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Honor is expected to launch its first wide-format foldable in January 2027, replacing its previous Vs series. The device will feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip, a 7.6-inch inner screen, and a 7,000 mAh battery. Priced at approximately $1,470, it aims to compete directly with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Apple's iPhone Duo.
The Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max are now available for international import from China, offering free shipping through September 30, 2026. While official global releases are expected between December 2026 and February 2027, early importers can secure the devices with full battery capacities and Leica cameras, though they face limited warranty coverage and potential software restrictions compared to local market versions.
Xiaomi has launched the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max in China, featuring Qualcomm’s new 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips and advanced privacy displays. While both phones share identical 200MP camera systems on paper, the Pro Max uses a specialized Light Hunter 960L sensor with LOFIC technology, offering superior dynamic range in high-contrast scenes compared to the standard Pro’s Light Hunter 960 sensor.
Xiaomi has launched the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max smartphones in China, featuring Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips and triple Leica camera systems. The devices include advanced privacy screens and rear displays, with a global release scheduled for later in 2026.
Xiaomi has launched the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max in China, featuring Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips, advanced privacy screens, and Leica-tuned cameras. While available now in China, global releases are expected later this year, with potential spec variations for international markets.
Xiaomi has launched the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max in China, featuring Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips, hardware-level privacy screens, and dual 200-megapixel cameras. The devices include larger batteries, rear screens with AI mini-apps, and start at CNY 5,999, with a global release confirmed for later this year.
Xiaomi has launched the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max in China, featuring a hardware-based privacy display that improves upon Samsung's recent implementation. The phones include dual 200-megapixel cameras, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chips, and large batteries, with a global release confirmed for later this year.
Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, the first mobile chips built on a 2-nanometer process. Both feature Oryon CPUs reaching 5 GHz, with the Extreme variant offering superior AI, gaming, and 8K video capabilities. Devices from major manufacturers are expected to launch soon.
Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the higher-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, both built on a 2-nanometer process. The Extreme variant offers superior AI, video, and gaming performance, supporting 8K video and 30-billion-parameter AI models. Motorola’s Signature 27 is the first device to use the Extreme chip, with other major brands also adopting the new silicon.
Qualcomm has unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and its 'Extreme' variant, both built on a 2-nanometer process. These chips are designed for on-device AI, supporting 30-billion-parameter models without cloud reliance. The launch occurs as the smartphone market contracts due to memory shortages, with manufacturers shifting focus to premium devices.
A reliable tipster suggests OnePlus is testing a 6.3-inch compact flagship (likely the OnePlus 16T) powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, with a launch planned for Q1 2027; global availability is uncertain as OnePlus scales back its international presence.
Qualcomm’s standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 is expected to reuse the 126.2 mm² die size of Gen 5 to curb costs, but a switch to TSMC’s 2nm process is anticipated to push prices higher for device makers. The Pro version, meanwhile, is rumored to gain a larger L2 cache and a wider GPU bus, further differentiating the lineup amid Qualcomm’s ongoing handset-market challenges.
Rumors suggest Samsung may lean on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 for the Galaxy S27 due to its lower production cost and a faster 2nm process advantage at TSMC, while the Exynos 2700 remains costlier to manufacture and lacks a cheaper bin. If accurate, Qualcomm could command a larger share of S27 chipset shipments, with Exynos 2700 likely used only at a smaller scale as Samsung protects margins and considers cheaper display sourcing from BOE.
Rumors say Qualcomm will use Heat Pass Block copper heatsinks on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and Gen 6 to curb temperatures as clocks rise toward 5 GHz, with TSMC’s 2nm process expected to help but not fully solve cooling in smartphones; testing reportedly shows 5.00 GHz potential in ideal conditions, making an advanced cooling solution like HPB seem necessary—though no official confirmation has emerged.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and Gen 6 are rumored to be exclusively manufactured on TSMC's 2nm 'N2P' process, with no current talks of Samsung's involvement, although Qualcomm may consider Samsung if their samples meet expectations. The chips feature a new CPU cluster and are aimed at premium Android devices, with potential benefits from dual sourcing to reduce costs and improve margins.