• Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold

Best Snapdragon 8 Elite phones:

• Galaxy S25 Ultra
• Xiaomi 15 Ultra
• OnePlus 13
• Realme GT 7 Pro
• Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro

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After earlier details about the CPU upgrades, Qualcomm has now shared more about the upcoming Adreno GPU. The biggest new addition is something called the Adreno Matrix Core. From the schematics, the GPU will include three of these cores, built specifically to handle local AI tasks with lower latency and better power efficiency. This continues the SME matrix approach Qualcomm first brought to its CPUs last year, and now it’s bringing a similar idea into the graphics side.

These Matrix Cores are what power the new Adreno Neural Fusion technology. Compared to previous solutions, Neural Fusion is said to reduce common image issues like flickering and ghosting, deliver more consistent performance, and produce clearer details, all while cutting power use by up to 40%.

For gamers, the practical benefits should show up in better frame generation and image upscaling. Qualcomm has already confirmed support in both Unreal Engine and Unity, which should make it easier for developers to adopt and hopefully bring more compatible games faster.

Architecturally, the next-generation chip uses a three-slice GPU design. This splits the shader cores and other hardware into separate sections so the system can allocate power and performance more precisely.

The new Adreno GPU hits a clock speed of 1.45 GHz, up from the 1.2 GHz on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. It still has 18 MB of Adreno high-performance memory and is claimed to be about 12% more energy efficient. Other platform pieces include the Qualcomm X105 modem and FastConnect 8800 connectivity.

Earlier CPU details still matter here too. The next processor will use an Oryon CPU that can reach 5 GHz, the first time a smartphone chip has crossed that mark, along with a FlexCache architecture meant to handle instruction data more efficiently. Overall, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series looks like it’s shaping up to be a strong performer. The real test, as always, will be how well smartphone makers optimize their software to make the most of the chip’s capabilities.

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With plenty of options across various Snapdragon lineups, it can become incredibly difficult and overwhelming to find a chipset that fits your needs and budget. It’s not just you, but a large chunk of smartphone buyers struggle with that decision.

Our team at Gizmochina has been reviewing and comparing chips for years, and so we decided to put together this comprehensive guide on picking the best Snapdragon processor in 2026. After reading this, you’ll have absolute clarity on which Snapdragon chip to go for.

Best Snapdragon chipsets you can buy in 2026

Best Snapdragon chips for high-end devices

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 – The no-brainer expensive choice

Best for: Those who want the absolute top-tier performance in a Qualcomm chip.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is Qualcomm’s most capable mobile chipset, delivering top-tier performance and excellent power efficiency. It’s best suited for mobile gamers, who require the absolute best performance. For regular users, the performance will be buttery smooth, no matter how many apps are running in parallel.

The 8 Elite Gen 5 offers an advanced 2-bit Triple ISP with up to 320MP support, up to 8K/60 fps, and excellent camera features. It also delivers robust connectivity features, including Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and high-speed upload/download speeds.

Snapdragon 8 Elite – An excellent choice

Best for: Those seeking high-end performance and capabilities from a Qualcomm chip at a discount.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite remains one of the best flagship chipsets, primarily because it’s a much bigger generational upgrade than the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Being a generation older also means that you’re likely to get a device with this chip at a good discount.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite features a 2nd-generation Oryon CPU with a peak speed of 4.32 GHz and an Adreno 830 GPU. Whether it’s day-to-day tasks like browsing the internet, scrolling through social feeds, or handling performance-hungry tasks like gaming and video editing, the Elite chip stands up pretty well. The ISP capabilities and modern connectivity features further make it a solid choice for premium devices.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 – Best value flagship

Best for: Those looking for a flagship-class chipset with reliable performance and modern chip capabilities, but don’t prioritize hardcore gaming.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 has quickly become an excellent choice for the affordable flagship segment. That’s because it’s basically a slightly scaled-down, more accessible version of the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.

The 8 Gen 5 inherits core flagship capabilities from its premium sibling, including a third-generation Oryon CPU with the exact same 2+6 core configuration, sliced architecture for the Adreno GPU, advanced Agentic AI-enabled Hexagon NPU, support, and a 20-bit Triple AI ISP pipeline with support for up to 320MP single camera, 4K/120fps video capture, and AI-driven features.

Best Snapdragon chips for mid-range devices

Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 – High-performance midranger

Best for: People looking to get a mid-range chipset but don’t want to give up on flagship-class performance.  

At first glance, it may appear that the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 is a generation older than the 7 Gen 4, but it’s actually a lot faster. It features a Cortex-X4 prime core for the first time in a Snapdragon 7-series chip, helping the chip beat the flagship 8 Gen 1 on benchmarks.

The 7+ Gen 3 chip handles apps and activities smoothly. Even gaming feels seamless at moderate-to-high graphics settings. Furthermore, the chip features a Spectra Cognitive ISP that supports real-time semantic segmentation (up to 12 layers), noise reduction, and AI-based enhancements. It also packs a modern, robust connectivity stack that includes an X63 5G modem, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4.

Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 – Reliable performance and excellent efficiency

Best for: Those looking for reliable everyday performance, excellent battery efficiency, a modern connectivity stack, and moderate gaming.

If you prioritize reliable performance across your day-to-day apps instead of chasing peak performance, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 may be an excellent pick. It also delivers excellent power efficiency, thanks to TSMC’s advanced 4nm node.

The Adreno 722 GPU isn’t as powerful as those in flagship chips, but it handles casual gaming pretty well. Popular games like BGMI/PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty: Mobile, Honor of Kings, and Asphalt run smoothly without any lag at moderate graphics settings.

The Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 also has a Hexagon NPU for on-device AI capabilities. Furthermore, it features a Spectra Triple ISP with AI-enhanced features built directly into the hardware, high-end LPDDR5X RAM, fast UFS 4.0 storage, and modern connectivity features, such as Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0.

Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 – Reliable performance and modern connectivity stack at an affordable price

Best for: People looking for a chip that delivers reliable performance, on-device AI intelligence, and modern connectivity features at an affordable price.

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 is an excellent chipset for an entry-level mid-range smartphone. The octa-core CPU delivers reliable everyday performance.

While the 6 Gen 5 isn’t a gaming-focused chipset, you can do light gaming without any lag, thanks to the Adreno 812 GPU and Snapdragon Elite Gaming optimizations. The chip also has a Hexagon NPU with on-device generative AI capabilities and a modern connectivity stack, which includes 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6.0.

Best Snapdragon chips for budget devices

Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 – Smooth everday performance and reliable connectivity

Best for: People looking for reliable performance and modern connectivity.

The Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 is a budget-segment chip that meets all basic needs. The octa-core CPU and Snapdragon Smooth Motion UI ensure every scroll, toggle, and app opening feels smooth and responsive. You can do light gaming at basic graphics settings as well, but long gaming sessions may start to show the chip’s limitations.

The 4 Gen 5 is the first in the series to feature a Release 17 5G modem for reliable connectivity, while the Smart Network Select 3.0 feature dynamically finds the strongest available signal. The chip supports Dual SIM Dual Active (DSDA), Qualcomm Quick Charge 5, LPDDR4X RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage.

Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 – Reliable speed, efficiency, and connectivity for entry-level phones

Best for: Those seeking optimal performance in day-to-day apps and reliable connectivity.

The Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 is a slightly scaled-down version of the 4 Gen 5 that’s going to be easier on your pockets. It features the same CPU configurations but slightly reduced speeds on two performance cores, which doesn’t make a significant difference.

Surprisingly, the 4 Gen 4 offers LPDDR5 storage at 3.2 GHz speed, which is faster than LPDDR4X at 2.13 GHz. The connectivity stack includes a 5G modem, Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 5.1.

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Qualcomm has started revealing details about its next flagship mobile chip, and its first highlight is the 5GHz clock speed. In a blog post published yesterday, the company confirmed that the new Oryon CPU inside its upcoming Snapdragon 8 series flagship platform will reach up to 5GHz, making it the first mobile CPU to reach that mark.

Qualcomm is calling the new Oryon CPU “the world’s fastest mobile CPU,” with two key features behind that claim: its 5GHz clock speed and a new cache design called FlexCache.

Qualcomm says reaching 5GHz isn’t simply a result of using a smaller manufacturing process. The company designed the CPU architecture in-house, with each core running on its own clock domain. This allows individual cores to speed up or slow down independently instead of having all cores run at the same speed.

Qualcomm uses a similar approach in its Snapdragon X2 laptop chips, which also clock up to 5GHz. The company is now bringing that design to smartphones.

Clock speed is only one part of CPU performance, though. Combined with strong IPC, a higher clock speed can help apps open faster, make browsing feel smoother, and keep up with demanding tasks such as gaming and video editing. The CPU also plays an important role in AI agents, handling the scheduling and coordination needed to run multiple tasks.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series to have new FlexCache 

The other major change is FlexCache. According to Qualcomm, the new Oryon CPU uses a two-level cache design. Each core gets its own large L1 instruction cache, while an L2 cache sits directly inside the CPU for faster access.

FlexCache then pools the L2 cache into a shared space that all CPU cores can access. Instead of each core being stuck with its own fixed portion of cache, the system can move resources around depending on what each core needs.

Qualcomm says this could be especially useful at a time when the entire industry is dealing with memory shortages. Keeping more data in the CPU cache means the processor doesn’t have to reach out to system memory as often.

The company points to several situations where FlexCache could make a difference. AI agents running several steps across different CPU cores can keep data in the shared cache instead of loading it again. Games could benefit from more consistent frame rates and fewer drops. Switching between apps could also feel faster because tasks can access data that is already sitting in the cache.

Video editing is another example. Tasks such as decoding, applying effects, and exporting can move between different CPU cores. With shared cache access, those tasks can pass data between cores more efficiently instead of relying as heavily on the interconnect bus.

For now, Qualcomm is only talking about the CPU. The company says it will reveal GPU and NPU details in upcoming posts.

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After AnTuTu, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 has appeared on Geekbench for the first time in an unannounced iQOO device. The scores come from an iQOO 16 prototype carrying the model number V2606A.

On Geekbench 6.7, the chip scored 3,434 in the single-core test and 9,334 in the multi-core test, but these numbers are far below what you would expect from a new-generation chip. For comparison, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 inside the iQOO 15 scored 3,649 in single-core and 10,682 in multi-core testing. That means this early result actually trails last year’s chip in both tests.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 shows off 5GHz clock speed

The chip goes under the identifier SM8975 in the benchmark, which past leaks have linked to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro (now the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6). No prize for guessing, the SoC is built on TSMC’s 2nm N2P process and has a 2+3+3 core configuration.

What’s surprising is that the two prime cores are actually clocked at an impressive 5.01GHz, making it the first smartphone SoC to reach desktop-level clock speeds. Meanwhile, the Dimensity 9600 Pro from MediaTek is capped at 4.55GHz, as shown in another recent Geekbench run.

Beyond the prime cores, the three performance cores run at 4.03GHz, while the three efficiency cores are clocked at 3.74GHz. Graphics duties are handled by the new Adreno 850 GPU.

It’s worth remembering that this benchmark comes from an engineering sample rather than a finished retail device. Early units often run unfinished software and may have less optimized power management, both of which can drag benchmark scores down before launch.

The same chip recently posted a strong AnTuTu result above 4.8 million points, so this low Geekbench score looks more like an early software issue than a sign of weak performance.

Once retail units confirm the real numbers, this chip’s standing will be reflected in our Snapdragon chipset rankings.

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Qualcomm is releasing two flagship chips this year instead of one, and tipster Digital Chat Station has now shared their possible marketing names.

According to the leak, the chip with model number SM8950 will be called the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. Meanwhile, the other chip, SM8975, will be called the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. 

Qualcomm itself confirmed dual flagship chips for 2026, but their actual names are still under wraps from the maker. Meanwhile, previous leaks attributed the higher-tier version as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.

Nonetheless, both chips are expected to use TSMC’s 2nm process, Qualcomm’s first flagship mobile chip built on this node. The previous generation, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, used a 3nm process. A smaller node usually means better performance and lower power use. 

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series specifications (rumored)

As for the core layout, the standard 8 Elite Gen 6 is expected to use 2+3+3 Oryon cores, along with a shared 16MB L2 cache and an Adreno 845 GPU. The GPU is said to include a six-slice design, 12MB of GMEM, and 6MB of system-level cache, plus support for LPDDR5X memory and UFS 5.0 storage.

On the other hand, the big brother could feature an Adreno 850 GPU carrying 18MB of dedicated GMEM. That’s roughly a 50% jump in GPU bus width and memory capacity over the Gen 5. It’s also rumored to support LPDDR6 memory alongside LPDDR5X, and some reports point to peak clock speeds near 5GHz, which would be a first for a smartphone chip. 

Qualcomm has already confirmed that this year’s Snapdragon Summit will take place from September 22nd to 24th in Hawaii, where the chips are expected to be unveiled in full. That’s earlier than the event’s usual October date.

Releasing two separate flagship chips is a change for Qualcomm, which has usually released just one main flagship SoC each year. A standard option and a more powerful variant could give phone brands more room to set devices apart by price and performance.

The Snapdragon Summit is still about a month away, so more leaks are likely before then. Details on the camera systems, GPU, and CPU core layout for both chips could surface in the coming weeks, ahead of Qualcomm’s official announcement.

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The Tensor G6 has been released with the new Pixel 11 series, and it brings serious upgrades over last year’s Tensor G5. The new chip utilizes ARM’s latest C1-Ultra and C1-Pro cores running at higher speeds, a significantly upgraded Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), and advanced imaging pipelines that enable next-gen camera features.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips, on the other hand, have long been dominating the battle against Tensor chips by maintaining a huge performance gap. So, whenever a new Tensor chip arrives, it’s exciting to test it against the latest high-end Snapdragon chip to find out if Google has narrowed the gap.

TL;DR
– Raw Power vs. Intelligence: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 dominates in raw CPU/GPU benchmarks and heavy gaming performance, while Tensor G6 focuses on deep on-device AI integration and computational photography.
– The Better Pick: Choose Snapdragon for maximum horsepower and sustained performance, but go with Tensor if you prioritize smarter Pixel software features powered by custom silicon.

For a broader view of how this chip stacks up against the rest of Qualcomm’s lineup, see our roundup of best Snapdragon chipsets in 2026.

Let’s get straight to the spec sheet, and then to benchmark comparison to find out how the Tensor G6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 stack up against each other.

Tensor G6 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: Spec sheet

Tensor G6 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: Benchmark scores

Note: The benchmark tests were performed on the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (powered by the Tensor G6) and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5).

Geekbench score (v6)

The Galaxy S26 Ultra, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, heavily outperforms the Tensor G6-powered Pixel 11 Pro XL. The single-core performance is up by 39%, while the multi-core performance increase jumps to 67%.

Geekbench shows the latest Snapdragon chip continues to dominate Tensor chips in CPU performance.

But what other GPU and other performance metrics? We’ve put them to the test on AnTuTu and 3DMark to find out.

AnTuTu score (v11)

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 also dominates the AnTuTu benchmark. It scores about 3.9 million in total, while the Tensor G6 struggles at 1.8 million. That’s a solid 110% boost for the Snapdragon chip.

The breakdown of the AnTuTu score gives a rather clearer picture.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 pulls ahead across all AnTuTu tests. The CPU score is up by 48%, while the GPU score is up by a massive 263%. That itself is enough to know which is for gamers. Still, we ran the 3DMark gaming-specific test for better clarity. (check the score below)

The memory and user experience tests during the AnTuTu test also favor the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 over Tensor G6.

3DMark score

Wild Life Extreme Stress Test

The 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Stress test measures how well a device maintains its graphical performance and manages heat over an extensive period of demanding 3D sequences.

When tested, the Tensor G6-powered Pixel 11 Pro XL gets an overall score of 3386 with an average of 20.31 fps. The Galaxy S26 Ultra, powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, pulls off 7738 in average score with an average fps of 46.34.

Not only does the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 achieve over a 128% higher score, but it also maintains an average fps more than twice that of the Tensor G6. 

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 absolutely shines compared to the Tensor G6 across every benchmark we ran them through, and Google’s fine with it. Tensor chips aren’t designed to compete on synthetic benchmarks, but there’s something unique about these chips.

Tensor G6 lags much behind its competitors on benchmarks, and Google’s fine with it

Google has explicitly stated that its Tensor chips are not designed to win benchmark battles against high-end chips from Apple, Qualcomm, and MediaTek. Instead, they focus on delivering helpful experiences and excellent on-device AI capabilities.

Unlike Apple or Qualcomm, which focus on maximizing single-core and multi-core clock speeds, Google’s design goal is heterogeneous computing. This means Tensor chips are designed so that different subsystems (CPU, GPU, ISP, and TPU) work together to execute specific tasks efficiently, rather than just making the CPU as fast as possible.

The defining feature of Tensor chips is the TPU (Tensor Processing Unit). All of us are aware of Pixel’s software magic, and at its core is a powerful TPU that can run complex AI models locally on-device. It powers features like Live Translate, Magic Eraser, Real Tone processing, and other on-device generative AI smarts.

Tensor G6 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: Which one is right for you?

If you prioritize raw power and top-tier sustained gaming performance, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 remains the undisputed powerhouse. However, if you value personal AI assistants and intuitive features like Magic Eraser, real-time Live Translate, and Google’s computational photography magic, the Tensor G6 delivers a much more intelligent, tailored smartphone experience.

Choose Snapdragon for excellent gaming performance, but pick Tensor if you want software magic powered by purpose-built silicon.

Best Google Tensor G6 phones:

• Google Pixel 11
• Google Pixel 11 Pro
• Google Pixel 11 Pro XL
• Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold

Best Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phones:

• Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
• Oppo Find X9 Ultra
• Vivo X300 Ultra
• Xiaomi 17 Ultra
• iQOO 15 Ultra

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An unannounced Qualcomm flagship chip has already shown up for sale on a Chinese secondhand marketplace, giving an early look at hardware that isn’t supposed to be officially revealed until late September 2026.

