Think Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Sounds Confusing? You Might Be in for a Show

It hasn’t been long since Qualcomm unveiled its latest flagship chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. We won’t question the name choice, as Qualcomm has already explained the reasoning behind it. However, rumors suggest things might soon get even more confusing, and one of these chips could end up powering the Galaxy S27 series in 2027.

So what comes after the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5? If you guessed the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, you’re somewhat right. However, a rumor from Digital Chat Station on Weibo suggests that it will come in two versions: a standard variant and a more powerful Pro variant. In addition, DCS has shared a few more interesting details about Qualcomm’s upcoming chipsets.

Qualcomm might serve the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 in two flavors, including a Pro variant

That leads us to assume there will be a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. As the names suggest, the latter will be the more powerful option. Both chips are expected to use TSMC’s new 2-nanometer N2P process, making them faster and more energy-efficient. They will feature a 2+3+3 CPU configuration, which means two high-performance cores, three balanced cores, and three efficiency cores for lighter tasks.

The Pro version will reportedly come with several key upgrades. It’s rumored to support newer LPDDR6 RAM, while the standard version will stick with LPDDR5X. The Pro model’s GPU is said to run at higher speeds, delivering smoother gaming and graphics performance. It may also include enhanced AI capabilities that improve camera quality, image processing, and on-device intelligence.

Take note that all this info comes from a Weibo leak, and Qualcomm hasn’t confirmed any of it. For now, it’s best to take these details with a grain of salt. We’ll be sure to share any official updates or new developments when they appear. Personally, I’d suggest waiting for Qualcomm to release another blog post explaining why they’re moving ahead with a Pro model. And what’s next, are we seeing Pro Max… oh sorry… an Ultra?