Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset is expected to make its debut earlier than anticipated. While the original Elite was revealed last year, its successor, referred to as Elite 2, is rumored to be announced in late September with devices featuring the new chipset hitting the market as soon as October, particularly in China.
Rumors suggest significant performance upgrades for the Elite 2, with leaked AnTuTu benchmark scores indicating a notable increase in both GPU and CPU performance compared to its predecessor. This accelerated release schedule is aimed at allowing Android device manufacturers to better compete with Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 lineup, which is also slated for a September launch.
Overall, the Elite 2's early arrival is expected to shake up the smartphone market and could potentially boost sales for Android OEMs during the crucial holiday shopping season.
