Android 8.0 was released by Google on August 2, calling it Oreo. But if there’s one problem Android phones have always had, it’s with getting updates. Users want the newest version of Android software on their phones, but not many have it just yet. But after more than a quarter since its launch, some companies have indeed announced a roadmap for their devices.
Here are the smartphones that you can expect Android Oreo on.
Starting off with Google, the Android-maker has revealed that it will be updating the Pixel phones, the Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X and the Nexus Player to Android 8.0 Oreo. For the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P, Oreo may be the last major update, though it is possible that Google may try to leverage Project Treble and continue delivering major updates to these devices.
- Pixel
- Pixel XL
- Nexus 5X
- Nexus 6P
- Nexus 6
Samsung
Samsung has a huge number of devices on the market at any given point of time. The Korean giant releases several devices every few months, so it can be pretty difficult to keep a track of which devices are likely to get the official Oreo update.
The company has never been the best at providing updates, but its flagship phones are usually updated. Here’s what we know about Samsung phones to get Oreo.
- Galaxy S8
- Galaxy S8+
- Galaxy Note 8
- Galaxy S7
- Galaxy S7 Edge
- Galaxy Note 7 Fan Edition
- Galaxy A7 2017
- Galaxy A5 2017
- Galaxy A3 2017
- Galaxy J7 2017
- Galaxy J7 Max
- Galaxy J5 2017
- Galaxy Tab S3
- Galaxy C9 Pro
- Galaxy C7 Pro
HTC has been promising to release major Android OS updates faster than usual. The company has confirmed that the HTC U11 will receive the Oreo update, but there’s no confirmation on any of its other phones yet. Below is a list of devices that are most likely to be updated to the latest version of Android.- HTC U11
- HTC U Ultra
- HTC U Play
- HTC 10
OnePlus
OnePlus does not have too many devices to worry about. The company has already confirmed that the OnePlus 5T, OnePlus 5, OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T,will be updated to Android 8.0 Oreo. In fact, OnePlus 3 and 3T users have already received the update, while it has been temporarily put on hold for the OnePlus 5. An open beta for Android Oreo is also available for the OnePlus 5T.
Motorola
Motorola’s smartphone portfolio has expanded drastically in the last year or so. The company has smartphones in the high-end, mid-range, budget segment as well as the entry level segment. Even though Motorola uses stock Android on its phones, it may take a while for the update to hit your device.
