- 0-20%: Unlikely - Lacks credible sources
- 21-40%: Questionable - Some concerns remain
- 41-60%: Plausible - Reasonable evidence
- 61-80%: Probable - Strong evidence
- 81-100%: Highly Likely - Multiple reliable sources
50%
Plausible
Qualcomm was said to bring two versions of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro to its lineup next year, and at that time, it was mentioned that the non-Pro variant would not feature LPDDR6 RAM support and a different GPU. Now, a fresh rumor doing the rounds states that one of the obvious differences separating the two chipsets would be that the regular Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 has a less powerful GPU, but after witnessing the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and its performance, a tipster appears to have high hopes for next year’s release.
TSMC’s 2nm and new CPU cluster are rumored to be adopted for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, meaning that its lithography and configuration will remain unchanged from the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro
After pointing out that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5’s gaming performance would not surpass the Snapdragon 8 Elite due to a major difference in cache size, Weibo’s Digital Chat Station has returned with another claim, this time surrounding the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 GPU. The exact specifications aren’t mentioned, but he says that it will be an underpowered version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, which shouldn’t surprise us.
However, other details highlight similarities between the two SoCs, such as adopting TSMC’s 2nm process and sporting a new ‘2 + 3 + 3’ CPU cluster, abandoning the current ‘2 + 6’ cluster. Interestingly, Digital Chat Station didn’t mention whether the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 will utilize the 2nm ‘N2’ or ‘N2P’ node. However, an entirely separate report states that both Qualcomm and MediaTek will switch to the newer manufacturing process to gain an edge over Apple, despite the fact that the N2P process offers a measly 5 percent performance improvement over N2.
Another tipster, Fixed Focus Digital, has denied these claims, believing that Apple’s A20 and A20 Pro, MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600, and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro will utilize TSMC’s 2nm ‘N2’ node. Perhaps the biggest advantage for Qualcomm next year is that it can boost its chipset shipments and eat into MediaTek’s market share. How?
The rumor suggests that the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 will be found in smartphones priced in the 4,000 yuan, or $565 range. This strategy will be extremely helpful for Qualcomm, especially considering that the ‘Pro’ model will likely be more expensive than the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, which is estimated to cost a whopping $280 per unit. Then again, we have a whole year for the launch to happen, so it is paramount that you treat this information with a pinch of salt and check out our Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 rumor roundup to learn more about Qualcomm’s alleged plans.
News Source: Digital Chat Station
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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