Snapdragon roadmap leak suggests Android buyers are in for a headache

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR A leaked Qualcomm roadmap points to a much broader flagship strategy than just the rumored Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Gen 6 Pro. Two unexpected chips have surfaced: the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Pro (SM8845 Pro) and the mysterious Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5XX Edition. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Pro appears to be an upgraded version of the standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.