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surya-kulshreshtha · 7 years ago

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List of smartphones to receive the Android 8.0 Oreo Update

So the latest version of Android has been officially announced, and all the rumors have proved to be true as the name of the Android 8.0 is Oreo. The Android Oreo update is ready for users and will make its way first to the existing line of Pixel smartphones, and the latest Nexus smartphones, i.e., the Nexus 6 and Nexus 5P; the updates are reportedly in carrier testing phase for these devices as of now.

Google, released the latest version of Android in a very amazing way with the Eclipse, the company also revealed the symbol of the Android-Oreo like it does every year with every Android version update.

Here is the official video of the Android 8.0 Oreo.

The Android 8.0 Oreo update will be available for the Pixel devices and latest Nexus devices shortly, the update is in carrier testing phase, and users may get the update soon.

Here are the devices which will receive the Android Oreo 8.0 update:

Google Pixel (Developer Preview available to download)

Google Pixel XL (Developer Preview available to download)

Google Pixel C (Developer Preview available to download)

Google Nexus Player (Developer Preview available to download)

Here are the Google Devices which won’t receive Android Oreo 8.0 update:

Google Nexus 5

Google Nexus 4

Google Nexus 3

Samsung

Samsung won’t be late to get the update to its flagship phones once the update is officially released.

Here is the list of Samsung phones getting Android 8.0 Oreo update:

Samsung Galaxy S8(G950F, G950W)

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (Upcoming)

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus(G955,G955FD)

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge(G935F, G935FD, G935W8)

Samsung Galaxy S7(G930FD, G930F, G930, G930W8)

Samsung Galaxy A3( 2017)(A320F)

Samsung Galaxy A5( 2017)(A520F)

Samsung Galaxy A7 ( 2017)(A720F, A720DS)

Samsung Galaxy A8 ( 2017)(A810F, A810DS)

Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro

Samsung Galaxy J7v

Samsung Galaxy J7 Max (2017)

Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro(2017)

Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime(G610F, G610DS, G610M/DS)

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2016)(SM-A9100)

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)(A710F, A710DS)

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)(A510F, A510F)

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)(A810F, A810DS)

Samsung Galaxy Note FE

Galaxy J series of 2017 will receive the Android 8.0 Oreo update.

Here are the Samsung devices which won’t receive Android Oreo 8.0 update:

Samsung Galaxy J3(2016)

Samsung Galaxy J5(2016)

Samsung Galaxy J2(2015)

Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016)( J710F, J710FN, J7108)

Samsung Galaxy J2 Ace

Samsung Galaxy J2(2016)

Samsung Galaxy On5

Samsung Galaxy On8

Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Samsung Galaxy Galaxy A8

Samsung Galaxy S6

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

Samsung Galaxy S5

Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Motorola

Motorola has a history of providing latest updates very quickly to its users, and the same will be the case with the Android 8.0 “O.” Oreo.

Here are the Motorola phones that will receive the Android 8.0 “Oreo” update:

Moto G5 Plus( XT1684, XT1685, XT1687)

Moto G5( All Models)

Moto G4 Plus( All models)

Moto G4( All models)

Moto Z( XT1635–03)

Moto Z2 Play

Moto Z Play

Moto Z Style

Moto Z Force

Here are the Moto devices which won’t receive Android Oreo 8.0 update.

Moto G3

Moto X Play

Moto X Style

Moto G Turbo

Moto Droid Maxx 2

Moto Droid Turbo 2

Moto X-Force

Moto G2

LG has been trying hard to get a fair update of Android smartphone market, so when it comes to Android “O,” LG will be very quick to release the update for its flagship devices.

Here are the devices from LG which are expected to receive Android Oreo 8.0 Update:

LG G6( H870, H870DS, US987, All carrier models supported as well)

LG G5( H850, H858, US996, H860N, All carrier models supported as well)

LG V30 (Upcoming)

LG V20(H990DS, H990N, US996, All carrier models supported as well)

LG V10(H960, H960A, H960AR)

LG Nexus 5X (Developer Preview available to download)

LG Q8

LG Q6

LG X Venture

LG Pad IV 8.0

Here are the LG devices which won’t receive Android Oreo 8.0 update.

LG G4

LG G4 Beat

LG Ray

LG K8

LG K5

LG K3

LG G3

LG G2

Huawei

Huawei seems to be leading the front when it comes to providing the latest Android software updates for its user; the company has already tested the Android 8.0 builds on Maye 9.

Here are the Huawei devices which are expected to receive the Android Oreo 8.0 “O” Oreo update soon.

Huawei P10( VTR-L09, VTRL29, VTR-AL00, VTR-TL00)

Huawei P10 lite (Lx1, Lx2, Lx3)

Huawei Honor 9(AL00, AL10, TL10)

Huawei P8 Lite 2017 (Huawei P9 Lite (2017), Huawei Honor 8 Lite, Huawei Nova Lite, Huawei GR3 (2017)

Huawei Y7 Prime (Controversial)

Huawei Nova 2(PIC-AL00)

Huawei Nova 2 Plus(BAC-AL00)

Huawei Honor 8 Pro

Huawei P10 Plus

Huawei Mate 9 Porsche Design

Huawei Mate 9

Huawei Mate 9 Pro

Huawei Nexus 6P (Developer Preview available to download)

Here are the Huawei Devices which won’t receive Android Oreo 8.0 update

Huawei Honor 8 (Controversial)

Huawei Honor 5A

Huawei Honor 5c

Huawei Y3II

Huawei Y5II

Huawei Mate 8 (Controversial)

Huawei Y6

Huawei Honor 7

Huawei Y3( L02/03/L22/L23 U00)

Huawei Y7

Huawei Y6

Huawei Y5

Asus

Asus has a policy of providing at least two major updates for its smartphones and considering the brand’s history of doing the same, a large no. of smartphones will receive the upcoming Android O upgrade.

Here is the official list of Asus phones which will get the Android O 8.0 update.

Asus ZenFone 4 (ZE554KL)

Asus ZenFone Pro (ZS551KL)

Asus ZenFone 4 Max (ZC520KL)

Asus ZenFone 4 Max Pro (ZC554KL)

Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie (ZD553KL)

Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro (ZD552KL)

Asus Zenpad Z8s (ZT582KL)

Asus Zenfone Go(ZB552KL)

Asus Zenfone Live(ZB501KL)

Asus Zenfone 3s Max

Asus Zenfone AR

Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom

Asus Zenfone 3 Max

Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe 5.5

Asus Zenfone 3 Laser

Asus Zenfone 3

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra

Asus ZenPad Z8s

Asus ZenPad 3s 8.0

Asus ZenPad 3s 10

Asus ZenPad Z10

Here are the Asus phones which will not get the Android 8.0 O update.

Asus Zenfone 2

Asus Zenfone 2 Laser

Asus Zenfone Zoom

Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe

Asus Zenfone Go (T500)

Asus Live (G500TG)

Asus Zenfone Pegasus 3

Acer

Only a handful Acer devices have chances of getting the Android O update, Acer does not have a habit of updating its devices to the latest firmware. The company hasn’t a launched a single new smartphone in 2017, so the chances of the phones getting the most recent update are quite small.

Here are the Acer devices that may or may not get the Android O 8.0 update.

Acer Iconia Talk S

Acer Liquid Z6 Plus

Acer Liquid Z6

Acer Liquid X2

Acer Liquid Zest

Acer Liquid Zest Plus

Here are the Acer devices that will not get the Android O 8.0 update.

Acer Liquid M330

Acer Liquid M320

Acer Liquid Jade Z

Acer Liquid Jade S

Acer Liquid X1

Acer Liquid Z410

Acer Liquid M220

Acer Liquid E700

Acer Liquid E600

Lenovo

Lenovo does not have a terrible record with regards to updates, the company do give opportune updates to its gadgets, however, a not very many of them get any real refresh. The organization has been making a decent attempt to make due in the thickly pressed mid-extent cell phone showcase and giving convenient programming updates will help the brand a ton.

Here are the Lenovo devices that will receive the Android 8.0 O Update.

Lenovo Zuk Edge

Lenovo P2 (Controversial)

Lenovo K6 (Controversial)

Lenovo K6 Note

Lenovo K6 Power

Lenovo Zuk Z2 (Controversial)

Lenovo Zuk Z2 Plus (Controversial)

Lenovo Zuk Z2 Pro

Lenovo A6600 Plus (Controversial)

Here are the Lenovo devices that will not receive the Android 8.0 O Update

Lenovo K5 Note

Lenovo K4 Note

Lenovo K3 Note

Lenovo Vibe K5

Lenovo Phab 2 Pro

Lenovo Phab 2

Lenovo Phab 2 Plus

Smartron

The Hyderabad based startup has launched two very amazing smartphones recently, and the company has gone out of the ways to confirm that both of these phones will get the latest Android updates.

Here are the Smartron devices that will get the Android 8.0 update.

srt.Phone

t.Phone

The company may not have had so much success with its latest smartphone, but the company has been spot-on when it comes to updates, the device gets timely Android updates, and the company has had a good past when it comes to updating even the budget devices.

Here are the Yu devices that will get the Android 8.0 update.

Yu Yunique 2

Yu Yurek Black

Yu Yunicorn

Yu Yureka S

Yu Yureka Note

Here are the Yu devices which will not get the Android 8.0 update.

Yu Yunique

Yu Yunique Plus

Yu Yuphoria

Yu Yureka Plus

Yu Yutopia

Sony

Sony falls a bit behind of other companies when it comes to releasing the latest updates for its smartphone users.

But the company will be trying their very best this time to release the Android 8.0 Oreo update on time.

The company will be releasing the customized version of Android for a whole lot of devices.

