Google announced the final version of Android 13 earlier this year. Since August 15 the update package is being sent OTA to the Pixel devices. But which other phones will receive the update? In this article, we list the smartphones that are receiving the new version and also those expected to be updated to Android 13.
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With the Android brands slowly improving their update policies, it is increasingly easier to predict which phones will be supported in future operating system versions. Some companies even promise longer support than Google.
Even though the brand-new OS had just hit the market, we can already reasonably predict some things by analyzing the rollout for previous Android versions, like the beta tests, and release dates.
February/16 update: More Oppo, Realme, Samsung, and Sony updates rolling out.
Just like in the past five years or so, the Pixel phone line it’s the first to receive the update. The official update is rolling out to Pixel devices since August 15, 2022. Here are the compatible devices:
Samsung
After promising four years of software support and three versions of Android for its high-end phones in 2021, Samsung raised the stakes in 2022 by announcing four Android updates and five years of security patches for its flagship phones. And just like Apple and Google, Samsung has a testing program for those who want to actively participate in building the new version of the operating system by submitting feedback.
The Android 13 beta testing program is already open, and we prepared a guide on how you can sign up and participate in the development of One UI 5. Here are the Galaxy devices that will be updated:
In distribution
Xiaomi
Xiaomi tried to follow Samsung’s steps by announcing that it was also extending the software support for its flagship phones, but since then, the Chinese brand published a webpage where it lists not only which updates each phone should receive but also the frequency of security patches. Archived here, just in case.
In distribution
Expected to be updated
Oppo
When it comes to Oppo, the sheer number of phone ranges and all their suffixes (Lite, Neo, Plus, SE, etc.) makes it really hard to predict which phones will be updated to Android 13. In any case, the list includes the models below.
In distribution
Expected to be updated
- Oppo A74
- Oppo A77s
- Oppo A95
- Oppo F19
- Oppo F19s
- Oppo F21s Pro 5G
- Oppo Find N (was in the beta test)
- Oppo Find X3
- Oppo Reno 5 5G
- Oppo Reno 6
- Oppo Reno 6 Pro+ 5G
- Oppo Reno 6 Z
- Oppo Reno 8 Pro
Vivo
Vivo tried to match Samsung’s policy by promising three Android updates for the flagship X60 Pro line, but made no guarantees to its mid-range and entry-level phones. However, after announcing its beta version rollout, we can expect to see the update on the following devices:
In distribution
Expected to be updated
- iQOO 7
- iQOO 7 Legend
- iQOO 8
- iQOO 8 Pro
- iQOO 9
- iQOO 9 Pro
- iQOO 9 SE
- iQOO 9T
- iQOO Neo 6
- iQOO Z3 5G
- iQOO Z5
- iQOO Z6
- iQOO Z6 5G
- iQOO Z6 Lite 5G
- iQOO Z6 Pro
- Vivo T1 5G
- Vivo T1 Pro 5G
- Vivo T1x
- Vivo V20
- Vivo V20 2021
- Vivo V20 Pro
- Vivo V21 5G
- Vivo V21e
- Vivo V23 5G
- Vivo V23 Pro
- Vivo V23e 5G
- Vivo V25
- Vivo V25 Pro
- Vivo X60
- Vivo X60 Pro
- Vivo X60 Pro+
- Vivo X70 Pro
- Vivo X70 Pro+
- Vivo X80
- Vivo Y20G
- Vivo Y20T
- Vivo Y21s
- Vivo Y21T
- Vivo Y22
- Vivo Y22s
- Vivo Y31
- Vivo Y33s
- Vivo Y33T
- Vivo Y35
- Vivo Y51A
- Vivo Y53s
- Vivo Y72 5G
- Vivo Y73
- Vivo Y75
- Vivo Y75 5G
Realme
With the Realme 9 and GT2 lines, the Chinese brand improved its update policy for the mid-range and flagship ranges. With two and three android updates, respectively.