A Shenzhen-based seller briefly listed a chip identified as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro (model SM8975-100-BC) on Xianyu, China’s biggest secondhand platform. The listing called it a desoldered engineering sample taken from a test board and put a placeholder price of CNY 300 (about $42), with the real price open to negotiation. It was marketed for repair and chip rework, and the seller claimed bulk stock was available. The post disappeared shortly after it went up.

The SM8975 model number matches what had previously been linked to Qualcomm’s higher-end flagship silicon for this generation. Qualcomm has already teased that its next Snapdragon Summit will introduce two separate “8 Elite” chips instead of the usual single one, briefly showing a pair of Snapdragon 8 Elite-branded packages in promotional material ahead of the September 22–24 event in Maui, Hawaii.

Package markings on the listed chips give a few more clues. The laser-etched “SM8975-100-BC” points to a first-revision LPDDR5X engineering sample. Two lot codes appear: FC5528M5 and FX602R8T. These usually encode the fabrication plant, assembly site, and packaging date. Decoding them suggests both were made at TSMC (likely on the N2P node) and packaged at Amkor facilities, one in Korea around late December 2025 and the other in Japan in early January 2026. Samples are said to have reached OEMs starting February 3, 2026.

The photos also show an internal heat spreader sitting between the die and the package lid. This looks like Qualcomm’s answer to Samsung’s Heat Pass Block design used on the Exynos 2600. The spreader appears smaller than Samsung’s version, probably because Qualcomm’s package has to support both LPDDR6 and LPDDR5X memory options, which means larger ball-grid arrays and less room for the heat solution.

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Qualcomm is doing something different this year with its next flagship chip announcement. The company has confirmed that Snapdragon Summit 2026 will introduce a pair of 8 Elite chips.

In a teaser posted on X, Qualcomm used the taglines “Dual 8 Elites” and “When Two Changes the Game,” promising “twice the options” for the smartphone market. The post frames it as the “next chapter” in Qualcomm’s “agentic AI era” and includes a short video showing two unnamed chips alongside gameplay footage from Neverness to Everness (NTE).

Both chips are said to bring better connectivity, stronger camera features, and a more powerful GPU aimed at immersive gaming. Qualcomm hasn’t named them yet and is holding the full details for the Summit.

The event is set for September 22–24, 2026, in Maui, Hawaii. Industry rumors consistently point to the pairing as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and a higher-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. The Pro version is expected to target “Ultra”-level phones, think devices like Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra and the top flagships from iQOO, OnePlus, and Xiaomi.

Early speculation suggests the Pro chip could be built on TSMC’s 2nm process and feature an Adreno 850 GPU, while the standard version would power a wider range of premium but slightly more affordable flagships. None of this is confirmed yet, of course, and everything will be clarified at the Summit.

This dual-chip approach is a clear change for Qualcomm, which has usually launched just one main flagship SoC each year. By offering two options, the company seems to be creating clearer performance tiers at the top end, giving phone makers more flexibility when designing devices for different price points and feature levels. Detailed specs, performance claims, and partner device details should arrive when the chips are officially revealed on September 22, or sooner.

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The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro has appeared in what could be an early AnTuTu benchmark, offering a glimpse at the performance Qualcomm’s next flagship platform may deliver. The result puts the upcoming 2nm chip firmly in the spotlight ahead of its expected arrival in next-generation Android flagships.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro’s AnTuTu score revealed

An AnTuTu V11.1.4 screenshot shared by tipster Digital Chat Station shows a device running Qualcomm’s SM8975 chip achieving 4,835,412 points. The score includes 1,368,930 points for the CPU and 1,854,826 points for the GPU. The GPU is identified as the Adreno 850.

Earlier leaks have associated the SM8975 with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, while the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 is reportedly linked to the SM8950.

For comparison, the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered flagships have crossed the 4.5-million mark on AnTuTu, putting this result roughly 6% higher. However, AnTuTu itself reportedly noted that the result cannot currently be retrieved through its backend, raising questions about its authenticity. The benchmark should therefore be treated as an early indication rather than a confirmed performance figure.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series is expected to power several upcoming flagship phones. Honor has confirmed that the Honor Magic 9 series will debut in China on September 28. While the standard Magic 9 is reportedly set to use last year’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the Pro models are expected to feature the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6.

However, the Honor Magic 9 series may not be the first lineup to debut with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. The Xiaomi 18 series is reportedly expected to introduce the chipset ahead of Honor. The same platform is also tipped to power upcoming flagships such as the iQOO 16 and OnePlus 16, which are expected to launch in China by late September or early October.

If the 4.84-million score proves genuine, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro could establish a new performance benchmark for upcoming 2nm Android flagships.

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The Snapdragon X2 Elite is a high-performance chipset that offers significant upgrades over its predecessor. CPU and GPU performance have risen sharply, and so has AI performance. The transition to a 3nm node addresses the first-gen’s weakness, while also delivering excellent power efficiency.

With major upgrades, the Snapdragon X2 Elite rivals some of the most powerful chips in the market, including the Apple M5. Both chips deliver top-tier performance with a strong focus on battery backup. It’s interesting to see how these two chips fare against each other. Can the Snapdragon X2 Elite finally outclass Apple’s long-standing domination in single-core performance?

Note: There exists multiple variants of Snapdragon X2 Elite. For this comparison, we’ll focus on the top version of X2 Elite (X2E-90–100) compared with the standard Apple M5 (10 core CPU/10 core GPU).

Let’s begin with the spec sheet.

Snapdragon X2 Elite vs Apple M5: Benchmark score

Cinebench 2026 CPU score

The single-thread CPU test in Cinebench 2026 measures the absolute raw performance of a processor’s architecture without any software-based amplification. It forces the benchmark to run on exactly one virtual pipeline, allowing users to compare different chip designs on a completely level playing field.

Apple still maintains the lead in the single-thread/single-core performance. The M5 scores 731 points, while the Snapdragon X2 Elite manages 676 points. That’s a little over 8% increase for the Apple chip. However, multi-threaded scores tell a completely different story.

With 6459 points, the Snapdragon X2 Elite is significantly ahead of the Apple M5 (3680 points) in the multi-threaded CPU performance test.

Geekbench CPU score (v6.7)

Geekbench also confirms that the Apple M5 leads the single-core CPU test, scoring 4226 points against the Snapdragon X2 Elite’s 4037. Qualcomm’s chip bounces back strongly in the multi-core test, as we saw in the Cinebench test.

In the multi-core CPU test, the Snapdragon X2 Elite achieved 20,544 points. In contrast, the Apple M5 scores just over 17K. That’s a solid 18% boost for the Qualcomm chip.

Both Cinebench and Geekbench tell the same story: the Apple M5 has an edge in the single-core CPU performance, and the Snapdragon X2 Elite rocks the multi-core performance.

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The Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 is designed to push premium, battery-efficient 4nm technology and high-speed 5G connectivity into highly affordable smartphones like the POCO M8 Power and Honor 600 Smart.

In contrast, the Dimensity 7400 targets mid-range devices with a focus on achieving peak performance. It’s quite popular in the segment, but with Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 phones now starting to arrive in the market, people are wondering if the new Snapdragon chip would be a smart choice. Take a look at the benchmark scores and key differences to find out the right upgrade for your needs.

Quick answer
– Choose Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 if you prioritize excellent power efficiency and everyday reliability over peak performance.
– Choose Dimensity 7400 if you prioritize gaming performance and modern connectivity features.

Shoppers torn between efficiency and raw speed can weigh both against the rest of the field in our guide to Snapdragon chipset rankings.

Here’s the spec sheet to begin with:

Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Benchmark scores

Note: The benchmark tests were performed on the POCO M8 Power 5G (powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4) and the iQOO Z10R (powered by the Dimensity 7400).

Geekbench score

The Dimensity 7400 achieves higher scores in both single-core and multi-core performance tests. The single-core performance is up by 9%, while the lead in the multi-core test jumps to 29%.

The spec sheet tells why there’s a significant difference between multi-core scores. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 has two performance cores, while the Dimensity 7400 has four, and all of them run at higher speeds.

AnTuTu score

On the AnTuTu v11 benchmark, the Dimensity 7400 achieves over 900K, whereas the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 just crosses 600K. That’s a solid 48% boost in total score for the Dimensity chip. The picture becomes much clearer once you look at the breakdown.

The Dimensity 7400 gets about a 35% higher CPU score, but the lead in GPU score is a massive 300%. That’s not a glitch, but the Dimensity 7400 has a much more powerful GPU and better gaming optimizations. Memory performance, as per AnTuTu, is nearly the same for both chips, but the UX score is up 55% for the Dimensity chip.

3DMark score

Wild Life Extreme Stress Test

To better evaluate the gaming performance, we put both chips through the Wild Life Extreme Stress test. It’s designed to evaluate sustained GPU performance and thermal throttling under heavy graphical loads.