Here are the Sony devices which receive the Android Oreo 8.0 update:

Sony Xperia XZ Premium( G8141, G8142)

Sony Xperia L1(G3311, G3312, G3313)(Controversial)

Sony Xperia XZS(G8231, G8232)

Sony Xperia XA1(G3121, G3123, G3125, G3116, G3123)

Sony Xperia XZ( F8331, F8332)

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra( G3221, G3212, G3223, G3226)

Sony Xperia XA Ultra(Controversial)

Sony Xperia XA(Controversial)

Sony Xperia XA Ultra

Sony Xperia XA

Sony Xperia X Performance

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium(Controversial)

Sony Xperia Z5(Controversial)

Sony Xperia X( F5121, F5122)

Sony Xperia X Compact

Sony Xperia E5(Controversial)

Here are the Sony devices which won’t receive Android Oreo 8.0 update:

Sony Xperia M5

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra

Sony Xperia Z4v

Sony Xperia Z3+

Sony Xperia Z4

Sony Xperia Z3

Sony Xperia M4 Aqua

Sony Xperia E4

HTC

HTC has already confirmed the update for its latest flagship devices and the latest HTC U 11 will also be eligible for Android P update as well.

HTC has a history of providing updates to its users on time, and even though the company is going through a critical time, the users can expect the latest Android O update very soon after the official release.

Here is the HTC device which will receive the Android Oreo 8.0 update:

HTC U11

HTC U Ultra

HTC U Play

HTC Desire 10 Pro

HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle

HTC 10 Evo

HTC 10

Here are the HTC devices which won’t receive Android Oreo 8.0 update:

HTC Desire 728

HTC One E9s

HTC Butterfly 3

HTC A9

HTC One M9

HTC One M9 Plus

HTC One M8

HTC One M8s

ZTE

ZTE hasn’t confirmed the Android O update for any of its devices but considering company’s past the company has a history of providing timely software updates for even its older devices as well.

ZTE won’t be disappointing its user when it comes o Android O update and the users will shortly receive the official Android update after Google releases the update.

Here are the ZTE devices which may receive the Android O 8.0:

ZTE Axon 7

ZTE Axon 7 Mini

ZTE Blade V8

ZTE Blade V7

ZTE Axon Pro

ZTE Axon 7s

ZTE Nubia Z17

ZTE Max XL

ZTE Axon Elite

ZTE Axon Mini

Here are the ZTE devices which won’t receive Android Oreo 8.0 update:

ZTE Blade V7 Lite

ZTE Axon Max

ZTE Prague S

ZTE Blade X9

ZTE Blade X5

ZTE Avid Plus

ZTE Grand X3

Nokia

The latest Nokia device will be one of the many which will receive the Android 8 update before the end of this year.

The company has already been providing several OTA updates to its users in the last few months, and it is quite clear that company won’t lag

Here are the Nokia devices which will receive the Android 8.0 update:

Nokia 3

Nokia 5

Nokia 6

Vivo

Vivo has been slow in the past when it comes to providing latest update to its users but as the company now holds a significant share of the Indian smartphone market the company won’t be taking that much time to release the latest update for its users. VIVO has also published it’s Android 7.1 Nougat update list.

Here are the devices which will get the Android Oreo 8.0 update:

VIVO X9 Plus

VIVO X9

Here are the Vivo devices which won’t get the Android Oreo 8.0 update:

Vivo V3

Vivo Xplay 5

Vivo X6

Vivo X6 Plus

Vivo Y35

Vivo Y37

Vivo V1

Vivo V1 Max

Vivo X5 Pro

Vivo V5 Plus

Vivo V5

Vivo Y55s

Vivo Y67

Vivo Y55L

Vivo Y53

Vivo Y25

VIVO X7 Plus

VIVO X7

Vivo Xplay 5A

VIVO XPlay 6

Vivo Xplay 5S

Oppo:

Oppo has a history of providing latest updates after taking a lot of time because of the customization in the ColorOS, but on the plus side, the company provides the most recent update for fairly older devices well.

Here is the list of devices supported for official Android Oreo 8.0 update

OPPO F3 Plus

OPPO R11

OPPO R11 Plus

OPPO Find 9

Here are the OPPO devices which won’t get Android Oreo 8.0 update:

OPPO F1

OPPO A53

OPPO R7S

OPPO R7 Lite

OPPP A33

OPPO NEO 7

OPPO R5s

OPPO R9S

OPPO R9S Plus

OPPO F1 Plus

OPPO F1 S

OPPO A57

OPPO A37

OPPO A77

Xiaomi

Xiaomi has been a rather slow brand when it comes to releasing the latest update for its user and fans have been quite disappointed in the past. In the Xiaomi’s Android Nougat MIUI 9 update list we have seen a lot of devices are already missing.

The MIUI has tons of features which make it worth waiting for and here is the list of devices which will be treated by Xiaomi with Android O. SO far we know that Redmi Note 4 will not get the Android O update.

Here is the list of Xiaomi devices that will get Android 8.0 Oreo update:

Xiaomi Mi 6

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (Upcoming)

Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 (Upcoming)

Xiaomi Mi 5s

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

Xiaomi Mi Max

Xiaomi Mi Max 2

Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus

Xiaomi Mi Note 2

Xiaomi Mi Mix

Xiaomi Mi 5X

Xiaomi Redmi 5a

Here are the Xiaomi devices which won’t receive the Android Oreo 8.0 update:

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3

Redmi 4

Redmi 3s

Redmi 3s Prime

Redmi 4a

Redmi 4x

Mi 4

Mi 4i

Redmi 3

Redmi 2

OnePlus:

OnePlus is also really quick when it comes to releasing the latest update for its devices. Also, there is a fair chance that the Oneplus five will be launched with Android “O” out of the box.

Here are the list devices from OnePlus which will receive the Android Oreo 8.0 update:

OnePlus 5

OnePlus 3T

OnePlus 3

Here are the devices from OnePlus which will not receive the Android Oreo 8.0 update:

OnePlus 2

OnePlus X

OnePlus One

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manojvarmaposts-blog · 6 years ago

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HTC U12+ Of Snapdragon 845 Edge Sense2.0 In Quad Core Cameras Of Smartphones

After months of HTC officially launched its new flagship smartphone: HTC U12+. This phone is the successor to U11 +, which is a mid-term update of U11. Most of the specifications for this device are known due to detailed specification leaks last week.

In some ways, the HTC U12+ is the standard 2018 flagship smartphone because it comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 system-on-a-chip, a 6-inch display and dual rear-facing cameras. However, it does have many different factors, including the lack of display gaps, including dual front-facing cameras, better audio and Edge Sense 2.0.

Let's Take A Look At The Specifications Of U12+ :

HTC U12 + - Specifications At A Glance

The HTC U12+ design is an iteration of U11+, the first HTC flagship product to feature an 18:9 display. U12+ is more compact and thinner than U11+. There are some major differences in the design. The camera is placed horizontally in the center of the back and the dual LED flash is located below the camera module. The fingerprint sensor is located below the LED flash, making the phone look similar to the LG V30.

HTC uses the cold-polished 3D glass technology to make U12+, which is said to help reduce bezel thickness. The most obvious feature of the front is that no gaps are shown. Unlike many device manufacturers, HTC chose not to use display slots to increase display size. The reason is because the BoomSound speakers occupy the space on the front of the device, which means that the gap display cannot be achieved.

Interestingly, the U12+ has a pressure-sensitive volume and power button instead of using a physical button. The button has unconfigurable tactile feedback. Since the buttons are no longer physical buttons, they cannot be pressed.

Display

The HTC U12+ features a 6-inch Quad HD + (2880 x 1440) Super LCD6 screen with a screen of 537 PPI and an aspect ratio of 18:9. In most cases, the display specifications are similar to U11+, but the brightness level is currently unclear. The panel supports the sRGB and DCI-P3 color gamuts and is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. It also supports HDR10 content.

Performance

The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 on-chip system. The SoC has four Kryo 385 Gold (based on the Cortex-A75) clocked at 2.8GHz and four Kryo 385 Silver cores (based on the Cortex-A55) clocked at 1.8GHz for use with the Adreno 630 GPU.

It comes in two models: 6GB RAM, 64GB of storage, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a hybrid microSD card slot for scalable storage.

Audio

HTC aims to make audio a differentiating factor. The U12+ is equipped with a stereo BoomSound speaker, which is said to be 50% larger than the last flagship phone. The speaker acts as a woofer and tweeter and has its own dedicated amplifier. The phone is equipped with apt X HD and features Hi-Res audio recording and certification.

U12 + does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. Instead, HTC bundled a USonic USB Type-C headset with active noise reduction.

Camera

HTC is one of the companies that has incorporated a dual camera into its mobile phone, starting with the One M8 in 2014. However, due to poor implementation, the company abandoned the secondary camera. Last year, it said that its next phone will definitely have dual camera settings, U12+ offers.

The U12+ main camera features a 12MP "UltraPixel 4" sensor, 1.4μm pixels, f / 1.75 aperture and optical image stabilization (OIS). It is enhanced by a 16 megapixel telephoto camera with a 1.0μm pixel and an aperture of f / 2.6. Dual camera settings for 2x optical zoom and up to 10x digital zoom. These cameras feature HTC's HDR Boost 2 for better HDR shooting. Also includes bokeh mode (HTC's portrait mode implementation).

With the Snapdragon 845, the U12+ can record video at 4K resolutions up to 60FPS. Supports slow motion from 1080p to 240FPS and captures 8 million photos during video recording. Video recording also uses HTC's Sonic Zoom feature, which uses four built-in microphones to amplify the audio source during video recording to achieve 60% loud audio capture.

In addition to a dual rear camera, the phone is also equipped with a dual front camera. It has two 8MP sensors, f / 2.0 aperture and 1.12μm pixels. Why choose a dual front camera? HTC uses this setting to provide a wide-angle view of 84 degrees and real-time bokeh effects.

Edge Sense 2.0

The HTC U11 is the first HTC phone with an squeezable frame called Edge Sense. With the introduction of U11+, the functionality has been improved. Google also includes a feature-less feature (Active Edge) and Google Pixel 2 implementation.

U12+ uses Edge Sense 2.0. It has a new Edge Launcher, double-clicks and other new gestures, and integrates with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. This feature now knows which hand the user is using for better one-handed use. According to HTC, it now works for "millions of apps in the Play Store."

Connection

U12 + is powered by a 3500mAh battery. It supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4, but HTC will bundle a Quick Charge 3 adapter in the box. It is dust and water resistant IP68 certified.

It has the usual connectivity options, including a hybrid dual nano SIM / microSD card slot, dual LTE on the SIM slot, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.0.

