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Android 15: Which Phones Are Expected to Get the Update?

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Android 15 is among us, and it was not released on Pixel phones, surprisingly. After the stable AOSP release not being accompanied by a Pixel OTA update, Chinese brand Vivo leapfrogged the entire Android ecosystem to be the first to launch a stable Android 15 update. If you are not a proud owner of the pioneer (and niche) Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, check if your phone is scheduled to get Android 15.

Even before Google announced Android 15 reached "platform stability", it was possible to test the development versions on selected phones. Brands such as Honor, Nothing, OnePlus, Oppo, Xiaomi, and others announced their own official test programs, indicating which phones should get the update first.

Note: With Google's update for the Pixel phones expected to launch only in October, this list is based on the official policies of the different manufacturers.

Google

As the flagship series for the Android operating system, the Pixel phones will be the first to receive the update. And since the Pixel 9 phones launched before the Android 15 release in 2024, the list of Google phones eligible for the next Android release is bigger this time.

Google Pixel 8 vs. Google Pixel 8 Pro
The Pixel 8 phones are the first in line for the Android 15 update. / © nextpit

Samsung

Samsung has been delivering on its promise of better supporting its phones, after many (truly many) years of lackluster updates. The South Korean company currently offers a clear software policy for its phones, allowing its customers to know how long their phones will be kept updated against security threats.

Galaxy phones promised to receive Android 15:

An editor holding the Samsung Galaxy A14 mimicking Brent Rambo meme
Even the entry-level Galaxy A14 is promised the Android 15 update. / © nextpit

Xiaomi

With the Chinese giant currently migrating from MIUI to HyperOS, we hope to see Xiaomi further improve its update policy to match (or better) Samsung's, but only time will tell.

For now, we can count on the company's official list of security updates to know which phones are promised the Android 15 upgrade. Additionally, we marked in italics Xiaomi models that are promised the Android 15 update but are not part of the Android Enterprise program.

Xiaomi phones in the Android 15 beta test:

Xiaomi devices promised to be updated to Android 15:

Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The flagship Xiaomi 13 Ultra is promised the Android 15 update. / © nextpit

OnePlus

OnePlus managed to match Samsung's software update policy in the flagship space, and not only that, managed to silence its critics by launching truly interesting phones in 2023 such as the OnePlus Open. We are pretty certain of which OnePlus flagships will receive Android 15, but the same cannot be said about the mid-range Nord models.

OnePlus phones in the Android 15 beta test:

OnePlus phones expected to receive Android 15:

A person reading an article on the OnePlus Open main screen
The OnePlus Open launched with Android 13 but is promised both the Android 14 and 15 upgrades.  / © nextpit

Sony

With a small phone lineup, Sony has been pretty consistent when it comes to Android updates, even if the Japanese company has not really committed to an official update policy. These are the Xperia phones expected to receive the Android 15 update:

Xperia phones expected to receive Android 15:

Sony Xperia 5 V
The camera-focused Xperia 5 V should receive Android 15 if Sony doesn't change its update strategy. / © nextpit

Asus

The Taiwanese company's Android commitment was briefly questioned in 2023, with rumors about a possible end of the Zenfone line quickly denied by Asus. Its small flagship lineup and short update policy—traditionally only two Android upgrades—makes for a very short list of Zenfone and ROG Phones receiving the Android 15 update:

Asus ROG Phone 7
The Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is receiving Android 14 but should also be updated to the 15th version. / © nextpit

Other brands

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

Nothing

Nothing Phone (2) review
Nothing is committed to offer three years of Android upgrades. / © nextpit

Honor

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:

Other brands and devices

This list will be updated once brands announce their update schedules. Did we forget a specific model? Please let us know in the comments!

Article updated in September 2024 with additional models and the first stable release from Vivo.

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Having written about technology since 2008 for a number of websites in Brazil, Spain, Denmark, and Germany, I specialize in the mobile ecosystem, including various models, components, and apps. I tend to not only value performance and specifications, but also things like repairability, durability, and manufacturer support. I tend to prioritize the end-user's point of view whenever possible.

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    Ag125 1 month ago Link to comment

    Does anyone know if Motorola has a list of supported devices because I have a edge+2023 it's only a Year old and has a 8gen2 so I think it should support android 15 but I can't seam to find a update schedule for Motorola devices

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      1 month ago Link to comment

      Currently, Motorola's policies for updating Edge and Razrs are:

      Android versions: Three years for 2023 models and later.
      Two years for previous models.

      - https://www.nextpit.com/how-many-android-updates-manufactures-offer

      In theory, Your Edge+ should get Android 15. Based on the Android 14 rollout from Motorola, however, it should only come around mid-2025.