Qualcomm’s new flagship chip is on the way. The leaks are painting a clear picture of its impressive performance, even if the name aims to be more confusing than ever. After weeks of reports pointing to the next high-end processor being called the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, a new rumor suggests the company might be going in a completely different direction regarding its name by calling it Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Plus, a tipster has hinted at the impressive results of the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 on Antutu.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 actual name could be Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
For a while, the tech world assumed the new chip would be named the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. This would be a logical successor to the current Snapdragon 8 Elite. But according to a recent report by Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the most powerful flagship model, with the codename SM8850, might instead be called the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.
If that sounds confusing, it’s because it is. Qualcomm has been making its naming conventions harder to follow in its mid-range lineup. Now, they would bring this same complexity to its top-tier series. The name “Snapdragon 8 Gen 5” was originally expected to belong to a less powerful, “sub-flagship” chip. So, the latest report is a complete plot twist. Hopefully, the name will become official and clear at the company’s next event.
Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip may surpass 4 million barrier score in AnTuTu
While the name is still up in the air, the performance appears to be set. The same source revealed that the new chip—whether called Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 5—can score an incredible 4 million+ on AnTuTu’s benchmark. This would make it one of the most powerful mobile processors ever created. To put that into perspective, most current high-end flagship chips score in the 2.5 to 3 million range. So, Qualcomm could be aiming for a big performance leap with its direct rivals.
The standard version of the chip will reportedly feature a powerful CPU core configuration. It will have 2x “Prime” cores clocked at 4.61GHz and six high-performance cores at 3.63GHz. The new chip will also come with a powerful Adreno 840 GPU for stunning mobile gaming graphics and advanced AI tasks.
Interestingly, Qualcomm is continuing its partnership with Samsung for a special version of the chip. The company will release an even more powerful “for Galaxy” variant of the processor, exclusive to the upcoming Galaxy S26 series. This particular model will have its Prime cores clocked even higher, at 4.74GHz, giving Samsung a temporary performance advantage. The report adds that after a period of exclusivity, this upgraded version will eventually be available to other smartphone makers.
We’ll find out for sure on the first day of the Snapdragon Summit 2025, which is scheduled for September 23. Until then, it seems the name of Qualcomm’s next flagship will remain its best-kept secret.
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