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Qualcomm’s Next Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Tipped to Add ‘Pro’ Tier on TSMC 2nm

Higher 2nm production costs are prompting expectations of steeper chip prices.

Overview

  • A Weibo post from Digital Chat Station, reported by Android Headlines, claims Qualcomm is developing a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro alongside the standard chip.
  • Reports say both Gen 6 variants target TSMC’s 2nm process, with industry chatter pointing to the N2P variant to bolster yields and performance.
  • Tipsters suggest the Pro version would be limited to “Ultra” or high-end imaging flagships rather than mainstream models.
  • Wccftech estimates the Pro could cost device makers around $320 per unit, up from an estimated $280 for the Gen 5.
  • Launch timing remains uncertain, with coverage pointing to a late-2026 window that could slip into 2027.