Several reports have claimed that Qualcomm is working on an improved version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. In recent Weibo posts, tipster WHY LAB has revealed its launch timeframe, whereas leaker Digital Chat Station has shared key details about it.
In November and December 2022, almost all the mainstream Chinese smartphone brands launched flagship phones powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The Samsung Galaxy S23 series, which debuted in the first quarter of 2023, came equipped with a chip called the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, which is nothing but a custom version of the chip for Samsung.
While the regular Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip works at 3.2GHz, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy operates at 3.36GHz. According to tipster DCS, the upcoming overclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 refers to Samsung’s customized version of the chip.
The rumour mill is tentatively calling the overclocked version the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 2. The tipster claimed that it would not be its official name. Instead, the US-based chip maker may launch it with a different name. It will be built with the TSMC 4nm manufacturing process.
DCS added that the chip will offer a top-notch performance, but there are not many smartphones featuring the new chip. The reason behind it is that it is very expensive. According to tipster WHY LAB, the new chip that works at 3.36GHz will be officially announced in the next week.
A recent report revealed that the Red Magic 8S Pro, which is expected to launch by early July, could be the first phone to feature the new chip. The iQOO 11S and the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro arriving in the coming weeks will also feature the new chip.
