Some smartphones featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 have already been launched in China, with many expecting a global release shortly after. A growing list of flagship smartphones are expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, which was officially announced in late September 2025. The chipset is anticipated to power top-tier Android devices throughout late 2025 and 2026, with several phones already confirmed or heavily rumored. Xiaomi 17 series: The Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max were confirmed as the first phones to use this chip. The Pro and Pro Max models will include a secondary rear display. nubia REDMAGIC 11 Pro series: The gaming-focused nubia REDMAGIC 11 Pro series is set to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. realme GT8 Pro: The realme GT8 Pro launched in China in October 2025 with the new Snapdragon chip and is expected to be released in international markets later. Honor Magic 8 series: The Honor Magic 8 series, which includes t...
Sony Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra Receives 4.3 Update - Brings Display, Bluetooth Music Streaming , Email and WiFi Improvements
Sony's Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra users will now starts to receive the Android 4.3 update as Sony Mobile finally confirmed the said 4.3 has started to roll out. The 4.3 update will brings additional improvements to the display which has now equipped with a White Balance options in menu settings. There are also several enhancements added, including the Bluetooth Music Streaming, and for WiFi and Email improvements. The 4.3 software is dubbed with firmware build numbers 14.2.A.1.136 and the roll out is in stages. now rolling (phased): JB 4.3 firmware for #XperiaZ1 & #XperiaZUltra – brings display, BT music streaming, email, Wifi improvements and more! — Sony Xperia News (@SonyMobileNews) January 30, 2014 So for those proud owners of the Sony Xperia Z1 and Sony Xperia Z Ultra should keep an eye of this new Android 4.3 update which can be downloaded using PC Companion for now and not yet available through over-the-air (OTA). [Thank's to N77NS for the screenshots a...