Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro processor appears in AnTuTu test with superior performance
Qualcomm’s future top-of-the-line chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, had its preliminary results released in the AnTuTu 11 benchmark, indicating what to expect from the next smartphones. The leaked information anticipates the official presentation that the manufacturer is expected to make during the annual Snapdragon Summit conference in September 2026.
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The component, known internally by the code SM8975, recorded a score of 4.83 million points. In comparison, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 typically achieves between 4 and 4.6 million points, which suggests about a 5% increase in raw performance. However, it is essential to interpret this data with caution, as testing hardware in the development phase often does not represent the final optimized performance that will be released to the market.
What preliminary tests of AnTuTu 11 reveal
The expectation is that the “Pro” model will be accompanied by a standard version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 6. It is rumored that both chips will be produced with a 2 nanometer manufacturing process, although it has not yet been confirmed whether TSMC or Samsung will be responsible.
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Previous information indicates that the two Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 series chips will utilize next-generation Oryon CPU cores, configured in a 2+3+3 arrangement. The version without the “Pro” suffix should come equipped with an Adreno 845 GPU and 12 MB of integrated graphics memory, while the Pro model will have a more powerful Adreno 850 GPU, with 18 MB of graphics memory, promising a significant leap in graphics capacity.
Developments and future devices with the chip
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro is expected to equip future launches, such as the Xiaomi 18 Pro and Pro Max smartphones. The arrival of these devices on the market is expected sometime in September 2026, possibly soon after the official announcement of the new chipset by Qualcomm.
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