The race to launch the first smartphone with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset has taken an unexpected turn. While Xiaomi was expected to debut the new chip with its 15 series, OnePlus 13 might take the lead instead.
The speculation arose after Snapdragon’s teaser on Weibo, showcasing a phone with a circular camera island—a design linked to OnePlus since the OnePlus 11. Digital Chat Station confirmed the chip’s name and suggested that the device shown is a Snapdragon 8 Elite prototype resembling the OnePlus 13.
However, nothing is confirmed yet as neither OnePlus nor Qualcomm has shared an official release timeline. The first Snapdragon 8 Elite phone is expected to launch later this month, so stay tuned for updates.
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