Google has released the second public beta for Android 14, its upcoming smartphone software for Google Pixel devices. We’ve officially left the development preview stage and are one big step closer to the final release of Android 14 later this year.
With Android 14, there are some priority changes to app behavior and compatibility rather than just new features and other improvements. There will also be improvements to settings for privacy, security and even system health. In short, Android 14 might not be packed with a ton of brand new features, but it will refine and streamline what’s already there.
Your main concern might be whether your current Android smartphone will get Android 14 when it comes out later this year. Here are all the phones that should be compatible with Android 14. We’ll update this list frequently as we learn more about Android 14 compatibility.
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Google
Android 14 is in beta, and Google released Android 14 Beta 1 on April 12 and Android 14 Beta 2 on May 10. Before the open beta, Google released two development previews for Android 14 — one in February and the other in March.
Looking at the timeline above, three additional beta updates will follow from there: Beta 3 in June and Beta 4 and 5 in July.
Google is planning a final public release of Android 14 soon after, probably in August or September.
Google Pixel
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Google’s Pixel devices are the first to get the Android 14 beta, so of course they will be among the first for the general release. However, while Android 13 can be installed on devices going all the way back to the Pixel 4, Google has decided to exclude some of the older Pixel devices with Android 14.
On its Android 14 page, Google listed the following Pixel devices as eligible for the Android 14 beta program:
We should also have a The Google Pixel 8 line this year, which we can expect to ship with Android 14.
Samsung
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Samsung just launched the Galaxy S23 series this year, which includes Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and Galaxy S23 Ultra. Like Google, Samsung provides several years of support for its flagship phones, and the S23 line should be supported for the next four major software upgrades.
But Samsung has more than just the Galaxy S-series of phones in its repertoire. There’s the Galaxy Z Fold and Flip line, more affordable A-series phones, and others. While we don’t have full confirmation yet (Android 14 is still in its early stages), here’s a good idea of which flagship Samsung phones you can expect to see Android 14 support:
OnePlus
OnePlus 10 Pro (left) and OnePlus 11 Andy Boxall/Digital Trends
Similar to Google and Samsung, OnePlus phones have software upgrade support for four years. However, in the case of OnePlus, that rule only applies to the latest release OnePlus 11. That phone shipped with Android 13, so we can expect it to get an Android 14 release as well — in fact, you can now install the second public beta of Android 14 on it if you’re willing to skip a few hiccups.
Older OnePlus smartphones — such as the OnePlus 10T, OnePlus 10 Pro, OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, etc. — are promised three years of software updates.
Those models aren’t included in OnePlus’ Android 14 beta, but it’s safe to assume that the OnePlus 10 and OnePlus 9 devices will get the final release of Android 14. However, it could go either way for the OnePlus 8 devices, so we’ll have to wait and see what the company does do.
Nothing
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Nothing is either announced that it has joined the Android 14 beta program, which effectively confirms that Android 14 will be coming to the Nothing Phone 1.
That’s not a big surprise since the handset only went on sale in July last year, and the company has promised three years of updates. Still, it’s nice that Nothing has opened the door for those looking to jump in early on Android 14, although we recommend caution because Android 14 is in beta for a reason.
Xiaomi
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Xiaomi fans will be happy to know that the company has also officially confirmed that Android 14 will hit the market Xiaomi 13 Pro, Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 12T in almost the same way as Nothing: these three models have joined Xiaomi’s Android 14 beta program.
While other models are currently not eligible for the Android 14 beta, the Xiaomi 13 Lite, the rest of the Xiaomi 12 family, and the Mix Fold 2, Civi 2 and Civi 1S are also expected to receive Android 14 by the time the final release arrives later this year.
Oppo
Oppo Find N2 Flip Andy Boxall/Digital Trends
Unfortunately, the link to Oppo from Google’s Android 14 Beta page seems to be broken at the moment, but it’s worth keeping an eye out if you’re carrying a Find N2 Flip, as instructions to download the beta should appear there eventually.
Vivo/iQOO
Vivo X90 Pro Andy Boxall/Digital Trends
The initial beta for Vivo devices is for developers only, so the usual caveats about installing on your primary phone apply here.
Realme
Top left and onwards: Realme GT Neo 2, Realme GT 2 Pro, Realme 9 Pro+, Realme GT Neo 3T and Realme GT Neo 3. Andy Boxall/Digital Trends
Chinese smartphone maker Realme has promised to bring Android 14 to several of its phones, including Realme 10 Pro+ and other 10-series and 9-series phones, plus Realme C55, GT 5G, GT Neo 3, GT Neo 3T, GT2, GT 2 Pro and GT 3.
Among them, people with the Indian version of the GT 2 Pro can now download the Android 14 beta. Realme has not said if it plans to extend that beta to other versions of that GT 2 Pro or other Realme phones.
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