It’s a done deal for Pixel owners, but for the rest of us, we are waiting in the wings. Google has been first in line with its own hardware, while Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi and the like are at work on their custom builds. Timelines will be what they will be, depending on where you are and who made your phone, so we’ll have to see what gets confirmed.
What’s new in Android 17
This isn’t about all show and no substance. Android 17 is about making your day-to-day a bit easier. You can count on a phone that holds a charge better and some sturdier privacy settings to put the reins on apps.
Then there are the AI tools and some system-level tweaks from Google to make everything run a little smoother. In short, your apps should be snappier, you won’t notice as much of a hiccough when you’re juggling tasks, and things running in the background won’t be as much of a drain.
Pixel gets it first
Google is handing out the update to its own stable before anyone else. If you have one of these, you’re good to go:
– Pixel 10, 10 Pro, 10 Pro XL, 10 Pro Fold, 10a
– Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a
– Pixel 8, 8 Pro, 8a
– Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a
– Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a
– Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet
The big names are on it
Over at Samsung, the tablets are up for it: Galaxy Tab S11, S10, S9 and Active 5 series. As for foldables, keep an eye on the Z Fold 7 / Flip 7, 6 and 5, plus the TriFold and the Special Edition.
You can expect the top-tier flagships to come through as well, from the S26 down to the S23. And for the mid-range and value buyers, anything from the A57 to the A15, M56 to M06, and F56 to F06 should be in the mix.
OnePlus has the Open and 15, 13, 12 and 11 series in the works. For the Nord line, that means the 6, 5, 4 and the CE 6 (and Lite) and 5. Their tablets are covered too: the Pad 4, 3, 2, Lite and Go 2.
And if you are with Nothing, you have the Phone (4a), (4a) Pro, (3), (3a) and the (3a) variants to consider.
If you’re after some value, the likes of the Nothing Phone (2a) and (2a) Plus are hard to beat, as is the CMF Phone 2 Pro.
Then there’s Motorola. Their foldables are all in the Razr camp: the 70, 60 and 50 series. You can also put down the Edge 70, 60 and 50, not to mention the 2025 and 2026 versions of the Edge. The Moto G side of things has a lot on offer: the Max, the 2025/2026 5G models for the Stylus and Power, and a host of others from the G87 and G86 to the G37.
Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO highlights
Xiaomi has its 17, 15 and 14 series up for grabs, along with the 13T and 13T Pro. If you want something out of the ordinary, there’s the Mix Flip and the Leica Leitzphone.
Redmi’s list is long: the Note 15 and 14, the 15 and A7/A5, the Pad 2 and the Turbo 5. Over at POCO, you’ll find the F8, F7 and F6; the X8, X7 and X6 Pro; the M8 and M7; the C85, C81 and C71; and their pad.
Oppo, Vivo, iQOO and Realme
Oppo’s foldables run the N6, N5, N3 and N2. For the rest, we have the Find X9 through X6, the Reno 15 to 11, the F and K series, and tablets like the Pad 5 and 3.
Vivo is looking to put out the X300, X200 and X100, as well as the V and T series. Don’t forget the Y400, Y300 and a few others like the Y51 Pro and 2026 models of the Y21 and Y11. iQOO is going after the 15, 13 and 12, with the Z and Neo lines to back them up.
As for Realme, count on the GT 8 Pro and 7 and 6 series. There’s also the 16, 15 and 14; the P and C series; the Narzo 100, 90 and 80; the Note 80 and 70; and the Pad 3.
Other notable devices
Honor has the Magic 8, 7 and 6, plus the V and Vs3, and the 600 to 200 series. Sony is in with the Xperia 1 VII and VI, and the 10 VI. And from Asus, you have the ROG 9 in all its forms and the Zenfone 12 Ultra.
Timelines and confirmations
You won’t see any hard numbers from the makers just yet, but here is what to make of it:
– Most of these are unconfirmed
– Things can shift as we get to launch day
– When they hit your market will depend on where you are
– It’s up to the brand when they make them available
