Some international speculations suggest that Qualcomm’s forthcoming flagship is allegedly shaping up early on.
What you ought to know
– Speculations assert that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 (the successor to the Elite) “for Galaxy” is reportedly hitting speeds of 4.74GHz for Samsung’s upcoming flagship devices.
– Those same speculations assert that the chip’s standard version, for other manufacturers, achieves peaks of 4.61GHz.
– Previous speculations indicate that Samsung is working on a new “for Galaxy” Elite successor utilizing the 2nm process.
Speculations are ongoing concerning Qualcomm’s next flagship chip for the upcoming generation of devices, hinting at an impending power enhancement.
Earlier today (Sept 2), X informant Tarun Vats emphasized a post made by the Chinese user Digital Chat Station regarding the frequency advancements for the upcoming Qualcomm Elite chip (via SamMobile). The post on the Chinese platform, Weibo, attracted attention to the alleged “main” or “super” cores driving the next Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC “for Galaxy.”
This chip, anticipated to concentrate on Samsung’s devices, is rumored to hit speeds of 4.74GHz. The speculations describe this as a “high-frequency” variant of what Qualcomm will offer to other OEMs, akin to its previous practices.
Conversely, the informant suggests that the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (the supposed name for the successor) is undergoing testing on devices from Xiaomi, Honor, iQOO, OnePlus, and RealMe. Currently, the chip is purportedly reaching heights of 4.61GHz with its “two super cores,” alongside six 3.63GHz “large cores.”
Looking forward to the Elite
In comparison to last year’s performance with the 8 Elite “for Galaxy” and the standard version, the figures show a slight improvement. The original 8 Elite showcased 4.47GHz clock speeds for the “for Galaxy” variant compared to the standard chip’s 4.32GHz for other manufacturers. If you’re after more concrete specifications, neither Qualcomm nor Samsung has disclosed those details.
Speculations from June indicated that Samsung might introduce yet another “for Galaxy” chip for its Galaxy S26 series, and that its Elite successor could operate on the 2nm process. A report hinted that Samsung was already commencing its “early production tests” for this enhanced “for Galaxy” chip on 2nm. Mass production could commence during “the latter half of this year,” if we are to trust the early whispers.
More recent speculations suggest that Qualcomm might alter its naming convention for its Snapdragon flagship, which could lead to confusion upon its arrival. Instead of opting for the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 name, speculations propose it could launch as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The rationale behind this is Qualcomm reportedly developing an SD 8 Gen 5 chipset, and seeking to maintain similar naming patterns for its chips. Regardless of what unfolds, we may not have to wait long, as speculations suggest Qualcomm could unveil the chip in September.
