Google Pixel Smartphones Will Reportedly Get Android 15 Update Next Month: Supported Models
Several Pixel smartphones, ranging from the latest Pixel 9 series to the Pixel 6 series, are expected to get the upgrade to Android 15.
by Shaurya Tomer, Siddharth Suvarna · Gadgets 360Highlights
- Google is reported to roll out Android 15 update for Pixel on October 15
- Supported handsets include Pixel 9 series, Pixel Tablet and older models
- The update was globally released and moved to AOSP last month
Google Pixel smartphones will receive the Android 15 update starting next month, according to a report. The latest operating system (OS) update for Android devices usually arrives with the launch of the new Google Pixel handsets every year, but that was not the case this time as the Pixel 9 series still shipped with Android 14 out-of-the-box. Android 15 was globally released on September 4 and its source code was also made available at the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).
Android 15 Update on Google Pixel Smartphones
Last month, Google announced that Android 15 would be available in the coming weeks, starting with its in-house Google Pixel smartphones. According to a recent Android Headlines report, the Android 15 update for Pixel handsets could arrive in mid-October, with October 15 being the most likely release date for the update.
Although there is precedence for the Mountain View-based tech giant rolling its software updates and patches on a Monday, it could possibly be shifted to the next day due to Columbus Day in the US falling on October 14 (Monday). Thus, October 15 is speculated to be the most likely date.
Following its availability at the AOSP last month, developers can now create custom variants of the Android 15 operating system (OS) which cater to their devices and port it. Notably, AOSP is a source code repository that contains the core of the Android OS.
Android 15 Supported Google Pixel Models
Several Pixel smartphones, ranging from the latest Pixel 9 series to the Pixel 6 series, are expected to get the upgrade to Android 15. Google says the following Pixel smartphones are eligible to receive the over-the-air (OTA) update next month:
- Google Pixel 9 Series
- Google Pixel Fold
- Google Pixel 8 Series
- Google Pixel 7 Series
- Google Pixel 6 Series
- Google Pixel Tablet
Additionally, eligible smartphones from other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) including Samsung, Honor, iQOO, Lenovo, Motorola, Nothing, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Sharp, Sony, Tecno, Vivo, and Xiaomi will also receive the Android 15 update in the next few months, Google said.
Google Pixel 9
REVIEW
- Design: 9 / 10
- Display: 9 / 10
- Software: 9 / 10
- Performance: 7 / 10
- Battery Life: 8 / 10
- Camera: 9 / 10
- Value for Money: 8 / 10
Good
- Flagship build and design
- Excellent display
- Great cameras
- Good battery life
- AI features are fun
Bad
- Processor is still not great
- Heats up
- No longer compact
Read detailed Google Pixel 9 review
KEY SPECS
Display
6.30-inch
Front Camera
10.5-megapixel
Rear Camera
50-megapixel + 48-megapixel
RAM
12GB
Storage
256GB
Battery Capacity
4700mAh
OS
Android 14
Resolution
1080x2424 pixels
Google Pixel 8
REVIEW
- Design: 8 / 10
- Display: 9 / 10
- Software: 8 / 10
- Performance: 7 / 10
- Battery Life: 7 / 10
- Camera: 9 / 10
- Value for Money: 8 / 10
Good
- Smaller form factor makes it more comfortable to hold
- Excellent and bright display
- Cameras are still the best
- Packed with AI features
Bad
- Battery life is still not the best
- Expensive
- Tends to heat up under heavy load
Read detailed Google Pixel 8 review
KEY SPECS
Display
6.20-inch
Processor
Google Tensor G3
Front Camera
11-megapixel
Rear Camera
50-megapixel + 12-megapixel
RAM
8GB
Storage
128GB, 256GB
Battery Capacity
4575mAh
OS
Android 14
Resolution
1080x2400 pixels
Google Pixel Fold
KEY SPECS
Display (Primary)
7.60-inch
Processor
Google Tensor G2
Front Camera
9.5-megapixel + 8-megapixel
Rear Camera
48-megapixel + 10.8-megapixel + 10.8-megapixel
RAM
12GB
Storage
256GB
Battery Capacity
4821mAh
OS
Android 13
Resolution
2208x1840 pixels
Google Pixel 7
REVIEW
- Design: 8 / 10
- Display: 9 / 10
- Software: 10 / 10
- Performance: 9 / 10
- Battery Life: 9 / 10
- Camera: 9 / 10
- Value for Money: 9 / 10
Good
- Sharp, 90Hz display
- Good quality cameras
- Good gaming performance
- Bloatware-free software, timely updates
- Good battery life
- IP68 rating
Bad
- Video recording could be better
- Gets warm under load
- No bundled charger
- Relatively slow charging
Read detailed Google Pixel 7 review
KEY SPECS
Display
6.30-inch
Processor
Google Tensor G2
Front Camera
10.8-megapixel
Rear Camera
50-megapixel + 12-megapixel
RAM
8GB
Storage
128GB
OS
Android 13
Resolution
1080x2400 pixels
Google Pixel 6
KEY SPECS
Display
6.40-inch
Processor
Google Tensor
Front Camera
8-megapixel
Rear Camera
50-megapixel + 12-megapixel
RAM
8GB
Storage
128GB, 256GB
Battery Capacity
4614mAh
OS
Android 12
Resolution
1080x2400 pixels
Google Pixel Tablet
KEY SPECS
Display
10.95-inch
Processor
Google Tensor G2, Titan M2 security coprocessor
Front Camera
8-megapixel
Resolution
2560x1600 pixels
RAM
8GB
OS
Android 13
Storage
128GB
Rear Camera
8-megapixel