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Qualcomm unveils two new flagship phone chips with AI focus

Qualcomm has launched two high-end phone chips: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and a more powerful 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. Both run on the latest 2nm process and promise improved AI, camera, and gaming features. The Extreme version stands out with faster AI processing, 8K video at 60 frames per second, and can handle a massive 30-billion-parameter AI model locally. The first devices will ship later this year, starting with Motorola’s Signature 27.

Why it mattersThese chips will set the standard for next-generation Android flagships, especially for AI and video features. Expect new phones this year with more powerful on-device AI and better video.

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The VergeQualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 comes in an Extreme version too8:00 PM →TechCrunchQualcomm launches two new smartphone chips with emphasis on AI8:00 PM →TechRadarSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 vs 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6: Qualcomm explains how (and why) its two newest flagship mobile chipsets differ8:00 PM →CNETQualcomm’s New Chips Power AI and 8K Video for Top Android Phones — and They’re Coming Soon8:00 PM →9to5GoogleQualcomm announces the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and 8 Elite Extreme Gen 68:00 PM →Tom's GuideHeadline onlySnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 is here — 4 ways the first 5GHz phone chip could crush Apple’s A20 Pro8:00 PM →GizmodoHeadline onlyQualcomm Takes on the iPhone 18 Pro With Its Most ‘Extreme’ Chip Yet8:00 PM →

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