If this rumored Snapdragon 8 Elite name change is true, we're going to be confused

What you need to know • Rumors from a Chinese Weibo tipster state Qualcomm could swap its 2025 SoC name from the "Snapdragon 8 Elite 2" to the "Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5." • There's speculation that this change could have something to do with another chip Qualcomm has in store, but users on Weibo find it strange. • Earlier rumors claim the chip could debut toward the end of September, and the SoC might even see a strong power boost.

Rumors say that Qualcomm's next flagship chip could arrive sooner, but another wave claims it could even boast a slightly different name.

These rumors have continued to surface from Chinese Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station (DCS), who claims Qualcomm's next Elite might not be the "Elite 2" (via WccfTech). The tipster alleges that the company could go fr