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India Today
3 days ago
- India Today
Xiaomi 16 specs leaked, performance and camera seem to be in focus
It's crazy that we're even talking about the Xiaomi 16 series this early, but that's just how things move in the internet age. Following the recently leaked render of the Xiaomi 16, fresh details have now emerged regarding the phone's specs and features. If you're unaware, we're talking about a phone expected to succeed the Xiaomi 15 — a device that only launched in India a couple of months ago. Even if we consider the Xiaomi 15's original China launch, which happened in October last year, and assume Xiaomi sticks to a similar timeline for the 16 series this year — we're still discussing details of a phone that's at least five months away from becoming to Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the Xiaomi 16 will likely be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chip — the spiritual successor to the current-gen 8 Elite processor. This isn't surprising, considering the Xiaomi 15 runs on the 8 Elite, so it's only logical the next model will move to the next-gen version. Qualcomm is expected to unveil the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 at the company's Snapdragon Summit, which is scheduled to take place between September 23 and 25. That said, Xiaomi has also recently introduced its own in-house chip — the Xring 01 — which currently powers the 15s Pro and Pad 7 Ultra. So, the possibility of the Xiaomi 16 using company's own chip can't be ruled out either. Again, this is purely speculative, and realistically, the Xiaomi 16 will most likely continue with the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 interesting detail is the rumoured battery capacity. Reports suggest that the Xiaomi 16 could pack a battery of over 6,500mAh. Early leaks even hint at the possibility of a 7,000mAh unit under the hood. Following the trend in the industry, this will probably be a silicon carbon battery — something we've started seeing more brands adopt for better energy density and efficiency. In the camera department, the Xiaomi 16 is expected to feature a triple rear camera setup. This includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor (reportedly 1/1.3-inch in size), a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with macro functionality. The display is also said to be similar to the one on the Xiaomi 15 — a 6.32-inch panel, likely AMOLED with 12-bit colour support and an adaptive 1–120Hz refresh mentioned earlier, if Xiaomi sticks to its usual launch cycle, we can expect the Xiaomi 16, 16 Pro, and 16 Ultra to debut in China sometime in October. As for the Indian launch, it's safe to assume we'll see the Xiaomi 16 series arrive around March 2026. For context, the Xiaomi 15 was launched in India this past March and is currently available in a single 12GB RAM + 512GB storage variant, priced at Rs 64,999.
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Business Standard
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Qualcomm to release Snapdragon 8 Elite gen 2 chip in September: Details
The Snapdragon Summit 2025 will be held from September 23 to 25 and Qualcomm is expected to unveil its next generation of Snapdragon 8 Elite platform on the first day of the event New Delhi The US semiconductor manufacturer Qualcomm has confirmed that it will be launching its next generation of Snapdragon 8 Elite chip along with other products by late September this year. Notably, this is approximately a month ahead of the expected timeline as last year's annual event was held in October. Qualcomm confirmed this launch timeframe during its Computex 2025 presentation. The Snapdragon Summit 2025 will take place from September 23 to September 25. The Snapdragon Summit is the company's annual event during which it unveils its latest Snapdragon chip. Although the spotlight will likely be on the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite series, Qualcomm has more in store. The company is also expected to unveil a new line-up of processors designed for Windows laptops—potentially powering future devices like Microsoft's Surface range. The exact timeline for when the first smartphones featuring the new Snapdragon 8 Elite will hit the market remains uncertain. However, based on previous release cycles, it's likely that brands such as OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Motorola will be among the first to adopt the chip shortly after its debut. In contrast, companies like Samsung may hold off until early 2026 to integrate it into their devices. While Xiaomi and OnePlus launched new devices with fresh silicon in October last year, it's still unclear whether they might shift to an earlier launch window this time, especially with Xiaomi reportedly developing its own chipset. Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite: Details Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite is a powerful chip made for premium flagship smartphones. Built on a 3nm architecture, the Snapdragon 8 Elite features a second-generation Oryon CPU optimised for mobile platforms. The chip uses a 2+6 octa-core processor design, with two Prime cores operating at a clock speed of up to 4.32GHz and six Performance cores with peak clock speed of 3.53GHz. The chip also includes a Qualcomm Adreno graphics processing unit (GPU) with a sliced architecture similar to the CPU. For AI workloads, the Snapdragon 8 Elite incorporates a Qualcomm AI Engine that combines the CPU, GPU, and a dedicated neural processing unit (NPU).
