Rumors are circulating about Qualcomm's upcoming flagship chips, with model numbers SM8850 and SM8845, set to power next year's Android flagships. While the former is expected to be named either Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 or Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, the latter may be labeled as Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, according to leakster Digital Chat Station.
This potential naming convention change could signify a significant shift in Qualcomm's strategy, following the introduction of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and the subsequent Snapdragon 8 Elite. It remains to be seen if the SM8845 SoC will be unveiled at the upcoming Snapdragon Summit, alongside the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, or at a later date.
Stay tuned as more details emerge on Qualcomm's flagship chip lineup for the next year.
