developers have discovered traces of the snapdragon 8 gen6 in the pengpai os code. the model number is sm8950. as expected, the snapdragon 8 gen6 is expected to make its global debut in the xiaomi mi 18, which will be released next year. according to leaked information, qualcomm plans to release two flagship socs of the snapdragon 8 series next year: the snapdragon 8 elite gen6 (model number: sm8975) and the snapdragon 8 gen6 (model number: sm8950), respectively competing with apple's a20 and a20 pro.
both chips adopt tsmc's 2nm process technology. the snapdragon 8 gen6 is expected to be installed in the xiaomi mi 18, and the snapdragon 8 elite gen6 in the xiaomi mi 18 pro. both products may be released as early as september next year.
it's worth noting that the price of the snapdragon 8 gen6 series chips is expected to rise again due to the increase in tsmc's foundry prices. according to reports, a tsmc 2nm wafer may cost more than $30,000 per piece, exceeding the previous estimate of $25,000. by the way, the price of a 3nm wafer ranges from $18,500 to $20,000.
under this influence, it's undeniable that the price of the xiaomi 18 series may rise.
