Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro: All Leaks on Benchmark, Specs, and September 2026 Launch

Qualcomm's next flagship mobile chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, is shaping up to be a significant generational leap. Recent leaks from well-known tipsters have revealed an early AnTuTu benchmark score, detailed specifications, and a likely launch window. Here is everything credible that has emerged so far.

Caveat: All information in this article is based on leaks and tipster reports. Nothing has been confirmed by Qualcomm. Early benchmark scores can change with final software and thermal tuning.

A Near-5-Million AnTuTu Score

On August 14, 2026, tipster Digital Chat Station posted a screenshot on Weibo showing an AnTuTu V11.1.4 benchmark result for a device running a Qualcomm chip with model number SM8975 . That chip is widely believed to be the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.

The device scored 4,835,412 points overall, coming just shy of the 5-million mark . Broken down, the CPU contributed 1,368,930 points and the GPU — listed as the Adreno 850 — contributed 1,854,826 points .

How It Compares to the Gen 5

Compared to the highest-scoring Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 device, the iQOO 15 Ultra, the Gen 6 Pro shows :

• Overall improvement: Approximately 15% .
• CPU improvement: Approximately 22% (Gen 6 Pro 1,368,930 vs. iQOO 15 Ultra 1,122,249).
• GPU improvement: Approximately 21% (Gen 6 Pro 1,854,826 vs. iQOO 15 Ultra 1,533,366).

Leaked Specifications

Multiple leak cycles throughout 2026 have converged on a similar set of specifications for the Pro chip .

Component	Leaked Detail
Model Number	SM8975
Process Technology	TSMC 2nm-class N2P — Qualcomm's first flagship to move beyond 3nm
CPU Architecture	Qualcomm custom Oryon cores in a 2+3+3 configuration (2 prime, 3 performance, 3 efficiency)
L2 Cache	16MB shared L2
GPU	Adreno 850 with 18MB of GMEM (Graphics Memory)
GPU Slices	Expected to use a 6-slice design
RAM Support	LPDDR6
Storage Support	Likely UFS 5.0
Die Size	~134 mm² — larger than the Gen 5's ~126.2 mm² despite the denser 2nm process

The Pro vs. Standard Gen 6

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro appears to be a higher-tier SKU alongside a standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (model SM8950) . The standard variant is believed to use an Adreno 845 GPU with 12MB of GMEM and support LPDDR5X RAM, making the Pro the clear performance flagship and likely commanding a significant price premium .

Expected September 2026 Launch

Across separate leak cycles, the expected unveiling window for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro consistently points to September 2026 . This timing aligns with Qualcomm's usual Snapdragon Summit schedule.

First devices: The Xiaomi 18 series is widely cited as one of the first phone lineups expected to use the Gen 6 Pro, typically launching shortly after Qualcomm's official reveal .

Key Takeaway

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro represents a major step forward in raw performance, GPU capability, and process technology for Qualcomm. While all details remain unofficial, the consistency across multiple leaks from sources with strong track records paints a clear picture of what is coming in late 2026.