Qualcomm’s next flagship mobile processor may have made an early appearance on AnTuTu, offering a first look at the performance of what is believed to be the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
The chipset is expected to debut at Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit next month, where the company is likely to introduce its next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite family. If the leaked benchmark figures are accurate, the new processor could deliver a substantial performance increase over the current generation.
The benchmark listing also points to a 2nm manufacturing process and an Adreno 850 GPU, although Qualcomm has not officially confirmed these details.
Leak
According to tipster Digital Chat Station, an unreleased Snapdragon chipset carrying the model number SM8975 has appeared on AnTuTu.
The tipster claims that SM8975 corresponds to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. The benchmark reportedly recorded an overall score of 4,835,412 points, putting it relatively close to the 5 million-point mark.
The figures should be treated as preliminary because Qualcomm has yet to officially announce the processor or confirm the benchmark results.
AnTuTu scores can also vary depending on the device, software, cooling system and testing conditions. A benchmark result alone therefore does not necessarily indicate real-world smartphone performance.
Performance
The reported results show strong numbers across the CPU and GPU portions of the benchmark.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro allegedly recorded 320,633 points in AnTuTu’s CPU Arithmetic Operations test and 318,984 points in the CPU Commonly Used Algorithms test.
Its reported multi-core CPU score was 639,306 points, while the CPU AI performance test produced 90,007 points.
The overall CPU score was reportedly 1,368,930 points.
| AnTuTu test | Reported score |
|---|---|
| CPU Arithmetic Operations | 320,633 |
| CPU Commonly Used Algorithms | 318,984 |
| CPU Multi-core | 639,306 |
| CPU AI | 90,007 |
| Overall CPU | 1,368,930 |
| Overall score | 4,835,412 |
These figures suggest that Qualcomm is focusing not only on traditional CPU performance but also on AI workloads, which have become an increasingly important part of flagship smartphone processors.
Graphics
The leaked Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro is also said to feature an Adreno 850 GPU.
According to the reported AnTuTu listing, the GPU achieved an overall score of 1,854,826 points.
The chipset reportedly scored 156,718 points in the GPU Seasons: Light and Shadow Vulkan test. It also achieved 849,992 points in the Little Cabin Vulkan test.
If confirmed, the GPU performance could make the processor particularly relevant for demanding games and other graphics-heavy smartphone applications.
However, benchmark scores should not be considered a direct measurement of gaming performance. Sustained performance, thermal management, display resolution and software optimisation can all affect how a phone performs during extended use.
Process
One of the more notable details in the leak is the claimed 2nm manufacturing process.
The current Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is based on a 3nm process, so moving to 2nm could potentially improve efficiency and performance.
A smaller manufacturing process can allow chip designers to fit more transistors into a similar area while potentially improving power efficiency. The actual benefits, however, depend on the architecture, clock speeds, power management and fabrication technology used in the final product.
Qualcomm has not yet officially confirmed the manufacturing process of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Phones
The new processor is expected to appear in several high-end smartphones if the current reports prove accurate.
Rumoured devices include the OnePlus 16, Xiaomi 18 Pro series and Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra.
These phones are expected to represent the next wave of flagship Android devices, although product names, launch schedules and specifications can change before official announcements.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro would reportedly sit at the top of Qualcomm’s next-generation mobile chipset range, making it a likely choice for manufacturers seeking maximum performance.
Launch
Qualcomm has announced the schedule for its Snapdragon Summit 2026, with the event expected to take place in Maui, Hawaii, between September 22 and September 24.
The next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite processors are expected to be introduced during the event.
Until then, the AnTuTu listing remains an unofficial source of information. Qualcomm has not confirmed the SM8975 model number, the 4.83 million benchmark score, the Adreno 850 GPU or the claimed 2nm process for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
If the leaked figures are representative of the final hardware, however, Qualcomm’s next flagship mobile platform could mark a significant step forward in smartphone CPU, GPU and AI performance. More concrete details should emerge when the company officially introduces the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 family.
FAQs
What is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro score?
It reportedly scored 4,835,412 points on AnTuTu.
What GPU does it reportedly use?
The chipset is said to feature an Adreno 850 GPU.
Could it use a 2nm process?
Yes, the leak claims the chip uses a 2nm process.
Which phones may use the chip?
Rumoured models include OnePlus, Xiaomi and Samsung flagships.
When could Qualcomm launch it?
It could debut at Snapdragon Summit in September 2026.
