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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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Android 7.0 Nougat Updates Hitting Galaxy Note 5 Variants in Korea

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The Galaxy Note 5 variants in Korea such as the SM-N920K, SM-N920L, and SM-N920S had also started receiving the Android 7.0 Nougat updates. These devices usually received the first treatment when it comes to Android OS upgrades since these devices were just at Samsung's backyard.

But anyways, even though the scenario has changed, and these devices hasn't treated the way it was before,  the good thing is that the Nougat updates still arrived at the perfect time.

Here goes the details of each specified variants:

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920K Android 7.0 Nougat Update version N920KKKU2DQC9

  • Device name Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920K
  • Android version  7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level March 1, 2017
  • Baseband version N920KKKU2DQC4
  • Kernel version  3.10.61-10947019
  • Build version NRD90M.N920KKKU2DQC9
  • Build date Thu 23 March 2017
  • CP N920KKKU2DQC9
  • CP N920KKKU2DQC4
  • CSC N920KKTC2DQC9

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920L Android 7.0 Nougat Update version N920LKLU2DQC7

  • Device name Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920K
  • Android version  7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level March 1, 2017
  • Baseband version N920LKLU2DQC4
  • Kernel version  3.10.61-10947019
  • Build version NRD90M.N920LKLU2DQC7
  • Build date Tue 21 March 2017
  • CP N920LKLU2DQC7
  • CP N920LKLU2DQC4
  • CSC N920LLUC2DQC7

Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920S Android 7.0 Nougat Update version N920SKSU2DQC7


  • Device name Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920S
  • Android version  7.0 (Nougat)
  • Android security patch level March 1, 2017
  • Baseband version N920SKSU2DQC5
  • Kernel version  3.10.61-10947019
  • Build version NRD90M.N920SKSU2DQC7
  • Build date Tue 21 March 2017
  • CP N920SKSU2DQC7
  • CP N920SKSU2DQC5
  • CSC N920SSKC2DQC7

Just in-case you might need to know some new stuff in Android 7.0 Nougat update. Here it goes as follows:
  • Android 7.0 Nougat Upgrade
  • New and improved UX
  • Various Performance modes added
  • Improved Multi-window – Split Screen
  • Improved Notification and Quick settings button features
  • Device security updates



Since these Galaxy Note 5 variants are carrier branded ones, so it is up to each respective carrier on how to run the rolls out.  But one thing is certain, these updates are available either via Over-The-Air or through Samsung Smart Switch for PC. So much better check the update manually, if you owned one of these Galaxy Note 5 variants.
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