Android 15 has been available for a few weeks on select Android-based smartphones. This update was in development since February and went through three phases before finally rolling out, starting with Google’s Pixel phones. If you’re waiting for the latest software, your wait won’t be much longer. If you’re curious about when your current Android smartphone will receive the Android 15 update, here are all the details available so far.
Are you not too excited about Android 15? Well, Android 16 is now official, having recently been announced by Google. However, it’s a long way from ready, given it’s only just opened developer beta access.
When did Android 15 come out?
The typical Android release cycle consists of three phases: developer preview, public beta testing, and final release.
The developer preview started on February 16, 2024. This phase allows app developers to preview upcoming changes and familiarize themselves with the new software, enabling them to plan and implement new features in their own apps if they choose to do so.
On April 11, we launched the first public beta of Android 15. This version allows anyone interested to test the new features ahead of the official release. Beta testers can report issues and bugs to Google, which helps improve the final version of the software. While the public beta versions are generally more stable and have fewer bugs than the developer preview builds, it’s important to remember that they are still considered early software and may not be perfect.
As of August 20, Google has released Android 15 Beta 4.1 for eligible devices for those who are enrolled in Google’s beta testing program. This is available to the public, so you don’t need a special invite or account. Once you’re enrolled in the program, just download the Android 15 beta.
On October 15, 2024, Google began to roll out Android 15 to select devices. Since Android phones consist of several different manufacturers, major OS upgrades roll out at different times. As Google makes the Pixel hardware, it makes sense that Pixel devices would get Android 15 first.
Since each manufacturer is different, we’ll go over each one individually as far as when they’ll get the final Android 15 release.
Google Pixel
The fastest way to get access to Android 15 is to have a Google Pixel device. That’s because Google develops Android, and the Pixel lineup is Google’s own hardware, similar to Apple’s iPhone and iOS, so it makes sense that Pixels would get it first.
Android 15 is available for the following Pixel devices:
- Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
- Pixel 8a
- Pixel 7 and 7 Pro
- Pixel 7a
- Pixel 6 and 6 Pro
- Pixel 6a
- Pixel Fold
- Pixel Tablet
Unfortunately, the Pixel 5 and earlier won’t be able to get the Android 15 update. But if you have any of the above Pixel devices, then you’re good to go.
Samsung Galaxy
Samsung’s One UI 6 introduced one of the most significant visual upgrades in recent years, and the brand is now focused on finalizing One UI 7. Until this new software is released, Samsung phones will not receive Android 15. Unfortunately, it seems we may have to wait until January for this upgrade, coinciding with the expected announcement of the Galaxy S25 series.
Samsung has not specified which devices will be eligible for Android 15. However, we can make some educated guesses. Samsung typically offers at least two years of software upgrades, and for the latest Galaxy S24 series, it has extended this support to seven years. Given this approach, it’s reasonable to assume that any Samsung device that originally shipped with Android 13 will qualify for the Android 15 update.
Another set of devices that should get Android 15 are any flagships and midrange phones that launched with Android 11 and have four years of major OS upgrades, as that was Samsung’s policy prior to the change to seven years.
Here’s a list of possible Samsung devices that could get Android 15 based on those factors:
Galaxy S Series
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S24 Plus
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 Plus
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S22 Plus
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 Plus
- Galaxy S21
Galaxy Z Series
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
Galaxy A Series
- Galaxy A73
- Galaxy A55
- Galaxy A54
- Galaxy A53
- Galaxy A35
- Galaxy A34
- Galaxy A33
- Galaxy A25
- Galaxy A24
- Galaxy A23
- Galaxy A15
- Galaxy A14
Galaxy Tab Series
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE Plus
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 Plus
- Galaxy Tab S9
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S8 Plus
- Galaxy Tab S8
There are also Samsung’s Galaxy F and M Series phones. In short, there are a lot of possible Samsung phones that will receive the Android 15 update. We just listed out some of the more popular and more recent devices, but as long as it falls within the criteria mentioned above, it should get Android 15.
We will hear from Samsung later with a confirmed list of supported devices for Android 15 and update accordingly.
OnePlus
OnePlus recently announced OxygenOS 15, which is based on Android 15, during an event in October. The new OnePlus 13 will be the first device to launch with this software, debuting in China before rolling out to other regions worldwide.
In addition to the OnePlus 13, several other devices will receive the Android 15 update. These include:
- OnePlus 12
- OnePlus 12R
- OnePlus Open
- OnePlus 11
- OnePlus 11R
- OnePlus 10 Pro
- OnePlus 10T
- OnePlus Nord 4
- OnePlus Nord 3
- OnePlus Pad
- OnePlus Pad 2
- Nord CE series
- N30SE
The update will be rolled out in phases, starting with an Open Beta program, followed by a stable release. This process may take several months to complete for all confirmed devices.
