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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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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, Redmi Note 5 Pro, Vivo V9: Top affordable phones with top all-screen display

All screen displays are all the rage lately. What’s more, you don’t have to burn your pocket to get yourself a fancy new phone with a trendy new design that shaves the bezels and gives you visibly more real estate to work upon anymore. More and more companies are experimenting with the concept, and also bringing it to the affordable price segment. The list includes the likes of Xiaomi, Samsung and Huawei as also home-grown brands like Micromax and Lava.

There are so many options to consider, that when you’re out in the market to buy a new phone, things can get confusing. So, what do you do then? Well, you take hold of the list below and make your choice. Here are the top 5 phones with top all-screen display under Rs 30,000 that you can consider buying.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

The Redmi Note 5 brings bezel-less screens to the masses. This allows Xiaomi to increase the screen real estate without increasing the all-round footprint of the phone. The Redmi Note 5, to that effect, comes with a 5.99-inch ‘full-screen’ FHD+ display with a 2160x1080p resolution and 403ppi pixel density. Because Xiaomi has shaved off much of the bezels on the top and bottom and also on the sides, the Redmi Note 5 feels much smaller than regular 6-inch phones. Also, it supports an unusual aspect ratio of 18:9, as against the more traditional 16:9.

The quality of the panel is quite good, but, it’s not as good as the one on-board its more expensive sibling, the Redmi Note 5 Pro. Having said that, the panel is still good enough for its price segment, offering rich colours and more than adequate brightness levels. In fact, it’s a slight step-up, from the Redmi Note 4 and because it is also bezel-less, the Redmi Note 5 — in all its totality — offers a slightly better viewing experience than its predecessor. Viewing angles are quite good too, for its price.

Price: The Redmi Note 5 starts at Rs 9,999 for the base 3GB RAM and 32GB storage version while the top-end version with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage is available for buying for Rs 11,999.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

The Redmi Note 5 Pro (along with the Redmi Note 5) is Xiaomi’s first mainstream bezel-less phone in India. The company, to recall, also sells the Mi Mix 2 in the country, but that’s a more premium offering. The Redmi Note 5 Pro (along with the Redmi Note 5) brings bezel-less screens to the masses. The Redmi Note 5 Pro comes with a 5.99-inch ‘full-screen’ FHD+ display with a 2160x1080p resolution and 403ppi pixel density. And an unusual aspect ratio of 18:9.

The quality of the panel here is quite good, even slightly better than the Mi A1 and also the Redmi Note 5. It handles — and reproduces — colours well. In fact, colours on-board the Redmi Note 5 Pro — because of their slight affinity towards the warmer end of the spectrum — look more pleasing to the eyes, than counterparts, and also there’s an option to manually correct contrast and an in-built reading mode for comfortable night-time reading. Brightness levels are quite adequate too, but be warned, that Xiaomi’s aggressive power saving software algorithms tend to tone down the brightness levels — when set in auto — way below permissible limits at times. This means hampering screen legibility, even more so when you’re out in direct sunlight. You’ll be better off setting it to manual during such times.

Price: The Redmi Note 5 Pro starts at Rs 13,999 for the base 4GB RAM and 64GB storage version while the top-end version with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage is available for buying for Rs 16,999.

Vivo V9

The most striking aspect of the V9 is its all screen and no bezel design even though a major part of it seems inspired, or rather blatantly copied from Apple. The V9 looks remarkably like Apple’s iPhone X, especially from the front. Just like the iPhone X the V9 also comes with a near edge-to-edge screen with a notch up-top. The notch allows Vivo to offer a screen-to-body ratio of almost a 90 per cent even though the V9 has a slight chin at the bottom, something that the iPhone X is lacking.

The Vivo V9 has an unusually tall screen and an unusual aspect ratio of 19:9. Vivo calls it Full View 2.0. And, in case if you haven’t noticed, it has a notch. Vivo says its notch is smaller than the iPhone X’s, but then, the iPhone X needs a bigger notch to house some fancy hardware, so I guess everyone’s a winner here. On a serious note, Vivo’s argument behind the notch is that it allows the V9 to offer more real estate without compromising on the bare essentials. While phones like the Samsung Galaxy S9 have significantly more bezels — in comparison to the V9 — phones like the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 have to make do with a grossly frustrating bottom-seated selfie camera. The V9, according to Vivo, offers the best of both worlds.

In terms of core specifics, the Vivo V9 comes with a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a full-HD+ resolution (2280×1080 pixel). The screen’s fairly bright and colourful, and also it has some good viewing angles for the most part. But there’s a slight reddish tinge to it, that’s more accentuated when you’re dealing with a white background. Vivo isn’t offering any manual control over contrast and saturation so you’re basically stuck with what comes out-of-the-box. There is an eye protection mode available though, that helps minimise eye fatigue for comfortable night-time reading. All in all, the prospects of getting an iPhone X-like look and feel at dirt cheap price, trump most of its limitations making you appreciate the finer things that it has to offer.

Price: The Vivo V9 is available for buying for Rs 22,990 and gets you 4GB RAM and 64GB storage for that price.

Samsung Galaxy A8+

The main USP of the Galaxy A8+, according to Samsung, is its Infinity display. Much like its top-tier phone(s), Samsung’s new mid-tier phone has an unusual 18.5:9 aspect ratio instead of a more traditional 16:9. The idea is to offer more screen in a pint-sized phone and to make every inch of that screen count. The Galaxy A8+, because it’s a mid-tier phone, has a 1080p+ resolution still, Samsung is using its proprietary Super AMOLED panel, which metes out rich and vibrant colours — not as pixel-popping as its more expensive siblings but more toned down, neutral and pleasing to the eyes — and viewing angles are also quite good. Brightness levels are quite good too.

The Galaxy A8+, although it doesn’t offer the flexibility to change screen resolution to conserve battery life like its high-profile siblings, it gives you as many as four screen modes to correct colour temperature, as well as a blue light filter for comfortable night-time reading. The Galaxy A8+ gets Samsung’s proprietary always-on display as well, so you can get customisable notifications directly on the screen — alongside a widget that shows date and time — without having you to power it up.

Price: Launched at Rs 32,990 the Samsung Galaxy A8+ can now be purchased for as low as Rs 28,990. This is for the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage version.

Huawei Honor View 10

The Honor V10’s 5.99-inch LCD panel has a resolution of 2160×1080 (Full-HD+) and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The Honor V10’s edge-to-edge display is excellent and is in fact one of the highlights of the smartphone. Viewing angles are quite good, colours appear bright and punchy, colour temperature is spot on and brightness levels are fairly adequate.

Price: The Honor V10 is available for buying for Rs 29,999 and this gets you 6GB RAM and 128GB storage.