At the ongoing Computex 2025 trade show, Qualcomm’s CEO, Cristiano Amon, has revealed that the highly anticipated Snapdragon Summit event is scheduled to take place from September 23 to September 25 this year. During this event, Qualcomm is gearing up to unveil its next-generation flagship smartphone chip, likely to be named the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. Moreover, there are speculations that Qualcomm might also introduce the next-generation Snapdragon X series processors designed for laptops and PCs at the same event.
Next-gen Snapdragon X-powered devices are expected to hit the market in the first quarter of 2026, as stated by Qualcomm’s Group General Manager, Alex Katouzian, at Computex 2025. While the naming conventions are still under consideration, rumors suggest that the upcoming Qualcomm SoCs for PCs may be branded as the “Snapdragon X2” series.
During the September event, Qualcomm is anticipated to disclose details about the Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Plus chips. The former is targeted towards premium notebooks, whereas the latter is aimed at mid-range laptops like the recently launched HP OmniBook 5 series. Additionally, a more budget-friendly “basic” Snapdragon X2 chip might be launched later as an alternative option. Katouzian hinted that Qualcomm is already working on the subsequent generation, which will offer a full product stack ranging from low-end to high-end devices.
Qualcomm’s upcoming flagship mobile SoC, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, will be showcased in its entirety at the event. It is expected to deliver enhanced CPU and GPU performance, improved efficiency, and advanced AI features. The competition for Qualcomm’s next-generation smartphone chip will be intense, with Apple’s A19 series, MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 SoC, and Xiaomi’s Xring O1 or 01 entering the high-end smartphone chipset market. Xiaomi’s chip will likely rival older generation Snapdragon 8 SoCs.
In conclusion, Qualcomm’s presence at the upcoming Snapdragon Summit event promises exciting developments in the world of smartphone and PC processors, setting the stage for innovative advancements in technology.