{
  "id": 3246321,
  "title": "New leak suggests Qualcomm’s next Snapdragon 8 Elite could take it to the extreme, literally",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/new-leak-suggests-qualcomms-next-snapdragon-8-elite-could-take-it-to",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-25T11:07:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/snapdragon-8-elite-extreme-gen-6-leak-3702629/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent leak has revealed potential specifications for Qualcomm's upcoming flagship chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. This rumored processor could potentially break the 5GHz barrier, setting a new standard for smartphone chipsets.\n\nQualcomm has been collaborating with MediaTek to develop their latest flagship processors, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series and the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. The new leak provides insight into the core arrangement and clock speeds of these two high-end processors.\n\nThe Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, identified by the model number SM8975, may feature two prime cores operating at a staggering 5.01GHz. To complement these high-performance cores, the chipset could include three performance cores and three efficiency cores, each operating at different speeds to optimize overall performance.\n\nIn contrast, the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro is expected to employ two prime cores running at 4.55GHz, along with three performance cores and three efficiency cores. This configuration for the Dimensity 9600 Pro suggests a similar approach to balancing performance and efficiency across the chip.\n\nBoth Qualcomm and MediaTek are working diligently to launch their latest flagship processors, aiming to introduce significant improvements across the board. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, with its potential to surpass the 5GHz mark, is expected to push the boundaries of smartphone chipsets, offering users unprecedented performance capabilities.",
  "summary": "Qualcomm's naming convention is getting further out of hand.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Qualcomm’s next Snapdragon flagship chip has 5 GHz Oryon CPU",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/qualcomms-next-snapdragon-flagship-chip-has-5-ghz-oryon-cpu",
        "published": "2026-08-25T13:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "The next flagship Snapdragon will be the first 5GHz smartphone chip, and here’s why you should care",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/the-next-flagship-snapdragon-will-be-the-first-5ghz-smartphone-chip",
        "published": "2026-08-25T13:00:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}