New Snapdragon chip leak has us pumped for 2026's next-gen Android gaming phones

Chipmaker Qualcomm is showing no signs of slowing down in powering the next generation of Android devices for the coming years. The Snapdragon 8 Elite CPU is already powering a bunch of devices, from smartphones to handhelds, but its successor may already be around the corner. Leaks are hinting at a potential release date for the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 and some impressive benchmarks that could place it among the most powerful ARM chips that Apple has in its own lineup. Continue reading New Snapdragon chip leak has us pumped for 2026's next-gen Android gaming phones MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Best portable gaming consoles, Best gaming phones, Best Android phones

Jun 5, 2025 - 18:40
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New Snapdragon chip leak has us pumped for 2026's next-gen Android gaming phones

Chipmaker Qualcomm is showing no signs of slowing down in powering the next generation of Android devices for the coming years. The Snapdragon 8 Elite CPU is already powering a bunch of devices, from smartphones to handhelds, but its successor may already be around the corner. Leaks are hinting at a potential release date for the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 and some impressive benchmarks that could place it among the most powerful ARM chips that Apple has in its own lineup.

MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Best portable gaming consoles, Best gaming phones, Best Android phones