At the peak, the Dimensity 7400 delivers more than 4x faster gaming performance compared to the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. Even the low/base performance of the Dimensity 7400 is over 4x higher.

Across every benchmark test we ran them through, the Dimensity 7400 completely outclasses the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. However, there are additional factors to consider before reaching a conclusion, such as camera capabilities and connectivity standards. Let’s look at them in the following section.

Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Key differences

While both are 4nm chips, the Dimensity 7400 has been manufactured at TSMC’s facilities, which usually deliver slightly better performance and power efficiency than Samsung’s. The latter has been used to manufacture the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4.

The CPU architecture makes a big difference here. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 uses a ‘2+6’ setup, featuring two performance cores and six efficiency cores. In contrast, the Dimensity 7400 uses a ‘4+4’ configuration, bringing in two additional performance cores. The Dimensity 7400 also reaches a higher peak clock speed of 2.6 GHz (vs. 2.3 GHz on the SD 4 Gen 4).

For gaming and other graphics-related work, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 has an Adreno 613 GPU. On the other hand, the Dimensity 7400 is equipped with a more powerful dual-core Mali-G615 GPU, featuring a higher peak frequency and better computational capabilities.

Furthermore, the Dimensity chip includes a suite of gaming enhancements to optimize visual quality, performance, and network connectivity. The Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 lacks Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, which are typically found on mid-range and flagship chips.

The Dimensity 7400 also excels in camera capabilities, supporting up to 200MP single-camera and 4K video recording, while the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 is limited to 108MP single-camera and 1080p video recording. Additionally, the Dimensity chip supports the Google Ultra HDR format.

On the connectivity side, the Dimensity 7400 delivers a higher peak speed over 5G (3.27 vs 2.5 Gbps) and supports newer Bluetooth and Wi-Fi standards. That means devices powered by Dimensity 7400 should achieve better Wi-Fi stability in crowded places, as well as more stable Bluetooth connections and better audio transmission.

Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Which one should you choose?

Choosing between Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 and Dimensity 7400 isn’t difficult if you know your performance needs and usage style. The Snapdragon chip prioritizes overall battery efficiency, reliable everyday performance, and affordable 5G connectivity. It’s best suited for standard tasks like browsing, media consumption, and basic multitasking.

On the other hand, the Dimensity 7400 delivers superior raw performance and a significantly better gaming experience. It also offers a higher-resolution camera, higher-resolution video recording, and modern connectivity features such as Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4.

Pick the one that checks most of your boxes.

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If you’ve been shopping for a flagship Android phone this year, you’re probably going to get a device powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Sounds simple enough, right? Except it isn’t quite that simple. 

Qualcomm has quietly split its top-end 2026 processor into four different versions, each with its own small tweaks under the hood. That means two phones carrying the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 branding on the box may perform differently in games or benchmarks. So let’s break down every variant that exists right now, what actually separates them, and where the brand-new “V Series” fits into all of this.

The Standard Version: SM8850-AC

The SM8850-AC is the full Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 variant from Qualcomm. The models after this are cut down in aspects here and there. It’s the version running in the majority of 2026 flagships, from the Oppo Find X9 Ultra to the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. 

You get two Oryon Prime cores running up to 4.6GHz, six performance cores up to 3.62GHz, and an Adreno GPU clocked at 1.2GHz with three GPU slices and 18MB of high-performance memory for graphics.

The SM8550-AC sets the bar for Qualcomm and rivals chips from 2026’s flagship chip from MediaTek and Samsung in most benchmarks this year. Simply, it’s what most reviewers like us talk about when we praise this generation’s speed.

The “For Galaxy” Version: SM8850-1-AD

For those unaware, Samsung doesn’t just license Qualcomm’s standard chip for its flagship S and Z series phones. It works directly with Qualcomm to get its own tuned version, and this year that’s the SM8850-1-AD, which powers the Galaxy S26 lineup and the new Galaxy Fold8. The CPU cores here run a bit hotter, with the Oryon Prime cores hitting 4.74GHz instead of 4.6GHz, and the GPU also gets a bump to 1.3GHz instead of 1.2GHz.

The difference isn’t massive in daily use, but it shows up in benchmark charts, which is why the Galaxy S26 Ultra tends to edge out other Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phones in raw scores. It’s also part of why, when this chip goes head-to-head with the Dimensity 9500 and Exynos 2600, Samsung’s own version consistently comes out ahead of the standard variant in the numbers.

For a wider view of how these variants rank against Qualcomm’s other silicon, see our guide to best Snapdragon chipsets in 2026.

The Seven-Core Version: SM8850-5-AC

The SM8850-5-AC is the seven-core 8 Elite Gen 5, especially made for foldables. Instead of the usual two Prime cores plus six Performance cores, this variant drops one Performance core for a total of seven. 

The chip is currently used in the Oppo Find N6 foldable, and it isn’t the first time Qualcomm has done this. The same trick appeared with a seven-core version of the original Snapdragon 8 Elite last year, and it performed well enough that Oppo’s foldable still posted excellent benchmark and battery-life numbers.

Why would Qualcomm sell a chip with a missing core? Mostly cost and yield. Not every chip that comes off the manufacturing line is perfect, and rather than throwing away the ones with a faulty core, Qualcomm disables it and sells the chip as a slightly cheaper variant. For a foldable phone, where thermal headroom and battery life often matter more than squeezing out the last bit of CPU power, this trade-off makes sense.

The New V Series: SM8850-1-AB

This is the newest and most confusing addition to the lineup. Qualcomm quietly listed it on the official spec sheet under model number SM8850-1-AB, and it’s set to debut inside the Redmi K100 Pro series launching in China on August 11.

Qualcomm is marketing this chip with a gaming-focused tagline, “Game smarter, not harder,” which makes it sound like an upgrade aimed at gamers. But look at the actual spec sheet, and it isn’t actually better than the full model. 

The CPU retains the same 4.6GHz Oryon Prime cores and 3.62GHz performance cores as the standard chip. The GPU clock speed also stays at 1.2GHz. What changes is the GPU’s internal structure: instead of three Adreno GPU slices, the V Series only has two, and its high-performance graphics memory drops from 18MB to 12MB.

In plain terms, that’s a scaled-back GPU wearing a gaming-branded label. This actually tracks with earlier reports from a few weeks ago, which predicted a fourth, cheaper version of this chip aimed at phones priced under 4,000 yuan (roughly $590). The V Series still supports the same gaming features as the standard chip, including hardware-accelerated ray tracing, mesh shading, and Unreal Engine 5 optimizations, so it isn’t a downgrade across the board. But with one fewer GPU slice, its graphics performance realistically lands closer to the non-Elite Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 than to the flagship chip it’s named after.

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Qualcomm has quietly listed a new variant of its flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V-series chipset on its official website. Carrying the model number SM8850-1-AB, the new silicon is confirmed to power the upcoming Redmi K100 Pro series. While it shares most of its specifications with the regular Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Qualcomm appears to be positioning it differently, with a greater emphasis on gaming.

Same performance, but gaming takes centre stage

According to Qualcomm’s official product brief, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V-series chip (SM8850-1-AB) features the same CPU and GPU configuration as the regular 4.6GHz Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. It includes two Oryon prime cores clocked at up to 4.6GHz, six performance cores running at up to 3.62GHz, and an Adreno GPU operating at 1.2GHz. The chipset also retains the same Hexagon NPU, X85 5G modem, FastConnect 7900 connectivity system, LPDDR5X memory support, UFS 4.1 storage compatibility, and Qualcomm Spectra ISP found on the standard variant.

The only documented hardware difference between the two versions is Adreno High Performance Memory (HPM). The regular Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 features 18MB of dedicated Adreno HPM, whereas the SM8850-1-AB includes 12MB. Aside from this, Qualcomm lists the same core hardware specifications for both chipsets.

The new gaming-focused version joins three other Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 variants already available. The SM8850-AC is the standard version used in most flagship smartphones, while the SM8850-1-AD is the higher-clocked edition found in Samsung flagship devices as well as Red Magic and Legion gaming phones. Qualcomm also offers the SM8850-5-AC, a 7-core variant powering the Oppo Find N6 foldable. With the arrival of the SM8850-1-AB, Qualcomm now offers manufacturers another option for flagship phones that prioritize gaming performance without changing the platform’s core CPU and GPU frequencies.

While Qualcomm promotes the regular and the new SM8850-1-AB variants with the tagline “Game smarter, not harder,” the official documentation show that gaming technologies such as Tile Memory Heap, Mesh Shading, Unreal Engine 5 optimizations, Snapdragon Game Super Resolution 2.0, Adreno Frame Motion Engine 3.0, and hardware-accelerated ray tracing are also available on the regular Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

The Redmi K100 Pro series, which is set to launch on Aug. 11 in China, will be the first smartphone lineup to feature this new chipset variant. It remains to be seen whether more brands adopt the gaming-optimized platform in upcoming flagship devices. What seems certain is that the Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra, which will be rebranded versions of the K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max, will feature the same chip.

