Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 is a flagship 2 nm chipset from Qualcomm, first seen here in a phone announced in 2026. It suits the heaviest 3D games at high settings, 4K video recording and editing, and on-phone AI features, with power to spare for years. 3 phones on LexzyTech Specs use it.
How powerful is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6?
Its processor has 8 cores (2 × Prime at 5.01 GHz, 3 × Performance at 4.03 GHz, 3 × Performance at 3.74 GHz), running at up to 5.01 GHz.
Graphics come from the Adreno 850.
It is made on a 2 nm process, among the most modern, so it runs cooler and uses less battery for the same work.
On our 1-5 scale it scores about 5 for everyday speed, 5 for heavy apps, 5 for gaming and 5 for battery efficiency (our estimate from its design).
What it runs well
As a flagship chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 handles the heaviest 3D games at high settings, 4K video recording and editing, and on-phone AI features, with power to spare for years.
Our estimate from the chip's design (its cores, clock speed and graphics); not a benchmark score. How long a phone keeps its speed when hot depends on the phone and needs testing.
What phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 offer
3 phones on LexzyTech Specs use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, from OnePlus, vivo and Xiaomi.
They come with 12 to 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB to 1 TB of storage.
They have screens up to 185 Hz, batteries of 8400 to 9000 mAh, wired charging up to 100 W, main cameras of 50 to 200 MP.
All of them support 5G.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 specifications
| Maker | Qualcomm |
|---|---|
| Part number | SM8975 |
| Process | 2 nm |
| First phone on LexzyTech | 2026 |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x5.01 GHz Prime + 3x4.03 GHz Performance + 3x3.74 GHz Performance) |
| GPU | Adreno 850 |
| Class (our estimate) | Flagship |
| Everyday speed (our estimate) | 5 of 5 |
| Heavy apps (our estimate) | 5 of 5 |
| Gaming (our estimate) | 5 of 5 |
| Battery efficiency (our estimate) | 5 of 5 |
| Video (our estimate) | 5 of 5 |
Phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Quick answers
Which phones use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6?
OnePlus 16, vivo iQOO 16, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max.
Who makes the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6?
Qualcomm, on a 2 nm process (part number SM8975).
Is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 good for gaming?
It is a flagship chip with the Adreno 850 graphics, about 5 of 5 for gaming on our scale: expect the heaviest 3D games at high settings, 4K video recording and editing, and on-phone AI features, with power to spare for years. This is our estimate from the chip's design, not a benchmark.
Do phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 support 5G?
Yes, every one on LexzyTech Specs supports 5G.
How much RAM do phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 have?
12 to 16 GB on the phones LexzyTech Specs lists.
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