Android 15: when you should expect to get the update?

Surprisingly, Android 15 was not made available on Pixel phones. Chinese company Vivo outperformed the whole Android ecosystem by releasing a solid Android 15 update first, following the stable AOSP release without a Pixel OTA update. Check to see if your phone is set to receive Android 15 if you do not already own the pioneering (and specialized) Vivo X Fold 3 Pro.

The developer versions of Android 15 could be tested on a few phones even before Google declared it had achieved “platform stability.” In order to choose which phones should receive the upgrade first, brands like Honor, Nothing, OnePlus, Oppo, Xiaomi, and others established their own official test programs.

Google

The Pixel phones will be the first to get the upgrade because they are the flagship model for the Android operating system. Additionally, there are more Google phones eligible for the upcoming Android update this time around because the Pixel 9 phones were released prior to the 2024 release of Android 15.

Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Google Pixel 6a
Google Pixel 7
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Google Pixel 7a
Google Pixel 8
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google Pixel Fold
Google Pixel 9
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

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Samsung

After many years of poor updates, Samsung has started fulfilling its pledge to improve phone support. Customers may now know how long their phones will be updated to protect them from security dangers according to the South Korean company’s transparent software strategy.

At SDC 2024, Samsung did, however, declare that the One UI 7, which is based on Android 15, would not be made available to the general public until early 2025. However, the Koreans also mentioned that by the end of 2024, the One UI 7 beta will be accessible for public testing by developers and testers.

Galaxy phones promised to receive Android 15:

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Xiaomi

We expect that Xiaomi will further enhance its update program to meet (or surpass) Samsung’s, but only time will tell as the Chinese behemoth is presently switching from MIUI to HyperOS.

To find out which phones are promised the Android 15 upgrade, we may currently rely on the company’s official list of security updates. Furthermore, we highlighted in italics Xiaomi models that are not included in the Android Enterprise program but are promised the Android 15 update.

Xiaomi phones in the Android 15 beta test:
Xiaomi 13T Pro
Xiaomi 14

Xiaomi devices promised to be updated to Android 15:

Poco F5
Poco F5 Pro
Poco F6
Poco F6 Pro
Poco M6 Pro 5G
Poco X6
Poco X6 Pro 5G
Xiaomi 12
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Xiaomi 12 Ultra
Xiaomi 12T
Xiaomi 12T Pro
Xiaomi 13
Xiaomi 13 Lite
Xiaomi 13 Pro
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Xiaomi 13T
Xiaomi 14 Pro
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Xiaomi 14T
Xiaomi 14T Pro
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G
Xiaomi Redmi 13C
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
Xiaomi Pad 6

OnePlus

By introducing really intriguing phones in 2023, like the OnePlus Open, OnePlus was able to quiet its detractors and equal Samsung’s flagship software update program.

While we are very confident which flagship OnePlus devices will get Android 15, the same cannot be said for the Nord mid-range versions.

OnePlus phones in the Android 15 beta test:

OnePlus 12
OnePlus Open

Android 15 is anticipated for OnePlus phones:

OnePlus 9
OnePlus 9 Pro
OnePlus 9R
OnePlus 9RT
OnePlus 10R
OnePlus 10 Pro
OnePlus 10T
OnePlus 11
OnePlus 11R
OnePlus 12R
OnePlus Nord 3
OnePlus Nord CE 3
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite / Nord N30
OnePlus Nord CE4

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Sony

Even though the Japanese manufacturer has not actually committed to an official update program, Sony has been very reliable when it comes to Android updates despite having a limited phone range. The Xperia phones listed below are anticipated to get the Android 15 update:

Sony Xperia 1 IV
Sony Xperia 1 V
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Sony Xperia 5 V
Sony Xperia 10 V
Sony Xperia 10 VI
Sony Xperia Pro-I

Asus

In 2023, the Taiwanese company’s dedication to Android was momentarily called into question, and Asus swiftly refuted reports that the Zenfone line may be discontinued. The list of Zenfone and ROG phones that will receive the Android 15 update is extremely limited due to its small flagship lineup and short update strategy, which typically only includes two Android upgrades:

Asus ROG Phone 7
Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Asus ROG Phone 8
Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro
Asus Zenfone 10
Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra

Motorola

An outlet was able to search through Motorola’s website for the potential candidates after the company revealed the complete list of its handsets that will receive the Android 15 update. This contains the most recent Motorola foldable smartphones as well as a number of Moto G mid-range variants.

Moto G Power 5G (2024)
Moto G 5G (2024)
Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
Moto G34 (5G)
Moto G35
Moto G45
Moto G55
Moto G75
Moto G85
Motorola Edge (2023)
Motorola Edge+ (2023)
Motorola Edge (2024)
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Motorola Edge 50
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
Motorola Edge 50 Pro
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Motorola Razr (2023) in the US / Razr 40
Motorola Razr+ (2023) in the US / Razr 40 Ultra
Motorola Razr (2024) in the US/ Razr 50
Motorola Razr+ (2024) in the US / Razr 50 Ultra

Nothing

Nothing, a startup brand, has started its Android 15 beta program. Nothing OS 3.0 is the version of the upgrade. It was revealed that Android 15 will be available for all Nothing Phone variants, including the CMF Phone 1.

Nothing Phone (2)
Nothing Phone (2a)
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Nothing Phone (1)

Other brands

In addition to the models above, these brands are also taking part in the Android 15 public beta test:

Honor

Honor Magic 6 Pro
Honor Magic V2

Vivo

Vivo managed to beat not only Samsung but also Google at its own game. The Chinese brand released the stable Android 15 update before other brands to its Vivo X Fold 3 Pro smartphone, with its FuntouchOS 15 release. The next phones should be the ones that were in the beta program:

iQOO 12
Vivo X100 (Pro)
Vivo X90, X90s, X90 Pro, X90 Pro+

Vivo phones expected to receive Android 15:

Vivo X80, X80 Pro
Vivo X Fold2
Vivo X Flip
Vivo V40 SE
Vivo V30, V30e, V30 SE, V30 Pro, V30 Lite 4G
Vivo’s instructions for the Funtouch OS/Android 15 public beta test

Other brands and devices

Lenovo Tab Extreme (instructions)
Realme 12 Pro+ 5G (instructions)
Sharp Aquos Sense 8 (instructions)
Tecno Camon 30 Pro 5G (instructions)