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Update as of Sep 16, 2026: MediaTek has released two new chipsets, the Dimensity 9600 Pro and Dimensity 9600M. It didn’t launch the regular Dimensity 9600, nor did it confirm its future release. So, the release of the Dimensity 9600 remains uncertain for now. Qualcomm, however, will likely launch the regular Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 alongside the Pro variant at the upcoming event on September 22.

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Qualcomm has been the preferred choice among Android users for years, but MediaTek has worked really hard to close the gap. Take the Dimensity 9500, for example: it goes toe-to-toe with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in benchmarks and real-world use. This year will be much more crucial for the two brands as they gear up to unveil their first 2nm chips.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Dimensity 9600 will be among the first smartphone chips to utilize the cutting-edge 2nm process node. The two chips will also bring upgraded hardware and software features. So, it’s exciting to see how these two flagship chipsets will stack up against each other.

Until the new chip lands, our ranking of best Snapdragon chipsets in 2026 covers what’s actually shipping in phones today.

When will the chips be announced?

Qualcomm will announce its new chips at the upcoming Snapdragon Summit, scheduled to take place from September 22nd to 24th. Alongside the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, the chip giant is expected to unveil the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.

MediaTek hasn’t announced a date for its next event, where it will unveil next-generation mobile chipsets, but it usually happens a few days before Qualcomm’s event. So, we can expect the new Dimensity flagships to drop around the second or third week of September.

Much like Qualcomm, MediaTek will also reportedly have multiple chips in the Dimensity 9600 series. Leaks say there could be at least three variants: the standard Dimensity 9600, Dimensity 9600 Pro, and Dimensity 9600s.

While there are still a few weeks left for official announcements, we’ve already gathered enough details from credible leaksters to give you a bigger picture of what’s to come.

Note: A recent leak suggests MediaTek may skip the standard Dimensity 9600. Instead, it’s said to announce three chipsets in the lineup: Dimensity 9600s, Dimensity 9600 Pro, and Dimensity 9600 Pro Max. Since there isn’t enough solid evidence around that, it’s best to take it with a pinch of salt.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 vs Dimensity 9600: Here’s what to expect

One of the biggest highlights of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Dimensity 9600 is that both chipsets will use TSMC’s most advanced 2nm process. It is expected to bring a major reduction in power consumption. This means the chips would consume less power for the same level of performance and deliver better thermal efficiency.

Regarding the CPU layout, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 is said to feature a new “2+3+3” layout instead of the regular “2+6” arrangement, prioritizing efficiency over raw CPU performance. It could come with 16MB of L2 cache and 6MB of system-level cache.

The Dimensity 9600 is also said to feature the same “2+3+3” CPU layout, but it will use new-generation ARM cores, whereas the Snapdragon chip uses custom-designed Oryon cores.

Leaks suggest that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 will feature a new Adreno 845 GPU with 12MB of GMEM (dedicated graphics memory). In contrast, the Dimensity 9600 is said to feature ARM’s next-generation Immortalis GPU, codenamed “Magni”. The GPU is said to have hardware-level support for frame generation, which will allow games running at 60fps to be upscaled to 120fps directly on the silicon, bypassing software-based interpolation that can introduce latency.

Both chips are expected to offer support for LPDDR5X memory and UFS 5.0 storage.

According to leaks, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 will feature an upgraded Snapdragon X90 5G modem with advanced AI hardware directly on the baseband chip. Rumor has it that it could reach a peak cellular speed of 15Gbps, up from 12.5Gbps on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The Dimensity 9600 should also bring connectivity upgrades, but those are yet to surface in any leaks.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 vs Dimensity 9600: Spec sheet (leaked)

This spec sheet is based on leaked and rumored details about the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the Dimensity 9600.

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A detailed set of leaked documents has given us a clearer picture than usual this early on of the chip known internally as SM8975. It’s expected to launch as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, and on paper it looks like one of Qualcomm’s bigger architectural jumps in a while.

The biggest manufacturing-process update is that it’s moving to TSMC’s enhanced 2 nm-class N2P node, Qualcomm’s first flagship to go beyond 3 nm. Interestingly, the die is still larger than the previous generation (roughly 134 mm² versus 126.2 mm²), even though the process is denser. That usually means they’ve packed in more features and complexity.

The CPU sticks with Qualcomm’s custom Oryon cores in a 2+3+3 setup: two prime cores, three performance cores, and three efficiency cores. Exact clock speeds still aren’t out. On the graphics side, the Pro version gets the Adreno 850 GPU with 18 MB of GMEM (up from the Adreno 840).

It also includes two dedicated Matrix ALU blocks that enable a new feature called AI Frame Fusion. This can do both super-resolution upscaling and AI-generated frames to make games look smoother while using less power. Those Matrix ALUs and AI Frame Fusion appear to be Pro-only. The regular SM8950 is expected to use a scaled-down Adreno 845 with 12 MB of GMEM and skip the new AI blocks.

Cache has been bumped up too, with a shared 16 MB L2 cache plus 8 MB of system-level cache. The Pro model will support both LPDDR5X and the newer LPDDR6, while the base version is limited to LPDDR5X.

The Pro version is expected to cost more to make, so it might be reserved for a smaller group of ultra-premium phones. Qualcomm is set to officially reveal the platform at its Snapdragon Summit in Maui from September 22-24, 2026.

The September summit should fill in the remaining gaps. For now, it looks like a solid step up for the high-end Android phones that will use it.

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The global chip market is feeling the squeeze again as one of its biggest players starts passing higher costs down the line. Qualcomm has told customers it’s raising prices on its chips, and that move is expected to hit smartphones, wearables, and a bunch of other connected devices in the months ahead.

According to Bloomberg, Qualcomm sent a formal notice to its customers saying prices will jump by a double-digit percentage for anything shipping after September 1. The company basically said it can’t keep absorbing the higher supply-chain costs anymore and is also looking for alternative sources for components. It pointed to what it called historic shortages across the tech industry, the kind that are hitting everything from phones and supercomputers to cars.

Qualcomm relies heavily on TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker. Competition for that capacity is fierce, and Apple and Nvidia are both major customers too.

Qualcomm’s chips end up in phones from almost every known smartphone brand, plus wearables from companies like Meta, so the higher prices are likely to ripple into a lot of different products. Analysts have already been saying that memory shortages have limited smartphone production this year.

TSMC has already warned that supply constraints could stick around even as it builds more capacity. Samsung and Intel have advanced manufacturing of their own, but they still haven’t fully matched TSMC’s scale or the level of customer trust for the most advanced chips. That keeps TSMC right at the center of the global electronics supply chain and leaves Qualcomm with limited short-term options.

This double-digit price hike is a clear sign of how AI-driven demand is cascading into everyday consumer electronics. Phone makers and other device companies will have to decide whether to swallow the higher component costs or pass them on to buyers.

Multiple smartphone brands have already adjusted their prices, with the impact being most noticeable in the value-oriented segment. How they respond to this latest round of price hikes will be worth watching as the September start date nears.

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According to the reliable leaker Digital Chat Station, Qualcomm is working on a more affordable variant of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. This would let phone makers put near-top-tier performance into devices that don’t cost quite as much as full-blown flagships.

The rumored chip, expected to launch later this year, carries the model number SM8850-1-AB. Early Geekbench 6 scores suggest it performs very close to the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (SM8850-AC). It’s probably the same core design with some tweaks to binning, clock speeds, or other optimizations to bring the price down. It’s expected to show up in phones costing under 4,000 yuan (around $590).

If this turns out to be real, it would be the fourth known version of the Elite Gen 5 platform:

• The regular SM8850-AC is the main one used in most premium Android phones.
• Samsung has its own SM8850-1-AD “for Galaxy” version in the S26 series and the new Fold8.
• There’s also a SM8850-5-AC with only seven CPU cores (instead of eight), which has already appeared in devices like the Oppo Find N6.

Adding this new SM8850-1-AB would give manufacturers even more flexibility to create strong “value flagship” phones..

This kind of move is classic Qualcomm. They’ve done it with previous Snapdragon 8 series too, releasing different versions so brands can hit different price points while still delivering excellent performance and AI features.

For buyers, it’s good news. More phones in the upper mid-range and premium-but-not-crazy-expensive category could get top-notch specs. This should be especially welcome in price-sensitive markets like India and other emerging regions.

Of course, we’ll need official word from Qualcomm and real-world tests to know exactly how it differs in real-world use. But if the leaks hold up, we could see some compelling flagships and premium mid-range devices, even as manufacturers continue to deal with the ongoing memory chip shortage.

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While there are many mid-range chipsets in the market, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 and Dimensity 7400 have quickly become popular picks among buyers, as they deliver solid performance and excellent power efficiency at an affordable cost. However, choosing one over the other isn’t straightforward.

Neither of them is entirely ahead of the other. So, whether Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is good for you or the Dimensity 7400 depends on your priorities. In this post, we’ll look at the benchmark scores and important differences to help you find the right one.

Let’s begin with the spec sheet:

Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Benchmark scores

Note: The benchmark tests were performed on the Vivo T5 Pro (powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4) and the iQOO Z10R (powered by the Dimensity 7400).

