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The two versions of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro will be separated by the memory standard they support, with the top-end variant able to get paired with LPDDR6. Qualcomm is also offering the flexibility to bring LPDDR5X into the mix. However, a rumor claims that pairing the slower memory will mean leaving a ton of performance on the table, but that’ll mean phone makers need to make the plunge and purchase the expensive RAM, though offering the best hardware doesn’t necessarily translate into better sales.
LPDDR6 RAM will be highly expensive to use with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, but its increased bandwidth will enable the SoC to perform better
A new CPU architecture involving a brand new cluster and aggressive clock speeds that could reach 5.00GHz has been highlighted by Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station, not to mention the incredible graphics performance gains. In short, we might be looking at Qualcomm’s best silicon to date, but to witness these attributes, the rumor mentions that the SoC needs to be paired with LPDDR6 RAM.
To remind you, combining LPDDR6 memory with UFS 5.0 will make the RAM and storage more expensive than the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro alone, which is already estimated to cost $300+ a unit. In a nutshell, you’re looking at more than $600 for a few components, which is a sum that the majority of Qualcomm’s phone partners cannot absorb, save for a few manufacturers like Samsung and Xiaomi.
While it’s true that LPDDR6 RAM can deliver higher memory bandwidth when combined with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, resulting in increased gaming and AI performance, all achieved at a lower power draw, the upgrade won’t be worth the money for some companies. Irrespective of how much performance you’re gaining, such upgrades do not necessarily mean that Android flagships with top-tier hardware will sell like hotcakes.
After all, the majority of buyers have other requirements on their list that can easily be had with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and older LPDDR5X RAM pairing. In short, we don’t expect many smartphone models to adopt the premium configuration, nor do we have the numbers to see the gains LPDDR6 memory brings. In short, we’re going to wait for more concrete details to come through before we present our verdict, so stay tuned.
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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