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Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon Reality Elite SoC With 48 TOPS AI Compute, Support for Android XR Headsets
Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon Reality Elite Platform at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) on Tuesday. It is the latest SoC designed to power mixed reality (MR), virtual reality (VR), and emerging spatial computing devices. Arriving as the successor to the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip, the Snapdragon Reality Elite focuses on delivering on-device AI a...
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Snapdragon C Processors Unveiled for Entry-Level Laptops With Support for AI Tasks, Improved Battery Efficiency
Qualcomm has introduced the new Snapdragon C processor, which will power the future entry-level laptops, the chipmaker announced on Thursday. The San Diego-based tech giant has also announced that upcoming entry-level laptops, priced at $300 (roughly Rs. 29,000) and more, from OEMs like Acer, HP, and Lenovo will be powered by the company’s latest...
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Boat Nirvana Eutopia 2 Pro With Snapdragon Chip Teased at Snapdragon for India Event Ahead of Launch in India
Boat Nirvana Eutopia 2 Pro will be launched in India soon. The headphones, whose launch was confirmed at the Snapdragon for India event in New Delhi on Tuesday, will be powered by a Snapdragon chipset. While details remain under wraps, they are confirmed to feature active noise cancellation (ANC) and support hybrid connectivity. The Boat Nirvana Eu...
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Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 Chipsets Launched at Qualcomm's Snapdragon for India Event
Qualcomm launched two new Snapdragon chipsets at the Snapdragon for India event in New Delhi on Thursday. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 mobile platforms are aimed at powering mid-range and affordable smartphones. As per the company, both SoCs introduce a new technology called Snapdragon Smooth Motion UI, which is designed to deliver...
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Qualcomm Rises on Smartphone Rebound Hopes, Data-Centre Chip Push
Qualcomm said on Wednesday that its third quarter results will be lower than expected, but CEO Cristiano Amon gave a positive view about a recovery in smartphone sales and growth in data centres, pushing shares up 15 percent after hours. The company has faced uncertainty as rising memory chip prices increased device costs, leading customers to cut ...
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Qualcomm Sets Snapdragon for India Event for May 7 as OnePlus Gears Up for Nord CE 6 Launch
Qualcomm confirmed that the Snapdragon for India event will take place on May 7. The event is expected to include new announcements about new chipsets. OnePlus is also set to launch its Nord CE 6 series around the same time. The regular Nord CE 6 has already been confirmed to ship with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC. Vivo will launch the Vivo X300 Ult...
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Qualcomm Seemingly Confirms Samsung Galaxy S27 Series Will Feature Next-Generation Snapdragon Chips
For years now, Samsung has partnered with Qualcomm to power its flagship smartphones. This has been part of a dual-chip strategy, where select markets have been reserved for models powered by Samsung’s proprietary Exynos, while Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S models have made their way to others. The US-based chipmaker has now hinted that its next-ge...
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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Specifications Leaked: Here's How It Differs From the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro
Qualcomm has been widely rumoured to adopt a dual-chip strategy for its next-generation flagship chipset lineup. The rumour mill suggests it could introduce a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset alongside a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoC. According to a tipster, the standard variant will target a different segment of the premium smartphone market. T...
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MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Leak Suggests 'Nearly' 5GHz Peak Clock Speed, New CPU Architecture
MediaTek is said to be working on the Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, which will compete with Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset and the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoC. A new leak suggests that the Dimensity 9600 Pro will offer a peak speed of 5GHz. It will reportedly be manufactured using TSMC’s advanced N2P (2nm) proce...
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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro Leak Highlights Differences From Standard Model
Qualcomm may adopt a dual-chip strategy for its next flagship lineup, with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and standard variants. A recent leak points to two chips, SM8975 and SM8950, both built on TSMC’s 2nm process with a 2+3+3 CPU setup. The Pro variant may feature an Adreno 850 GPU, LPDDR6 support, and higher cache, while the standard version ma...