Geekbench score

In the CPU test on Geekbench 6, the Snapdragon pulls off an 18% higher score in the single-core test. The multi-core score is also higher for the Snapdragon chip, but the lead reduces to 6%.

Geekbench scores clearly show the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 delivers a more powerful CPU performance than Dimensity 7400, particularly for tasks that rely on a single core, such as app launching, UI scrolling, and file compression. Even multi-core tasks should offer noticeably better performance.

AnTuTu score

On the AnTuTu v11 platform, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 achieves a total score of over 1.1 million, while the Dimensity 7400 could reach just over 900K. That’s a solid gain of about 26% for the Snapdragon chip.  However, this number doesn’t give a clear picture until you look at the breakdown.

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 maintains an edge across all AnTuTu tests. The CPU score is 32% higher, and the GPU score is 30% higher. The memory and UX scores also favor the Snapdragon chip.

3DMark score

To better examine the gaming performance, we put both chips through the Wild Life Extreme Stress test, which is designed to evaluate sustained GPU performance and thermal throttling under heavy graphical loads.

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 obtains a 30% higher overall score compared to the Dimensity 7400, which aligns with the AnTuTu test. The average FPS is also 30% higher on the Snapdragon chip.

For a wider view of how this chip stacks up against Qualcomm’s other silicon, see our rundown of the best Snapdragon chipsets for 2026.

While the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 dominates performance benchmarks, there are aspects in which the Dimensity 7400 holds the edge. More on that in the following section.

Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Key differences you should know

CPU, GPU & NPU

While both are octa-core chips built using TSMC’s 4nm process, they have a completely different set of cores and core structure. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 has a traditional ‘1+3+4’ CPU structure, which focuses on balanced performance and power efficiency. In contrast, the Dimensity 7400 has a ‘4+4’ structure, thereby focusing on raw performance.

The Snapdragon chip uses newer-generation CPU cores that are more powerful and performance-friendly than those in the Dimensity 7400. Plus, the Snapdragon chip offers higher peak speed, further boosting the overall performance.

Furthermore, the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 brings a more powerful Adreno 810 GPU to maintain sustained frame rates and optimized power efficiency, even during extended gaming sessions. On the other hand, the dual-core Mali-G615 GPU in the Dimensity 7400 chip relies on an older architecture optimized for peak bursts.

The Snapdragon chip also excels at on-device tasks such as text summarization, live call translation, and local generative image expansions via the integrated Qualcomm AI Engine. The Dimensity 7400 also has a capable MediaTek NPU 655 AI unit that handles on-device tasks and enhances camera results.

Camera & Imaging

While both chips support 200MP single-camera sensors and 4K recording at 30 fps, they handle image signal pipelines (ISPs) and computational photography tasks differently.

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 features a Triple ISP configuration that can process data streams from three individual sensors simultaneously with zero switching lag, while the Dimensity 7400 relies on a streamlined pipeline optimized for raw execution speed.

The Snapdragon chip delivers superior shadow detail via multi-frame raw stacking, while the Dimensity 7400 offers blazing-fast photo processing and instant zero-shutter-lag capture.

Connectivity

Both Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 and Dimensity 7400 bring powerful connectivity stacks, but there are some key differences worth noting. The Dimensity chip offers higher peak speeds over a cellular connection (3.27 Gbps vs 2.9 Gbps). On the other hand, the Snapdragon chip offers mmWave spectrum, which isn’t supported by Dimensity 7400.

Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Which is better?

The Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 is a better choice over the Dimensity 7400 for most people. The chip delivers superior CPU performance, smoother gaming with higher sustained frame rates, advanced triple camera processing, and support for mmWave 5G networks. The Snapdragon chip dominates across all the synthetic benchmarks we tested it on.

The Dimensity 7400, on the other hand, offers faster peak cellular download speeds and a capable ISP with fast photo processing and instant zero-shutter-lag capture. While it doesn’t match the performance offered by Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, it’s powerful enough to deliver smooth, lag-free performance for everyday tasks, as well as smooth gaming at moderate settings.

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If you’re into affordable smartphones, this one’s worth watching. Qualcomm is prepping the Snapdragon 4 Gen 6 (model SM4875) for devices expected next year, and a leaked internal document gives us a pretty clear early look at what it brings. The focus is on better graphics, faster memory, and improved efficiency.

The chip will be built on TSMC’s 4nm process. The CPU setup looks familiar to the Gen 5: two performance cores based on Cortex-A78 (each with 256KB L2 cache) and six efficiency Cortex-A55 cores (64KB L2 each), all sharing a 1MB L3 cache. It’s not a radical redesign, but it should handle day-to-day tasks a little better while keeping battery drain in check.

The real highlight is the GPU upgrade. It’s moving from the older Adreno 4 series to the newer Adreno 6 series. Since the 4 Gen 5 already delivered a reported 77% graphics boost over its predecessor, this next jump could make a noticeable difference in gaming, smoother animations, and media playback on cheaper phones.

Memory support is also getting a nice bump: it now handles dual-channel LPDDR5 at 3200MHz, while still working with LPDDR4X for manufacturers who want more flexible (or cheaper) configurations. That extra bandwidth should help with multitasking and loading apps faster.

Qualcomm is keeping options open on the connectivity side as well. You’ll see either the WCN3998-2 (Wi-Fi 5 + Bluetooth 5.2) or the more premium WCN6750 with Wi-Fi 6 support, depending on the phone maker’s choices. Security features include hardware-based ECC image certification, Widevine L1 for better streaming, and a new Trust Management Engine.

The whole thing comes in a slightly larger PSP917 package (11.1 x 12.0 mm), which probably gives room for these added capabilities.

For context, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (which launched earlier this year) already brought decent GPU improvements and stronger 5G on the same 4nm node. The Gen 6 feels like a natural evolution: refining what worked and adding better memory and graphics muscle.

Of course, we’ll need official confirmation and real-world benchmarks before getting too excited, but the leak suggests Qualcomm isn’t slowing down in the budget chipset segment.

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The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is a no-brainer pick if you want the absolute best capabilities on your next upgrade. The processor delivers top-tier performance and power efficiency, smooth gameplay at extreme graphics settings, and excellent agentic AI capabilities. However, choosing the right smartphone can be challenging.

There are over a dozen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phones out there (check the full list here), and going through each of them will likely cost you a few hours. So we did the hard work and narrowed the list down to five. Check them out below to find your next best upgrade.

5 Best Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phones to buy in July 2026

1. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is perhaps a suitable option for most people. It’s got a high-quality, bright AMOLED screen, a 5000mAh battery lasting over a day, and robust connectivity features. The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, which runs at a higher speed than the regular version.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 inside it currently tops our rankings of best Snapdragon chipsets in 2026.

The quad-camera setup on the back takes excellent photos and videos, which includes a massive 200MP main camera, two telephoto sensors (one with 3x optical zoom, another with 5x optical zoom), and a 50MP ultrawide camera. There’s a 12MP front-facing camera. The S26 Ultra comes with the best software support for seven years you can get on an Android device.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra specs:

2. Oppo Find X9 Ultra

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is a heavily spec-ed phone, featuring the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 at its core. The AMOLED screen produces great colors and has excellent outdoor visibility. You may not have to charge it very often, as it packs a massive 7050mAh battery that can last up to two days on normal usage.

The Find X9 Ultra has one of the best cameras on any phone. The rear camera setup includes two massive 200MP sensors and two 50MP sensors, which take excellent photos and videos in any lighting conditions. The 50MP selfie camera also performs well.

Oppo Find X9 Ultra specs:

3. Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is also a top-tier smartphone, pushing the limits of its Ultra phones even higher. This one has a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 at its core and packs a 6000mAh battery that lasts more than a day on normal usage, with support for fast charging.

The Xiaomi phone features a high-end rear camera setup that takes photos and videos with great detail, accurate colors, and sharpness. It can record up to 8K videos, and the 50MP selfie camera supports up to 4K recording. With robust connectivity and high-quality sound, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra becomes an excellent high-end option for most people.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra specs:

4. OnePlus 15

OnePlus 15 is one of the most affordable phones with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. It features a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a high refresh rate and Ultra HDR image support.

The smartphone is equipped with a high-end triple-camera setup, with all sensors featuring 50MP resolution. One of them is a wide sensor, one is a 3.5x periscope telephoto sensor, and one is an ultrawide unit. Plus, it has a 32MP selfie snapper.

The OnePlus 15 comfortably lasts more than a day and can stretch to an additional day with light usage. Plus, the charging speeds are fast enough to refill the battery in minutes.

OnePlus 15 specs:

5. Nubia RedMagic 11S Pro

If gaming is your priority, the RedMagic 11S Pro delivers big. It comes with a modified Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leading Version with higher clock speeds to unlock maximum performance. It also has a dedicated RedCore R4 Gaming chip that offloads secondary tasks such as audio processing and haptic vibration mapping, so the main Snapdragon processor can focus entirely on delivering maximum frame rates.

With maximum performance comes a great deal of heat, and to handle it, the phone has a built-in 24,000 RPM turbo fan, a liquid metal thermal interface, and a massive 13,116 sq. mm vapor chamber. It’s equipped with dual pressure-sensitive touchpads on the frame as capacitive bumpers.

