Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 to use a 2nm process with LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.0 storage for faster, more efficient performance.
Since the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 debuted in September, we’ve already seen it power some of the best Android phones heading into 2026. The chip delivers a noticeable jump in raw performance, but it’s still built on a 3nm process.
Meanwhile, Samsung is expected to challenge it directly with the Exynos 2600, built on a more advanced 2nm process.
The Exynos 2600 will reportedly power the Galaxy S26 lineup alongside the Snapdragon 8 Elite. And early rumors suggest Samsung’s chip could actually outperform Qualcomm’s in both speed and efficiency.