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Qualcomm Seemingly Confirms Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Will Feature a Snapdragon Chipset
Samsung Galaxy S26 series, which might include the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, is expected to be launched by the South Korean smartphone maker during the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event, which is scheduled to take place on February 25 at 10 am PT/1 pm ET (11:30 pm IST) in San Francisco, California. Ahead of their unveiling, the US-bas...
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Xiaomi 18 Tipped to Launch Without Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro Chip Due to High Cost
Xiaomi’s upcoming 18 series may adopt a split chipset strategy, according to a new leak from China. The standard Xiaomi 18 is expected to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the more expensive Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro could be reserved for the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max due to cost concerns. Qualcomm is rumoured to unveil the new ...
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Infinix Will Equip Select Note 60 Series Models With Snapdragon Chips for the First Time
Select smartphones in the Infinix Note 60 line will, for the first time, be powered by Snapdragon mobile platforms. The company previously used MediaTek chipsets for its Note series smartphones. The Infinix Note 60 Pro is already teased to come with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 5G chipset. It will launch in Nigeria soon in three colour options. The Note...
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Snapdragon X2 Elite vs Apple M5: Qualcomm's Chip Outdoes Apple Silicon in Multi-Core Benchmarks
Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon X2 Elite processor at the Snapdragon Summit in September 2025, and PCs powered by the chipset are expected to hit the market in the first half of 2026. The new chip has now reportedly surfaced in early benchmarks, with comparisons being made against Apple’s Apple M5 chipset. The leaks suggest that Qualcomm’s ne...
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Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro Chipset to Have ‘Extremely’ High Price Tag, Tipster Claims
Qualcomm’s next-generation flagship phone chipset will be “extremely expensive”, according to a tipster. Expected to be named Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro, the SoC will reportedly be built on a 2nm TSMC process, the same as the standard model, which could be marketed as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 6. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro SoC is expected to power the...
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Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon Reality Elite SoC With 48 TOPS AI Compute, Support for Android XR Headsets
Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon Reality Elite Platform at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) on Tuesday. It is the latest SoC designed to power mixed reality (MR), virtual reality (VR), and emerging spatial computing devices. Arriving as the successor to the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip, the Snapdragon Reality Elite focuses on delivering on-device AI a...
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Snapdragon C Processors Unveiled for Entry-Level Laptops With Support for AI Tasks, Improved Battery Efficiency
Qualcomm has introduced the new Snapdragon C processor, which will power the future entry-level laptops, the chipmaker announced on Thursday. The San Diego-based tech giant has also announced that upcoming entry-level laptops, priced at $300 (roughly Rs. 29,000) and more, from OEMs like Acer, HP, and Lenovo will be powered by the company’s latest...
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Boat Nirvana Eutopia 2 Pro With Snapdragon Chip Teased at Snapdragon for India Event Ahead of Launch in India
Boat Nirvana Eutopia 2 Pro will be launched in India soon. The headphones, whose launch was confirmed at the Snapdragon for India event in New Delhi on Tuesday, will be powered by a Snapdragon chipset. While details remain under wraps, they are confirmed to feature active noise cancellation (ANC) and support hybrid connectivity. The Boat Nirvana Eu...
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Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 Chipsets Launched at Qualcomm's Snapdragon for India Event
Qualcomm launched two new Snapdragon chipsets at the Snapdragon for India event in New Delhi on Thursday. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 mobile platforms are aimed at powering mid-range and affordable smartphones. As per the company, both SoCs introduce a new technology called Snapdragon Smooth Motion UI, which is designed to deliver...
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Qualcomm Rises on Smartphone Rebound Hopes, Data-Centre Chip Push
Qualcomm said on Wednesday that its third quarter results will be lower than expected, but CEO Cristiano Amon gave a positive view about a recovery in smartphone sales and growth in data centres, pushing shares up 15 percent after hours. The company has faced uncertainty as rising memory chip prices increased device costs, leading customers to cut ...
