
Qualcomm's Snapdragon roadmap broadens the lineup, complicating your next Android flagship
A leaked Qualcomm roadmap hints at a broader flagship strategy, adding Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Pro (SM8845 Pro) and an 8 Elite Gen 5XX Edition alongside upcoming 8 Elite Gen 6 standard and Pro variants on a 2nm process, with older Gen 5 silicon likely sticking around. The expanded, multi‑tier lineup could make choosing a future Android flagship more confusing for buyers.