The next version of Android — Android 9.0 Pie — is finally here. We’ve rounded up everything that’s new in a handy guide, but when will your phone receive this update, if at all? More phones than ever could access the Android P beta, which led us to believe we’d see more upgraded devices than usual. Unfortunately, that hasn’t really worked out, and the end of 2018 saw plenty of devices still waiting.
We’ve reached out to almost all of the manufacturers we expect to support Android 9.0 Pie, and here’s what they had to say. We’ll be updating this story as we continue to hear back.
Alcatel
Alcatel told Digital Trends it had nothing to share regarding Android 9.0 Pie at the moment. We don’t expect all of its phones to get Android 9.0 Pie — after all, some of them still ship with Android Nougat. Not only that, but Alcatel’s track record with Android updates is pretty bad, so it’s hard to say whether or not any of its phones will be updated to Android 9.0 Pie.
Asus
Asus told Digital Trends it does not yet have a release schedule for Android 9.0 Pie, but it should have one ready within a few months. GSMArena spotted a Geekbench listing for an Asus Zenfone 5Z running Pie, and it’s now been confirmed that the 5Z will receive the update in January. In welcome news, the Zenfone 5 is able to be updated to Android 9.0 Pie, if you’re willing to download the update package and manually install it from a MicroSD card.
Asus phones that have received Android 9.0 Pie:
Asus phones expected to receive Android 9.0 Pie:
- Asus Zenfone 5Z
- Asus ROG phone
BlackBerry
BlackBerry told Digital Trends it could not share any information about an upgrade to Android 9.0 Pie for BlackBerry phones.
BlackBerry phones expected to receive Android 9.0 Pie:
- BlackBerry KeyTwo
- BlackBerry KeyTwo LE
- BlackBerry Motion
Essential
The Essential Phone was one of the phones that could access the current Android 9.0 Pie open beta, and it’s also one of the first to get the consumer version of Android 9.0 Pie. The update for the Essential Phone is now available.
Essential phones that have received the Android 9.0 Pie update:
Google’s Pixel phones, of course, got Android 9.0 Pie as soon as it was available. Unfortunately, no Nexus phones will get the update to Android 9.0 Pie.
Google phones that have received the Android 9.0 Pie update:
- Google Pixel 2
- Google Pixel 2 XL
- Google Pixel
- Google Pixel XL
HMD Global (Nokia)
HMD is also on the list of beta partners for Android 9.0 Pie. The beta was available on the Nokia 7 Plus, which has since received the update. As of November 2018, the Nokia 7.1, 6.1, and 6.1 Plus have also received the update.
Since all HMD phones run Android One, which is a stock version of Android, we expect most, if not all, of the company’s 2018 and 2017 lineup to receive the Android 9.0 Pie update. Supposedly, updates for the Nokia 8 and 8 Sirocco were being held back as to not damage the sales of the Nokia 8.1, but Nokia has denied such claims. The update for the Nokia 8 has since rolled out.
HMD Global phones that have received Android 9.0 Pie:
- Nokia 8
- Nokia 7.1
- Nokia 7 Plus
- Nokia 6.1 Plus
- Nokia 6.1
HMD Global phones confirmed to receive Android 9.0 Pie:
HMD Global phones expected to receive Android 9.0 Pie:
- Nokia 7
- Nokia 6 (2018)
- Nokia 5
- Nokia 3.1 (2018)
- Nokia 3
Honor
After the Honor 10 and View 10 were confirmed to be receiving some delicious Pie, European Honor View 10 owners began receiving the update in October. It was also confirmed that the newly released Honor Play would also be receiving the eventual update for Android 9.0 Pie. A closed beta for the latest EMUI 9 running on Android 9.0 Pie has also been confirmed, but user numbers are exceptionally small at the moment.
While these are the only phones confirmed so far, the company would be remiss not to include some of its other phones in that update, so keep your peepers peeled for more update news.
Honor phones confirmed to be receiving Android 9.0 Pie:
- Honor Play
- Honor 10
- Honor View 10 (update rolling out in Europe)
Honor phones expected to receive Android 9.0 Pie:
- Honor 8X
- Honor 9 Lite
- Honor 7X
- Honor 7A
- Honor 7C
HTC
Shortly after Android 9.0 Pie was released in August, HTC notified users of phones that will receive the update via a tweet. Don’t expect that to be the end though; it’s highly likely that the newly released HTC U12 Life will also be receiving a slice of Pie. The HTC U11 Life is the first HTC phone to be graced with the update — the software has been spotted rolling out in European markets, and will likely come to other markets soon.