Software

This phone is powered by HTC Sense on top of Android 8.0 Oreo. Also included is HTC's Face Unlock implementation.

HTC U12 + - Pricing And Availability

HTC U12 + will provide translucent blue, ceramic black and flame red. Translucent blue is similar to the translucent black option of U11+ because it has a translucent glass back.

The phone will be available in June. In Europe, the price of the 6GB RAM / 64GB storage model is 799 euros, and the price in the UK is 699 pounds. In the US, the 64GB storage model is priced at $799, while the 128GB storage model is priced at $849.

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iamskyuvraj-blog · 6 years ago

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Android Pie 9.0 Update: How To, Smartphones getting Pie Update

Android Pie or Android 9 P is now officially out, it is now out of the beta phase and making its way into the general public. The release of Android 9 pie is one of the proofs that Android as an operating system is now getting better. Android 9 Pie is the most imperforate, comprehensive and consistent version of Android yet. It delivers on many of the promises of Android versions past, bringing us a new navigation system and app overview and more embedded AI than you can poke a stick at. So in this Post first we will provide a list of devices which are getting Android Oreo Update and guide you to Update any smartphone to Android 9.0 Pie. and if Your Smartphone is not listed then don’t worry because we will also provide you a trick to use, feel and experience Android 9.0 Pie in your own Smartphone. So First check your luck and Smartphone in the list Of Smartphones that are getting Oreo Update:

List of Smartphones getting Android 9.0 Pie Update:-

Google Pie Update Google Pixel 2 Google Pixel 2 XL Google Pixel Google Pixel XL Google Nexus 5 Google Nexus 5x Google Nexus 6 Google Nexus 6P Google Nexus 10 Essential Pie Update Essential PH-1 Honor Pie Update Honor 9 Honor View 10 Honor 8 Lite Honor 8 Pro Honor 6X Honor 7X HTC Pie Update HTC U11 HTC U11 Life HTC One M8 Huawei Pie Update Huawei Mate 10 Lite Huawei Mate 10 Huawei Mate 10 Pro Huawei Nova 2i Huawei P8 Lite Huawei P10 Lite Huawei P10 Huawei P20 Huawei P20 Pro Huawei P20 Lite LG Pie Update LG G6 LG V30 LG V40 LG G5 Motorola Pie Update Lenovo Moto Z Moto Z Play Moto G6 Moto G6 Plus Moto G6 Play Moto G5 Moto G5 Plus Moto G5S Moto G5S Plus Moto X4 Moto Z2 Play Moto Z2 Force Moto Z3 Moto Z3 Play Nokia Pie Update Nokia 1 Nokia 2 Nokia 3 Nokia 5 Nokia 6 Nokia 6X Nokia 6 (2018) Nokia 7 Nokia 7 Plus Nokia 8 Nokia 8 Sirocco Oppo Pie Update Oppo R15 Pro OnePlus Pie Update OnePlus 5 OnePlus 5T OnePlus 6 Samsung Pie Update Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Samsung Galaxy S8 Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Samsung Galaxy S9 Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Sony Pie Update Xperia XZ Premium Xperia XZ2 Xperia XZ2 Compact Xperia XZ2 Premium Xperia XZ1 Xperia XZ1 Compact Xperia XA2 Xperia XA2 Ultra Xperia XA2 Plus Xperia XZ3 Vivo Pie Update Vivo X21

Xiaomi Pie Update

Xiaomi Mi 6 Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S Xiaomi Mi 6X Xiaomi Mi 5 Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 So if your Smartphone is listed here, Than Don’t worry about ” How to Update Smartphone to Android P” Because Either you will receive Automatic Update through OTA Updates or they will provide the guide on ” How to Update your Smartphone UI to Pie Manually”. You just have to keep eyes on their Social Pages and Web sites. Now If your Smartphone is Listed in the above list then you can follow this method to:

Install Android Pie on Any Android Smartphone using OTA update

First of all, Make sure your Smartphone is fully charged or at least 80% charged.And having a good internet connection. Now open your device’s Settings app. Scroll down and go to About Phone Section. Click on Software Updates. Now give it few seconds to check for any software Update for Your Smartphone. If there is any Official Update available for your smartphone it will ask to allow it to download and install automatic Update. After Allowing it, the update should start downloading. Once the Update gets downloaded. The device will automatically flash and reboot into the New Android 9.0 Pie. That’s it. Enjoy the Latest Android 8.0 on your device.

How to Upgrade Smartphone to Android 9.0 Pie Manually :

Follow this Method If : You are having a Rooted Smartphone, and not getting any Android OTA Update Notification after Rooting. There is Any Android 9.0 Pie Custom Rom, Unofficial ROM / Flash File Available For Your Smartphone. There are two ways to Install Android Pie In your Smartphone Manually:- Find and install Any Android Pie Custom ROM Step 1: Find an Android Pie Custom Rom for your Android Smartphone. Step 2: Find and Install Custom recovery on your Smartphone. Step 3: Boot into Recovery Mode. Step 4: Make a Complete Backup. Step 5: Clear Data, Cache, and Dalvik Cache. Step 6: Flash The Custom ROM’s.Zip File. Step 7: After Completion: Reboot. Find any Android Pie Unofficial Update for Your Android Smartphone And Flash it using Andro Root’s three guides (According to your ChipSet) Qualcomm: How to Flash or Manually Upgrade Any Qualcomm Devices Samsung: How to Flash or manually Upgrade Samsung Smartphone MTK: How to Manually Upgrade or Flash Your Android Smartphone How to convert UI of Any Smartphone to Android Pie So in this part of the post, I am going to show you how to update UI of any Smartphone to Android Pie without installing ROM and Updates. Actually, we are installing Pie -style launchers for Android Pie feel in Your Smartphone and hence Your default Android UI will look alike Android Pie without doing any Permanent Changes in your Default Android OS. How to Install and Experience Android Pie Ui in Any Smartphone: Go to your Phone’s Settings. Open Security. Enable Unknown Sources. Now Install one of following Five Pie-style launchers. Rootless Pixel Launcher Nova Launcher Google Now Launcher Launcher 3 Once the App file is successfully installed, press the home button on your phone and choose your installed Launcher. You May Also Like:- How to Surf Anonymously on Android Smartphone How To Unbrick Any Android Smartphone

What is New in Android 9.0 Pie?

In this article, we are looking into the changes that have occur and how much have change and How to install Android 9.0 on your Phone Android Pie 9: Visual changes The first thing you will notice in Android 9 is that its design language Known as material design, has received a visual change. The primary changes are rounded corners, colored icons, and lots more white space. It is now flatter than ever, with even fewer drop shadows than before. Android Pie 9: Navigation Android 9 Pie is now included with the single-button gesture navigation system. It can be toggled on and off in the display, under settings sectionàSwipe on the home button. Note: Android 9 gesture navigation is not going to remain limited to Pixel and Android one devices. Google announced that the Pixel 3 will use it by default and it will be made available to any manufacturers. Android 9 Pie: Adaptive battery life Android Pie 9 has been designed to provide a more steady power supply by using on-device machine learning to figure out the apps you make use of every day and the ones you don’t make use of regularly, The on-device machine learning also figure out the time you make use of each app every day. With a 30% reduction in CPU app wake-ups for apps, adaptive battery help in increasing the battery for a few more hours during the period of testing with devices. Android 9 Pie: Adaptive Brightness The current auto-brightness settings is not good enough – Google. And that is why the phone makers were giving a more power adequate way to calibrate phone screen brightness based on both the environment and learned behavior. Google calls this adaptive brightness and claim 50% of users who tested these Android pie new features have stopped the manual control of brightness. you May Also Like: 20 Cool Things You Didn't Know Your Smartphone Can Do Sony Xperia XZ3 Launched at IFA 2018: Specification & Price Conclusion: So This is the ultimate guide For all of them who are searching on the internet for “How to Update Smartphone to Android Pie “.In this Post we have talked About Smartphones and devices that are getting Android Pie Update, Methods to Update Smartphone to Android Pie (Android 9.0) and Some Pie -style Launchers to give you feel and experience of Android Pie on Any Smartphone.If you have any suggestion and information related to this post Please use the comment section to share with us. Keep visiting and don’t forget to share with others. Read the full article

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now that Android Pie is live, the first thing that comes to our mind is when my Android device will receive the new update. The exciting new features of Android Pie and the whole gesture navigation thing is not something anyone would want to miss.However, given the track record of smartphone manufacturers, Android latest versions have never been delivered right away. Don’t you remember how much time Android Oreo took to arrive on your device? Still, Android Oreo has not been able to take over Android Nougat regarding market share.

It’s entirely imaginable that while your device would get Android P, Google may have already released Android Q beta version. Android Q…Hmm! I wonder what Android Q will be called.

Anyway, the good news is Google is aware of the current situation. Hence, the Android One and Google Beta program.

But there is only so much Google can do. Honestly, phone makers couldn’t care less about which Android version you have. If your device shared a fair amount of limelight, welcome to Android update, or else, you know where to buy a new device.

That’s out of the way, let’s move on with our list of Android devices getting Android P. Remember, few of these are just educated guess so don’t take our word for it. However, we will be continuously updating this article as soon as we see any official announcements.

Complete list of smartphones receiving Android Pie

1. Google

Of course! Google’s own line of devices will be the first one to receive the latest Android version. In fact, as I speak, Google has already started rolling out Android Pie OTA (Over-the-air) updates to its devices —

Google Pixel and Pixel XL

Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL

It is doubtful that Android Pie will come on Nexus devices (Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X), considering the lost “update support” from Google itself.

On the other hand, all the Android One-powered devices will receive Android Pie later this fall –

Nokia Android devices

Xiaomi Mi A1, Mi A2, and Mi A2 Lite

HTC U11 Life

Motorola X4, Android One, and Android Power

LG G7

General Mobile (GM8, GM6, GM5, GM5+)

Ymobile (S1, S2, X1)

Thanks to the Google Beta Program, many non-pixel devices got the opportunity to try out Android P beta version. So it is evident that the same beta program devices would also receive the final Android Pie version, perhaps way sooner than any device.