In distribution
- Realme GT2 Pro
- Realme GT Neo 3
- Realme GT Neo 3T
- Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G
- Realme X7 Max 5G
Expected to be updated
- Realme 8 4G
- Realme 8 5G
- Realme 8 Pro
- Realme 8i
- Realme 8s 5G
- Realme 9 4G
- Realme 9 5G
- Realme 9 5G Speed Edition
- Realme 9 Pro 5G
- Realme 9 Pro+
- Realme 9i 4G
- Realme 9i 5G
- Realme C30
- Realme C33
- Realme C35
- Realme GT
- Realme GT 2
- Realme GT Master Edition
- Realme GT Neo 2 5G
- Realme Narzo 30 5G
- Realme Narzo 50
- Realme Narzo 50 5G
- Realme Narzo 50A Prime
- Realme Narzo 50i Prime
OnePlus
OnePlus also clarified its update policy last year, offering a clear roadmap for its device’s updates. So far, the brand’s Android 13 list includes:
In distribution
Expected to be updated
Motorola/Lenovo
Even after setting its sights back on the flagship market, Motorola still hasn’t offered a clear update policy for its customers, something that is starting to be noticed not only here on NextPit but also in other media outlets. Unless noted otherwise, we can usually expect only one major Android update for Moto phones.
- Motorola Edge (2021) (Motorola Edge 20 outside the US)
- Motorola Edge (2022) (Motorola Edge 30 outside the US)
- Motorola Edge+ (2022) (Motorola Edge 30 Pro outside the US)
- Motorola Edge 20 Lite
- Motorola Edge 20 Pro
- Motorola Edge 30 Fusion
- Motorola Edge 30 Neo
- Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
- Motorola Moto G 5G 2022
- Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2022
- Motorola Moto G32
- Motorola Moto G42
- Motorola Moto G52
- Motorola Moto G62 5G
- Motorola Moto G72
- Motorola Moto G82 5G
- Motorola Razr (2022)
Honor
With Honor still establishing itself on the market and without a clear update policy publically announced, it seems a bit premature to predict which models will be updated to Android 13. As soon as the company gives more details about its Magic 4 and Magic V lines, we will update this section.
Nokia
Despite being one of the last holdouts in the Android One program (remember that?), HMD Global hasn’t been exactly the best example when it comes to Android upgrades, despite offering timely security updates. The company canceled the promised Android 11 version for its former flagship 9 PureView, and simply offered a discount for its entry-level X phones (this archived linked page has since been taken offline). So, take this list with a grain of salt:
In distribution
- Nokia G50
- Nokia X10
- Nokia X20 (was in the beta test)
- Nokia XR20
Expected to be updated
- Nokia G10
- Nokia G11
- Nokia G20
- Nokia G21
- Nokia G300
- Nokia X100
Sony
With a small range of devices in the market, Sony has been offering two major Android upgrades for its phones, which for Android 13 would look like this:
In distribution
Expected to be updated
Asus
Asus was part of the Android 12 beta and delivered quick updates for its flagship ZenFone 8 range. With a product line-up consisting of basically the ZenFone and ROG Phone lines, Android 13 should be expected for these models:
In distribution
From 2023Q1:
From 2023Q2:
Other brands
Sharp, TCL, Tecno, and ZTE also offer customers the chance to preview the new operating system via Beta Testing Program, together with Asus, Oppo/OnePlus, Realme, Vivo/iQOO, and Xiaomi.
Also worth noting is that LG announced (at least in South Korea) that the Velvet and Wing phones would receive Android 13. The former model is expected to receive Android 12 in 2022Q1 (page in Korean), but the situation in the West is still unclear.
This list will be updated as soon as the brands announce their update schedules. Are you looking forward to seeing Android 13 on your phone? Did we forget a specific model? Let us know in the comments!
This article was last updated on February 16th. Comments from before the last update have been kept.
