Xiaomi has begun rolling out the HyperOS 3 update to Xiaomi 13T Pro and Poco F5 users globally. For the Xiaomi 13T Pro, the rollout isn’t new. It originally went live around one and a half months back, but pulled back later due to a critical problem that caused random reboots and bootloops.

HyperOS 3 rolls out (again) for Xiaomi 13T Pro

The new HyperOS 3 build for the Xiaomi 13T Pro should be free from critical bugs, given that Xiaomi has spent a lot of time resolving the problems. Besides HyperOS 3 and Android 16 goodies, the latest build includes the February 2026 security patch, not the latest one.

Here are the firmware versions for the revised HyperOS 3 update for the Xiaomi 13T Pro, as spotted by Xiaomi Time:

• Xiaomi 13T Pro (Global): OS3.0.1.0.WMLMIXM
• Xiaomi 13T Pro (Turkey): OS3.0.1.0.WMLTRXM
• Xiaomi 13T Pro (Taiwan): OS3.0.1.0.WMLTWXM
• Xiaomi 13T Pro (Russia): OS3.0.1.0.WMLRUXM

Poco F5 also joins HyperOS 3 party

Poco F5 has also started picking up the stable HyperOS 3 update. However, this one is based on Android 15, unlike the Xiaomi 13T Pro, which is getting an Android 16 build. That’s because the Poco F5 has already received two Android OS updates, and therefore isn’t eligible for Android 16.

The HyperOS 3 update for the Poco F5 is rolling out globally with the firmware version OS3.0.3.0.VMRMIXM. The update also brings the February 2026 security patch, which fixes dozens of vulnerabilities to make the device safer.

Before you can test HyperOS 3 features on your Poco phone, you’ll need to download an update package weighing around 2GB. It’s best to use a stable Wi-Fi connection to download such hefty update packages. Also, remember to charge your device at least 40% and back up important data before hitting the install button.

Also read: HyperOS 3.1 rollout is live: Check when the update is coming to your Xiaomi device

If you’re rocking a Xiaomi 13T Pro or Poco F5, the HyperOS 3 update may be available on your device. If you haven’t received an update notification yet, go to Settings > My device and tap the HyperOS logo to manually check for updates. 

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The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is the most premium smartphone chipset for Android devices, offering superior performance, efficiency, and excellent AI capabilities. This chip was unveiled in September 2025, and didn’t take long for smartphone brands to start adopting it.

In just a few months, we have dozens of options powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and the list is steadily growing. So, here’s a complete and updated list of Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 devices launched so far.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phones list

• Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy S26+
• Samsung Galaxy S26
• Xiaomi 17 Ultra
• Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
• Xiaomi 17 Pro
• Xiaomi 17
• OnePlus 15
• iQOO 15 Ultra
• iQOO 15
• Realme GT 8 Pro
• POCO F8 Ultra
• Nubia RedMagic 11 Pro+
• Nubia RedMagic 11 Pro
• Nubia Z80 Ultra
• Honor Magic 8 Pro
• Honor Magic 8

Samsung phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

The Galaxy S26 series, launched in February 2026, features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It’s worth noting that only the S26 Ultra gets this chip worldwide, while the S26 and S26+ get the Snapdragon chip in select regions, including the US, Canada, Japan, and China. Other regions, including India, get Exynos 2600.

Besides a flagship chipset, one of the biggest highlights of the Galaxy S26 series is Privacy Display.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

• Display: 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 2600nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
• Rear camera: 200MP (wide), 10MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 5x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
• Front camera: 12MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 6500mAh
• Charging: 60W (wired), 25W (wireless), 4.5W (reverse wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB Type-C 3.2

Galaxy S26+

• Display: 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 2600nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (region-specific)
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 10MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 12MP (ultrawide)
• Front camera: 12MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 4900mAh
• Charging: 45W (wired), 20W (wireless), 4.5W (reverse wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB Type-C 3.2

Galaxy S26

• Display: 6.3-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 2600nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (region-specific)
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 10MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 12MP (ultrawide)
• Front camera: 12MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 4300mAh
• Charging: 25W (wired), 15W (wireless), 4.5W (reverse wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB Type-C 3.2

Xiaomi phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

The Xiaomi 17 (review) was the first phone in the world to launch with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It was launched in September 2025.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

