Android 13 is almost here, and it’s a pretty minor update from Google. Well, we say minor, but that’s just in comparison to the positively gigantic amount of changes that were in android 12as well as Google’s policy of leaking improvements to Android apps within a year as soon as they’re ready. android 13 it’s more of a tune-up to the engine that powers your phone than anything else. But it’s still one worth getting excited about.
Tablet and foldable owners will see most of the benefits, along with some Material You updates to improve Android customization. There really isn’t much more to say about Android 13. It’s a very under-the-hood update whose value will only become clear in the months after it’s released.
As for the timelines, Google says it will release Android 13 in August or September, with the Pixels getting it first and Samsung and Oppo following soon after. This is when you can expect it to land on your phone.
Which phones will get Android 13?
Although not all smartphone manufacturers have announced their Android 13 availability plans yet, we expect the release of Android 13 to be similar to Android 12, Android 11, and previous versions. Google’s Pixel phones will be among the first to get the update, with Samsung following soon after and other brands trickling down in the coming months. We’re expecting to see Android 13 updates from OnePlus, Xiaomi, and others, but pinpointing exactly when those updates will be available is still a bit tricky.
Google
Google has announced that all Pixel devices from the Pixel 4 would get Android 13. This means pixel 4, 4XL, 4a, 4a 5G, 5, 5a, 6, 6a and 6 Pro. The 3a and 3a XL have seen their final updates, while the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will launch with Android 13 on board. Also, since Pixels are among the first devices to get new Android updates, we can expect all eligible Pixel phones to get Android 13 as soon as it launches in August or September.
Samsung
Samsung’s Android 13 update takes the form of One UI 5. Samsung began rolling out its one UI 5 / Android 13 beta on August 5 in the United States, Germany, and South Korea. The beta version is currently only available for the series Galaxy S22, but the final update will be available for a wide range of Samsung devices. More specifically, we expect all Samsung A-series and S-series phones released in the last four years to get One UI 5 and Android 13 pretty quickly, though tablets and foldables, as we’ve mentioned, will benefit the most.
one plus
OnePlus has announced Android 13 and OxygenOS 13 for the OnePlus 8 and newer models, as well as the OnePlus Nord 2 and newer. The OnePlus 10 Pro and OnePlus 10T they’re slated to get Android 13/OxygenOS 13 first, with other OnePlus phones following after. The OnePlus 10 Pro will get OxygenOS 13 “soon,” the OnePlus 10T will get the update “later this year,” and it’s anyone’s best guess when it will be available for older OnePlus smartphones.
Xiaomi, Oppo and Realme
Xiaomi is currently testing Android 13 for Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro and Mi Pad 5, while Oppo has a preview program for its Find N and Find X running. Similarly, Realme has a beta program for the GT 2 Pro, but has yet to announce a full launch list. As in previous years, we expect them to come out after Google has announced the final release of Android 13.
Should I download the beta version?
If you’re impatient, Google has released Android 13 as part of a public beta for Pixel phones. Any compatible Pixel can download Android 13 right now, allowing for a taste of what’s to come down the pipeline. With Android 13 almost done, it’s basically a painless and risk-free process. Some apps and games may not work properly before launch, but they’re few and far between in our tests.
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