Qualcomm confirmed its Snapdragon Summit will return to Maui, Hawaii from September 22-24, 2026. The annual event typically serves as the launch platform for the company's latest mobile processors, drawing industry partners and media to showcase new silicon.

Industry watchers expect Qualcomm to unveil the successor to last year's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 So C, likely branded as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (SM8950). Rumors suggest a Pro variant (SM8975) could join the lineup as well, potentially offering enhanced performance tiers for premium Android devices.

Leaked information indicates Qualcomm is developing two additional 3nm chips: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5XX version (SM8850 Q) and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Pro (SM8845 Pro). These would represent mid-cycle refreshes to the existing Gen 5 architecture, though differences from current models remain unclear.

The summit timing suggests Qualcomm's typical fall release cycle remains intact. For smartphone manufacturers and consumers, these new chips could mean improved performance and efficiency in next year's flagship devices.