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Qualcomm Denies Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Thermal Issues
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- Qualcomm says Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 has no systemic thermal issues.
- CMO Don McGuire restated the claim on Twitter/X on October 16, 2026.
- Qualcomm called recent reports of thermal problems inaccurate.
- Confirmed devices include Motorola Signature 27, Xiaomi 18, Redmagic 12 Pro Plus, Honor Magic 9 Pro Max, OnePlus 16.
- Qualcomm noted OEMs are tuning platforms to balance performance and power for various use cases.