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Qualcomm Sets Snapdragon for India Event for May 7 as OnePlus Gears Up for Nord CE 6 Launch
Qualcomm confirmed that the Snapdragon for India event will take place on May 7. The event is expected to include new announcements about new chipsets. OnePlus is also set to launch its Nord CE 6 series around the same time. The regular Nord CE 6 has already been confirmed to ship with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 SoC. Vivo will launch the Vivo X300 Ult...
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Qualcomm Seemingly Confirms Samsung Galaxy S27 Series Will Feature Next-Generation Snapdragon Chips
For years now, Samsung has partnered with Qualcomm to power its flagship smartphones. This has been part of a dual-chip strategy, where select markets have been reserved for models powered by Samsung’s proprietary Exynos, while Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S models have made their way to others. The US-based chipmaker has now hinted that its next-ge...
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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Specifications Leaked: Here's How It Differs From the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro
Qualcomm has been widely rumoured to adopt a dual-chip strategy for its next-generation flagship chipset lineup. The rumour mill suggests it could introduce a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset alongside a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoC. According to a tipster, the standard variant will target a different segment of the premium smartphone market. T...
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MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Leak Suggests 'Nearly' 5GHz Peak Clock Speed, New CPU Architecture
MediaTek is said to be working on the Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, which will compete with Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset and the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 SoC. A new leak suggests that the Dimensity 9600 Pro will offer a peak speed of 5GHz. It will reportedly be manufactured using TSMC’s advanced N2P (2nm) proce...
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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro Leak Highlights Differences From Standard Model
Qualcomm may adopt a dual-chip strategy for its next flagship lineup, with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and standard variants. A recent leak points to two chips, SM8975 and SM8950, both built on TSMC’s 2nm process with a 2+3+3 CPU setup. The Pro variant may feature an Adreno 850 GPU, LPDDR6 support, and higher cache, while the standard version ma...
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Qualcomm Seemingly Confirms Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Will Feature a Snapdragon Chipset
Samsung Galaxy S26 series, which might include the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra, is expected to be launched by the South Korean smartphone maker during the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event, which is scheduled to take place on February 25 at 10 am PT/1 pm ET (11:30 pm IST) in San Francisco, California. Ahead of their unveiling, the US-bas...
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Xiaomi 18 Tipped to Launch Without Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro Chip Due to High Cost
Xiaomi’s upcoming 18 series may adopt a split chipset strategy, according to a new leak from China. The standard Xiaomi 18 is expected to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the more expensive Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro could be reserved for the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max due to cost concerns. Qualcomm is rumoured to unveil the new ...
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Infinix Will Equip Select Note 60 Series Models With Snapdragon Chips for the First Time
Select smartphones in the Infinix Note 60 line will, for the first time, be powered by Snapdragon mobile platforms. The company previously used MediaTek chipsets for its Note series smartphones. The Infinix Note 60 Pro is already teased to come with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 5G chipset. It will launch in Nigeria soon in three colour options. The Note...
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Snapdragon X2 Elite vs Apple M5: Qualcomm's Chip Outdoes Apple Silicon in Multi-Core Benchmarks
Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon X2 Elite processor at the Snapdragon Summit in September 2025, and PCs powered by the chipset are expected to hit the market in the first half of 2026. The new chip has now reportedly surfaced in early benchmarks, with comparisons being made against Apple’s Apple M5 chipset. The leaks suggest that Qualcomm’s ne...
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Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro Chipset to Have ‘Extremely’ High Price Tag, Tipster Claims
Qualcomm’s next-generation flagship phone chipset will be “extremely expensive”, according to a tipster. Expected to be named Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro, the SoC will reportedly be built on a 2nm TSMC process, the same as the standard model, which could be marketed as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 6. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro SoC is expected to power the...