Essential PH-1

Vivo X21 and X21 UD

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S

Sony Experia XZ2

Nokia 7 Plus

Oppo R15 Pro

OnePlus 6

2. Nokia

Nokia has exponentially upped their game with the new line of Android devices. All of these devices work on Android One, Google’s parallel project which provides true stock experience on non-pixel devices.

Back in May, HMD global Marketing Manager, Niel Broadley, confirmed that Android P would be coming to the entire Nokia portfolio.

And a few days back, Google also announced that all Android One devices would get Android P later in 2018.

List of Nokia devices receiving Android Pie –

Nokia 8 Sirocco, and Nokia 8

Nokia 7 Plus

Nokia 6.1, and Nokia 6

Nokia 5.1, and Nokia 5

Nokia 3.1, and Nokia 3

Nokia 2.1, and Nokia 2

Nokia 1

3. Essential Phone

Essential has already rolled out Android P OTA update for Essential device Phone.

Now, this is some revolutionary stuff. Seemingly, Essential is the first device manufacturer who has shipped Android latest version after Google Pixel.

Before this, Essential was part of Google beta program already having scope for an early stable release. But same day as Pixel! A total bolt from the blue.

4. OnePlus

OnePlus, the Chinese smartphone-maker has already become one of the most popular Android brands. The high performing devices with reasonable price have charmed all the Android users around the world.

It would be a shame if OnePlus doesn’t roll out Android Pie on its devices. But rolling out on all devices, well I did not see that one coming. Only a few days back, OnePlus officially announced Android Pie will come on all of its devices, skipping the delayed Android Oreo (8.1) update altogether.

One Plus 6

One Plus 5T and One Plus 5

One Plus 3T and 3

As of now, OnePlus has rolled out Android Pie based Oxygen OS beta 1 for its OnePlus 6 device. And the final Android Pie version is tentatively coming somewhere in December.

5. Xiaomi

One of the biggest players in budget smartphones, Xiaomi, utilizes Android Oreo-based MIUI for its devices. In 2017, Xiaomi brought first Android phone Xiaomi Mi A1 as part of Google Android One initiative.

And only recently, we saw Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite, both, carrying Android Oreo (as part of the Android One program). Xiaomi says all its Android devices will soon receive Android Pie. On the other hand, there is no official date on a new MIUI update.

Let’s look at the list of Xiaomi devices eligible for Android P (MIUI) update –

Xiaomi Mi mix, Mi Mix 2 and Mi Mix 2S

Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 5

Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer, Mi 8 and Mi 8 SE

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and Redmi Note 5

Xiaomi Mi 6

List of Xiaomi devices receiving Android Pie –

Xiaomi Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite

Xiaomi Mi A1

As for Xiaomi Android devices, we can expect the update at the onset of Q4 2018.

6. Huawei

Huawei is another Chinese smartphone maker whose massive sales have already unseated Apple to become the world’s second largest smartphone manufacturer. Honor, a Huawei sub-brand, works on Android-based EMUI operating system.

The company has been active in updating their devices to the latest Android versions, and likely they will follow the same speed with Andoird Pie. Presently, Huawei has rolled out its Android Pie based EMUI 9 beta version for selected devices –

List of Huawei devices getting Android Pie –

Huawei P20 Pro

Huawei P20

Huawei Mate 10

Huawei Mate 10 Pro

Honor

Honor Play

Honor View 10

Honor 10

List of Huawei devices eligible for Android Pie –

Huawei Nova 3

Huawei Nova 3i

Honor 9 and 10

Huawei P20, P20 Pro, and P20 Lite

Huawei Mate 20

Considering Huawei previous track records, the company would more likely to release Android Pie update in December.

7. Sony

Sony has done spectacularly in cameras, TV, consoles but the when it comes to the smartphone industry, the company is trying its best to stay in the competition. For instance, Sony XZ2 in the beta program which was a much-needed revival for the company.

As of now, Sony has promised users to update their Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z2 lineups to Android P starting in starting from November

List of Sony devices getting for Android Pie –

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium

Sony Xperia XZ2, and Xperia XZ2 compact

Sony Xperia XZ1, and Xperia Z1 compact

Sony Xperia XZ Premium

Sony Xperia XA2 and XA2 Ultra (early 2019)

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (early 2019)

8. Samsung

If we’d have to rank device makers on the amount of time taken to release Android version; Samsung would probably stand at the end. Regardless, smiling, being the top manufacturers of the world

As expected, there is no comment on Android Pie. However, based on bits and pieces of information over the Internet, we can make a preliminary estimate on which Samsung devices would get to see the Google light.

List of Samsung devices eligible for Android P –

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+

Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018)

Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018)

Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018)

Samsung Galaxy J6 (2018)

Samsung Galaxy Tab S3

Samsung flagships like Note 9 and S9 series will first get Android Pie updates probably in Q2 2019.

9. LG

Korean electronic is gaining new heights, but its mobile division is continuously dropping with low sales every year. Although many LG devices are eligible for Android Pie, their hopeless phone market may prompt a much-delayed update rollout.

List of LG devices eligible for Android Pie –

LG V35 ThinQ

LG Q Stylus

LG V30S Thin Q

LG G7 Thin Q

LG Q7

LG V30+

9. HTC

HTC is steadily losing out in the smartphone market. In fact, many HTC smartphones even get lost in the back-to-back devices from Chinese companies, which is why the company is now trying to hold off its loyal consumers with Android Pie update.

HTC has announced that its HTC U lineup will be receiving Android Pie update. However, no timelines have been mentioned just yet.

List of HTC device receiving Android Pie –

HTC U12+

HTC U11

HTC U11+

HTC U11 Life

Since HTC U11 Life is an Android One device, it will likely to receive Android Pie update first.

Other device manufacturers that may focus on delivering Android Pie:

Blackberry

Blackberry recently launched their Android phone – Blackberry Key 2. So you would see Android P on the device, but I cannot say the same for Blackberry Key 1.

Vivo

Vivo has confirmed that it will release Android Pie its devices in Q 4 2018. Vivo X21 and X21 UD was part of Google beta program, so it is apparent that they will receive it first. Other Vivo devices which are eligible for Android Pie: Vivo Nex A, Nex S and Vivo V9.

Oppo

As of now, speculation is Oppo Find X, Oppo R15, and Oppo R15 Pro will receive the Android P. Since Oppo R15 was part of the beta program, it is likely to get the update first.

Motorola

Lenovo owned Motorola has always kept a consumer-centric model for their smartphones. Hence, we see Moto phones focus on affordable prices, fast applications, and a genuine android experience. And certainly, the company won’t hold back when it comes to new Android updates.

In the past, Motorola stated that they are working non-stop to optimize Android Pie for Moto devices.

Now, the company has officially announced a list of devices that will get Android Pie –

moto z3

moto z3 play

moto z2 force edition

moto z2 play

moto x4

moto g6 plus

moto g6

moto g6 play

As for the Android Pie roadmap, Motorola says they will start serving up Android Pie from this fall onwards.

Android Go devices

Android Go is primarily a stripped down version of Stock Android, targeted at lower end device (512 RAM and above) so that low budget phones not left out from the pure Google Pixel like experience.

Only recently, Google announced that it will release Android 9 Pie on more than 200 Android Go devices. Additionally, Android Go Google apps will get a major overhaul in the coming update.

Few of these apps are Google Go, YouTube Go, Maps Go, Files Go, Assistant Go, Android Messages.

List of Android Go eligible for Android Pie update:

Alcatel 1X

Nokia 1

Nokia 2.1

Moto E5 Play

Huawei Y3 2018

ASUS ZenFone Live L1

General Mobile GM 8 Go

LAVA Z50

ZTE Weather Go

Micromax Bharat Go

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Which manufacturer updates their phone fastest? Android Oreo edition As Android Oreo approaches its first anniversary, and Android P looms on the horizon, we thought it was time for a bit of a retrospective. Android Oreo, the latest major Android version, officially released n Aug. 21, 2017. Some of you might be lucky enough to now own a device running it. Many of you — apparently around 94 percent — are still waiting. Editor's Pick Android 8 review: Oreo is for everyone Three years ago Google introduced us to its new design language called Material Design. It was flat, graphical and colorful. It was the visual change that ushered in the beginning of a new age for … Third-party manufacturers have had plenty of time to adopt the new software and deliver it to their handsets. Which did it quickest? If you’re eyeing a smartphone upgrade and want one that delivers timely updates, we’re here to point you in the right direction. The coverage below should provide insight into which manufacturers take OS upgrades seriously, and who you can probably trust to deliver a quick upgrade to Android P when it eventually arrives. Enjoy. Some notes: The information is based largely on our Android Oreo update tracker page: you can find all the relevant links there. We’ve placed a greater focus on flagship devices because they’re the ones that tend to be updated fastest and are in most people’s hands. We’ve also favored the U.S. market, though we’ve included OEMs that don’t sell phones there. We don’t include Google because it’s the starting point for Android updates, so it’s the fastest OEM by default. If you simply want a phone that is guaranteed to be updated quickly, get a Pixel. We’ve ranked Android manufacturers from best to worst based on our own estimations of their performance. This is a quick-and-dirty guide rather than the final word on updates. Take it for what you will. 1. Sony Time to roll out first U.S. Oreo update: 63 days. Sony became an unlikely hero of Oreo — an Orhero, if you like [I do not like — Ed.] — getting six of its latest devices up and running with Android 8.0 by mid-March. Sony was also one of the few manufacturers to get Oreo out at the back end of 2017, slapping it on the Xperia XZ Premium on Oct. 23, and rolling it out for the Xperia XZ, XZs, and X Performance on Nov. 27. The Xperia X and X Compact followed this year on Feb. 5. Those later updates to Sony’s 2016 line-up put the March timeframe in which many other Android OEMs first released Oreo to shame. Sony also took just ten days to confirm which of its existing handsets would receive the new Android version, making it accountable, and setting some fans’ minds at ease. Sony hasn’t exactly been a standout Android manufacturer in the last couple of years, but it has made a concerted effort towards timely updates, and could be a safe bet for fast updates in the future. 2. HMD Global (Nokia) Time to roll out first U.S. Oreo update: 95 days. HMD Global is up there with Sony. Not only was it faster than most in delivering its first Android 8.0 update, rolling out Oreo to the Nokia 8 last November, it kept up the pace early in the New Year, getting Oreo to Nokia 5, Nokia 6, and Nokia 7 devices before the end of January. HMD Global is also open about when and where it is rolling out updates (follow the company’s affable chief product officer Juho Sarvikas on Twitter to stay up to date) and has already promised to upgrade all of its smartphones to Android P. That vow might be easier for HMD Global to make than for a more established Android OEM, considering its relatively small catalog of devices. Yet by the same token, it also lacks the resources of larger Android manufacturers, so it’s still bold, transparent, and, most importantly, incredibly consumer friendly. Looking ahead, a Nokia device could be a great move for your next Android phone — it’s just a shame HMD has yet to truly compete with the most premium flagships on the market. 3. OnePlus Time to roll out first U.S. Oreo update: 90 days. The ever-controversial OnePlus managed to roll out Android 8.0 in a timely fashion, releasing it for the OnePlus 3 and 3T in November, and the OnePlus 5 and 5T in January. The company followed up with Android 8.1 Oreo for the OnePlus 5 in March and to the OnePlus 5T in April, before some OEMs had even released the first build. Like HMD Global, OnePlus has a smaller catalog of phones and a UI that’s very similar to stock Android, giving it less work to do when Google drops new software. OnePlus is also communicative about updates on Twitter and in its forums, and deploys frequent, incremental upgrades based on user feedback. The company was good about upgrading its phones to Orea, but it’s important to remember the news from 2017 that the OnePlus 2 will never receive Android Nougat. This was expected, given the device’s lifespan and flagship-killer moniker, but we can’t rule out the same happening again for future OnePlus flagships. Furthermore, the OnePlus 5T was released in November 2017 and really should’ve just had Oreo out of the box. Regardless, based purely on the Oreo updates it’s rolled out, OnePlus has been among the better performers. 4. HTC Time to roll out first U.S. Oreo update: 98 days. HTC��s mobile business may be in the middle of a pretty serious rough patch, but for the past two years it’s come out near the top end of the Android OEM pile for update speed. HTC got the Oreo ball rolling in 2017, updating the HTC U11 and U11 Life in November, and pushing the update to its 2016 flagship, the HTC 10, the following February. HTC also updated the U Ultra, released February 2017, with Oreo this April. Considering the company’s restructuring and layoffs earlier this year, whether it will be able to continue in the same vein going forward is anybody’s guess. HTC also lost its beloved update promoter earlier this year, the man, the myth, the legend, Mo Versi, so even if future updates are nippy HTC may not be as open with its communication. It’s also worth noting the company’s 2018 flagship, the HTC U12 Plus, launched with Android 8.0 Oreo instead of 8.1. It would have been nice to see the latest version of Android running on the $800 phone. 5. Asus Time to roll out first U.S. Oreo update: 130 days. Asus released Oreo for the Asus ZenFone 4 and Asus ZenFone 3 in December and January, respectively — a decent start. It kept its head down until March with the Asus 4 Pro update, and updated the Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom and Deluxe in May. It was patchy, but the rollout for its major devices puts Asus ahead of some of the bigger players, which counts for something. You might want to avoid variants like the Zoom or Deluxe editions if you wish to dodge late deployments in future, though. 6. Xiaomi Time to roll out first U.S. Oreo update: 131 days. Xiaomi celebrates new versions of its MIUI software like few manufacturers do, even when it sometimes only produces minor improvements (nature inspired notifications, anyone?). It also spends a lot of time on them and tends to roll them out in batches. However, Xiaomi managed to update the Mi A1, Mi 6, Redmi Note 5, Redmi Note 5 Pro, and a couple of others, between January and June this year. Xiaomi has historically been a manufacturer to avoid if you’re after timely updates, and it’s still far from the best, but the Android Oreo upgrades flowed far better than in previous years. 7. Huawei / Honor Time to roll out first U.S. Oreo update: 163 days. Huawei had a better run with Oreo than previous Android versions. The Chinese giant got its 2016 flagship Mate 9 up and running with Oreo just before February 2018, and updated the P10 and P10 Plus — and Honor 9 and Honor 8 Pro from its sub-brand Honor — by March 15. Like its local rival, Xiaomi, Huawei has historically lagged behind most manufacturers with updates, tending to update several devices at once with a new version of its highly customized Android interface EMUI. In the past, this has been many months after a new Android version is released. With Oreo, Huawei upped its game. We’d hardly call it a brilliant showing, but it’s at least a positive step for Huawei and gives us hope things will get better again when Android P rolls around. 8. Lenovo / Motorola Time to roll out first U.S. Oreo update: 123 days. Lenovo has been the architect of several notable disappointments recently, yet somehow its update rollout speed might be the worst of them all. It updated the Moto Z2 Force to Android 8.0 in December and the Moto X4 to Android 8.1 Oreo in March. Other main devices didn’t receive any kind of upgrade in the U.S. until May or later — some still sit on its to do list (at least it has a list, though). What’s even more frustrating is that soak tests were seen for some of the Moto Z series back in 2017, and it’s not like the phones have a highly customized Android skin to retool like Huawei or Xiaomi. As with HTC, Lenovo has also fallen on hard times lately, with layoffs and rumors of a canceled phone. It has a comparatively broad catalog of phones, but only a fraction have been updated at all. I wouldn’t bet on the brand for fast updates to Android P and we could be waiting some time for all of its eligible phones to get Oreo. 9. Essential Time to roll out first U.S. Oreo update: 204 Putting Essential on the scale is tricky. It offered Oreo in open beta form way back in November last year, and improved the software several times over the course of the beta, rolling out OTAs on a monthly basis. This meant fans could try the work-in-progress version of the software on their phones ahead of the official rollout. We must give credit to Essential for providing the option — not all manufacturers offer a beta period, let alone making it open and offering OTA updates — but Essential didn’t deploy the complete Android 8.1 Oreo software until around March 13. That’s still a long wait for Essential Phone owners who don’t want to flash early software builds on their devices (most users). Things may improve with Android P, however, as Essential has a beta build of the new software up and running on its flagship already. Reports suggest an Essential Phone sequel may not be on the horizon, but the company hasn’t forgotten about its first device. 10. Samsung Time to roll out first U.S. Oreo update: 207 days. Samsung rolled Oreo out to its flagship Galaxy S8, S8 Plus, and Note 8 phones by around mid-to-late-March, more than six months after the software’s release. The update began rolling out with carriers before hitting the U.S. unlocked models in April. Samsung rarely excels at updating its phones, but this was a shockingly poor performance. It should be a warning sign for potential Samsung Galaxy buyers — not to mention current Galaxy S9 owners. You could be waiting for several months in 2019 to see the Android P update roll out. Samsung is in the process of updating the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge to Oreo, meaning it is providing the 24-months of support we (rightfully) expect from Android phones. The South Korean company has also updated some of its lesser-known devices, like the Galaxy A series, in certain regions. Hey, it’s something. Hopefully, Samsung can take advantage of the benefits of Project Treble to improve going forward. Goodness knows it needs to. 11. LG Time to roll out first U.S. Oreo update: 203 days. LG got off to a reasonable start with Oreo in South Korea, updating its then flagship the LG V30 before the new year. Unfortunately, things took a nosedive after that. U.S. carriers didn’t begin updating the V30 until March, while LG pushed Oreo to the U.S. unlocked handset only in May. Editor's Pick Android version distribution: Oreo installations jump a full percentage point in one month The newest batch of Android distribution numbers of 2018 are in, and Android Oreo (both 8.0 and 8.1) is now installed on 5.7 percent of all Android devices! That represents an increase of more than … LG said it was updating its second most recent flagship, the LG G6, in late April, but it didn’t reach U.S. carriers until May and the U.S. unlocked models until June. LG confirmed Oreo is in the works for the LG G5 or the LG V20, but there’s still no sign of it. It’s a disappointing situation, especially given that LG doesn’t have many important phones to update, but LG seems aware of the problem. The company opened a facility in South Korea in April dedicated to rolling out faster updates. It’s yet to bear any fruit, but for Android P, LG might be one to watch. You might as well write it off for Android Oreo, though. 12. Razer Time to roll out first U.S. Oreo update: 238 days. The Razer Phone is the first smartphone from gaming hardware company Razer, so a period of acclimation is only to be expected. Still, Razer only started rolling Oreo out to the Razer Phone on April 16, putting it at the back end of our list. Razer was at least released a preview build for users to test out, but even that only landed a couple of weeks before. We’ve heard rumors that Razer is working on a sequel. Here’s to hoping updates are one of the areas it improves. Which manufacturer has most impressed or disappointed you with Android Oreo updates? 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Sprint HTC 10 Gets Android 8.0 Oreo

HTC 10 owners on Sprint can rejoice because they’re finally able to get a taste of Oreo on their handsets. The country’s fourth-largest carrier has started rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo for the HTC 10 on its network. It had actually been confirmed yesterday by HTC’s VP of Product Management Mo Versi on Twitter that the carrier had granted approval for this update which meant that it could start rolling out in the very near future.

The Sprint-branded HTC 10 is receiving its Oreo update about a month after HTC rolled out said update for the unlocked HTC 10. This isn’t surprising given that unlocked devices tend to receive updates quicker than their carrier-locked counterparts. Prior to releasing Oreo for the HTC 10, the company also rolled out this new software update to the unlocked U11 and the U11 Life.

Mo Versi confirmed on Twitter yesterday that the company had received the OS approval from Sprint for the Android 8.0 Oreo update for HTC 10. He also confirmed that the over-the-air release should start today, February 12th, and that has indeed happened.

HTC 10 owners on Sprint should keep an eye out today for an update notification which should land on their handset very soon. Once they’ve updated their device they will be able to access Oreo features like the new picture-in-picture mode, notification dots, user interface improvements, and a lot more on the HTC 10.

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Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ Review

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Samsung’s flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S and Galaxy Note series, play a pivotal role in the company’s ability to dominate global markets. Last year’s Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ and Galaxy Note 8 (Review) helped Samsung capture a big chunk of the global market in 2017, passing Apple along the way, and the company hopes to achieve even better results with its 2018 updates. The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ have been launched in India very shortly after being announced globally at MWC 2018, for the same starting prices as last year’s models. This is good news for all those who were planning on picking either one up on launch day.

The company has also made a bold move by increasing the disparity between the two models, so for buyers, it isn’t just a case of choosing the display size and battery capacity that suit you better. The big question for us is how much better are the new Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ than their predecessors? If you’re wondering whether you should bother upgrading, read on.

We begin with the design, which has gotten some minor improvements, but is still very similar to last year’s models for the most part. This is not a bad thing, considering that we loved the design of the Galaxy S8 series. You get the same premium blend of glass and metal. The Galaxy S9 is definitely easier to handle and live with due to its smaller footprint and lower weight, but both phones have the same thickness of 8.5mm. The exposed aluminium sides offer enough surface area to grip the Galaxy S9 when lifting it or when you’re on a call, but its front and back can be slippery. The Galaxy S9+ is definitely a handful in the literal sense, and is a little tough to manage with just one hand. Also, due to the near bezel-less design, we often had many accidental screen touches with the bigger model.

The glass back lets you charge the phone wirelessly and also perform contactless payments through Samsung Pay. However, it’s a major fingerprint magnet. It doesn’t take much to get a lot of smudges on the back. The display is a bit more resilient. Both phones have the same display sizes and resolutions as their predecessors. You get a 5.8-inch display on the Galaxy S9, and a 6.2-inch display on the Galaxy S9+. Both are Super AMOLED panels with an 18.5:9 aspect ratio and a native resolution of 1440×2960 (Quad HD+).

For some reason, Samsung continues to ship its flagships with the screen resolution set lower resolution by default, but this can be changed in the Settings app. We found the default colour saturation level too jarring, but dropping this down to the ‘Basic’ colour profile felt much better. Both displays also support HDR, which we’ll talk about later on.

The physical buttons have good feedback and are easy to reach on the Galaxy S9, but predictably, less so on the Galaxy S9+. We often fond ourselves shuffling the larger model around in our palm in order to get to the volume and power buttons on the side. The dedicated Bixby button is still present, and cannot be re-mapped to perform any other function. A single press takes you to Bixby’s home screen, which offers card-based information about places around you (powered by Foursquare), news (powered by Flipboard), and even updates from installed apps such as Twitter, Uber, etc.

Holding down the Bixby button lets you use voice commands. For instance, you can ask it to send a message to someone through WhatsApp, followed by the actual message. In practice, we found that Bixby worked decently well, as long as we phrased our commands correctly. Samsung provides a list of suggested voice commands for some popular apps. Bixby has even more functions, which we’ll get into soon.

We’re happy to see Samsung still hanging on to the 3.5mm headphones socket, and there’s also a USB Type-C port and a speaker on the bottom of each phone. Both Galaxy S9 phones vibrate slightly for haptic feedback when you press their on-screen Home buttons. There’s a dual Nano-SIM tray on the top, with the provision for a microSD card for storage expansion (up to 400GB). The Galaxy S9 unit that we received for review wasn’t an Indian retail unit, which is why it only had a single SIM slot. Both phones also have RGB notification LEDs.

Samsung has changed the backs of these phones compared to the Galaxy S8 series, and it’s for the better. The fingerprint sensors are now a lot more accessible and are actually useful, as compared to their awkward placement on the Galaxy S8 models. It’s also easy to distinguish them from the camera modules by touch, thanks to the prominent ridges around them. The heart rate sensors are still present, and take their place below the LED flashes on each phone. With the Galaxy S9+, you get a second camera with a telephoto lens, which sits just below the primary camera. The camera bumps on both phones are negligible in thickness, and the phones don’t rock when placed on a flat surface.

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ have very good build quality and look every bit as premium as you’d expect from a flagship smartphone in 2018. Samsung sent us the Lilac Purple and Midnight Black versions, and there’s also a Coral Blue option to choose from, though surprisingly the Titanium Grey version hasn’t come to India (yet). In each phone’s box, you get an AKG-tuned headset, a power adapter with fast charging support, a Type-C cable, a SIM eject tool, a silicone case, and a USB Type-C to Type-A adapter for migrating data from your old phone.

Each new wave of flagships brings refreshed specifications, and for 2018, Samsung is using either the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 mobile platform or its own Exynos 9810 SoC, in different countries. As always, India gets the Exynos variants of both phones. This chip features a cluster of four custom CPU cores and a lower clocked cluster of four Cortex-A55 cores. It features the new Mali-G72 GPU, which promises up to 20 percent better performance than that of its predecessor. Now, you’re probably thinking, is this better than the Qualcomm chip? It’s hard to say without actually testing both versions side-by-side, but on paper, they both promise similar features and capabiltiies. Both are built on Samsung’s second-gen 10nm FinFET process, both have eight cores, and both support 4K displays. You get Gigabit LTE modems and improved efficiency in augmented reality applications with either chip.

Samsung has also made a bold decision when it comes to the amount of RAM it has used for these two devices. The Galaxy S9 gets only 4GB of RAM while the Galaxy S9+ gets 6GB of RAM. Looking the benchmark scores, at least, there doesn’t seem to be much of a performance tradeoff. The performance of both phones are nearly on par. In fact, we got slightly higher scores in some tests on the Galaxy S9 than the S9+. The amount of onboard storage is the same for both models, starting at 64GB though you can choose 256GB variants of each, at higher prices.

Other specifications that are common to both phones include dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac with MU-MIMO antennas, Bluetooth 5, NFC, USB-OTG, GPS, 4G VoLTE, and a suite of sensors which include a barometer, a Hall sensor, and a pressure sensor in addition to the usual suspects. Both phones are IP68 dust- and water-resistant, which allows them to survive being submerged in up to 1.5m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes.

Both phones come with the Samsung Experience 9, which is based on Android Oreo 8.0. Both also show that they have received recent security patches. Our Galaxy S9 unit got the March 2018 security update during our review period, though it’s yet to be rolled out to the Indian version of this phone. Our Galaxy S9+ was running the January update. This is not the latest version of Android (8.1), but it’s still a good sign, because one thing that Samsung needs to improve on is the timeliness of its Android updates.

The Galaxy S8 and S8+ only recently began receiving the Oreo update, only to be halted due to a software glitch, which was thankfully sorted out a week later. The Galaxy Note 8, which was Samsung’s top-tier offering till just now, is yet to receive Oreo, which is a huge surprise. In contrast, Sony began issuing Oreo updates for its premium offerings back in October last year, while HTC did the same for the U11 a month later. Thankfully, both new phones are said to have support for Project Treble (Google’s solution to break the update bottleneck created by OEMs). Android P is right around the corner and, Samsung simply does not have an excuse to lag behind Google’s update cycle anymore.

There’s a lot going on in terms of features, gestures and shortcuts, and most of them will be instantly familiar to anyone who’s used Samsung’s previous generation flagship smartphones. The number of customisation options can be overwhelming for first-time users but for those that love tweaking their phones and setting up shortcuts for every little thing, the Samsung Experience has you covered.

You can customise the phone with wallpapers, icons, and themes from a dedicated online store; create pop-up windows for certain apps which can be resized or minimised into floating balloons for easy access; use gestures to trigger one-handed mode or capture a screenshot; set up a custom message and contact for SOS mode; and use the fingerprint sensor to pull down the notifications shade. The Always On display also has a tonne of customisation options, such as different clock styles. Like with previous models, there are interactive widgets for music controls, today’s schedule, and the next alarm.

For the new Galaxy S9 series, Samsung has added a security feature called Intelligent Scan, which essentially combines iris recognition and face scanning when you’re unlocking either phone. However, this mode doesn’t quite live up to its name, and can be annoying. For starters, the phone won’t unlock if you have sunglasses on, and unfortunately, there’s no raise-to-wake gesture which means you have to press either the power button or the virtual home button in order to wake the screen.

There were moments during our review period when it worked quickly, but more often than not, we found it to be slow and very inconsistent. Even though Samsung says that both iris and face biometrics are used in this mode, it doesn’t need data from both scans to work. In some cases, the phone unlocked itself even when our eyes were closed, which suggests that it falls back to just face recognition when the user’s irises aren’t scanned. That leaves us with some doubts about its usefulness compared to just using face recognition on its own.

On the other hand, the iris scanner was usually quicker and worked even in complete darkness. If you’re in a moving vehicle or walking, however, it’s tricky to get this to work as your eyes need to be aligned with the sensor. Face unlocking is easier to use but is potentially less secure and doesn’t work in low light at all. In the end, we simply wound up using the fingerprint sensor more often than any of the other biometric modes, as it’s the most reliable, and the scanner is now easier to reach at the back.

Samsung has its own cloud service and gives you 15GB of storage for backing up your photos and videos, Samsung Notes, contacts, calendar entries, reminders, and keyboard settings. Samsung Pass lets you use your biometrics to log in to websites, but this only works in Samsung’s own browser. Samsung Pay is supported and works well. The Device Maintenance app lets you check your battery usage and switch between Game, Entertainment and High Performance modes, each of which lets you customise the screen’s brightness and resolution. Game Launcher gets a slick new interface and helps group all your installed games in one place. Within a game, you can use it to suppress alerts, prevent accidental touches to the edges of the display, take screenshots, and trigger screen captures.

When you first set up the phone, Samsung lets you choose which of its own apps you’d like to install, and you can skip most of them if you’re happy using Google’s version of, say, the music player or Web browser. Microsoft’s apps are preinstalled anyway, and you can disable them if you want but you can’t uninstall them. You can always get more Samsung apps from the Galaxy App store. Last but not least, Edge Panels let you quickly access your favourite contacts, apps, reminders, etc, and more panels can be downloaded too. You can pull them up with a quick swipe inward from the left edge of the screen, by default.

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ performance, cameras, and battery life

We used both the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ as our primary phone for a few days and it should come as no surprise that the smaller Galaxy S9 is definitely more comfortable to live with. It’s lighter, takes up less space in your pocket, and is much more convenient for one-handed use. Plus, you get the same high resolution display as with its bigger sibling so you’re not really missing out on much. The Galaxy S9+ obviously has a lot more free RAM at any given point, compared to the Galaxy S9, but having said that, we didn’t really notice much of a difference in real-world performance between the two.

