#Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Launch

Qualcomm finally confirmed and will officially reveal the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset on November 26 in China. This new chip sits right below the top-end Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, giving brands a powerful but slightly more affordable flagship option. Qualcomm has announced that its annual Snapdragon Summit will take place from September 22 to 24, 2026, in Hawaii, where the company is expected to introduce its next-generation Snapdragon processors. The event is expected to feature the company's latest mobile chip announcements, including the anticipated Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. While Qualcomm has not officially confirmed the products that will be unveiled during the summit, the Snapdragon Summit has traditionally served as the company's stage for introducing its flagship mobile platforms. Industry reports also suggest that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series could be Qualcomm's first flagship mobile processors manufactured using a 2nm process, although the company has yet to confirm the manufacturing details or pricing. Qualcomm is expected to share additional details about the event as Snapdragon Summit 2026 draws closer. On board, it uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, and OnePlus says it brings noticeable speed gains over the last generation. Read more in our articles including "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 confirmed" and "Qualcomm announces dates for Snapdragon Summit 2026".