Android 9 Pie: Is your phone getting Google's latest dessert?
Though Android Q's release is just months away, many are still waiting for Android 9 Pie to show up on their smartphones. The update cycle for Android, unlike iOS, is slow and OEMs don't release updates for every single device they make. Some high-end units see two updates, while others may not even get one. Here's the list of phones that will get Pie.
First up, what you get with Android 9 Pie
Google announced Android Pie on August 6 last year and started rolling it out immediately on Pixel phones. The update, as the search giant promised, brings major improvements over Android Oreo in the form of gesture navigation, redesigned app overview screen, and quick settings. Plus, you also get features like Digital Wellbeing, Adaptive Battery and Adaptive Brightness for better user experience.
Samsung phones receiving Android Pie
Samsung's Galaxy S10 models come with Android Pie out-of-the-box, while last year's Galaxy S9, S9+, Note 9, and Note 8 have already been updated. Now, Galaxy S8 and S8+ are in the queue to receive Pie along with 2018 Galaxy A6, A6+, A7, A8, A8+, and A9. Even Galaxy J2/J2 Core, J4, J4+, J6, J6+, On7, J7 (2017) are expected to get the update.
OnePlus phones receiving Pie
All recent flagship killers from OnePlus are getting OxygenOS-based Android Pie update. The latest OnePlus 6T comes with Pie out-of-the-box, while OnePlus 6, OnePlus 5, and OnePlus 5T have already received the update. OnePlus 3 and 3T are also on track to get the official update but the timeline is not exactly clear at this stage.
Xiaomi phones getting Android Pie
Xiaomi has already pushed Pie on a handful of devices, including the famous POCO F1, Mi Mix 3, Mi 8, Mi Mix 2s, Mi A2, and Mi A2 Lite. The company has not detailed its exact update timeline but we expect Mi Max 2, 3, Mi A1, Redmi Note 5, Note 5 Pro, Note 6 Pro, and Note 7 series to get an update.
Nokia phones receiving Pie
HMD Global is updating most of its phones to Android Pie. The newest models from the company offer Android Pie out-of-the-box, while Nokia 3, Nokia 3.1, Nokia 5, Nokia 5.1 Plus, Nokia 6, Nokia 6.1, Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 7.1, and Nokia 8 have already received the update. Nokia 1, Nokia 2, Nokia 3.1 Plus, and Nokia 8 Sirocco will also get the update.
Huawei and Motorola phones receiving Pie
Huawei has confirmed Android Pie-based EMUI for a number of top-end models, including P20, P20 Pro, P20 Lite, Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, Honor 10, Honor View 10, Honor Play. Meanwhile, Lenovo-owned Motorola has planned Android Pie update for Moto Z3, Z3 Play, Z2 Force, Z2 Play, X4, G6 Plus, G6, G6 Play, Motorola One, and One Power.
Android Pie update from OPPO, Vivo and ASUS
Though OPPO, Vivo, and ASUS have not released a list, they are expected to push Pie on some mid and high-end devices. ASUS could release the update for ZenFone 5Z, ZenFone 5, Max Pro M1 and Max Pro 2, while Vivo could push the update for X21, NEX, and V9. Meanwhile, OPPO could push Pie on its Find X, R17, and F11 Pro smartphones.
