Recent reports suggest that Qualcomm is struggling to make a decision on the release of the highly anticipated Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 chipset. According to sources, the chipset may be named Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, bringing back the Gen branding to Qualcomm's portfolio. The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 was supposed to be the successor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, making it essentially the "Gen 4" chip, despite the name change.
Meanwhile, rival companies like Apple have already released their A18 and A18 Pro chips for the iPhone 16, with plans for A19 and A19 Pro chips in the upcoming iPhone 17. This delay from Qualcomm could potentially impact their market competitiveness in the fast-paced mobile industry.
