Android 14: Which Phones Are Expected to Get the Update?

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As with the past couple of years, 2023 saw the release of yet another Android version, Android 14 (or Upside down cake for those with a preference for dessert names). With that, the same question pops up every single year: Which smartphones will receive the Android 14 update? Apart from the already updated Pixel models, this article lists the smartphones that are promised or expected to be updated to the new Android release in 2023 (and 2024 in some cases).

After many brands improved their update policy throughout 2022, the Android 14 update frequency is expected to be even better. Especially when it comes to flagship devices, the biggest brands are now standardizing in promising at least three Android upgrades, but unfortunately, not all of them extended the revised policies to older models.

Long before the Android 14 stable release, we already knew which Pixel phones would get the update. For the other brands, we can reasonably predict some of the phones that will be updated, based on previous Android versions’ rollouts.

Google

As usual, the Pixel phone line was the first to receive the update. These Google smartphones are already showing the upgrade notification for the operating system 2023 upgrade:

Pixel 7 vs Pixel 7 Pro — The Pixel 7 Pro (left) and Pixel 7 were first in line for Android 14. / © nextpit

Samsung

Samsung delivered when it came to the Android 13 updates, with many low-end devices from the South Korean brand receiving the new version before some of its rivals’ flagships. Samsung executives suggested the Android 14 rollout could be even faster, further raising the bar for its opponents, especially when compared to Chinese brands.

With that said, these are the Galaxy smartphones expected to be updated to Android 14 with OneUI 6:

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 review — If Samsung repeats (or improves) its update schedule, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 should receive Android 14 before December. / © nextpit

Xiaomi

Keeping up with rivals Samsung and Oppo/OnePlus, Xiaomi offers a page (admittedly geared towards corporate customers) that listed models which will receive specific Android versions. Despite lagging behind when it comes to timely updates, Xiaomi at least offers a better idea of which version upgrades will selected handsets receive, and most importantly, security patches that will still be provided for these models.

In the beta

Xiaomi is beta testing Android 14. Details and guidelines are available on their official website. Participants can preview new features but should note beta versions may have bugs. Always back up your device before installing beta software.

Xiaomi’s Android 14 beta instructions

Expected devices

With the new HyperOS replacing the veteran MIUI in time for the Xiaomi 14 launch, the Chinese brand is expected to announce more models as soon as it makes the traditional launch showcasing all the new features.

The Xiaomi 13 Pro is covered by the brand’s promise of at least three version updates. / © nextpit

Oppo

Based on the brand’s past performance, these are the Oppo handsets that should receive the Android 14 update:

In the beta

Expected devices

Oppo Find X5
Oppo Find X5 Lite
Oppo Find X5 Pro
Oppo Find X6
Oppo Find X6 Pro
Oppo Reno 5 Z 5G
Oppo Reno 6 5G
Oppo Reno 6 Pro 5G
Oppo Reno 6 Z 5G
Oppo Reno 7
Oppo Reno 7 5G
Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G
Oppo Reno 7 Z 5G
Oppo Reno 8
Oppo Reno 8 5G
Oppo Reno 8 Pro 5G
Oppo Reno 8 Z 5G
Oppo Reno 9
Oppo Reno 9 Pro
Oppo Reno 9 Pro+
Oppo Reno 10
Oppo Reno 10 Pro
Oppo Reno 10 Pro+

Oppo Find N2 — The compact foldable Find N2 should also receive Android 14. / © nextpit

Vivo

Vivo is not as clear as its sibling Oppo when it comes to the number of Android updates for its smartphones, especially in the mid-range and entry-level models. Nevertheless, at least these Vivo models should be updated to Android 14:

In the beta

Vivo’s Android 14 beta instructions

Expected devices

iQOO 8
iQOO 8 Pro
iQOO 9
iQOO 9 Pro
iQOO 9 SE
iQOO 9T
iQOO 11
iQOO Neo 6
iQOO Neo 7
iQOO Neo 7 Pro
iQOO Neo 8
iQOO Neo 8 Pro
iQOO Z5
iQOO Z6
iQOO Z6 5G
iQOO Z6 Lite 5G
iQOO Z6 Pro
iQOO Z7
Vivo T1 5G
Vivo T1 Pro 5G
Vivo T1x
Vivo V23 5G
Vivo V23 Pro
Vivo V23e 5G
Vivo V25
Vivo V25 Pro
Vivo X70 Pro
Vivo X70 Pro+
Vivo X80
Vivo X80 Pro
Vivo X90
Vivo X Flip
Vivo X Fold 2
Vivo Y35
Vivo Y53s
Vivo Y75
Vivo Y75 5G

Vivo X80 Pro — The X80 Pro was one of the first Vivo phones to receive Android 13 and is expected to be updated to Android 14. / © nextpit

Realme

With the Realme 9 and GT2 lines, the Chinese brand improved its update policy for the mid-range and flagship models. We are talking of at least two and three Android updates, respectively.

In the beta

Realme’s Android 14 beta instructions

Expected devices

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 10
Realme 10 5G
Realme 10 Pro
Realme 10 Pro+
Realme 10s
Realme 11
Realme 11 Pro
Realme 11 Pro+
Realme C35
Realme GT 2
Realme GT Master Edition
Realme GT Neo 2 5G
Realme GT Neo 3
Realme GT Neo 3T
Realme GT Neo 5
Realme GT Neo 5 SE
Realme GT2 Explorer Master
Realme GT3
Realme Narzo 50
Realme Narzo 50 5G
Realme Narzo 50 Pro 5G
Realme Narzo 50A Prime
Realme Narzo 50i Prime
Realme Narzo 60 Pro
Realme Q5
Realme Q5 Pro
Realme Q5i

Realme 10 — The Realme GT line is promised 3 Android updates. / © nextpit

OnePlus

OnePlus—together with its parent company Oppo—matched Samsung’s update policy when it comes to flagship models, but its position concerning mid-range and entry-level Nord devices is still a bit murky. So far, the brand’s Android 14 list includes: