Android P Supported Phones, Devices

March 25, 2018

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Android Oreo is the talk of the town, but in a distant future, it will be outclassed by the next major version of Android, Android P (presumably Android 9), which Google has already released its developer’s preview.

Every year Google introduces a new version of Android with some interesting features in addition which enhance the overall experience to use Android. However, the sad news is it takes another 2 years until the majority of users get to taste it.

So, if you want to buy a phone today, but would prefer one that remains up to date and gets the next Android P, here are a few Android P Supported Phones:

Google Pixel
Google Pixel XL
Google Pixel 2
Google Pixel 2XL
HTC U11 Life
OnePlus 5
OnePlus 5T
Xiaomi Mi A1
Moto X4

Google Pixel

One of the “Made By Google” Smartphones, it is obvious that Google Pixel will receive Android P Update as soon as possible. Basically, Google Pixel is a line of consumer electronics devices from Google that runs on Android Operating System. Google has released Pixel and Pixel 2. Both of them will receive Android P Update.

Specifications:

Display Size and Resolution: 5.0 inches (1080*1920) Pixels
Camera: 12 MP (2160 P)
RAM and Chipset: 4GB RAM (Snapdragon 821)
Battery Capacity and Technology: 2770 mAh (Li-lon)

Google Pixel XL

Android P Supported Phones — Google Pixel XL

Google Pixel XL is an Android Smartphone which is designed, developed and marketed by Google. Pixel and Pixel XL are predecessors of Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL respectively. It was announced during a press event on October 4, 2016, and serves as one of the first smartphones in the Google Pixel hardware lines. The Pixels received mixed reviews. They were called “the best Android phones you can buy” and received praise for camera quality and performance. However, they were criticized for their high prices and lack of waterproofing, and some critics noted design similarities to Apple’s iPhone. Pixel XL is also one of the phones who will receive Android P update after release.

Specifications:

Display Size and Resolution: 5.5 inches (1440*2560) Pixels
Camera: 12 MP (2160 P)
RAM and Chipset: 4GB RAM (Snapdragon 821)
Battery Capacity and Technology: 3450 mAh (Li-lon)

Google Pixel 2

The newly released version of Pixel series is Google Pixel 2. Pixel 2 is also designed, developed and marketed by Google. It was announced during a Google event on October 4, 2017, as a successor to the pixel. It was released on October 19, 2017, and serves as a second set of smartphones in the Google Pixel hardware line. Google Pixel 2 is also one of the phones which will receive Android P update in the first slot. This also uses Machine Learning to take high-quality pictures using single lens camera. We’ve also written an article about Android Photo Editor Apps.

Specifications:

Display Size and Resolution: 5.0 inches (1080*1920) Pixels
Camera: 12 MP (2160 P)
RAM and Chipset: 4GB RAM (Snapdragon 835)
Battery Capacity and Technology: 2700 mAh (Li-lon)

Google Pixel 2 XL

Android P Supported Smartphones — Google Pixel 2 XL

Google Pixel 2 XL was announced during a Google event on October 4, 2017, as the successor of Pixel XL. It was released on October 19, 2017, and serves as one of the second set of smartphones in Google Pixel hardware line. It is obvious that all of the Google Pixel hardware line, Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will receive Android P update first after the release. Google is confident about the update that it will enhance the user experience.

Specifications:

Display Size and Resolution: 6.0 inches (1440*2880) Pixels
Camera: 12 MP (2160 P)
RAM and Chipset: 4GB RAM (Snapdragon 835)
Battery Capacity and Technology: 3520 mAh (Li-lon)

HTC U11 Life

The HTC U11 Life is an Android smartphone manufactured and sold by HTC as part of the HTC U series. It was announced on 16 May 2017 and succeeds the HTC 10 smartphone. In the United States, the HTC U11’s major carrier is Sprint, however, it is also compatible with unlocked carriers, such as AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon networks. It is yet to be announced in India, where it is expected to have a mid-range price. It is one of the Non-Google developed phones which is getting Android P update after release.

Specifications:

Display Size and Resolution: 5.2 inches (1080*1920) Pixels
Camera: 16 MP (2160 P)
RAM and Chipset: 4GB RAM (Snapdragon 630)
Battery Capacity and Technology: 2600 mAh (Li-lon)

OnePlus 5

The OnePlus 5 (also abbreviated as OP5) is a smartphone made by OnePlus. It is the successor to the OnePlus 3T released in 2016. The OnePlus 5 was officially unveiled during a keynote on 20 June 2017. It was succeeded by the OnePlus 5T only five months later on November 21, 2017. OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T. OnePlus 5 and 5T are the most balanced-out smartphone available at a mid-range price. Both the smartphones employ industry’s latest hardware and features. OnePlus 5 is also a Non-Google developed phone which will receive Android P update at initial rollout.

Specifications:

Display Size and Resolution: 5.5 inches (1080*1920) Pixels
Camera: 16 MP (2160 P)
RAM and Chipset: 8GB RAM (Snapdragon 835)
Battery Capacity and Technology: 3300 mAh (Li-Po)

OnePlus 5T

The OnePlus 5T is an Android smartphone designed, developed and marketed by OnePlus. It was unveiled on 16 November 2017 via a live-streamed press event which aired on YouTube and directly succeeds the OnePlus 5. It went on sale on 21 November 2017.OnePlus 5T is considered as one of the best smartphones in the low budget by many people. OnePlus 5 and 5T are the smartphones which will get Android P update in initial rollouts.

Specifications:

Display Size and Resolution: 6.01 inches (1080*2160) Pixels
Camera: 16 MP (2160 P)
RAM and Chipset: 8GB RAM (Snapdragon 835)
Battery Capacity and Technology: 2600 mAh (Li-Po)

Xiaomi Mi A1

The Xiaomi Mi A1 is a re-branded Xiaomi Mi 5X phone, co-developed by Google—as part of its Android One initiative—and Xiaomi that runs on the Android operating system Usually, Xiaomi only produces MIUI based Android smartphones that rarely see version updates, but Mi A1 is an exception. The phone is the only Android One handset by the Chinese maker and is the only one that has been guaranteed Android P upgrade. As of today, the phone runs on stock-Android, out of the box, and will be upgraded to Android 8.0 and Android 9.0.

Specifications:

Display Size and Resolution: 5.5 inches (1080*1920) Pixels
Camera: 12 MP (2160 P)
RAM and Chipset: 4GB RAM (Snapdragon 625)
Battery Capacity and Technology: 3080 mAh (Li-lon)

Moto X4

Moto X4 is an Android smartphone developed by Motorola Mobility, a division of Lenovo. Unveiled on August 31, 2017, at IFA, it is a revival of the previously discontinued Moto X line. It was released in Europe at the end of September 2017. The interesting fact is Indian version isn’t powered by Android one, but if you buy US version of Moto X4, Android P is guaranteed.

Specifications:

Display Size and Resolution: 5.2 inches (1080*1920) Pixels
Camera: 12 MP (2160 P)
RAM and Chipset: 6GB RAM (Snapdragon 630)
Battery Capacity and Technology: 3000 mAh (Li-lon)

So consumers using or planning to buy these Smartphones will surely experience the taste of Android P. Let us revise the phones we saw with their current market cost.