They both handle multitasking and heavy games equally well. Perhaps as you accumulate more apps and data, the extra RAM in the Galaxy S9+ might give it an edge, but this is something we’ll only know with time. Games run just fine, and you’ll be happy to know that they don’t heat the phone up too much. On the other hand, we did notice both phones running fairly warm at some points during our review period. We’re not sure if this is a trait of the new Exynos SoCs, but we found that the back, sides and the upper part of the display would get quite warm sometimes. This happened when using GPS in apps such as Uber or Google Maps, when downloading anything from the Play Store, and when we used the biometric authentication features multiple times in a row for testing.

The Samsung keyboard has gotten better but, in our opinion, it’s still no replacement for Gboard, which is also preinstalled on Indian units. Typing is slightly better on the Galaxy S9+ due to the bigger screen, and even though a bit of the display curves around the edges of the phone, we didn’t find this affecting typing too much.

If you’re using two SIM cards, you can enable a feature called Smart Dual SIM, which lets you use both actively at the same time. This means that if you’re on a call, an incoming call on the other SIM card is automatically forwarded to the currently active SIM, after which you can merge both into a conference call or alternate between the two callers. We tested this and it worked pretty well. Call quality is very good and the earpiece gets quite loud, so conversing even in areas with lots of ambient noise isn’t an issue.

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Samsung’s flagships have often been very good with media playback, and with the new Galaxy S9 series, things get a bit better because both phones have stereo speakers tuned by AKG. The main speaker is at the bottom and fires outwards, whereas the second one is actually the earpiece, which is also used when playing media files. It isn’t as loud, and the bottom-firing speaker is clearly more powerful. However, it’s still better than having mono audio from just one side of the phone. There’s a Dolby Atmos toggle switch in the Settings app, which boosts the treble and mid range frequencies slightly so vocals sound crisper. Samsung claims a 3D surround sound experience with the Galaxy S9 duo, but in our testing, we didn’t find the surround effect to be very noticeable. The bundled headphones are also tuned by AKG, just like with the previous generation, and they offer a balanced sound with good passive noise cancellation.

The display supports HDR, and compatible content looks good. HDR YouTube videos automatically boost the brightness level of the display all the way up. If you have HDR video clips, Samsung’s Video app handles them well.

Besides Bixby’s voice commands, there’s the visual search function called Bixby Vision. This works decently well for some tasks. You can access it through the Gallery app, and it can give you information about the photo you’re looking at. For instance, for a picture of a pizza, you can scroll over to the ‘Food’ button and Bixby will try and recognise the type of food, estimate the number of calories per serving, and let you look up similar recipes on Pinterest or videos on YouTube. You can also sent the nutrition information to the Samsung Heath app to help you track your diet. This obviously cannot detect the exact number of calories on your plate based on just an image, so take this information as a rough guideline. Image recognition works well, and we had a good success rate when we tested it. Bixby Vision can also recognise text in images, which can be exported to a text file or translated to another language using Google Translate.

You can use Bixby within the camera app as well, where it gives you real-time information about objects or scenes in the viewfinder. Real-time text translation works pretty well, and the app superimposes translated text over the actual text seen through the viewfinder. Sometimes, it takes a few tries to get the translation right.

While this is a neat trick, the main feature of the primary camera on each phone is its new sensor and the physically variable aperture, which is a first for any smartphone. Samsung is going to town talking about this, so let’s see if it lives up to the hype. The main camera on both phones has a 1/2.55-inch, 12-megapixel sensor with a pixel size of 1.4 microns, Dual Pixel autofocus system, and 77-degree field of view. You now have the ability to change the aperture from f/2.4 to f/1.5. This is not simulated in software, and you can actually see the aperture opening and closing. You can’t select values between f/1.5 and f/2.4 as we haven’t reached that level of engineering yet, but we have to say, it’s pretty cool by itself.

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So why would you need a variable aperture, and where would it be useful? The first and most obvious advantage of having a wider aperture (f/1.5) is to let more light hit the sensor, which lets you capture brighter images with less noise, since the shutter speed and ISO don’t have to compensate as much. When we tested both phones, landscapes taken in low light had little to no noise, and in some shots, we were able to capture good detail in objects even at great distances. Dynamic range is also preserved well, and optical image stabilisation helps in getting blur-free shots. Shutter lag is minimal and the burst mode can help you getting a usable photos even when shooting from a moving vehicle in low light.

The second advantage of having a variable aperture is that you can control the depth of field or background blur in close-up shots. This is particularly useful during the day. In Auto mode, the sensor mostly picks the narrower (f/2.4) aperture when shooting outdoors during the day, as the sensor gets adequate light. The main sensors in both phones can work wonders under good lighting. The colour tone is a bit on the warm side, which has typically been the case with all of Samsung’s flagships in the recent past. Saturation levels can also be a bit aggressive at times, especially when shooting flowers or anything with bright colours. Landscapes exhibit good detail, and the Auto HDR does a good job in getting the exposure right, even under harsh sunlight.

In Pro mode, you can manually switch between the two apertures and also tweak settings such as the shutter speed (10-1/24,000), light metering, autofocus area, white balance, colour tone, and exposure. You can enable RAW mode, which saves JPEG and RAW files. While it’s great that we have the option to switch apertures, we often found ourselves leaving that up to the camera software to decide. You can play with it if you want more artistic freedom, but we think that most users will be happy with the results that the phone delivers.

Tap to see full-sized Samsung Galaxy S9 camera samples

240fps slow-motion video can now recorded at 1080p rather than 720p, which is a welcome bump in quality. However, the main attraction is a brand new super slow-mo mode which can shoot short bursts of video at 960fps. This is similar to what Sony did last year with the Xperia XZ Premium (Review), which used a stacked image sensor to capture 0.2 seconds of footage and stretched that to six seconds, thus giving you a super-slow-motion effect. The resolution for 960fps videos is only 720p, and you can choose to have either a single slow motion shot, or take multiple bursts (up to 20 in a single file) when recording.

Now being able to get the perfect 0.2 seconds of footage is no easy feat, which is why Samsung has thoughtfully implemented an Auto mode. Here, you get a little square marker on the screen, which you can resize and move about within the frame to where the action will take place. After hitting record, any motion that’s detected within the marker automatically triggers the burst. It takes a few seconds for the camera app to process and save this data before it’s ready to shoot again. The motion detection works well and is definitely a lot better than struggling to achieve that level of precision.

The camera app is a lot easier to use than before. You can now rearrange the order of mode icons and switch between them simply by swiping across the viewfinder. We found that you can’t use voice commands to take a picture if you’ve trained Bixby to wake up using your voice. The shortcut to launch the camera by double-pressing the power button has been removed from the Indian firmware (our S9+ unit), most likely because of the SOS function that is now compulsory here, but this shortcut is present in the European firmware that we were able to evaluate.

One big feature that Samsung has introduced with the Galaxy S9 series is AR Emojis. If you’re thinking this sounds awfully similar to Apple’s Animojis, then you’re spot on. Available for both the rear and front cameras, AR Emojis are animated avatars that are created and personalised using photos of your face. These can be sent to people as video files. You can also create a sticker pack (animated GIFs) out of your avatar, which can be accessed directly from within the Samsung Keyboard in messaging apps.

There’s no easy way to put this, but after using the AR Emoji feature for about a week, it felt like a half-baked attempt at aping Apple’s Animojis. First off, it uses the regular front camera instead of something more advanced like Apple’s dot projector, so it cannot map the contours of your face in detail. Due to this, the animated avatars aren’t able to replicate subtle expressions, and even when you keep a straight face, the mouths and eyes of the avatars tend to twitch and wiggle. At launch time, you can swap out your face for a bunny, a bright pink cat, or a weird blue animal. We also found that the phones get warm quickly when using AR Emojis.

Coming to the telephoto lens on the Galaxy S9+, this is the same unit that is used on the Galaxy Note 8. It’s a 12-megapixel sensor with an f/2.4 aperture, and there’s a 6mm focal length (versus 4.3mm on the main sensor). The field of view is narrower but you get 2x optical zoom, which is good. You can switch to the second sensor in some shooting modes for both stills and video, and you can also use it for taking portraits. Live Focus uses the main sensor to calculate depth, while capturing images with the second one. You can vary the depth of field before and after you’ve taken a shot, and also save the wide and zoomed frames, just like on the Note 8. The effect is good and the software does a good job with edge detection too. If light isn’t adequate enough to get a decent shot with the secondary camera, live focus refuses to work. Also, hitting the 2x button in very low light simply triggers a digital zoom through the main camera’s lens instead of switching to the second camera’s telephoto lens.

The Galaxy S9 might lack a second camera but it can perform similar depth of field effects with its Selective Focus shooting mode. Unlike the Galaxy S9+, you can’t adjust the level of blur, but you can select whether you want the foreground or background in focus after taking shots. Edge detection isn’t handled very well most of the time, as compared to the Galaxy S9+ (which you can see from the sample above).

The front cameras on both phones are once again 8-megapixel sensors with f/1.7 apertures, just like their predecessors. Image quality is good under good lighting although we found that photos lacked the level of detail that the Google Pixel 2 achieves. In low light, the screen flash is quite effective, but resulting images are often soft. There’s a beauty mode which applies different styles of makeup to your face, and we found that it often did not end well.

Galaxy S9+ Live Focus (above) versus Selective Focus on Galaxy S9 (below)

The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ have the same battery capacities as their respective predecessors, and also support both wired and wireless fast charging. With the display resolutions set to Quad HD+ on both phones, we managed to just about squeeze in an entire day’s worth of usage with the Galaxy S9 but went comfortably beyond that with the Galaxy S9+. With heavier use, we found that even the Galaxy S9+ struggled to breach the 24-hour mark. In our HD video loop test, the Galaxy S9+ with its 3500mAh battery lasted two hours longer than the Galaxy S9 and its smaller 3000mAh battery. Running the phones at a lower resolution could give you a bit more mileage. Using the bundled adapters, we were able to charge both phones pretty quickly. We got up to roughly 75 percent from zero within an hour using the Galaxy S9+, and our experience with the Galaxy S9 was similar.

