Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 Rumors: What the Leaked Xiaomi HyperOS 2 Test Could Reveal

Despite the recent announcement of the Snapdragon 8 Elite, evidence suggests Qualcomm is already testing its successor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2. The chip's designation number, "SM8850," was spotted in Xiaomi's HyperOS 2 software. This leak, shared by Erencan Yılmaz on X (formerly Twitter), indicates that Qualcomm is wasting no time in preparing for the next generation of its flagship processor, even before the first Snapdragon 8 Elite devices have fully reached the market. It's possible the mention of "SM8850" in HyperOS 2 simply reflects forward compatibility, ensuring future devices will work seamlessly with the software. While it's too early to confirm specifications, rumors suggest the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 might be manufactured using TSMC's 3nm N3P process or Samsung's 2nm SF2 node (pending yield improvements). It may also feature a similar CPU cluster to the Snapdragon 8 Elite, but with higher clock speeds and SME support for enh…