A prominent Weibo tipster claims Qualcomm is developing a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro to accompany its standard flagship SoC in 2026. This rumored variant, potentially model number SMSM8975, would reportedly target high-end 'Ultra' phones, offering a performance boost over the base model.

The leak suggests the chip is built on TSMC's 2nm process with a stronger N2P architecture, promising gains in speed and power efficiency. This follows rumors of support for LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.0 storage, positioning the Pro as a premium option for top-tier devices.

If true, this mirrors Qualcomm's past 'For Galaxy' overclocking with Samsung, but for a broader range of Ultra flagships. The move could signal a tiered performance strategy, though the tipster notes it's speculative. Higher chip costs may also translate to pricier phones for consumers.