HTC phones that have received Android 9.0 Pie:
- HTC U11 Life (in European markets)
HTC phones confirmed to be receiving Android 9.0 Pie:
- HTC U12 Plus
- HTC U11 Plus
- HTC U11
HTC phones expected to receive Android 9.0 Pie:
Huawei
Huawei was a major holdout in announcing Android 9.0 Pie updates, but the company has finally confirmed that it is working on delivering Android 9.0 Pie to some of its biggest phones. The company previously announced that the P20 and Mate 10 Pro would be updated, and followed up with an updated list that also included the Mate 10, Mate 10 Porsche Design, and P20 Pro. Some Mate 10 Pro phones are now receiving the update — though it seems to be restricted to certain models in Europe only. Models of the Huawei P Smart have also been spotted running Pie, so it’s likely that phone will receive an update too.
Two thousand lucky users of those phones will also be getting access to the closed beta of Huawei’s EMUI 9, with the caveat that it’s still a fairly unstable build. Since then, a European rollout of a Pie update for the Mate 10 Pro, P20, and P20 Pro has begun.
Huawei phones that have received Android 9.0 Pie:
- Huawei P20 Pro (European rollout started)
- Huawei P20 (European rollout started)
- Huawei Mate 10 Pro (European rollout started)
Huawei phones confirmed to be receiving Android 9.0 Pie:
- Huawei Mate 10
- Huawei Mate 10 Porsche Design
- Huawei P Smart
LG
LG has yet to respond to our email. We expect LG’s flagships from the past few years to get the update, including the LG G7 ThinQ, LG G6, and LG V30. A Pie beta for the G7 ThinQ has launched in South Korea, while Canadian G7 One units have received an update to the new software, which is unsurprising since it’s part of Google’s Android One initiative.
LG phones that have received Android 9.0 Pie:
LG phones expected to receive Android 9.0 Pie:
- LG V40 ThinQ
- LG G7 ThinQ
- LG G6
- LG V35 ThinQ
- LG V30
Motorola/Lenovo
Motorola unveiled an official list of phones to get Android 9.0 Pie, with the update set to begin rolling out at some point next year. Motorola’s Android One-powered phones, the Moto One and One Power, have already started receiving Pie. Here’s a full list of phones set to get Android 9.0 Pie from Motorola.
Motorola phones that have received Android 9.0 Pie:
Motorola phones confirmed to be receiving Android 9.0 Pie:
- Moto Z3
- Moto Z3 Play
- Moto Z2 Force
- Moto Z2 Play
- Moto X4
- Moto G6 Plus
- Moto G6
- Moto G6 Play
OnePlus
Following an open beta for Android 9.0 Pie on the OnePlus, OnePlus confirmed that it was rolling out the consumer version of the operating system is now rolling out. In July, OnePlus also announced the OnePlus 3 and 3T would also receive an update to Android 9.0 Pie. But don’t think it’ll be done quickly — OnePlus plans to update its handsets to Android 9.0 Pie in reverse-sequential order: The OnePlus 6 will be the first to be updated, while the OnePlus 3 will be last.
OnePlus has released the following statement:
“OnePlus is driven by the idea of giving people the best possible hardware and software experience and that’s why we’ve been excited about Android P for some time now, having worked closely with the Android Beta Program. We’re looking forward to bringing Android P to OnePlus 6, as well as updating OnePlus 5/5T, and OnePlus 3/3T, ensuring OnePlus users all over the world can continue to enjoy new features.”
The OnePlus 6 has received the Android 9.0 Pie update, and OnePlus has announced the OnePlus 5/5T will be receiving Android 9.0 Pie just a smidge before the end of 2018.
OnePlus phones that have received Android 9.0 Pie:
- OnePlus 6
- OnePlus 5T (update underway)
- OnePlus 5 (update underway)
OnePlus phones confirmed to be receiving Android 9.0 Pie:
Oppo
The Android 9.0 Pie beta is available to the Oppo R15, which means that it should be among the first phones to get the consumer release of Android 9.0 Pie once it’s available.