Verdict Samsung hasn’t made any drastic changes to the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ compared to their predecessors, and the company didn’t really need to do much. Last year’s design is still stunning, and now, it’s a little more polished. We’ve seen Apple do that with its iPhones for a couple of years at a stretch, so this is nothing new. If you really want to stand out, get either phone in the new Lilac Purple colour option.

Both new phones are solid, dependable workhorses with excellent displays, premium craftsmanship, and improved cameras. We didn’t notice any immediate benefit to the extra RAM that the Galaxy S9+ has over the Galaxy S9, and it didn’t reflect in benchmarks either. Whether that will hold up after a few months of usage is something we’ll know in time.

Current owners of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ needn’t rush out to upgrade to the new models, as we don’t think there’s a whole lot to be gained. Sure, they are better in some respects, but not enough to warrant the cost of the upgrade. On the other hand, if you have a phone that’s several years old and have been waiting for a new crop of Android flagships, the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are definitely worth considering. Just like the Galaxy S8 models, we have no doubt that these will be very popular. The fact that they have been launched at the same prices as last year’s models in India will definitely earn Samsung some brownie points.

The Galaxy S9 starts at Rs. 57,900, while the Galaxy S9+ is priced at Rs. 64,900. With other smartphone manufactures asking absurd premiums for a smartphone (yes, we’re looking at you Apple), it’s refreshing to see Samsung holding steady. The fact that all Samsung phones are now made in India could contribute to keeping the prices constant.

We’re only just getting started with 2018’s flagships, and there are plenty more to come from other manufacturers. By launching its phones so quickly in India, Samsung has put itself ahead in the race. Right now, these are among the best Android smartphones you can get for your money.

Is Samsung Galaxy S9 the most value-for-money flagship phone in India? We discussed that on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below.

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Update (01/24): Doubt has been cast upon the names of the next Huawei flagships as a trademark for the P11 name has been spotted. It was suggested toward the end of last year that the new flagships would actually bear the names P20 and P20 Plus, but this recent discovery (via Playfuldroid) suggests otherwise.

Huawei has trademarked the P11 name in several markets including the UK, US, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Test pages referencing the P11 and P12 have also been spotted on the Huawei website, adding further weight to the claims.

With that being said, the Huawei P11 trademark application for the UK was submitted in 2015 and there’s every chance that the company could have changed its mind about names since then. Like patents, it’s generally good practice for companies to secure these trademarks even though they might not make use of all of them.

For example, Huawei has also trademarked the P20 name. Because the P11 trademark has been seen in multiple markets, though, compared to the P20 which has so far only been noticed in the US, the P11 might be the frontrunner once more.

In this post, which will be updated regularly, we take a closer look at the latest rumors surrounding Huawei’s upcoming P20 and P20 Plus smartphones.

Although the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus are great smartphones, they didn’t grab as much attention as flagships like the Galaxy S8 and LG G6. That’s something Huawei wants to change with the P20 series.

Let’s take a look at the latest rumors surrounding the upcoming devices to find out.

Huawei P20 series: Name and release date

The nitty-gritty

It’s possible these phones will be called the P20 and P20 Plus instead of P11 and P11 Plus.

They’ll most likely be announced at MWC in February.

There’s some confusion around what the P10 successors will be called. It was initially thought they’ll go by the names of P11 and P11 Plus, as that makes the most sense considering the P10’s predecessors were the P9 and P9 Plus. But at a recent event held in Israel, the CEO of a Huawei device importer said the smartphones will actually be called the P20 and P20 Plus.

Huawei trademarked the P20 name back in July. Even so, nothing has been confirmed yet, so things can still go either way — but we’ll refer to the two devices as P20 and P20 Plus in this post.

Huawei’s alleged 2018 roadmap shows a very busy year

It’s not every day you get to take a peek at what a smartphone manufacturer has up its sleeve for the year, and thanks to what appears to be a leaked image of a roadmap, …

When will the smartphones be announced? The P10 series saw the light of day at MWC 2017 in February, and it looks like the story could be the same this year. Speaking with Android Central, Bruce Lee, Huawei’s Vice President of Handsets Product Line, said the next P-generation phones will probably launch at MWC in Barcelona, which kicks off February 26.

But the conversation between Bruce Lee (the VP, not the kung fu guy) and Android Central took place in March, so things might have changed since then. The P20 series could potentially be revealed at a later date, possibly in March or even in April like the P9 handsets. It should hit the market a month or so after its announcement.

Huawei P20 series: Specs and features

The nitty-gritty

Both the P20 and P20 Plus should be powered by the Kirin 970 chipset, just like the Mate 10 series.

Huawei might include facial recognition that’s safer than Apple’s Face ID.

The handsets could house a triple-lens 40 MP rear camera setup with 5x hybrid zoom.

We expect the P20 smartphones to come with larger displays than their predecessors — over 5.1 and 5.5 inches. However, rumors on this topic are scarce at the moment.

XDA Developers obtained firmware files of one of the P20 smartphones, likely to be the Plus model. It revealed that the handset could sport a 6.01-inch LCD display with Full HD+ resolution, which also means it should have an aspect ratio of 18:9. But take this one with a grain of salt; the P10 Plus has QHD resolution, and it doesn’t make sense for its successor to offer anything less than that.

There’s no word on what screen size the smaller of the two devices may offer. But if the firmware files are legit, our best guess is that it may come in somewhere between 5.5 and 5.7 inches.

The P20 and P20 Plus are expected to be powered by the latest Kirin 970 chipset.

What’s almost certain is that the devices will be powered by the latest Kirin 970 chipset, the same chipset found in the Mate 10 series. This means they should have AI-related features on board including photo-based translations and a few smart tips like suggesting to enable Eye Comfort mode when reading in a dark environment.

What might set the P20 smartphones apart from the competition are their camera setups. According to Evan Blass, they could house a triple lens 40 MP rear camera setup with 5x hybrid zoom. It’s also expected that the setup will be co-developed with Leica, like in previous years. The devices may also have a 24 MP selfie snapper on board.

Is the next Huawei P-series going to be an imaging powerhouse? A digital artist at one of the company’s creative agencies added these “PCE Series” ads to their portfolio — claiming 40MP, 3 lens rear (5x hybrid zoom) + 24MP selfie, all Leica-co-developed. pic.twitter.com/t8w3VlL55L

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) December 6, 2017

The handsets are also rumored to support facial recognition that is said to be more accurate and safer than Apple’s Face ID. The company talked about the technology during the reveal of the Honor 7X and Honor View 10 in London, saying that it’s secure enough to be used for payments and can unlock a smartphone in just 0.4 seconds.

Other things we expect to see include 6 or 8 GB of RAM, a microSD card slot, and Android Oreo with Huawei’s EMUI user interface on top. Keeping the headphone jack and adding water resistance would also be a fantastic idea, although nothing has been confirmed yet.

Huawei P20 specs (rumored) Huawei P20 Plus specs (rumored) Display 5.5 to 5.7 inches Full HD+ resolution 6.01-inch Full HD+ resolution 18:9 aspect ratio Processor Huawei Kirin 970 Octa-core CPU (4 Cortex A73 2.36 GHz + 4 Cortex A53 1.8 GHz) + i7 co-processor + NPU Kirin 970 RAM 6 or 8 GB 6 or 8 GB Camera Primary: Triple-lens 40 MP setup with 5x hybrid zoom (Leica-branded)

Secondary: 24 MP

Primary: Triple-lens 40 MP setup with 5x hybrid zoom (Leica-branded)

Secondary: 24 MP

MicroSD Yes, up to 256 GB Yes, up to 256 GB Software Android Oreo with EMUI on top Android Oreo with EMUI on top Facial recognition Yes Yes

Huawei P20 and P20 Plus: Design

The nitty-gritty

The phones are rumored to sport a near bezel-less design and an iPhone-like notch.

The fingerprint scanner on both devices might be moved to the back.

The Huawei P10 and P10 Plus look dated when compared to devices like the Galaxy S8 and HTC U11 Plus. Both Huawei devices feature large bezels on the top and bottom, which might not make a return if Huawei is adopting 18:9 screens this time around.

This time, however, they might also feature an iPhone X-like notch to house things like the front-facing camera. The rumor is based on firmware examined by XDA Developers.

iPhone X notch

Unfortunately, there aren’t any other rumors surrounding the design of the P20 series. We haven’t come across any leaked images yet, so all we can do is speculate.

We expect the fingerprint scanner to be moved to the back, as there won’t be enough room up front below the display. There’s also a chance Huawei will ditch metal for a glass design, like it did with the Mate 10 series. This can either be a good or a bad thing depending on your preference. A glass back allows for wireless charging but is also a fingerprint magnet and less durable than metal.

We would also like to see the P20 series launch in as many as eight colors, just like the P10 handsets.

Huawei P20 and P20 Plus: Price

The nitty-gritty

The P20 smartphones could be more expensive than their predecessors.

The Huawei P20 could cost anywhere between €649 ($779 USD) and €699 ($839 USD).

The Huawei P20 Plus could cost between €699 ($839 USD) and €749 ($899 USD).

Huawei has to get the pricing right to spark consumers’ interest. The P10 retailed for €649 at launch, while the Plus model went for €699 (4 GB/64 GB) and €799 (6 GB/128 GB). The smartphones weren’t released in the US.

There’s no word on how much the P20 handsets will cost, but it’s safe to say they won’t be any cheaper. The best case scenario would be for the P20 and P20 Plus to cost the same as their predecessors. However, there’s also a chance Huawei may increase prices. For how much? We don’t expect the price to go up for more than €50.

Going down that road is a big no-no. One of the main reasons for Huawei’s rapid success in Europe is that their smartphones have always been cheaper than those from Samsung, Sony, and other brands. If that changes with the P20 series, the manufacturer’s sales just might drop in 2018.

These are all the rumors about the P20 and P20 Plus we have come across so far. We’ll update this page as soon as we hear more.

Meanwhile, do let us know your thoughts on Huawei’s upcoming smartphones. Do you think they will give the Samsung Galaxy S9 a run for its money? Let us know in the comments.

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