A cheaper Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 variant is reportedly in the works and could be a lifeline for budget flagships

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A new leak claims Qualcomm is preparing a fourth Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 variant, the SM8850-1-AB, offering near-flagship benchmark performance at a lower cost aimed at phones priced under roughly $600. The rumored chip would give phone makers a cheaper option as rising RAM and component costs push up prices for Qualcomm's next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 lineup.

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