The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 was a disappointment, but that was probably due to Samsung’s 4nm manufacturing process. While the possibility has been raised that Arm’s design might be somewhat responsible, the TSMC-made Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 is proof that Qualcomm made the right decision by moving to a new foundry. The company is now working on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which could arrive much earlier than expected.
There was a theory that while this might not be the best approach from an efficiency standpoint, it would help the next generation of Android phones support older apps.
The tipster also says that Android vendors are already preparing phones with the new chip and it’s possible that in November we’ll see the first handset with Qualcomm’s next flagship chip underneath.
Prominent leaker is all credit to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 was announced on November 29, 2022, but the first phone to be powered by it was not released until the end of December, that too in China only.
