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Which smartphones will receive Android 14?

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Maria Luiza
October 3th, 2023
Android 14 arrives this month with several new features. Check out the list of cell phones that should update the new system in 2023
Table of Contents
  1. What is the release date for Android 14?
  2. accessibility features
    1. Even bigger fonts
    2. Visual notification flashes
    3. Language-related improvements
    4. Regional preferences
  3. Battery Features and Tweaks
    1. Internal improvements
    2. Permission to schedule exact alarm
    3. Improved battery statistics
  4. Privacy and security features
    1. Blocking old apps
    2. Selective sharing of photos and videos
    3. Improved PIN privacy
    4. Data Sharing Updates
  5. Other confirmed features
    1. Rumors and Possible Additional Features
  6. Which smartphones will be updated?
  7. Google
  8. Samsung
    1. Galaxy S Series
    2. Galaxy Z Series
    3. Galaxy A Series
    4. Galaxy F Series
    5. Galaxy M Series
    6. Galaxy Tab series
  9. Xiaomi
    1. Xiaomi Series
    2. Redmi Series
    3. POCO
  10. ASUS
  11. OPPO
  12. Realme
  13. Motorola
  14. Conclusion
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The smartphone industry is about to witness the next iteration of the Android operating system, with the imminent launch of Android 14. As always, tech enthusiasts and smartphone owners are eager to know which devices will be graced with the new features and improvements that Android 14 will bring with it. Plus, we'll explore what's new in Android 14, diving into technical details and highlighting changes that could impact your daily experience.

What is the release date for Android 14?

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Android 14 represents another significant advancement in Google's mobile operating system, bringing a series of improvements in accessibility, security and personalization. / Image: Mobile Syrup

Before the launch of Android 10, Google had a habit of naming its versions of Android after iconic sweets, including Android 7 Nougat, Android 8 Oreo and Android 9 Pie. Currently, Google has chosen to keep only the version number, resulting in the simple Android 14. However, internally, the tradition of dessert names still persists, and Android 14 is known as Upside Down Cake.

Looking at the history of previous releases, the Android 13 saw the light of day in August 2022, the Android 12 was released in October 2021, and the Android 11 arrived in September 2020. As for the exact release date of Android 14, Google's operating system will be presented on the day October 4 — the same day as the launch of the Google Pixel 8. 

However, it is important to remember that mobile device manufacturers, known as OEMs, they often take additional time to make new versions of Android available on your devices. Companies like Samsung e Xiaomi, for example, need to customize the operating system with their own interfaces and features before releasing it to their users.

accessibility features

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Android 14 opens new horizons of digital inclusion, allowing everyone to have access to a personalized and accessible mobile experience.

Accessibility is an area where Google has invested considerably, and the Android 14 is no exception. The operating system is becoming increasingly inclusive, with features designed to improve the experience for users with visual and hearing impairments.

Even bigger fonts

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With even larger fonts, Android 14 makes reading and browsing a more comfortable experience for all users. / Image: Google.

One of the highlights of Android 14 is support for larger font sizes. Users can now scale font sizes up to 200%, offering a more accessible experience for those who need larger text on their devices. O Google has taken a clever approach, using non-linear font scaling to ensure text isn't disproportionately large. For example, a title may not increase in size, but smaller text below the title may become larger.

Visual notification flashes

Camera and screen alerts enabled on smartphone with flash notifications.
Visual notification flashes in Android 14 offer an innovative way to alert users, especially those with hearing impairments, in a personalized and effective way. / Image: Google

For users with hearing impairment, the Android 14 introduces a new notification option through visual flashes. You can choose to use the camera flash, screen flash, or both to receive visual notifications. With the display flash, you can also choose the color of the flash, which is cool. However, you cannot change how the flashes occur (pulse, flash, wave, etc.) and you cannot create per-app customizations.

Language-related improvements

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Language-related improvements in Android 14 promote a more fluid and adaptable user experience for users in different regions and languages. / Image: Google

With better support for languages genre, such as French and German, through Grammatical Inflection API, thus the system becomes more inclusive and accurate. Additionally, developers now have more control over per-app language settings, allowing for region- and location-specific customizations.

