Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips with AI-enhanced gaming graphics

Qualcomm has revealed two new flagship mobile chips built on a 2nm process. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 are designed to power the next generation of premium Android smartphones with agentic AI capabilities.

Both chips introduce Adreno Neural Fusion, which uses AI to enhance mobile gaming graphics and deliver richer visuals. Qualcomm says the technology enables longer play sessions through improved visual fidelity. The chips also support AI-powered camera features through Advanced Professional Video and Intelligent Pixel Control for improved image quality.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 is positioned as Qualcomm's most powerful mobile chip, designed to support advanced AI capabilities across premium devices. The standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 uses the same 2nm process and brings many of the same AI, gaming, imaging and connectivity features to a broader range of premium devices. Both use Qualcomm's Oryon CPU, Adreno GPU and Hexagon NPU.

Qualcomm SVP and general manager of mobile handsets Chris Patrick said the two-chip strategy gives manufacturers greater choice. "As the agentic AI age evolves, our multi-flagship strategy allows us to push the boundaries of what's possible for mobile while bringing our latest AI innovations to a broader range of premium devices," Patrick said.

Devices using both platforms will debut in flagship smartphones from leading OEMs and smartphone brands.