Which smartphones should upgrade to Android 7.0 Nougat
Android / / December 19, 2019
After five months of beta testing Google officially released the latest version of its mobile operating system - Android 7.0 Nougat. Update is already available for the Nexus line, as well as devices that are enrolled in Android Beta program.
Of course, the first wave concerns only a very small number of smartphones and tablets, compared with more than a billion active Android-gadgets - such is the fee for the fragmentation of the platform. Now it is up to manufacturers, who have to prepare updates. It usually takes months and concrete terms no one calls.
However, there is already information about specific devices that accurately receive Android 7.0 Nougat. More number of phones and tablets actualizes OSes with a high probability. And here is a list of gadgets that are in the future - distant or close - expect Android 7.0 Nougat.
Nexus, Pixel C and Android One
Nexus line is always the first updated to the latest versions of Android. Nothing has changed with the advent of Nougat. Operating system must already be available for the models:
- Google Nexus 6
- Google Nexus 5X,
- Google Nexus 6P,
- Google Nexus 9
- Google Nexus Player,
- Google Pixel C,
- General Mobile 4G (Android One).
As you can see, the super oldies Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013) will not receive Android 7.0 Nougat - it's time to buy a new phone. However, the Google engineers also did not improve the budget Android One device, which are designed for emerging markets.
Samsung
Lineup of the South Korean manufacturer is very wide, so it is not surprising that many gadgets will not be updated. It should be noted that the company is known for slow updates. For example, Galaxy S6 Android 6.0 Marshmallow was only after five months after the official release. However, you can expect that "nougat" impatiently:
- Samsung Galaxy S6,
- Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge,
- Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus,
- Samsung Galaxy S7,
- Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge,
- Samsung Galaxy Note 5,
- Samsung Galaxy S7 Active,
- Samsung Galaxy Note 7,
- Samsung Galaxy J3.
According to statements made by Samsung, one of the first update will receive the flagship Note 7. This will take place within two to three months. However, there is no reason not to upgrade to state-level Galaxy J3. However, Samsung representatives take a pause and say that assess the situation and will announce its decision in the near future.
LG
Somewhat unexpected was the fact that one of the first smartphones preloaded with Android 7.0 will be the LG V20. Extended list of potential lucky winners is as follows:
- LG G5,
- LG V10,
- LG G4,
- LG V20.
Recently, LG has accelerated the withdrawal of updates. For example, LG G4 Marshmallow got three months. Probably long delays will not be this time.
Noteworthy LG marketing strategy in the promotion of the same LG V20. The company places special emphasis on the latest version of Android, which undoubtedly should touch and spur other manufacturers of smartphones.
HTC
HTC has confirmed the move to upgrade to "nougat" for three of its units, making it the honor in our eyes. This will affect:
- HTC 10,
- HTC One A9,
- HTC One M9.
The Taiwanese company, as a rule, quickly develops an update. So, One M8 Marshmallow got just two months. look down on special page HTC website to track the progress.
According to rumors, the Taiwanese will produce the upcoming Nexus device codenamed Sailfish and Marlin. We can confidently say that Android 7.0 Nougat gets to them very quickly, most likely simultaneously with the start of sales in October.
HTC representative told Digital Trends, the company could announce the update schedule in the near future on Twitter.
Motorola
Now owned by Motorola, Lenovo, which may somewhat alarming. Digital Trends Reporters learned firsthand that Android 7.0 will receive exactly:
- Moto Z Droid,
- Moto Z Force Droid,
- Moto G4,
- Moto G4 Plus,
- Moto G4 Play.
Speaking of deadlines, then the Motorola there is no stability. In the US market and an update coming in a few months, and one year after the next version of the Android release. As explained by the representative of the company, development updates - complex resource-intensive projects and whether to upgrade or that gadget will be made on an individual basis. For news tips to follow on the official website.
In general, last year's model is a big question:
- Moto X Style Pure Edition,
- Droid Turbo 2 (Moto X Force),
- Droid Maxx 2 (Moto X Play),
- Moto G (2015)
- Moto E (2015).
ZTE
As they say in the most ZTE, Axon 7 will receive Android 7.0 «very soon». Updates can also get phones that have been released to the market 1-1,5 years ago:
- ZTE Axon 7,
- ZTE ZMax Pro,
- ZTE Axon Elite,
- ZTE Axon Pro,
- ZTE Axon Max,
- ZTE Axon,
- ZTE ZMax 2,
- ZTE Blade V7.
However, there are no official announcements about the exact list of devices, and the timing of the update.
OnePlus
Lineup OnePlus still quite modest, and therefore all smartphones must come to-date version of Android:
- OnePlus 3,
- OnePlus X,
- OnePlus 2,
- OnePlus 1.
Recall, the first generation of OnePlus running on Cyanogen OS, and more new gadgets come with a proprietary shell OxygenOS. Therefore, with respect to OnePlus One should wait for news from the Cyanogen community. As practice shows, not rust for him, albeit with a delay.
Official firmware OxygenOS come very late. For example, OnePlus 2 Marshmallow was only in June this year, and for the OnePlus X is only available pre-assembled. However, updates need to be, just not worth their wait in the near future.
Sony
The Digital Trends got a straight answer that will Nougat on models:
- Sony Xperia Z3 +,
- Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet,
- Sony Xperia Z5,
- Sony Xperia Z5 Compact,
- Sony Xperia Z5 Premium,
- Sony Xperia X,
- Sony Xperia XA,
- Sony Xperia XA Ultra,
- Sony Xperia X Performance.
From the words of the Sony, the company has no "expiration date" phone and it works to "bring this major upgrade to the maximum number of devices."
BlackBerry
About BlackBerry in recent years is heard less and less, but the company is doing its utmost to please their loyal fans. It is expected that Android 7.0 will come to both BlackBerry phone:
- BlackBerry Priv,
- BlackBerry DTEK50.
For reference: BlackBerry Priv friends with Marshmallow six months later, and BlackBerry DTEK50 went with him "out of the box."
Alcatel
Alcatel one of those manufacturers who release new phones with astronomical speed. Many models are simply difficult to track, let alone update. "Nougat" probably will reach the following smartphones:
- Alcatel Idol 4S,
- Alcatel Idol 4
- Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3.
Plainly there is no information, except that one of the previously mentioned leaders Alcatel update Idol 4S, «when the company will create a stable firmware-based Nougat».
Huawei
China's largest manufacturer systematically crushes under itself all over the world. And Huawei pleases not only iron, but also software. Therefore, it is likely an update for models:
- Huawei Mate S,
- Huawei Honor 5X,
- Huawei Honor 5C,
- Huawei Honor GX8 (G8),
- Huawei Honor V8,
- Huawei Honor 7
- Huawei P9,
- Huawei P9 Lite,
- Huawei P8 Lite,
- Huawei P8.
By direct confirmation, Android 7.0 Nougat is exactly designed for smartphones:
- Huawei Mate 8,
- Nexus 6P.
Timing, like other Chinese vendors, are disappointing. Take, for example, Honor 5X, which obzavolsya Marshmallow in June.
Asus
According to preliminary data, Nougat delight owners of the following phones:
- Asus ZenFone 3 Laser,
- Asus ZenFone 3 Max,
- Asus ZenFone 3,
- Asus ZenFone 3 Deluxe,
- Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra,
- Asus ZenFone Zoom,
- Asus ZenFone 2
- Asus ZenFone 2 Laser,
- Asus ZenFone Selfie.
Most of these devices are available in some regions of the world and received Android 6 over the last few months. Asus has not responded to the Digital Trends request for comment.