Regional preferences

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In Android 14, you can customize your device according to your location and cultural preferences. / Image: Google

For those living in a country with specific regional preferences, the Android 14 offers the ability to customize measurements, calendars and other systems according to your preferences. This makes the operating system more suitable for a diverse global audience.

Battery Features and Tweaks

Which smartphones will receive Android 14? Android 14 arrives this month with several new features. Check out the list of cell phones that should update the new system in 2023
Android 14 promises huge power savings, ensuring your device lasts longer than ever, even on the longest journeys. / Image: Freepick

Battery life is a constant concern for mobile device users. O Android 14 aims to address this issue with a series of changes and optimizations.

Internal improvements

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Background applications will undergo optimization to allow greater battery savings. Image: Internet

O Google is working on optimizing APIs of Android to improve the efficiency of background tasks, file downloads and uploads. This should result in greater battery savings, especially for tasks that rely on restrictions, such as Wi-Fi-only downloads.

Permission to schedule exact alarm

A new permission called “Schedule exact alarm” is being introduced in Android 14. This affects apps that use alarms and is intended to protect battery life and other resources by ensuring that apps can only schedule alarms with the appropriate permission.

Improved battery statistics

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The layout above corresponds to Android 12, which hid battery statistics, only allowing you to check how many % each app used until the battery ran out. / Image: Google

One returning feature that we're happy to see is the “screen time since last full charge” feature. The option is back in the battery settings menu after being hidden in Android 12 in favor of battery usage in the last 24 hours. This fallback option is useful if you want to get a more accurate idea of ​​how long your phone actually lasts.

Privacy and security features

Privacy and security are growing concerns in an increasingly connected world. O Android 14 addresses these concerns with a series of features and tweaks.

Blocking old apps

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Blocking old apps in Android 14 is a protective barrier that prevents outdated apps from being installed. / Image: Google


One of the most notable changes is the blockade installing applications Older Android, specific to APIs Android Lollipop 5.1 and previous versions. This measure aims to protect users against outdated applications that may pose security risks.

Selective sharing of photos and videos

O Android 14 gives users more control over app access to photos e youtube. You can now allow apps to access only specific photos and videos, increasing the privacy of user.

Improved PIN privacy

1. Smartphone with a blue screen for unlocking and fingerprint reading.
With Android 14, your privacy is like an impenetrable safe, protecting your data from prying eyes./ Image: Internet

The settings of Android 14 allow you to disable animations when inserting the PIN, making it more difficult for third parties to observe the code, as of now, this feature is disabled by default. Additionally, Android 14 eliminates the need to click the “OK” after entering the PIN, as long as the PIN has six digits or more.

Data Sharing Updates

Updates on location data sharing on smartphones.
Data sharing updates in Android 14 bring transparency and control to users. / Image: Google

A significant addition is notification of changes to privacy policies of applications. Users will now be informed immediately notice any changes to an app's privacy policies, providing greater transparency and control.

Other confirmed features

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Android 14 is the Picasso of personalization, allowing you to transform your device into a unique, one-of-a-kind masterpiece. / Image: Google

In addition to the improvements mentioned, the Android 14 introduces a number of other features and tweaks that can enhance your mobile experience:

  • Integrated Health Connection: The application HealthConnect will now come pre-installed, making it easier to collect health data from different fitness and health apps.
  • Custom Lock Screen: Users can customize various aspects of the lock screen, offering more flexibility in personalizing your device.
  • Custom Wallpapers: The Android 14 brings new ways to create custom wallpapers, including artificial parallax, emojis and image creation by IA.
  • Other Minor Updates: Android 14 supports lossless audio, 10 bit HDR, updates to camera extensions, support for encrypted cellular connections, and more.

Rumors and Possible Additional Features

Which smartphones will receive Android 14? Android 14 arrives this month with several new features. Check out the list of cell phones that should update the new system in 2023
This is a preview of how the Predictive Backward Gesture, a new animation in Android 14, will work. / Image: Google.

In addition to the confirmed features, there are rumors and possible additions that may appear in the future. Android 14:

  • Bloatware Finder (Useless Apps): A feature that will allow users to detect and uninstall unwanted apps installed in the background, providing a cleaner experience.
  • Predictive Backward Gesture: A feature that will provide a visual preview of where a “return” will take you, making navigation more intuitive.
  • Application Cloning: Possibility to clone applications for multiple account use, making it easier to manage multiple accounts on a single device.
  • Satellite Connectivity: Native support for satellite communication, which can be useful for remote areas or emergency situations.
  • On-Screen Search Gesture: A new gesture that lets you start an on-screen search by pressing and holding the navigation handle.
  • Repair Mode: A mode that can simulate a factory reset or create a new user profile for repairs or maintenance.
  • Improved Taskbar: Taskbar improvements, including a search bar and the ability to choose between a permanent or transient bar.

Which smartphones will be updated?

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Check out all the phones that will ship with Android 14 in October 2023. / Image: Internet

There is no way to be sure of all the devices that will definitely receive the new Android 14. Each smartphone manufacturer has its own update policy and usually releases the list of eligible models only when the system is launched, or at least close to it.

However, based on past trends and the information available so far, we can make some predictions about the devices that are likely to receive Android 14:

Google

Google Pixel 7 Pro smartphone with triple camera and premium design.
The Google Pixel 8 is rumored to launch alongside Android 14. / Image: Google

starting with the Google Pixel, one of the advantages of opting for a device from the search giant is the guarantee of regular updates quality that transform. All Google Pixel devices, from the Pixel 4 to 5G until the most recent Pixel 7, Pixel Fold e Pixel Tablets, you will receive the update Android 14.

Google's traditional update policy for Pixel devices includes three years of major software updates and two years of security patches. However, rumors suggest that the Pixel 8 series could extend this policy to five years of major software updates and an additional two years of security updates, surpassing even Samsung in this regard, which currently offers 4 years of major updates.

Here are all the devices pixel which should receive Android 14:

  • Pixel 4 to 5G
  • Pixel 5
  • Pixel 5a
  • Pixel 6
  • Pixel 6Pro
  • Pixel 6a
  • Pixel 7
  • Pixel 7Pro
  • Pixel 7a
  • Pixel 8
  • Pixel 8a
  • Pixel 8Pro
  • Pixel Tablet

Samsung

Foldable smartphone with a large screen and powerful camera, ideal for innovative technology and trends in mobile devices.
Samsung is one of Brazilians' favorite brands that will bring great news with Android 14. / Image: Samsung

A Samsung has stood out when it comes to software updates in the last years. The company is already testing the One UI NEVER Beta based on Android 14 on compatible smartphones, indicating that the update should be available soon. Samsung's flagships should receive it as early as next month, while upper-mid-range and budget devices may have to wait a little longer, possibly until the first quarter of 2024.

Here are the Galaxy smartphones that are likely to receive Android 14:

Galaxy S Series

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Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G. / Image: Samsung.
  • Galaxy S23
  • Galaxy S23+
  • Galaxy s23 ultra
  • Galaxy S22
  • Galaxy S22+
  • Galaxy s22 ultra
  • Galaxy S21
  • Galaxy S21+
  • Galaxy s21 ultra
  • Galaxy S21FE

Galaxy Series Z

Galaxy Z Flip 5 smartphone cameras with foldable design and high performance.
Foldable cell phones became popular with Samsung and are finding more and more space in the market. / Image: Samsung
  • Galaxy z fold5
  • Galaxy z flip5
  • Galaxy z fold4
  • Galaxy z flip4
  • Galaxy z fold3
  • Galaxy z flip3

