Depending on the manufacturer, it will take different amounts of time for the new Android 10 update to be available for a smartphone. Google itself distributes the updates to its own devices from the pixel series (eg Pixel 2, Pixel 3a) of course immediately. But also some other mobile phones have participated in the beta or already received an update to Android 10 on the first day.
Surprisingly, users of the Essentials Phones and the Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro can also look forward to the launch of the new version of an instant update. Other companies often take much longer, relying on highly customized UI designs. The update timetable is not always clearly communicated. Many older devices usually have to do without the new version as well. If you have a current high-end smartphone, but usually has good chances.
Below we have summarized for you all the known rumors and announcements about Android 10 updates of the most popular manufacturers.
Google supports its own smartphones from Release Day 1. Interestingly, the aging Google Pixel of the 1st generation is also on the list:
Released:
- Google Pixel
- Google Pixel XL
- Google Pixel 2
- Google Pixel 2 XL
- Google Pixel 3
- Google Pixel 3 XL
- Google Pixel 3a
- Google Pixel 3a XL
Samsung
Samsung is known to take several months even with the flagship models and wait for updates. But now there are positive signs of Samsung’s faster Android 10 update. At least with these devices, it could be fast:
Probably:
- Samsung Galaxy S10
- Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus
Older models like the Galaxy S9 (Plus) and current mid-range smartphones A-series will probably also get an update. However, the confirmation by Samsung is still missing.
Huawei
Huawei wants to deliver updates despite the US bans. The following devices should receive the new software:
Approved:
- Huawei P30 Pro
- Huawei P30
- Huawei P30 Lite
- Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Huawei Mate 20
- Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- Huawei Mate 20X
- Huawei Mate 20X 5G
- Huawei Mate 20 Prosche Design
- Huawei P20 Pro
- Huawei P20
- Huawei Mate 10 Pro
- Huawei Mate 10
- Huawei Mate 10 Porsche Design
- Huawei P Smart 2019
- Huawei P Smart + 2019
- Huawei P Smart Z
Honor
The Huawei subsidiary has already announced plans to work on the new Android version for some models. The most popular current devices are Android 10:
Approved:
- Honor 20
- Honor 20 Pro
- Honor 20 Lite
Which other devices will also benefit from the update is not yet clear.
Xiaomi
Xiaomi could already boast on the release day with a compatible smartphone, others will follow:
Released:
- Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro
Approved:
- Xiaomi Mi 9
- Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
- Xiaomi Mi 9T
- Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Xiaomi Mi Mix 3
- Xiaomi Mi 8
- Xiaomi Mi 8 Screen Fingerprint Edition
- Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition
- Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
- Redmi Note 7
Sony
Sony already participated in the beta phase of Android 10 with the Xperia XZ3. Models like the Xperia 1 or Xperia 10 should probably also be supplied.
Approved:
- Sony Xperia XZ3
Nokia
Nokia has released a list of guaranteed update candidates to receive a version patch by the second quarter of 2020 at the latest:
Confirmed, 2019:
- Nokia 9 PureView
- Nokia 7.1
- Nokia 8.1
Confirmed, 2020:
- Nokia 1
- Nokia 5.1
- Nokia 3.1
- Nokia 2.1
- Nokia 7 Plus
- Nokia 6.1
- Nokia 6.1 Plus
- Nokia 4.2
- Nokia 3.2
- Nokia 3.1 Plus
- Nokia 2.2
- Nokia 8 Sirocco
- Nokia 5.1 Plus
- Nokia 1 Plus
OnePlus
The following smartphones have participated in the beta and are pretty sure getting an update:
Approved:
- OnePlus 5
- OnePlus 5T
- OnePlus 6
- OnePlus 6T
- OnePlus 7
- OnePlus 7 Pro
Essential
Released:
- Essential Phone PH-1
Motorola
The Lenovo brand “Motorola” is expected to deliver the new version for current Android One devices:
Approved:
- Motorola One
- Motorola One Action
- Motorola One Vision
LG
The LG G8 ThinQ was part of Google’s beta program and will receive an update.
Approved:
- LG G8 ThinQ
Probably:
- LG G8s ThinQ
HTC
HTC is currently wrapped in silence. The running with Android One HTC U11 life but should be an update candidate and fall just short of the 2-year duty:
Probably:
- HTC U11 life
Razer
Razer smartphone recently received an update to Android 9 “Pie”. Whether they will receive the next version, has yet to show.
Asus
Asus was able to test and optimize Android 10 in advance on the Zenfone 5Z in beta.
Approved:
- Asus Zenfone 5Z
Oppo
Oppo participated in the beta test with the “Reno”.
Approved:
- Oppo Reno
vivo
Some Vivo smartphones were part of Google’s beta program:
Approved:
- Vivo X27
- Vivo NEX S
- Vivo NEX A
As soon as there’s new information on planned Android 10 updates for other smartphones, you can find out here. We update this article regularly.