Motorola
Motorola has released a list of its phones that will be eligible to get the Android 15 update. The list is a bit broad, so your phone is likely covered, especially if you bought it in the past year.
- Motorola Razr (2023) / Razr 40
- Motorola Razr Plus (2023) / Razr 40 Ultra
- Motorola Razr (2024) / Razr 50
- Motorola Razr Plus (2024) / Razr 50 Ultra
- Motorola Edge Plus 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
- Moto G Power (2024)
- Moto G 5G (2024)
- Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
- Moto G34 5G
- Moto G45
- Moto G55
- Moto G75
- Moto G85
- ThinkPhone by Motorola
- ThinkPhone (2025)
Nothing
At the moment, you can get the Android 15 beta on your Nothing phone, as long as it’s a Nothing Phone 2 or Nothing Phone 2a. Unfortunately, those who have an original Nothing Phone are out of luck.
If you have one of those eligible Nothing Phones, then you should head over to the Nothing Community forums to check out how to download the Android 15 beta on your device.
Based on promises made by Nothing at the time of launching phones, we can expect Android 15 to be delivered to these devices:
Honor
Right now, the Android 15 beta is only available for the following devices from Honor:
If you have one of those devices, you can grab the Android 15 beta right now. Similar to OnePlus, there are some known issues, though a few of them have been fixed. As of July 30, it seems that the only real concern is that there continues to be a low probability of the phone restarting in certain scenarios.
Not a deterrent? Go ahead and check the instructions on how to download the Android 15 beta for your Honor Magic 6 Pro or Magic V2 from the Honor Developers page.
In addition, the following phones are expected to receive the Android 15 update:
- Honor 200 and 200 Pro
- Honor 90
- Honor Magic V2
- Honor Magic Vs
- Honor Magic V Flip
- Honor Magic 6 Pro
- Honor Magic 5, 5 Pro, and 5 Ultimate
Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco
Xiaomi gave its Android skin a complete overhaul — from visuals to the underlying code — with Android 14. In this process, it transitioned the majority of its devices from the landmark MIUI to the new HyperOS that is also slated to run across other smart devices, including its line of EVs.
Xiaomi has already rolled out Android 15 developer preview builds for its flagship, the Xiaomi 14, alongside the Xiaomi 13T Pro and its premium tablet, Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro (12.4-inch only). To download and install the respective firmware updates, head over to Xiaomi’s support page for Android 15 beta updates.
Although the company has yet to declare which devices (in addition to those above) will receive Android 15 updates, we can speculate based on earlier claims about the number of updates. For the sake of simplicity, we limit these to phones only available globally and not limited to specific regions.
Here is the list of phones from Xiaomi and its sister brands Redmi and Poco:
- Xiaomi 14 and 14 Ultra
- Xiaomi 13, 13 Pro, 13 Ultra, 13 Lite
- Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro
- Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro
- Xiaomi 12T and 12T Pro
- Xiaomi Pad 6
- Redmi Note 13 (LTE and 5G variants), 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Plus
- Redmi 13C
- Redmi Note 12
- Redmi 12 (LTE and 5G variants)
- Poco X6 Pro
- Poco F6 and F6 Pro
- Poco M6 and M6 Pro
As previously with MIUI, Xiaomi’s HyperOS updates are not necessarily tied to Android updates. This means that two phones can get the same HyperOS versions with similar features while running different generations. This is good news for cheaper and older phones that are excluded from receiving Android 15 updates, such as the flagship Mi 11 and Mi 10 series.
Realme
Realme, OnePlus’ sister brand, is fairly popular in Asia and is slowly creeping up the charts in other parts of the world. Though the interface it runs is called Realme UI, the interface closely resembles OnePlus’ OxygenOS, which itself is drawn largely from parent Oppo’s ColorOS.
Just like OnePlus, Realme also has an Android 15 beta program, but specifically for the Realme 12 Pro Plus but only for users in India. The instructions are listed in a Realme community post if you have an Indian unit.
However, a larger batch of devices in more regions can be expected to roll out following Google’s and Oppo’ release of their respective updates. Based on previous promises, here are all the Realme phones expected to get the Android 15 update:
- Realme GT 6 and GT 6T
- Realme GT 2 and GT 2 Pro
- Realme 13 series
- Realme 12 series
- Realme C67, C65, C63, and C61
Like Xiaomi, we have limited the list to devices widely available globally.
Keep this in mind while installing Android 15 or its betas
Though Google has officially released Android 15, only select devices have the final build, namely Pixel phones. Other manufacturers will be rolling out their own custom user interfaces based on Android 15 on their own schedules, and Samsung is typically the first one in this race, though its One UI 7 interface has faced big delays.
If you don’t have a Pixel, you could still access the Android 15 beta, but it’s important to remember to keep a backup of any crucial data just in case there are any malfunctions in the beta before the final version is released on non-Pixel phones.