The RedMagic 11S Pro has a high-resolution AMOLED screen with high refresh and touch sampling rates. The 16MP selfie camera is fitted under the screen to deliver the best gaming experience. You wouldn’t expect a flagship camera on a gaming phone, but the RedMagic 11S Pro still delivers good results where there’s enough light.

Nubia RedMagic 11S Pro specs:

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The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 is a high-end smartphone chipset that can smoothly handle day-to-day operations as well as long sessions of high-end games, while offering excellent power efficiency. Because chips are getting more and more expensive, more people are buying Snapdragon 8s Gen 4-powered phones, as they deliver flagship performance without burning a hole in their pockets.

For context on how this chip fits among Qualcomm’s current lineup, see our list of top Snapdragon chips for 2026.

We’ve prepared a list of phones powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, along with quick overviews and spec sheets, so you can pick your next best upgrade. To keep it relevant for our readers, we didn’t include devices that are exclusive to China.

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 phones: Here’s the complete list

1. OnePlus Nord 6
2. POCO F7
3. Nothing Phone 3
4. iQOO Neo 10
5. Oppo K13 Turbo Pro

Let’s go through them one by one in detail.

1. OnePlus Nord 6

It’s one of the latest phones to come with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 processor, and it also offers solid value. The phone rocks a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen, stereo speakers, and a 7500mAh battery with 80W fast charging support. The India model gets a massive 9000mAh battery with faster 27W reverse wired charging (6.5W for the global variant).

The OnePlus Nord 6 features a dual rear camera setup: a 50MP primary camera with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide camera. Plus, there’s a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. The device features modern connectivity standards, an optical fingerprint scanner, and excellent software support.

OnePlus Nord 6 specs:

2. POCO F7

POCO smartphones are generally tuned to unlock higher performance. So, you can expect the POCO F7 to deliver slightly better performance than most devices on the list, even though they all feature the same processor.

The POCO smartphone offers a 6.83-inch bright AMOLED screen, a dual rear camera setup, including a 50MP main sensor and an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 20MP selfie camera. It’s also offered in two battery versions, with the Indian model getting a bigger battery capacity, just like the OnePlus Nord 6.

POCO F7 specs:

3. Nothing Phone (3)

The Nothing Phone (3), now available at less than half of its original price, is a solid pick on the list. Besides an excellent Snapdragon processor, the phone offers a high-end triple-camera setup that includes a telephoto lens you don’t get on any other phone on the list.

Software is another major perk of getting a Nothing phone. It offers a unique Nothing-styled UI without any bloatware. Launched with Android 15, the Phone (3) promises up to 5 major Android OS upgrades. The device delivers a respectable battery backup with fast 65W wired charging. It also supports reverse wireless charging.

Nothing Phone (3) specs:

4. iQOO Neo 10

The iQOO Neo 10 is another performance-tuned phone on the list, featuring a dual rear camera setup: a 50MP primary camera and an 8MP ultrawide camera. The other side has a 32MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

The phone offers a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with higher peak brightness, robust connectivity features, and a big 7000mAh battery with 120W superfast charging. In addition to reverse wired charging, the phone also supports a bypass charging feature to keep it cooler during gaming.

iQOO Neo 10 specs:

5. Oppo K13 Turbo Pro

The Oppo K13 Turbo Pro is a well-rounded phone, featuring the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 SoC, a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen, and a 7000mAh battery with 80W fast charging support.

The smartphone features a dual rear camera setup, including a 50MP primary camera and a 2MP monochrome sensor. For selfies, there’s a 16MP camera. While it’s not a gaming-focused phone, there’s still a built-in cooling fan to keep the temperature in check.

Oppo K13 Turbo Pro specs:

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The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 and Dimensity 7400 are popular smartphone chips that bring modern capabilities and high performance to lower-mid-range smartphones. The Snapdragon chip aims to offer high-end architecture, including Cortex-A720 cores and elite gaming features, down to a wallet-friendly price point. On the other hand, the Dimensity 7400 prioritizes raw performance with impressive clock speeds and fast 5G download speeds.

Both chipsets arrived at the exact same time, in February 2025, but they take different approaches under the hood. From benchmark battles to real-world gaming and camera capabilities, we’ll compare these two chipsets head-to-head to find out which one has the edge.

Here’s the spec sheet to begin with:

Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Benchmark numbers

Note: The benchmark tests were performed on the Realme P3 (powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4) and the iQOO Z10R (powered by the Dimensity 7400).

Geekbench score

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 pulls ahead in both single-core and multi-core tests on Geekbench, though the differences are modest. The chip obtains a 1092 single-core score and a 3094 multi-core score. In contrast, the Dimensity 7400 scores 1042 and 3014 in the single-core and multi-core tests, respectively.

That’s a 4.8% gain in single-core and a 2.6% in the multi-core performance for the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. While they are unlikely to bring drastic changes, users may notice slightly better performance, faster app loading times, and a more responsive experience.

AnTuTu score

On AnTuTu v11, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 achieves a total score of over 980K, while the Dimensity 7400 gets a lower score of 925K. That top-level score doesn’t tell the whole story, however. You get a clearer picture once you look at the breakdown.

The Snapdragon chip posts a 15% higher CPU score and a 10% higher GPU score. The Dimensity chip is ahead of the Snapdragon chip in memory performance, but the difference is too small to be considered. The user experience (UX) score also favors the Dimensity chip.

Both benchmarks suggest the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 delivers better performance than the Dimensity 7400. Most people would look at the benchmark data and draw a conclusion, but there are important aspects to consider, such as connectivity features and camera capabilities. (more on that below)

Buyers weighing this generation against other options can compare the full lineup in our guide to top Snapdragon processors.

Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Key differences that matter

Performance

Both the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 and the Dimensity 7400 have been manufactured using TSMC’s 4nm process, but they feature different core configurations.

The Snapdragon chip’s CPU cores are arranged in a traditional ‘1+3+4’ structure to deliver balanced performance and efficiency, while the Dimensity 7400 uses a ‘4+4’ structure, focusing on peak performance.

While the Dimensity 7400 chip has higher CPU clock speeds, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 uses newer, more powerful CPU cores. It’s the reason the Snapdragon chip can achieve higher Geekbench scores.

For graphics-intensive tasks, the Snapdragon chip has an Adreno 810 GPU. The chip integrates select Snapdragon Elite Gaming features for a smooth gaming experience. It includes the Snapdragon Game Super Resolution feature for the first time in the lineup, which upscales gaming scenes in up to 4K without drawing much power.

The Dimensity 7400 is equipped with a dual-core Mali-G615 GPU, paired with MediaTek HyperEngine Gaming Technology features to deliver an enhanced gaming experience with consistent frame rates and improved network connectivity.

Camera

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 is equipped with a Qualcomm Spectra Triple ISP, which can process data from three camera sensors simultaneously. The chip supports zero shutter lag across multiple camera combinations, while the Dimensity 7400 adds Google Ultra HDR support.

The Dimensity chip features a 12-bit Imagiq 950 ISP, with support for up to 200MP single camera and 4K video recording at 30fps, something the Snapdragon chip also brings to the table.

Connectivity

Another crucial difference is the higher peak 5G speed on the Dimensity 7400, while the Snapdragon chip supports mmWave, which the other chip lacks.

• Snapdragon 6 Gen 4: 2.9 Gbps (peak 5G speed)
• Dimensity 7400: 3.27 Gbps (peak 5G speed)

Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 vs Dimensity 7400: Which is better?

The Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 is the clear winner here. It delivers higher CPU performance thanks to newer, more powerful cores. The chip comes with a powerful Adreno GPU, which, paired with Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, delivers a more consistent, lag-free gaming experience compared to Dimensity 7400. The inclusion of mmWave support further strengthens its case.

That said, the Dimensity 7400 is also a very capable mid-range chipset. Except during longer gaming sessions, you will hardly notice a performance difference. It has ISP capabilities comparable to the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 and offers higher peak 5G speeds.

In short, you should go for the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 unless gaming isn’t your priority and you can get a Dimensity 7400 phone at a hefty discount.

Best phones with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 SoC:

• Nothing Phone 4(b)
• Oppo K13
• Realme P3
• Honor X9d
• Realme 14

Best phones with a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 SoC:

• Motorola Edge 60
• Motorola Edge 60 Fusion
• Vivo T4R
• Motorola Moto G86 Power
• iQOO Z10R

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Qualcomm’s latest mid-range chipset, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, just showed up in Geekbench testing, giving us an early look at what to expect from upcoming mid-range phones.

Announced last month as the successor to the 6 Gen 4, this chip is expected to power devices like the Redmi Note series and others later this year. It recently appeared in benchmarking results on a device listed as the Honor X80 Pro Max (model BSN-AN00).

The CPU scores are pretty modest. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 posted a single-core result of 1,095 and a multi-core score of 3,355. For comparison, the previous-gen Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 in the Honor Magic 8 Lite scored around 1,112 single-core and 3,124 multi-core. So basically, there’s very little improvement in raw CPU performance.

