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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro Aims for RAM/Storage Flexibility to Trim OEM Costs
technology16 days ago

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro Aims for RAM/Storage Flexibility to Trim OEM Costs

Rumors say the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro will support LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.0 storage, but may also be compatible with older memory and storage standards to help OEMs cut costs amid DRAM price pressures. Xiaomi is reportedly testing the Pro variant, while the standard Gen 6 could have more limited RAM options. Qualcomm’s strategy reportedly leverages a shift to TSMC’s 2nm process to balance newer performance with cost flexibility for partners.

via Wccftech|
#dram-cost-savings#lpddr6#qualcomm
Qualcomm Targets Thermal Fix for Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 with Copper HPB Heatsink
technology20 days ago

Qualcomm Targets Thermal Fix for Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 with Copper HPB Heatsink

Rumors say Qualcomm will use Heat Pass Block copper heatsinks on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and Gen 6 to curb temperatures as clocks rise toward 5 GHz, with TSMC’s 2nm process expected to help but not fully solve cooling in smartphones; testing reportedly shows 5.00 GHz potential in ideal conditions, making an advanced cooling solution like HPB seem necessary—though no official confirmation has emerged.

via Wccftech|
#2nm-process#heat-pass-block#qualcomm
Qualcomm Beats on Q1 But Outlook Clouds QCOM Stock
market-news20 days ago

Qualcomm Beats on Q1 But Outlook Clouds QCOM Stock

Qualcomm topped Q1 with EPS of $3.50 on revenue of $12.25B, but the stock fell as guidance for the next quarter came in below expectations due to memory-chip shortages and weaker smartphone demand, especially in China. The company guided to $2.45–$2.65 per share and $10.2B–$11B in revenue, signaling near-term headwinds despite strong AI data-center chip demand. Investors will parse memory-supply stabilization and handset demand recovery, while Qualcomm emphasizes longer-term growth in automotive and IoT; analysts show a Moderate Buy with upside to roughly $184.67.

via TipRanks|
#earnings#market-news#memory-shortage
Qualcomm Dives 10% After Soft Guidance Despite Solid Q4 Beat
business20 days ago

Qualcomm Dives 10% After Soft Guidance Despite Solid Q4 Beat

Qualcomm topped Q4 2025 results with EPS of $3.50 and revenue of $12.25B, but issued weak next-quarter guidance of $2.45-$2.65 per share and $10.2B-$11B in revenue, below consensus. Management cited a global memory-chip shortage squeezing smartphone and data-center memory orders, with customers delaying purchases. The stock slid about 10% on the outlook, though analysts still rate the stock a Moderate Buy with an average target near $192.

via TipRanks|
#business#earnings#guidance
Cooling tech could push Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro toward 5GHz minimum
technology1 month ago

Cooling tech could push Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro toward 5GHz minimum

A circulating rumor suggests the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro could reach a minimum 5.00GHz on its performance cores thanks to Samsung’s Heat Pass Block cooling and the 2nm N2P process, with early testing hinting at 5.5–6.0GHz ranges. Qualcomm reportedly plans two variants and features like LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.0, and the Galaxy S26 line may be among the first to use it, but there is no official confirmation and the claims remain unverified.

via Wccftech|
#500ghz#heat-dissipation#heat-pass-block
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Series to Use TSMC's 2nm Process, Indicating Exclusive Partnership and Premium Pricing
technology1 month ago

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Series to Use TSMC's 2nm Process, Indicating Exclusive Partnership and Premium Pricing

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and Gen 6 are rumored to be exclusively manufactured on TSMC's 2nm 'N2P' process, with no current talks of Samsung's involvement, although Qualcomm may consider Samsung if their samples meet expectations. The chips feature a new CPU cluster and are aimed at premium Android devices, with potential benefits from dual sourcing to reduce costs and improve margins.

via Wccftech|
#chipset-manufacturing#qualcomm#samsung
Qualcomm Debuts Snapdragon X2 Plus Chips and Robotics Initiatives at CES 2026
technology1 month ago

Qualcomm Debuts Snapdragon X2 Plus Chips and Robotics Initiatives at CES 2026

Qualcomm is expanding its presence in the laptop processor market with the new Snapdragon X2 Plus chips, offering improved performance, power efficiency, and AI capabilities, aiming to challenge Intel and AMD despite currently holding less than 1% market share. The chips are based on a 3nm process, support high-speed memory, and are designed for budget and mainstream laptops, with Qualcomm emphasizing their multi-day battery life and AI features. While adoption is slow, Qualcomm's efforts to improve the Windows on Arm ecosystem and partnerships with app developers suggest a strategic push to grow its market share in the PC industry.

via theregister.com|
#ces-2023#laptop-processors#qualcomm
Qualcomm Launches Enhanced and Budget-Friendly Snapdragon X2 Chips for Laptops at CES
technology1 month ago

Qualcomm Launches Enhanced and Budget-Friendly Snapdragon X2 Chips for Laptops at CES

Qualcomm announced new Snapdragon X2 Elite and Plus chips for Windows laptops, with the first devices expected by the end of Q1 2026. The X2 Elite targets high performance, while the Plus offers a more budget-friendly option with significant CPU and power efficiency gains, supporting up to 128GB RAM and promising multi-day battery life. These chips aim to compete with Intel and AMD, with improved AI and gaming support, though gaming performance may be limited compared to high-end GPUs.

via The Verge|
#ces-2026#cpu-performance#laptops
Windows 11 26H1 Focuses on Support for Next-Gen Silicon
technology3 months ago

Windows 11 26H1 Focuses on Support for Next-Gen Silicon

Microsoft is releasing Windows 11 version 26H1, which is focused on supporting upcoming specific silicon, likely Qualcomm's next-generation Snapdragon chips, with no major new features for general users. The update is available in the Windows Insider Canary channel and is part of Microsoft's annual release cycle, with the next major update (26H2) expected later in 2026. The release emphasizes platform support for new processors rather than feature enhancements.

via theregister.com|
#26h1#microsoft#processors
Exynos 2600 Outperforms Expectations, Challenging Qualcomm's Dominance in Mobile Chips
technology3 months ago

Exynos 2600 Outperforms Expectations, Challenging Qualcomm's Dominance in Mobile Chips

Qualcomm expects to power approximately 75% of the Galaxy S26 devices in 2026, contradicting rumors that Samsung would primarily use its own Exynos 2600 chip for most models. Despite early reports favoring Exynos, Qualcomm's statement suggests it will still be a major supplier, with the final distribution likely to be clarified upon the Galaxy S26 launch in January.

via 9to5Google|
#chipsets#exynos-2600#galaxy-s26
Qualcomm Q4 Earnings Surpass Expectations Despite Challenges
technology3 months ago

Qualcomm Q4 Earnings Surpass Expectations Despite Challenges

Qualcomm reported strong Q4 earnings with $10.4B revenue driven by automotive and IoT growth, and announced strategic moves into AI data centers, PC ecosystems, and automotive, including the acquisition of Arduino to democratize AI development. Despite a GAAP loss due to tax charges, the company's fundamentals remain robust, with significant growth in automotive, IoT, and AI at the edge sectors, positioning it for continued expansion.

via 24/7 Wall St.|
#ai-hardware#automotive#iot