• Display: 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3500nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 200MP (periscope telephoto, 3.2-4.3x continuous optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
• Front camera: 50MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 6000mAh
• Charging: 90W (wired), 50W (wireless), 22.5W (reverse wired), 10W (reverse wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB Type-C 3.2

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

• Display: 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3500nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 5x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
• Front camera: 50MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 7500mAh
• Charging: 100W (wired), 50W (wireless), 22.5W (reverse wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2

Xiaomi 17 Pro

• Display: 6.3-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3500nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 5x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
• Front camera: 50MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 6300mAh
• Charging: 100W (wired), 50W (wireless), 22.5W (reverse wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2

Xiaomi 17

• Display: 6.3-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 3500nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (telephoto, 2.6x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
• Front camera: 50MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 6330mAh
• Charging: 100W (wired), 50W (wireless), 22.5W (reverse wireless), 22.5W (reverse wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2

OnePlus phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Just a month after the official chip announcement, OnePlus launched the OnePlus 15 in October 2025 as the company’s most premium smartphone.

OnePlus 15

• Display: 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 165Hz, 3600nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 3.5x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
• Front camera: 32MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 7300mAh
• Charging: 120W (wired), 50W (wireless), 10W (reverse wireless), 5W (reverse wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB Type-C 3.2

iQOO phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

The iQOO 15 (review) was launched in October 2025 as the company’s first phone with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. In February 2026, the iQOO 15 Ultra arrived with the same chipset, but as a more premium phone.

iQOO 15 Ultra

• Display: 6.85-inch LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz, 8000nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
• Front camera: 32MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 7400mAh
• Charging: 100W (wired), 40W (wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2

iQOO 15

• Display: 6.85-inch LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz, 6000nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
• Front camera: 32MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 7000mAh
• Charging: 100W (wired), 40W (wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB Type-C 3.2

Realme phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Realme GT 8 Pro is the only phone from the brand launched with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.

Realme GT 8 Pro

• Display: 6.79-inch AMOLED, 144Hz, 7000nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 200MP (periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
• Front camera: 32MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 7000mAh
• Charging: 120W (wired), 50W (wireless), 10W (reverse wireless), 5W (reverse wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB Type-C 2.0

POCO phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

POCO was also quick to launch the F8 Ultra with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. This smartphone was launched in November 2025, and is still one of the most affordable phones with 8 Elite Gen 5.

POCO F8 Ultra

• Display: 6.9-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 3500nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 5x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
• Front camera: 32MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 6500mAh
• Charging: 100W (wired), 50W (wireless), 22.5W (reverse wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB Type-C 3.2

Nubia phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

The RedMagic 11 Pro+ arrived as the company’s first phone with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in October, but it’s been exclusive to China, so far. A month later, the RedMagic 11 Pro was introduced in the global market. In October, the company also launched Nubia Z80 Ultra with the same chipset for non-gaming people.

Nubia RedMagic 11 Pro+

• Display: 6.85-inch AMOLED, 144Hz, 2000nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (ultrawide)
• Front camera: 16MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 2 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 7500mAh
• Charging: 120W (wired), 80W (wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2
• Others: Built-in cooling fan, pressure sensitive zones

Nubia RedMagic 11 Pro

• Display: 6.85-inch AMOLED, 144Hz, 1800nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (ultrawide)
• Front camera: 16MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 2 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 7500mAh
• Charging: 80W (wired), 80W (wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2
• Others: Built-in cooling fan, pressure sensitive zones

Nubia Z80 Ultra

• Display: 6.85-inch AMOLED, 144Hz, 2000nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 64MP (periscope telephoto, 2.7x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
• Front camera: 16MP
• OS: Android 16
• Battery: 7200mAh
• Charging: 80W (wired), 80W (wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB Type-C 3.2

Honor phones with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Honor is also on the list with Magic 8 Pro (review) and Magic 8, powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Both phones were unveiled in October 2025.

Honor Magic 8 Pro

• Display: 6.71-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 6000nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 200MP (periscope telephoto, 3.7x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
• Front camera: 50MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 7 Android upgrades
• Battery: 7100mAh
• Charging: 100W (wired), 80W (wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB Type-C 3.2

Honor Magic 8

• Display: 6.58-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 6000nits (peak)
• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 64MP (telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide)
• Front camera: 50MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 7 Android upgrades
• Battery: 7000mAh
• Charging: 90W (wired), 80W (wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, USB Type-C 3.2

We’ll update the list periodically to ensure it remains fresh and up-to-date.

