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 .

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.

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 .

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.