Qualcomm showcased the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Extreme at Snapdragon Summit 2026 in Maui, alongside partner devices. The new chipset powers advanced features like AI frame generation and Super Resolution for gaming via Adreno Neural Fusion.

Xiaomi stunned with the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max—first Android phones using the new chips. They feature a unique rear display for notifications and selfies, plus a privacy OLED screen that hides content from onlookers, similar to the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

The Motorola Signature 27 debuts globally with Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, 50MP main and 200MP periscope telephoto cameras, ceramic build, and a Bang & Olufsen audio partnership. Motorola promises up to seven years of software updates—a rarity.

Google unveiled its next-gen Chromebooks, integrating more Android capabilities, though details remain limited.