That said, there are some positive points. The test device was running with 8GB of RAM on Android 16, and the chipset uses a new Adreno 812 GPU. Qualcomm claims this GPU is about 20% more powerful than the one in the 6 Gen 4, which could mean smoother gaming and fewer stutters in day-to-day use.

Official specs mention a Kryo CPU with peak speeds up to 2.6 GHz, support for LPDDR5 memory, and features like the Adaptive Performance Engine 4.0. Qualcomm is highlighting better app launch speeds, improved power efficiency, and tools like Snapdragon Game Super Resolution. There’s also an updated 5G modem for better connectivity.

Overall, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 doesn’t look like a huge performance leap on paper, especially in CPU terms. Instead, it seems focused on delivering a more balanced, efficient experience for the mid-range segment. We’ll get a clearer picture once real devices like the Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G start rolling out.

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Qualcomm has officially confirmed the dates for its 2026 Snapdragon Summit. The annual event, where the company usually unveils its next flagship mobile chip, will take place from September 22nd to 24th in Hawaii. 

Last year, Qualcomm took the wraps off the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 during its annual Snapdragon Summit in Maui, Hawaii, and that chip went on to power devices from a long list of brands. The successor in 2026 is expected to be called Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, and it’s not coming alone. 

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6: What to expect

This year, leaks suggest Qualcomm is splitting its flagship lineup into two distinct chips for the first time, internally codenamed SM8950 and SM8975. Expected to be called Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, both are reportedly built on TSMC’s advanced 2nm process. 

According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 will feature a new 2+3+3 Oryon CPU layout, along with a shared 16MB L2 cache, paired with an Adreno 845 GPU featuring a six-slice design, 12MB GMEM and 6MB system-level cache, plus support for LPDDR5X memory and UFS 5.0 storage. 

The Gen 6 Pro, meanwhile, will use an Adreno 850 GPU with 18MB of dedicated GMEM, a 50% increase in GPU bus width and memory capacity compared to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, along with support for LPDDR6 memory in addition to LPDDR5X.

Clock speeds are also expected to climb. According to reports, Gen 6 Pro could reach a peak clock speed of 5GHz, which would make it the first smartphone chip to hit that mark. To handle the extra heat that comes with higher speeds, the Pro variant is also rumored to introduce new cooling tech. 

A leaked block diagram revealed Qualcomm may adopt Heat Pass Block (HPB) technology, the same cooling method used in Samsung’s Exynos 2600, where a dedicated heat-spreading layer sits directly on top of the chipset package to move heat away from the silicon faster.

Now that official dates are out, expect leaks and benchmark numbers to ramp up over the coming weeks.

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While the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is almost three years old, it has gained significant popularity in recent months, and all of us are aware of the reason: the rising cost of memory and RAM, and the difficulty of securing chip production. MediaTek isn’t immune to these challenges either, but its Dimensity 8400 has fast become a strong alternative for high-end devices.

Both Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Dimensity 8400 deliver excellent performance and power efficiency, but there are areas where one is ahead of the other. In this post, I’ll break down the benchmark scores and key differences to help you figure out the best choice for your needs.

Here’s the spec sheet to begin with:

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Dimensity 8400: Benchmark numbers

Note: The benchmark tests were performed on the iQOO 12 (powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3) and the iQOO Z10 Turbo (powered by the Dimensity 8400).

Geekbench score

On Geekbench 6, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 posts a strong lead in the single-core performance, scoring 36% higher than the Dimensity 8400. That’s because of the powerful Cortex-X4 prime core.

Multi-core scores don’t have a significant difference, but the Snapdragon chip is still on the higher side.

AnTuTu score

On AnTuTu v11, the iQOO 12, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, achieves a total score of over 2.3 million, while the Dimensity 8400-powered iQOO Z10 Turbo posts a total score of just above 2 million. That’s a solid 14% boost for the Snapdragon chip.

But what matters more is the breakdown of the AnTuTu score, which provides a clearer picture.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 leads the CPU chart, but the difference is thin. The GPU score, however, makes a significant impact here. The Snapdragon chip achieves a massive 26% lead over the Dimensity 8400.

Memory and UX performance also favor the Snapdragon chip.

From benchmark results, it’s clear that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has a more powerful CPU and GPU than the Dimensity 8400. However, benchmarks leave some important aspects untouched, such as connectivity and the camera. We’ve included the important differences in the following section.

Shoppers deciding between generations can weigh this one against newer options in our Snapdragon chipset rankings.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Dimensity 8400: Key differences that matter

Performance

Both the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and the Dimensity 8400 use ARM-designed CPUs but have completely different core configurations. The Snapdragon chip features a ‘1+3+2+2’ core structure, while the Dimensity chip uses a ‘1+3+4’ structure.

The Dimensity 8400 has an all-big-core CPU design, featuring superior mid-level and low-level cores. However, the powerful Cortex-X4 core and higher clock speeds on the Snapdragon chip have a greater impact.

For graphics-heavy tasks, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has an Adreno 750 GPU, featuring more shading units and higher FLOPS than the Mali-G720 GPU on the Dimensity 8400. When it comes to gaming, the Snapdragon chip delivers higher, more consistent performance without noticeable lag.

Both processors also have integrated NPUs for on-device AI intelligence. The Hexagon NPU on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 supports generative AI models with up to 10 billion parameters. It also powers the image signal processor (ISP) to improve semantic segmentation, night shots, and photo expansion.

The Dimensity 8400 features a MediaTek NPU 880, optimized to support both Generative AI and Agentic AI, allowing the device to run complex, multi-step on-device AI agents. The AI engine is tightly coupled with the ISP, enabling real-time AI image and video enhancements.

Camera

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 utilizes the Spectra Cognitive ISP with three 18-bit pipelines to handle simultaneous data streams. It features real-time semantic segmentation up to 12 layers and integrates advanced AI features, including Video Object Eraser, Photo Expansion, Night Vision Video, and Generative AI Editing.

The Dimensity 8400, on the other hand, features a MediaTek Imagiq 1080 ISP, optimized to deliver high dynamic range, reduce noise in low-light environments, and ensure zero shutter lag across multi-camera configurations.

The Dimensity 8400 supports up to 4K video recording, while the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 goes further up to 8K. The latter also supports Dolby HDR photo technology and Vlogger’s View.

Connectivity

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 utilizes an advanced Snapdragon X75 5G modem, offering up to 10 Gbps download speed and up to 3.5 Gbps of upload speed. In contrast, the Dimensity 8400 offers a lower peak speed of 5.17 Gbps.

While both chips support sub-6GHz connectivity, the Snapdragon chip also supports mmWave, which operates on ultra-high frequency bands. The Snapdragon chip also benefits from the newer Wi-Fi 7 standard, while the Dimensity 8400 is limited to Wi-Fi 6E.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Dimensity 8400: Which is better?

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is the clear winner here. It holds a distinct edge in raw performance, thanks to its higher clock speeds, powerful prime core, and superior Adreno 750 GPU. The chipset delivers more consistent, lag-free gaming and smoother graphics-heavy performance compared to the Dimensity 8400. It also offers modern connectivity features and higher peak speeds.

However, if you aren’t a gaming-heavy user, the Dimensity 8400 could be a better choice. It delivers smooth everyday performance, excellent power efficiency, and lag-free gaming on moderate settings. The Dimensity chip also stands out for agentic AI support.

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Qualcomm is making a big push into the AI infrastructure space in China, positioning itself as a serious alternative for data center chips in a market heavily restricted by US export rules. The company is clearly looking to leverage its strong existing relationships there to challenge Nvidia’s dominance.

In an interview with Nikkei Asia, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon confirmed the company will bring its full range of data center products to Chinese customers. This includes the entire Dragonfly platform lineup: AI accelerators, data center CPUs, custom silicon, and connectivity solutions. Most notably, they’re planning to offer customized AI accelerators specifically tailored for China that fully comply with US export regulations.

Amon pointed out Qualcomm’s deep roots in the country, where smartphones have long made up a big chunk of its revenue. He sees the company’s established partnerships with Chinese phone makers and automotive firms as a major advantage that can now extend into data centers. “We have versions of all of our products that comply with those guidelines,” he said, adding that they’re already in active discussions with customers and are feeling optimistic about the response.

This move comes right after Qualcomm officially launched its data center chip lineup to take on AI workloads. One standout is the AI250 accelerator, which uses an innovative near-memory architecture (HBC) that could help get around some of the HBM memory shortages hitting the industry. The focus seems to be on serving inference tasks effectively while staying within regulatory limits.

It’s a smart play in a tricky geopolitical landscape. With AI demand exploding, Chinese companies are hungry for compliant, high-performance options. For Qualcomm, success here could help diversify beyond its traditional mobile business and give it a stronger foothold in the broader AI ecosystem.

We’ll need to watch for more details on timelines and actual partnerships, but this China-focused data center strategy highlights how companies are navigating trade tensions while trying to capitalize on the AI boom. It could open up some significant new growth opportunities if it lands well.

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