Leaked images of the Galaxy Watch 9 appear to confirm a key hardware change for Samsung’s next smartwatch. According to the report, the device is set to use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite, signaling a shift away from Samsung’s usual in-house approach.

The leak lines up with earlier expectations that Samsung would adopt Qualcomm’s newest wearable processor for the Galaxy Watch 9. The reported branding shown in the images points directly to “Powered by Snapdragon Wear Elite,” adding weight to rumors about the watch’s internal platform.

Qualcomm recently introduced Snapdragon Wear Elite as its latest chip for smartwatches and other wearables. If the leaked material is accurate, Samsung’s upcoming watch could become one of the higher-profile devices to launch with the new platform.

While the images do not reveal the full story around features or performance, they suggest Samsung is making a notable change under the hood for the Galaxy Watch 9. More details will likely depend on the company’s official announcement, but the leak gives an early look at a major part of the watch’s design and positioning.