Upcoming Phones With Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6: Xiaomi, iQOO, OnePlus and More

Highlights

• Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 will power upcoming flagships from Xiaomi (18 Pro), iQOO (16), OnePlus (16) and Motorola (Signature 27), with Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra also rumoured.
• India launches are confirmed for Xiaomi, iQOO and Motorola, while OnePlus is set to debut in China first.
• Samsung’s Galaxy S27 Ultra may use Snapdragon or Exynos, while a global launch is expected in early 2027.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 is set to power a new generation of premium Android smartphones. Xiaomi, iQOO and Motorola have showcased upcoming flagship phones featuring the new chipset in India, while OnePlus has also announced a phone based on the platform. These devices are expected to bring improvements in performance, photography, battery life, display technology and AI-powered features.

The upcoming lineup includes the Xiaomi 18 Pro, iQOO 16, OnePlus 16 and Motorola Signature 27. Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra has also been linked to the chipset in recent rumours, although its processor has not been officially confirmed. Here is everything we know so far about these upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 phones including their reported specifications, India launch plans and expected availability.

Phones With Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

Xiaomi 18 Pro

The Xiaomi 18 Pro is among the upcoming flagship smartphones confirmed to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset for India. Xiaomi showcased the device for the first time in the country at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, signalling its plans to bring the flagship to the Indian market.

Although Xiaomi has not announced the Indian variant’s complete specifications, the Chinese model provides a good indication of what to expect.

The triple rear camera system includes two 200-megapixel sensors, with optical image stabilisation on both the primary and periscope telephoto cameras. The large battery and fast wired and wireless charging support are other notable features of the Chinese model.

Xiaomi 18 Pro India Launch and Availability

Xiaomi has teased the India launch of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and showcased it at IMC 2026. However, the India launch date, pricing and complete specifications have not been announced. The final specifications may differ from those of the Chinese variant.

iQOO 16

The iQOO 16 is another upcoming flagship confirmed to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Mobile Platform in India. The phone debuted in China in September and iQOO has since confirmed its plans to launch the device in the Indian market.

The 2nm chipset is designed to deliver flagship-level performance and support AI-powered features through Qualcomm’s next-generation Hexagon NPU.

The iQOO 16 will also be the first smartphone from the brand to ship with OriginOS 7 out of the box. The operating system is expected to bring productivity-focused tools and intelligent features to the device.

While iQOO has confirmed the Indian variant’s processor and software, its complete specifications remain unannounced. The Chinese model is expected to provide an indication of what the Indian version could offer, although the company has not confirmed whether all features will remain unchanged.

iQOO 16 India Launch and Availability

iQOO has confirmed that the iQOO 16 will launch in India soon. The exact launch date, price and full specifications of the Indian variant have not been announced.

OnePlus 16

The OnePlus 16 is expected to be a major upgrade over the OnePlus 15, with improvements to its display, cameras, processor and battery. OnePlus is set to announce the phone in China on October 12, 2026, and promotional material and recent reports have revealed several of its key features.

The display, developed in collaboration with BOE, is designed to deliver smoother visuals while improving power efficiency. The refresh rate can reportedly reach 185Hz in supported games, making it one of the key features to watch.

Battery capacity is another major highlight. OnePlus has confirmed a 9,000mAh Glacier Battery paired with OPPO’s battery power management chip. The technology is designed to improve energy efficiency and help maintain battery health over time.

The phone will also feature multiple dust and water protection ratings. Its rear camera setup is expected to combine a 200-megapixel primary sensor with 50-megapixel ultra-wide and periscope telephoto cameras.

OnePlus 16 India Launch and Availability

OnePlus is scheduled to announce the OnePlus 16 in China on October 12, 2026. Its India launch date, pricing and availability have not been announced.

Motorola Signature 27

Motorola showcased the Signature 27 at IMC 2026, confirming that the flagship smartphone is coming to India. The device will use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Mobile Platform and include additional hardware features designed to improve cooling, connectivity and photography.

Motorola’s ArcticMesh Cooling System is designed to manage heat during demanding tasks, while the six-antenna setup aims to improve network reception and connectivity.

For photography, the phone combines a 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA 910 primary camera with a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. The company says its combination of optical and electronic stabilisation technologies, alongside the Video Enhancement Engine, will help improve image and video stability.

The Signature 27 is also claimed to be the first smartphone to feature Audio by Bang & Olufsen. It will run Android 17 with Google Gemini integration, while Motorola has promised seven years of operating system upgrades and security updates.

Motorola Signature 27 India Launch and Availability

Motorola has confirmed the upcoming India launch of the Signature 27 and showcased it at IMC 2026. However, its exact launch date, price and availability details have not been announced. More information is expected in the coming days.

Expected Snapdragon Flagship Phones

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra is another upcoming flagship that has been linked to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 in recent reports. However, Samsung has not confirmed the chipset for the device, and its final processor remains unannounced. Reports also suggest that Samsung could use its own Exynos 2700 chip in at least some markets.

The Galaxy S27 series is expected to launch in February 2027. Samsung typically introduces its flagship Galaxy S series phones in January or February at a Galaxy Unpacked event, followed by availability in the weeks after the announcement. However, the company has not confirmed the launch date for the Galaxy S27 series.

The design could also see a significant change. According to leaks and CAD renders reported by Android Headlines, Samsung may introduce a new rear camera layout with a large rectangular camera island. The front is expected to retain a large display with a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera.

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra Expected Specifications

The following specifications are based on reports attributed to PhoneArena, GSMArena and leaker Ice Universe. They have not been confirmed by Samsung.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6

Qualcomm has two distinct flagship platforms in its upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 lineup, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the higher-positioned Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. Although their names are similar, they should not be treated as the same chipset.

The distinction matters when tracking upcoming flagship smartphones. A phone reported to use the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 should not automatically be included in a list of devices powered by the Extreme Gen 6 variant.

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 is expected to power premium devices such as the Xiaomi 18 Pro, iQOO 16, OnePlus 16 and Motorola Signature 27. The standard Gen 6 platform is a separate chipset and its appearance in a phone’s specifications does not establish that the device uses the Extreme variant.

Which Phones Will Launch in India?

Several upcoming smartphones featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 have been confirmed or showcased for India. However, their launch dates and prices are not yet available in every case. The Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra remains a rumoured entry, with its processor still unconfirmed.

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