Qualcomm to Launch Two Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Chips on Sept. 22; Pro Version Reportedly Scores 4.8M
Qualcomm confirmed via its official X account on August 19, 2026, that it will unveil two new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 system-on-chips at its annual Snapdragon Summit on September 22. The teaser highlighted a 'game-changing two' and 'dual Snapdragon 8 Elite' strategy. The Pro version reportedly scored 4,835,412 points in an Antutu 11 benchmark test. Qualcomm has not yet disclosed detailed specifications or performance data.
Qualcomm, via its official account on social platform X, released a teaser confirming that it will unveil two new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series system-on-chips simultaneously at its annual Snapdragon Summit. The teaser post said: "The next chapter of the agentic AI era will open at the Snapdragon Summit. When 'two' changes the game, stay tuned for the reveal on September 22." The promotional content repeatedly featured phrases such as 'game-changing two,' 'double opportunity,' and 'dual Snapdragon 8 Elite,' clearly pointing to a dual-chip launch strategy.
The two chips are scheduled to make their official debut at the Snapdragon Summit on September 22. As of the teaser's release, Qualcomm had not disclosed detailed technical specifications or performance data for the chips.
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