Android Authority
20-05-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
This top Android brand will still use Snapdragon 8 series chips alongside its in-house option
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Xiaomi and Qualcomm have signed a multi-year partnership to lead innovation in the premium smartphone space. Despite developing an in-house chip, the Chinese smartphone giant will continue offering flagships featuring Snapdragon 8 series chips. It will be among the first OEMs to launch a flagship with the next-gen Snapdragon 8 series chip later this year. Xiaomi is typically among the first smartphone makers to launch a flagship with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon chip each year. Although the company is on track to launch an in-house smartphone chipset this month, its future flagships will continue to feature Snapdragon 8 series chips. Qualcomm and Xiaomi have a long-standing partnership, and the companies are celebrating 15 years of ongoing collaboration this year. To celebrate this milestone, the brands have inked a multi-year agreement 'to lead innovation with premium smartphones.' As part of this agreement, Xiaomi will continue to offer flagship phones featuring Snapdragon 8 series chips. Like in previous years, it will be one of the first smartphone OEMs to adopt the next-generation Snapdragon 8 series chip shortly after Qualcomm unveils it at this year's Snapdragon Summit in September. Since Qualcomm is hosting the Snapdragon Summit much earlier this year, we expect Xiaomi to unveil its next-gen flagship phone a month earlier than usual. So far, we haven't seen any information about the device, but we expect details to surface in the coming months. Xiaomi says its partnership with Qualcomm will extend beyond smartphones. The companies will collaborate to drive advancements in the automotive, AR/VR, wearable, and tablet spaces, and we can expect to see the fruits of this partnership over the next several years. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
India Today
20-05-2025
- India Today
Qualcomm will launch next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite in September
Qualcomm has finally confirmed when we'll see its next flagship smartphone chip, rumoured to be called the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. The company announced at Computex 2025 that its Snapdragon Summit will take place from September 23 to 25 in Hawaii, where the new processor is expected to take centre stage. While we're still waiting for official details, leaks suggest this could be a major upgrade over last year's model, with big jumps in performance and efficiency. If rumours hold up, phones with this chip could hit the market as early as October, including devices from Xiaomi, OnePlus, and Realme. advertisementAccording to leaks, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is expected to keep the same 6+2 CPU core configuration as its predecessor but with new Nuvia-based cores built on Arm's v9 architecture. Early benchmarks hint at a 26 per cent performance boost in Antutu, thanks to TSMC's advanced N3P manufacturing process. The GPU is also reportedly getting a big upgrade — Qualcomm's Adreno 840 is said to be up to 30 per cent faster, partly due to a larger 16MB cache and support for faster LPDDR6 memory. If Qualcomm sticks to its usual schedule, the first Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 phones should arrive in October. The Xiaomi 16, OnePlus 15, and Realme GT8 Pro are almost certain to feature the chip. Surprisingly, Samsung might skip it for some Galaxy S26 models (standard and Plus), opting instead for its own Exynos 2600. Rumours suggest Qualcomm is working on a special "Snapdragon for Galaxy" version of the chip, but it may not be ready in time. advertisementSeptember's Snapdragon Summit will give us the full picture, but for now, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 looks promising. With better CPU and GPU performance, improved efficiency, and next-gen AI features, it could be the next big thing — if Qualcomm delivers. We'll have to wait and see how it stacks up against Apple, MediaTek, and even Xiaomi's in-house efforts. Because let's face it, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 won't have it easy. This fall, the chipset will face fierce competition from Apple's upcoming A19 series (especially the A19 Pro) and MediaTek's Dimensity 9500, which is expected to be a strong contender. Interestingly, Xiaomi is also entering the high-end chip race with its Xring O1. Apart from its next-gen mobile chipset, Qualcomm is also expected to unveil its Snapdragon X Elite 2 (or Snapdragon X2 Elite) for Windows PCs at the same event.
Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Qualcomm to unveil Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 at early summit in September 2025
Qualcomm has announced key details about its upcoming Snapdragon Summit set for September 23 to 25, 2025, in Hawaii. The event marks a shift to an earlier date compared to last year, signalling the company's intent to lead the market with new technology releases. The focus of this year's summit will be the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (model SM8850), the successor to last year's 8 Elite chip. Qualcomm plans to produce this new chipset using TSMC's N3P manufacturing process. This move is expected to deliver improvements in power efficiency and overall performance. Also read: ChatGPT now lets you download Deep Research reports as PDFs - here's how The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 will introduce the Adreno 840 GPU, which is reported to boost graphics performance by up to 30 percent compared to the previous generation. The chipset may feature a CPU design with six high-performance cores plus two efficiency cores, enhanced Pegasus CPU cores, and clock speeds possibly reaching 5GHz. This setup aims to provide faster processing power across various tasks. Another notable feature expected in the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is support for LPDDR6 RAM, which will offer higher data transfer speeds. This addition positions the chip as a strong competitor to Apple's iPhone 17 series, anticipated to launch just weeks before Qualcomm's event. Also read: Google renames Find My Device to Find Hub: What's new, and why Android trackers still need work Brands such as Xiaomi, OnePlus, iQOO, and HONOR are likely to be among the first to equip their flagship smartphones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, with device launches expected by late September or early October. Qualcomm will also highlight its Snapdragon X Elite 2 platform during the summit, which targets next-generation Windows laptops. The original Snapdragon X Elite, introduced in 2023, positioned Qualcomm as an alternative to Intel and AMD in ultrabooks and convertible laptops. The new version is expected to continue this trend, focusing on flagship Windows devices like Microsoft's Surface series. However, this chipset may not reach the market until 2026. Also read: iOS 19 to take to boost iPhone's battery life with help of AI Qualcomm's early scheduling of the Snapdragon Summit and the details shared suggest the company aims to establish a strong lead in the mobile and PC chip markets as 2025 progresses.
