Qualcomm Signs Strategic Partnership Deal With Hero Esports
in newsletterThe Esports Advocate · 2026-02-13 · 2 min read · culture
Qualcomm expanded its partnership with Chinese esports operator Hero Esports, making Snapdragon 8 Series the official chip for four major mobile esports leagues: King Pro League (KPL), Peace Elite League (PEL), CrossFire Mobile League (CFML), and QQ Speed Mobile S League. The deal extends Qualcomm's footprint in China's Android ecosystem as the company diversifies away from declining Apple modem orders ahead of their 2027 licensing agreement expiration.
Appeared in 2026-02-16.