# Qualcomm and MediaTek's upcoming flagship chips leaked: Here's what to expect > Source: > Published: 2026-08-26 13:17:06+00:00 The next generation of flagship mobile silicon is gearing up for a monumental leap as both Qualcomm and MediaTek prepare to transition to [2nm semiconductor](/tech/75092/inside-the-a20-pro-chip-leaked-benchmarks-reveal-18-performance-leap-on-iphone-18-pro) manufacturing. According to technical details revealed by industry insider Digital Chat Station, the forthcoming [Snapdragon](/laptops/72613/microsoft-unveils-new-surface-laptop-8-and-surface-pro-12-with-snapdragon-x2-chips) 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro (SM8975) and [MediaTek Dimensity](/tech/65610/redmi-turbo-5-pro-max-spotted-on-geekbench-with-unannounced-mediatek-dimensity-9500s-chipset) 9600 Pro are ditching conventional cluster topologies in favor of refined 2 + 3 + 3 core configurations. With clock speeds surpassing 5.0GHz for the first time on mobile devices and graphics architectures integrating dedicated neural matrix units for on-device [AI](/tech/75268/xiaomi-reveals-ai-cube-prototype-multi-chip-local-llm-powerhouse-takes-aim-at-apples-macs) frame interpolation, the upcoming chip battle is set to redefine premium smartphone performance. Surprisingly, Qualcomm and MediaTek are late to the party as Apple, [Google](/tech/70575/google-pixel-11s-tensor-g6-chipset-may-offer-underwhelming-gpu-performance-leak-reveals), and [Xiaomi](/tech/75312/xiaomi-targets-apple-and-qualcomm-with-custom-xring-o3-chip-check-full-specs) have already unvailed thair SoCs based on 2nm tech. **Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro: Breaking 5GHz barrier** Qualcomm is restructuring its [flagship](/tech/75310/xiaomis-most-powerful-in-house-processor-will-be-featured-in-its-next-book-style-foldable) tier by introducing a dual-tier lineup featuring a standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and a higher-tier Pro (SM8975) variant. Fabricated on TSMC’s 2nm N2P process, the Pro model adopts a 2 + 3 + 3 layout powered by custom 4th-generation Oryon cores. The two prime cores officially break the 5GHz mobile frequency ceiling by clocking in at 5.01GHz, backed by three performance cores at 4.03GHz and three efficiency cores at 3.74GHz. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Series coming really soon! — TECH INFO (@TECHINFOSOCIALS) SD 8 Elite Gen 6 features Adreno 845 GPU & SD 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro features Adreno 850 GPU. The new Generation Adreno 845/850 features 6 Slices (24CUs?) For Reference, The Adreno 840 on SD 8 Elite Gen 5 has 3 Slices consisting…[pic.twitter.com/Cbm1XGWtzj][August 5, 2026] For graphical workloads, the Pro variant steps up to the Adreno 850 GPU, featuring a 3-slice configuration with 18MB of dedicated graphics memory (GMEM) and an 8MB Last Level Cache (LLC). A primary highlight is the integration of dedicated Matrix ALU blocks within the shader processors, enabling hardware-level [AI Frame](/digital-culture/75334/please-stop-putting-ai-generated-food-on-the-menu) Fusion to handle upscaling and neural frame generation directly on the silicon with minimal latency overhead. **MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro: Arm C2 cores and hybrid Neural Graphics** MediaTek is matching Qualcomm’s node advance by deploying the Dimensity 9600 Pro on the same [TSMC](/tech/56597/tsmc-is-keen-on-building-a-chip-manufacturing-plant-in-the-uae-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-abo) 2nm N2P platform. Rather than using fully custom in-house CPU designs, MediaTek continues its partnership with Arm, implementing a 2 + 3 + 3 cluster utilizing next-generation Arm C2-Ultra ("Canyon") prime cores running at 4.55GHz alongside C2-Premium and C1-Pro architectures. September 2026 will be the craziest September the smartphone industry has ever seen. — Ice Universe (@UniverseIce) 1️⃣ High-end foldables: Huawei Mate XT, Xiaomi 18 Fold, Apple iPhone Fold 2️⃣ Chipsets: Apple A20 series, Dimensity 9600 series, Snapdragon 8E6 series, Kirin 2026τ series 3️⃣ Flagship…[August 25, 2026] Graphics and visual [AI processing](/tech/75315/claude-ai-content-watermarking-explained-what-it-means-for-text-code-and-image-files) are handled by the Arm G2-Ultra NX MC12 GPU. The GPU is split into two distinct clusters: 8 traditional rendering cores paired with 8 dedicated NX tensor acceleration units. This dedicated neural silicon powers hardware-level frame generation and real-time super-resolution for high-framerate mobile gaming and on-device generative models without overburdening the primary NPU. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra official CAD renders leaked! — Sanju Choudhary (@saaaanjjjuuu) Here’s what to expect: • 6.9” 2K 120Hz Privacy display • Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 • New Camera design • Triple camera setup • 7.97mm (12.53mm thickness with camera bump) • 5700mAh battery • 200MP ISOCELL HP6 sensor…[pic.twitter.com/cjvtIqxZlE][August 25, 2026] **When can we expect next generation of flagship processors?** MediaTek is anticipated to introduce the Dimensity 9600 series in early September 2026, while Qualcomm will officially reveal the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 family during its Snapdragon Summit scheduled for September 22. Both platforms will be featured in the next wave of flagship Android smartphones like Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra and Vivo’s X500 series, arriving in late 2026 and early 2027, setting the stage for intense competition in raw compute, gaming frame synthesis, and edge AI workloads. Surpassing the 5GHz threshold on mobile silicon is an astounding engineering feat, but moving AI frame synthesis directly into GPU silicon is the real game-changer here. Qualcomm and MediaTek are acknowledging that pure brute-force rasterization has hit thermal issues in ultra-thin chassis. By embedding dedicated neural matrices into the graphics pipeline, these 2nm chips will drive console-grade frame generation and local LLM execution without setting your pockets on fire. *(Feature image from Qualcomm.)* Read More: [Pixel 11 Pro or Pixel 11 Pro XL? How to pick the best Google flagship in 2026](/tech/75367/pixel-11-pro-or-pixel-11-pro-xl-how-to-pick-the-best-google-flagship-in-2026)