Android 17 has begun rolling out with a clear priority: Google Pixel devices are first in line, while other brands will follow in stages. The update brings AI-based improvements, stronger privacy features, and performance tuning across supported phones.
For users, the real question is which devices are likely to get the new system. Based on the models mentioned so far, the strongest candidates are flagship phones and newer mid-range devices released across 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Pixel users get the first wave
Google started distributing Android 17 to Pixel phones on 16 June 2026. After that, the rollout is expected to expand gradually to other Android ecosystems, including Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus, Motorola, Realme, Asus, Honor, and Sony.
This follows Google’s usual update pattern, where its own devices receive new Android versions before broader carrier and manufacturer distribution begins. For non-Pixel owners, the timing will depend on each brand’s release schedule.
Phones currently in the Android 17 frame
Phone Arena cites a list of series that are expected to receive Android 17. The models below summarize the devices currently in the update window.
| Brand | Series Expected to Get Android 17 |
|---|---|
| Pixel 6 series through Pixel 10 series | |
| Samsung | Galaxy S23, S24, S25, and S26 series |
| Samsung | Galaxy Z Fold 5 through Z Fold 8 |
| Samsung | Galaxy Z Flip 5 through Z Flip 8 |
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 15, and Xiaomi 17 series |
| Redmi | Redmi Note 14 and Redmi Note 15 series |
| Poco | Poco F6, F7, F8 series, plus POCO X6 and X7 series |
| Oppo | Find X6 through Find X9 series |
| Oppo | Reno 13, Reno 14, and Reno 15 series |
| Vivo | X100, X200, and X300 series |
| Vivo | V50, V60, and V70 series |
| OnePlus | OnePlus 11, 12, 13, through OnePlus 15 series |
| Motorola | Razr 50 through Razr 70 series |
| Realme | GT 6, GT 7, and GT 8 series |
| Asus | ROG Phone 9 series and Zenfone 12 Ultra |
| Honor | Magic 6, Magic 7, and Magic 8 series |
| Sony | Xperia 1 VI, Xperia 1 VII, and Xperia 10 VI |
Why newer phones appear more often
The list shows a strong pattern toward devices launched between 2024 and 2026. That makes sense, because newer phones usually have a better chance of receiving the latest operating system updates.
Software support policies also play a major role. Flagship models generally receive longer update commitments than older or lower-tier phones, which helps explain why premium series dominate the current Android 17 picture.
What users should keep in mind
Even when a device is eligible, the rollout will not happen everywhere at once. Update timing can differ by country, region, and device variant, so some users may see Android 17 later than others.
Owners should also make sure their phones are running official supported software from the manufacturer. If a device is on the list, the update should appear through the system update menu once its rollout slot arrives.
Android 17 is now entering its next phase, with Pixel phones opening the door and other brands preparing their own rollout timelines. For users, the key issue remains simple: whether their model is on the supported list, and when the notification finally arrives.