Qualcomm’s Third-Gen Snapdragon 8 Elite to Reportedly Come in Two Versions Amid Soaring TSMC 2nm Costs · TechNode

Qualcomm’s third-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite to reportedly come in two versions amid soaring TSMC 2nm costs · TechNode

Qualcomm is reportedly adopting a dual-version strategy for its third-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset (2026 flagship) to offset the rising costs of TSMC’s 2nm process, according to tech blogger Digital Chat Station. The upcoming flagship platform SM8950, which is likely the third-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite, will fully utilize TSMC’s 2nm technology. Meanwhile, Qualcomm is reportedly preparing a second variant, SM8945, with slightly lower specif…

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 3 Could Come in Two Flavors — Here's Why It Matters

Apple has an interesting chipset strategy for its iPhones. To differentiate its Pro and Pro Max models from the base iPhone and Plus models, Apple uses different chips. For example, the latest iPhone 16 series has the base iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus using the A18 chip. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max use the more powerful A18 Pro. Now, Qualcomm could adopt a similar strategy using two variants of the Snapdragon 8 Elite 3. Two Snapdragon 8 Elite …

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 3 May Come In Two Variants

We’ve only just seen references to the sequel to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite late last month, and now we are hearing rumours of the chip that would come after said sequel. And it’s not all good either, as while one part of it is that it will be made using TSMC’s 2nm process, the other is that it will come in two variants. The claim comes via serial leakster Digital Chat Station on Chinese social media Weibo. While no name was specifically me…

Qualcomm may approach Snapdragon the way Apple handles its A-series chips

Qualcomm is considering two Snapdragon variants, much like Apple's A-series chips.