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One UI 8.5 recently debuted on the Galaxy S26 series, and soon it will start rolling out to older Galaxy devices. This is actually a major upgrade, based on Android 16 QPR2, bringing a range of improvements and several important features, including audio broadcast, storage share, and now nudge.

Now that One UI 8.5 has already debuted, you may be wondering when the update will reach your Galaxy device. We’ll take a look at the rollout status, the eligible devices list, and the major upgrades so you don’t miss out on anything.

When will Samsung roll out the One UI 8.5 update?

Samsung still hasn’t announced a rollout timeline for One UI 8.5. However, the wait shouldn’t be much longer from here, given that the stable version has already debuted on the S26 series and the beta program has already stretched enough.

The beta program for the Galaxy S25 series launched in December 2025 and is still active after seven beta releases. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 were recently added to the list, and according to recent reports, the beta program could also expand to the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6.

Luckily for Galaxy devices other than the S25 series, the beta program won’t go on for months. Samsung would be looking to wrap it up quickly to begin the stable rollout. That seems more likely as Galaxy S25 was recently spotted on the server with a stable firmware. That indicates the stable rollout could be right around the corner.

Is your Galaxy eligible for the One UI 8.5 update?

Samsung hasn’t published a list of eligible One UI 8.5 devices, but it will more or less include the same devices that have received the One UI 8.0 update and the Galaxy devices launched with it.

Here’s a list of Galaxy devices likely to receive the One UI 8.5 update:

Galaxy S series

• Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 FE, S25 Edge
• Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE
• Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE
• Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra
• Galaxy S21 FE

Galaxy Z series

• Galaxy Z TriFold
• Galaxy Z Fold SE
• Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7
• Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6
• Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5
• Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4

Galaxy Tab series

• Galaxy Tab S11, S11 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S10+, S10 Ultra, S10 Lite, S10 FE, S10 FE+
• Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra, S9 FE, S9 FE+
• Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, S8 Ultra
• Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024)
• Galaxy Tab A11, A11+
• Galaxy Tab A9, A9+
• Galaxy Tab Active 5, Active 5 Pro

Galaxy A series

• Galaxy A73
• Galaxy A56, A55, A54, A53
• Galaxy A36, A35, A34, A33
• Galaxy A26, A25, A24
• Galaxy A17 (4G/5G), A16 (4G/5G), A15 (4G/5G)
• Galaxy A07 (4G/5G), A06 (4G/5G)

Galaxy M series

• Galaxy M56, M55, M55s, M54, M53
• Galaxy M36, M35, M34, M33
• Galaxy M17, M17e, M16, M15
• Galaxy M07, M06

Galaxy F series

• Galaxy F70e
• Galaxy F56, F55, F54
• Galaxy F36, F34
• Galaxy F17, F16, F15
• Galaxy F07, F06

Galaxy XCover series

• Galaxy XCover 7, XCover 7 Pro
• Galaxy XCover 6 Pro

Major upgrades in One UI 8.5

One UI 8.5 is still based on Android 16, but it uses a newer QPR2 build that adds extra features from Google, in addition to those developed by the One UI team. The Quick Settings are now fully customizable, allowing users to resize, rearrange, and organize toggles and sliders more freely than before. Samsung has updated app icons, at least for the first-party apps, to feature a bit of a 3D effect.

The lock screen has been updated to automatically adjust the clock and date, so they don’t cover the main subject of your lock screen wallpaper. Additionally, it can now show weather visuals based on the current conditions. An important visual upgrade is the new, modern floating tab bar UI, a pill-shaped UI element with a frosted color scheme. It replaces the traditional plain tab bar at the bottom.

Samsung has improved the Photo Assist feature to let users keep generating and editing AI images without saving every version first. It also introduces a new AI feature, “Now Nudge,” that proactively suggests actions and information based on what is currently on your screen. It works similarly to Google’s “Magic Cue” on Pixel devices.

One UI 8.5 also introduces some important features, such as Partial Screen Recording to record specific areas of your phone, Audio Broadcast to use your phone as a microphone, and Storage Share to access files from other Galaxy devices. The new Failed Authentication Lock feature automatically locks the device after multiple failed unlock attempts. To further strengthen security, it includes features such as Theft Protection and Expanded Identity Check.

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