Android 13 is available for Android phones from the end of 2022, and it’s a fairly small update from Google. Well, we say less, but that’s only in comparison to the positively massive number of changes that were in Android 12 — and in light of Google’s policy of making improvements to Android apps throughout the year as they’re ready. Android 13 is more about tweaking the engine that powers your phone than anything else. But it’s still worth getting excited about.
Tablet and foldable device owners will see the most benefits, and there will also be some updates to Material You to improve Android’s adaptability. There really isn’t much more to say about Android 13. It’s an update that’s very stealthy, and that trend seems to be continuing with the upcoming Android 14.
Google
In terms of timelines, Google dropped Android 13 in August, with the Pixels getting it first, and Samsung and Oppo releasing their updates soon after. Here’s when you can expect it to appear on your phone.
Which phones will get Android 13?
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Google’s Pixel phones were among the first to receive the update, followed shortly by Samsung, with other brands jumping in behind. Most phones from Samsung Galaxy, Asus, HMD (Nokia phones), iQOO, Motorola, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Sharp, Sony, Tecno, Vivo, Xiaomi and more are either running Android 13 in 2023 — or expected to get it during the year. Some flagship devices such as Nokia and Motorola, for example, despite an interface close to “stock” Android, have not yet received updates until February 2023.
Asus
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Asus started rolling out Android 13 in December 2022, when the Zenfone 9 received it. The Zenfone 8 and ROG Phone 6 series will follow by the end of March 2023, while the ROG Phone 5 will arrive before June. By mid-February 2023, the Asus Zenfone 9 and 8 series have also received Android 13 updates.
ASUS phones are expected to get Android 13
- Zenfone 9
- Zenfone 8, Zenfone 8 Flip
- ROG Phone 6D, ROG Phone 6D Ultimate
- ROG Phone 6, ROG Phone 6 Pro
- ROG Phone 5, ROG Phone 5s
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Google has confirmed that all Pixel devices since the Pixel 4 will get Android 13. That means the Pixel 4, 4XL, 4a, 4a 5G, 5, 5a, 6, 6a and 6 Pro. The 3a and 3a XL have seen their latest updates, while the The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will launch with Android 13 on board. On August 15, Google announced the rollout of Android 13 to all supported Pixels, signaling the start of the update.
Samsung
Samsung
Samsung’s Android 13 update is taking shape One UI 5. The company’s latest version of Android includes tidbits like an expanded lock screen customizer and “mods,” a take on Apple’s iOS 16 lock screen and focus modes.
Samsung has also included all the features of Android 13, including an improved Material You theme and a new privacy and security dashboard. The Bixby Tell feature for answering phone calls via text is coming in 2023, according to Samsung.
While we expected every Samsung A-series and S-series phone released in the last four years to get One UI 5 and Android 13 pretty quickly, Samsung moved faster than expected. However, the company estimates that this series of updates will last until February 2023.
While Samsung’s launch was particularly fast, the company says this year will be even faster as it works to close the gap.
Samsung devices running Android 13
- Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus, Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 Galaxy S21 Plus, Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- Galaxy Note 20
- Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Z Fold 2,
- Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Galaxy Z Flip
- Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy Tab S8 Plus, Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Tab S7 Plus, Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Tab S7 FE 5G
- Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
- Galaxy Tab A8, Galaxy Tab A7 Lite
- Galaxy A32, A33 5G
- Galaxy A52, A53 5G, Galaxy A52s 5G, Galaxy A51, Galaxy A51 5G
- Galaxy A42 5G
- Galaxy A73, A72, A71
- Galaxy M52 5G
- Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
- Galaxy A Quantum, Gaaxy A Quantum 2, Galaxy Quantum 3
- Galaxy Jump
- Galaxy Jump 2
- Galaxy Tab Active 3
- Galaxy Buddy 2, Galaxy Buddy
- Galaxy Wide 6, Galaxy Wide 5
- Galaxy A23, Galaxy A13
- Galaxy M12
- Galaxy XCover 5
- Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro
Motorola
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While Motorola parent Lenovo isn’t expected to make many big changes to its Android 13 builds, the company will still need a few months before it starts rolling out the update. In short, expect the latest models to be high on the priority list from 2021 onwards. Motorola will release Android 13 to the following devices in early 2023, a Motorola representative confirmed in the forum post. As of mid-February 2023, the company has yet to begin the update process.
Motorola phones are expected to get Android 13
- Motorola Razr (2022)
- Motorola Edge 30 ultra
- Motorola Edge 30 pro
- Motorola Edge+ (2022)
- Motorola Edge 30 fusion
- Motorola Edge 30 neo
- Motorola Edge 30
- Motorola Edge (2022)
- Motorola Edge 20 pro
- Motorola Edge 20
- Motorola Edge (2021)
- Motorola Edge 20 lite
- Moto G stylus 5G (2022)
- Moto G 5G
- Moto G G82 5G
- Moto G72
- Moto G62 5G
- Moto G52
- Moto G42
- Moto G32
Nokia
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HMD Global is no longer the best at providing fast updates for Nokia phones, but it is is testing the Android 13 developer preview for the rugged Nokia XR20. That phone is expected to be updated at least within the next year. The folks at Nokia Mob have also noticed that HMD Global is testing Android 13 for the newly announced X30 5G, as well as the G60 5G, X20, X10 and G50. These phones are part of the company’s two-year software support and received updates in January 2023. Some, like the Nokia X30, remain on Android 12 in the meantime. HMD Global has yet to share an update timeline like it does with other manufacturers, so you’ll see it when you see it.
Nokia phones with Android 13
- Nokia G50 5G
- Nokia X10 5G
- Nokia X20 5G
- Nokia XR20 5G
Nokia devices are expected to get Android 13
- Nokia X30 5G
- Nokia G11, G11 Plus, G21, G60 5G
- Nokia T10, Nokia T20, T21
Nothing
Nothing
Specific to Nothing is a new Nothing weather app themed with brand glyph interface, improved customization and more materials you support, improved camera interface and faster fingerprint unlock support. Nothing also says your apps will launch faster, your phone will use less power when it’s in standby mode, and the new self-healing feature will allow your phone to perform regular system prints and flushes to keep it efficient over the years.
OnePlus and Oppo
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OnePlus announced Android 13 and OxygenOS 13 for OnePlus 8 and newer models, as well as OnePlus Nord 2 and newer. As of September 2022, OnePlus has started rolling out the stable version of OxygenOS 13 to the OnePlus 10 Pro.
Both the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro started receiving the Android 13 update on November 10. After that, the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro and 8T received their updates on November 15. Additionally, the OnePlus 10T received the Android 13 update on December 9
Parent company Oppo, on the other hand, has been testing middleware for the Find N and Find X series phones. Now it has rolled out ColorOS 13 stable release for Find X5 Pro and Find X5.
Sony Xperia
Sony
For the handful of people using the Sony Xperia smartphone, Sony has detailed its initial plans to roll out Android 13 on November 2, announced the Sony Xperia Twitter account to “introduce the Android 13 update with the latest features” first to Xperia 1 IV and Xperia 5 IV. Updates rolled out soon after — with pretty much the same software experience you’ll find on any Pixel phone, plus or minus a few Google-exclusive features.
Sony has also been spotted rolling out updates for the Xperia 5 III, Xperia 1 III and Xperia Pro-1, albeit without an announcement.
Xiaomi
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