Oppo phones confirmed to be receiving Android 9.0 Pie:
Oppo phones expected to receive Android 9.0 Pie:
- Oppo R15 Pro
- Oppo A83
- Oppo F7
- Oppo R11s
- Oppo F5 Youth
- Oppo F5
Razer
Razer has yet to respond to our email. Still, we expect the Razer Phone and Razer Phone 2 to get the update once it’s available to consumers.
Razer phones expected to receive Android 9.0 Pie:
- Razer Phone 2
- Razer Phone
Samsung
According to 9to5Google, Samsung announced at its developer conference that the Galaxy S9, S9 Plus, and Note 9 will all be getting the Android Pie update in January of next year. Those with an S9 and S9 Plus will have access to an open beta later in November, starting with owners in the U.S., South Korea, and Germany — other countries should follow shortly after. German S9 owners are getting an early Christmas present from Samsung though, as the Android 9.0 Pie update has started coming through early for them. There are no reports of other countries getting the update yet, but it’s unlikely to be far behind.
We expect most Samsung flagships from the past few years to get the update — including the Galaxy S8 — and we expect that more than a few of Samsung’s midrange devices will also get the upgrade. Samsung’s problem lies in the fact that its user interface, the Samsung Experience, is heavily customized. As such it takes a lot more work on Samsung’s part to create the update. Interestingly, certification points to the Galaxy Note FE getting an Android Pie update under the guise of Samsung’s One UI.
Samsung phones that have received Android 9.0 Pie:
- Samsung Galaxy S9 (rollout underway in some European countries)
- Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (rollout underway in some European countries)
Samsung phones expected to receive Android 9.0 Pie:
- Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8
- Samsung Galaxy S8
- Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
- Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
Samsung phones rumored to receive Android 9.0 Pie:
- Samsung Galaxy Note FE (One UI)
Sony
Android 9.0 Pie is available for the Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact, and updates have now arrived for the XZ1, XZ1 Compact, XZ Premium, and XZ2 Premium. The company also detailed that the Xperia XA2, XA2 Ultra, and XA2 Premium will get the update at some point in early 2019.
Expect all the high-end models to get Android 9.0 Pie, but don’t hold your breath if you have a midrange or budget Sony phone.
Sony phones that have received Android 9.0 Pie:
- Sony Xperia XZ2
- Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- Sony Xperia XZ1
- Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
- Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Sony phones confirmed to be receiving Android 9.0 Pie:
- Sony Xperia XA2 (expected 2019)
- Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (expected 2019)
- Sony Xperia XA2 Premium (expected 2019)
Sony phones expected to receive Android 9.0 Pie:
- Sony Xperia XZ
- Sony Xperia XZ Compact
Vivo
The Android 9.0 Pie beta is available to two Vivo phones — the Vivo X21UD, and the Vivo X21. Vivo has confirmed that the Pie update will be coming to some Vivo phones in the last part of 2018 — but did not mention which phones would be receiving the update. Unfortunately, Vivo seems to have missed its window.
Vivo phones confirmed to be receiving Android 9.0 Pie:
Vivo phones expected to receive Android 9.0 Pie:
Xiaomi
After an Android 9.0 Pie beta, a rollout of the final update is underway to the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S. Being on Android One, the Mi A1 was always going to get Android 9.0 Pie — the question was always when. Turns out it’s here soon for Mi A1 users, as a user in Bangladesh has reported receiving an update to Pie. The Xiaomi Mi A2 has also received the Android Pie update, as of mid-November.
Xiaomi phones that have received Android 9.0 Pie:
- Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
- Xiaomi Mi A2
- Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite
- Xiaomi Mi A1
Xiaomi phones expected to receive Android 9.0 Pie:
- Xiaomi Mi Max 2
- Xiaomi Mi 6
- Pocophone F1 by Xiaomi
- Black Shark
ZTE
ZTE has yet to respond to our email. It’s unclear what the future of the company will be considering ZTE’s U.S. issues, so we doubt you’ll see Android 9.0 Pie on recently launched ZTE phones any time soon.
Updated on December 27, 2018: The OnePlus 5/5T will soon receive Android 9.0 Pie.