Qualcomm has officially confirmed that its highly anticipated Snapdragon Summit 2025 will take place from September 23 to 25, making it the eighth edition of the annual event and the earliest one yet—moving up by nearly a month compared to 2024. The announcement was made by Qualcomm President and CEO Cristiano Amon during his COMPUTEX 2025 keynote address.

This year’s summit is expected to bring several major announcements, including the unveiling of the next-generation Snapdragon X Series and the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 mobile chipset. Here’s everything we know so far.

Key Highlights

Snapdragon Summit 2025 scheduled for September 23–25

New Snapdragon X Series expected, including X Elite 2

Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) to feature significant GPU boost

Built on TSMC’s N3P process node

Expected to power flagship phones like Xiaomi 16, iQOO 14, OnePlus 15

Launch timeline likely ahead of Apple iPhone 17 series

Next-Gen Snapdragon X Series: Focus on PC Performance

Qualcomm is set to introduce the successor to the Snapdragon X Elite chip, originally launched in 2023, which powered a new era of ARM-based Windows PCs with strong AI capabilities and competitive battery efficiency. The upcoming version—unofficially referred to as Snapdragon X Elite 2—is expected to deliver enhanced CPU and GPU performance with further AI acceleration features to compete against Apple’s M-series chips.

This would mark a continued push by Qualcomm into the premium Windows PC segment, potentially boosting the performance and ecosystem of Copilot+ PCs and AI-native laptops.

Snapdragon 8 Elite 2: New Mobile Flagship SoC Incoming

Also anticipated is the reveal of the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850), the next-generation mobile flagship chipset. This SoC will serve as the direct successor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Snapdragon 8 Elite launched in 2024. It’s expected to retain Qualcomm’s custom Oryon CPU architecture while adopting TSMC’s cutting-edge N3P fabrication process, offering a balance of power efficiency and raw performance.

Major GPU Boost Expected

According to leaker Digital Chat Station, the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 will deliver a noteworthy leap in GPU performance, making it ideal for gaming-centric smartphones and AI-driven mobile experiences. This aligns with Qualcomm’s broader strategy to integrate AI across its chipsets, with improved NPUs (Neural Processing Units) and real-time on-device intelligence.

Flagship Devices to Follow Immediately

Devices powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 are expected to arrive shortly after the summit. Rumors suggest that brands such as Xiaomi, iQOO, OnePlus, and HONOR are preparing their flagship devices around the new chipset. The Xiaomi 16 series is particularly likely to debut by the end of September, targeting direct competition with the Apple iPhone 17 series, which is expected to launch in early September.

Other expected smartphones featuring the new chipset include:

iQOO 14 Series

OnePlus 15

HONOR Magic8 Series

Realme GT6 Pro / Neo models

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra (global variant)

AI, Gaming, and Connectivity Enhancements

Qualcomm is expected to focus on enhancing AI-driven experiences, gaming performance, and next-gen connectivity solutions at the summit. The Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is also expected to feature:

Advanced ray tracing support

Expanded on-device AI processing

Improved image signal processing (ISP) for photography and videography

5G modem upgrades with better power efficiency

Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth LE Audio improvements

What to Expect Next

As the Snapdragon Summit 2025 draws closer, more leaks and official teasers are expected to surface. Qualcomm is likely to release more in-depth previews of its next-generation chips in the coming weeks, especially as OEMs begin testing and preparing their devices for launch in Q4 2025.

Stay tuned for full coverage on chipset benchmarks, device compatibility, and AI capabilities once the summit begins.

Conclusion

The Snapdragon Summit 2025 is shaping up to be one of Qualcomm’s most important events to date, with new hardware across both mobile and PC ecosystems. With early launch windows and growing competition from Apple and MediaTek, Qualcomm seems poised to reclaim the performance crown in the second half of 2025. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, developer, or consumer waiting for your next flagship phone or AI-powered PC, September promises some exciting announcements.