Qualcomm announces it will hold its annual Snapdragon Summit 2026 from September 22 to September 24 in Maui, Hawaii. Sources agree the company has not yet detailed what products or announcements it will make at the event. However, multiple reports say attention is focused on a successor to last year’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite platform, with expectations that Qualcomm will unveil the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 series.
The chip lineup discussed across outlets includes the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and a higher-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. One report cites expectations that the Pro model could be used in upcoming premium Android phone launches, naming potential device series from OnePlus, iQOO, and Xiaomi. Another outlet also references rumors of the chipset names and corresponding model identifiers, though Qualcomm has not confirmed these details.
Overall, Qualcomm’s confirmed information centers on the event timing and location, while the specific chipset announcements remain speculative ahead of the September summit.
