Snapdragon

Based on recent reports, the upcoming flagship chipset is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, which is expected to power devices like the Samsung Galaxy S25 series globally. An 's' variant, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, has also been spotted powering the upcoming Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro. For the mid-range segment, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 in August 2024.

Yes. Qualcomm is aggressively expanding into the PC market with its Snapdragon X series. The Snapdragon X Elite processor is confirmed to be coming to desktop PCs, powering over 20 Copilot+ PCs from partners like ASUS, Dell, and HP. Furthermore, Qualcomm has reportedly approached Intel about a potential takeover, signaling a major push into the broader computing space.

A report from November 2025 indicates that TSMC, which manufactures advanced chips for many companies including Qualcomm, will raise prices by 8-10% for chips below 5nm starting in 2026. This is due to the high cost of developing new technology like 2nm nodes. This price hike could lead to increased costs for future devices using advanced Snapdragon processors, potentially affecting smartphones and PCs released in 2026 and beyond.