OnePlus, Realme might adopt sub-flagship Qualcomm chipset over Snapdragon 8 Elite next year: report | Tech Tips

Several flagship phones, including the OnePlus 13, Realme GT 7 Pro, and iQOO 13, were announced recently with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. However, this might change in future phones as a new tip suggests that several smartphone brands are planning to move away from the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset for their flagship phones from 2025. Here’s more on the anticipated shift in strategy.

Phone brands tipped to opt SM8835 over Snapdragon 8 Elite

• Tipster Digital Chat Station has posted on Weibo regarding the SM8835 chipset, which is anticipated to be the Snapdragon the 8s Elite 2 chipset.
• In the past, brands have paired flagship chips such as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and 8 Gen 3 or the 8 Gen 3 and 8 Elite in dual-flagship setups. Looking ahead, they might shift to a new strategy by combining a more cost-effective chipset, like the Snapdragon SM8835 with the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite 2.
• He suggests that smartphone brands might adopt the chipset instead of the Snapdragon 8 Elite due to the rising costs of advanced manufacturing and technology.
• The tipster notes that the Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750) uses TSMC’s N3E process, whereas the SM8850 is expected to adopt TSMC’s N3P process, which might offer enhanced performance and power efficiency.
• Qualcomm’s flagship chip for the following year, the SM8950, may transition to TSMC’s N2 process, indicating a roadmap of continuous technological advancements.
• Domestic chipmakers are reportedly planning to use TSMC’s N+3 process, while Samsung may develop chips using its SF2 technology.

It is worth noting that the change shows how brands are trying to balance performance, cost, and what consumers want. The Snapdragon 8 Elite is powerful and has advanced features, but its high price makes smartphones more expensive to produce.

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