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Qualcomm launches new AI-focused Android chipsets amid smartphone market challenges
Sep 22, 2026
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Qualcomm has introduced its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipsets designed for on-device artificial intelligence, aiming to compete with Apple's offerings. This launch occurs as the smartphone market faces a contraction due to rising memory costs, prompting manufacturers to shift focus towards premium devices.
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- Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipsets, which are optimized for on-device AI processing.
- The chips will be manufactured using a 2-nanometer process by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and will be featured in premium smartphones from brands like Motorola, Xiaomi, and ZTE.
- Two versions of the chip will be available, including one with enhanced capabilities branded as
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