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Xiaomi Struggles with Snapdragon 8 Elite Chip Shortages

2/12/2026

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Xiaomi Corporation faces challenges equipping flagships with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Rising DRAM and NAND costs underpin the difficulty.
Rumors say the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 powers most models, with Pro limited to the Ultra.
Qualcomm Incorporated's dual-chip strategy could complicate choices, and the Pro chip with LPDDR6 RAM may not guarantee hardware.
Overall, component shortages are squeezing profit margins across the smartphone industry.

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Story summary

Xiaomi Corporation faces challenges equipping flagships with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro.
Rising DRAM and NAND costs underpin the difficulty.
Rumors say the standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 powers most models, with Pro limited to the Ultra.
Qualcomm Incorporated's dual-chip strategy could complicate choices, and the Pro chip with LPDDR6 RAM may not guarantee hardware.
Overall, component shortages are squeezing profit margins across the smartphone industry.