Galaxy A Series

Triple camera Galaxy S21 FE, Samsung smartphone with large screen, 5G technology and high-resolution camera.
Samsung's A series has the best value for money on the market today, with fair prices and diverse features for all types of users. / Image: Samsung.
  • Galaxy A04
  • Galaxy A13
  • Galaxy A14
  • Galaxy A23
  • Galaxy A24
  • Galaxy A33
  • Galaxy A34
  • Galaxy A52
  • Galaxy A52 5G
  • Galaxy A52s
  • Galaxy A53
  • Galaxy A54
  • Galaxy A72
  • Galaxy A73

Galaxy F Series

  • Galaxy F14 5G
  • Galaxy f23
  • Galaxy f54

Galaxy M Series

The Samsung Galaxy A32 smartphone features a triple camera, a large display, and advanced technology.
The design of the Samsung Galaxy M53 wins over many buyers. / Image: Samsung
  • Galaxy M23
  • Galaxy M33
  • Galaxy M34
  • Galaxy M53
  • Galaxy M54

Galaxy Tab series

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The Galaxy Tab S9 Series is sought after by students and workers due to its excellent technical specifications. / Image: Samsung
  • Galaxy Tab S9
  • Galaxy S9+
  • Galaxy s9 ultra
  • Galaxy Tab S8
  • Galaxy S8+
  • Galaxy s8 ultra

Xiaomi

Which smartphones will receive Android 14? Android 14 arrives this month with several new features. Check out the list of cell phones that should update the new system in 2023
The Xiaomi 13 Lite is sold on the brand's official website. / Image: Xiaomi

A Xiaomi, known for its more flexible approach to software updates, surprised by adopting the Android 14 Beta for some of its flagships. The company is improving its update policy, promising four guaranteed updates for premium devices, starting from the Xiaomi 13.

Here are all the Xiaomi devices that will receive Android 14. Please note that this is not the official list of devices, but is based on the updates these devices have already received and Xiaomi's promise of updates. The Android 14 update should reach devices in the next two months, that is, October and November.

Xiaomi Series

  • Xiaomi 12
  • Xiaomi 12X
  • Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • Xiaomi 12t
  • Xiaomi 12t pro
  • Xiaomi 12 Pro Dimensions
  • Xiaomi 12S
  • xiaomi 12s pro
  • Xiaomi 12S Ultra
  • Xiaomi 12Lite
  • Xiaomi 13
  • Xiaomi 13 Pro
  • Xiaomi 13t
  • Xiaomi 13t pro
  • Xiaomi 13Ultra
  • Xiaomi 13Lite
  • Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
  • Xiaomi Civic 1S
  • Xiaomi Mi 2
  • Xiaomi Mi 3

Redmi Series

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This is the Redmi Note 12 Pro that wins over buyers for its design and technical specifications. / Image: Xiaomi
  • Redmi Notes 11R
  • Redmi Note 11t Pro
  • Redmi Note 11T Pro +
  • Redmi Note 12
  • Notes redmi 12 Pro
  • Redmi Note 12 Pro +
  • Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed
  • Redmi Note 12S
  • Redmi Notes 12 Turbo
  • Redmi K40S
  • Redmi K50
  • Redmi K50 Pro
  • Redmi K50 Extreme
  • Redmi K50 Gaming
  • Redmi k50i
  • Redmi K50 Ultra
  • Redmi K60
  • Redmi K60E
  • Redmi K60 Pro

POCO

New Redmi Note 12 Pro: smartphones with triple cameras, colorful design, and advanced technology.
The POCO X5 Pro 5G is one of Xiaomi's most sought-after cell phones. / Image: Xiaomi
  • LITTLE C51
  • LITTLE C55
  • LITTLE X4 5G
  • POCO X4GT
  • LITTLE X5
  • LITTLE X5 Pro
  • POCO F4
  • LITTLE F4GT
  • POCO F5
  • LITTLE F5 Pro
  • LITTLE M4
  • LITTLE M5
  • little M5s

ASUS

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A ASUS is not part of Android 14 Beta, but all ASUS smartphones are entitled to two major Android updates. Therefore, all ASUS devices released last year and this year should receive Android 14. While we don't have specific information on the timing, these updates are expected to arrive in the coming months. Here are all the smartphones ASUS that will receive the Android 14 update:

  • ASUS ROG 7
  • ASUS ROG 7 Ultimate
  • ASUS ROG 6
  • ASUS ROG 6 Pro
  • ASUS ROG 6D
  • ASUS ROG 6D Ultimate
  • ASUS Zenfone 9
  • ASUS Zenfone 10

OPPO

Oppo mobile phone with advanced camera and elegant silver design, ideal for high-quality photos.
This is the Reno 7, the only Oppo phone currently sold in Brazil. / Image: OPPO

A OPPO has revised its update policy and now offers four years of major software updates for its flagships. And these are not updates to the coloros, but actual OS updates Android. Here are all OPPO devices sold in Brazil that will receive the Android 14 shortly:

  • Reno 7

Realme

Realme GT 2 Pro's 200MP camera is a highlight in mobile technology and premium smartphones.
This is the brand's new launch: Realme 11 Pro+/ Image: Realme

A Realme hasn't released many details about Android 14 for its phones, but based on the number of updates the brand promises, here are some devices that should receive the update Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 14:

  • Realm GT Neo 5
  • Realme GT Neo 5SE
  • Realm GT3
  • Realm GT Neo 3
  • Realme GT Neo 3T
  • Realm GT2
  • realme gt2 pro
  • Realme GT2 Explorer Master
  • Realme GT Neo 2T
  • Realm GT 5G
  • Realm 10
  • Realme 10S
  • Realm 10 5G
  • Realme 10 Pro
  • Realme 10 Pro +
  • Realm 10T
  • Realme 9i
  • Realme 9 Pro
  • Realme 9 Pro +
  • Realme C33 2023
  • Realme C33
  • Realme C55
  • Realm 11
  • Realme 11 Pro
  • Realme 11 Plus

Motorola

Which smartphones will receive Android 14? Android 14 arrives this month with several new features. Check out the list of cell phones that should update the new system in 2023
This is the Motorola Edge 30 Fusion. / Image: Motorola

A Motorola, owned by Lenovo, released several phones last year and this year, and many of them are expected to be updated to the Android 14, despite the company's less consistent track record regarding Android updates.

  • Motorola Razr 40
  • Motorola Razr 40Ultra
  • Motorola Razr 2022
  • Moto G13
  • Moto G14
  • Moto G23
  • Moto G53
  • Moto G54
  • Moto G73
  • Moto G84
  • Motorola Moto G
  • Motorola Moto G Stylus
  • Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G
  • Motorola G Power 5G
  • Motorola Edge 40
  • Motorola Pro Edge 40
  • Motorola Edge 30
  • Motorola Pro Edge 30
  • Motorola Edge 30 Ultra
  • Motorola Edge 30 Neo
  • Motorola Edge 30 Fusion
  • Motorola Edge +
  • Motorola Moto S30 Pro
  • Motorola Moto X30 Pro
  • Motorola Moto X40

Conclusion

Which smartphones will receive Android 14? Android 14 arrives this month with several new features. Check out the list of cell phones that should update the new system in 2023
Although Google has publicly abandoned dessert names, internally Android 14 is nicknamed “Upside Down Cake”, keeping the tradition of sweet nicknames alive. / Image: Internet

O Android 14 release is surrounded by expectation and anxiety among smartphone users around the world. Based on the information available to date, it is clear that many manufacturers are committed to offering the update to a wide range of devices. From trusted devices Google Pixel even brands that are stepping up their update efforts, like Xiaomi, consumers can expect a more advanced and secure experience with Android 14.

However, it is worth noting that update policies may vary and release dates may be delayed. Therefore, it is essential to follow official updates from each manufacturer to obtain the most accurate information about product availability. Android 14 for your device.

We want to hear your opinion! Comment below with your smartphone model and your expectations regarding the Android 14. Are you excited about the new features? Share this article with your friends and family so everyone is prepared for the exciting improvements coming to Android 14 will bring to your mobile devices. Together, we are shaping the future of mobile technology.

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