Rumored name change of Snapdragon 8 Elite might lead to perplexity

In the world of tech, whispers of Qualcomm's upcoming flagship chip have been circulating for some time. Initial rumours from the spring suggested that the chip might make its debut earlier than expected, towards the end of September.

The codename SM8850 has been associated with the second generation Elite SoC. However, there is no concrete evidence to confirm a possible codename change for Qualcomm's 2025 SoC from "Snapdragon 8 Elite 2" to "Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5."

Tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS) claims that Qualcomm's next Elite chip might not be the "Elite 2." This potential name change could be a move to bring more "series cohesion" to Qualcomm's chip lineup.

Rumours about the Elite 2's performance scores have not yet been confirmed, but they suggest potential improvements over the original Elite. The alleged single-core score of the Elite 2 is 4,000 points, and the multi-core score is reportedly around 11,000. If these scores are accurate, the Elite 2 would clear the original Elite's scores.

The performance of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is expected to be under the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The Elite 2 (or Elite Gen 5) is rumoured to have enhanced Pegasus cores, clocking at 5GHz, which could contribute to its strong power boost.

A user on Weibo suggests that Qualcomm will name the chip "Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5." However, the name change from "Snapdragon 8 Elite 2" to "Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5" is strange, according to other users on the platform.

If Qualcomm indeed releases the chip earlier, the next wave of phones might be released in early to mid-October. The rumours about the Elite 2's performance have been based on an alleged early performance test, so it's important to take these rumours with a grain of salt.

The name change could also be related to Qualcomm's development of another chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Subsequent rumours have focused on the chip's power and its potential performance.

In conclusion, while the details about Qualcomm's upcoming flagship chip are still uncertain, the rumours suggest a powerful and potentially game-changing piece of hardware. We'll have to wait and see if the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 lives up to the hype.