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High-End Android Phones Powered with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

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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...
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Galaxy S5 Mini SM-G800F Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Update First Release Build G800FXXU1BOL4

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For those who owns a Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini SM-G800F your Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update are now heading on its way. We have just spotted the first Android 5.1.1 firmware update dubbed with build number LMY47X.G800FXXU1BOL4 and with baseband version of G800FXXU1BOL3 at Samsung's public server.  The said firmware build G800FXXU1BOL4 is carrier branded and are about to be sent out to various network's locked Galaxy S5 Mini SM-G800F in Europe.  Whilst those who owns the unlocked  Galaxy S5 Mini might also get the said Android 5.1.1 very soon.

Here are the technical details of the  Galaxy S5 Mini SM-G800F Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update:

Device: Galaxy S5 Mini
Model number: SM-G800F
Android version: 5.1.1
Android Security patch level: 2015-12-01
Baseband version G800FXXU1BOL3
Kernel version: 3.4.39-5886751 dpi@SWHD7508 #1
Build number: LMY47X.G800FXXU1BOL4

In addition, for those who may not know, the Galaxy S5 Mini Dous SM-G800H has also got its Android 5.1.1 firmware update and was spotted a couple of a months ago, but it was not also being released yet.  There might be some little adjustment that has to be done first from Samsung side that was causing the delay of the OTA update delivery.

Here are the details:
Screenshot taken from  a Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini Dous running on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Firmware build G800HXXU1BOI2

Device: Galaxy S5 Mini Dous (Dual SIM)
Model number: SM-G800H
Android version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: G800HXXU1BOI2
Kernel version: 3.4.0-5841973 dpi@SWHD7305 #1
Build number: LMY47X.G800HXXU1BOI2

There are several owners of the Galaxy S5 Mini, including the Galaxy S5 Mini Dous (Dual SIM) has been manually upgraded to the said Android 5.1.1 Lollipo update using the stock firmware. According to them, there are still some few glitches found when it comes to the device performance that needs some tune up.

Yet again,  update were not officially released via Over-The-Air (OTA) at this time being but you may keep on checking the update manually until its availability either via OTA, by hitting your phone's Settings > About device > Check for update and or via Kies or Samsung Smart Switch for PC.
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  1. Luis9:17:00 PM

    waiting for SM-G800H, they should delivery quickly these things...

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