Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6
The Snapdragon 8 Elite 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. 1 phone on LexzyTech Specs uses it.
How powerful is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6?
Its processor has 8 cores, running at up to 5 GHz.
Graphics come from the Adreno.
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 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 Gen 6 offer
1 phone on LexzyTech Specs uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, from Xiaomi.
They come with 12 to 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB to 1 TB of storage.
They have screens up to 160 Hz, batteries of 7000 mAh, wired charging up to 100 W, main cameras of 200 MP.
All of them support 5G.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 specifications
| Maker | Qualcomm |
|---|---|
| Process | 2 nm |
| First phone on LexzyTech | 2026 |
| CPU | Octa-core (up to 5 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno |
| 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 Gen 6
Quick answers
Which phones use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6?
Xiaomi 18 Pro.
Who makes the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6?
Qualcomm, on a 2 nm process.
Is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 good for gaming?
It is a flagship chip with the Adreno 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 Gen 6 support 5G?
Yes, every one on LexzyTech Specs supports 5G.
How much RAM do phones with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 have?
12 to 16 GB on the phones LexzyTech Specs lists.
Other Qualcomm chipsets
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