Nokia is kicking off its Android 11 rollout with the Nokia 8.3 later this year.
What you need to know
Google released a month ago, and while we haven't heard from HMD Global about when Nokia phones will be updated, the Finnish manufacturer shared the . The first set of Nokia phones will receive the Android 11 update before the end of the year, with older devices scheduled to make the switch to the latest version of Android in Q1 and Q2 2021.
Android 11 rollout schedule for Nokia phones
HMD Global will roll out the Android 11 update in four waves. The first wave of devices will get the update later this year and extending into Q1 2021, and include the Nokia 8.3 5G, Nokia 2.2, Nokia 5.3, and Nokia 8.1. Here's the full breakdown:
Nokia Android 11 first wave (Q4 2020 - Q1 2021)
A key differentiator for HMD is the fact that its phones run , making them eligible to receive timely updates. So in that context, it is puzzling to see that the Nokia 7.2 won't get the update until the end of Q1 2021 — six months after the release of Android 11.
Basically, if you want a guaranteed update to Android 11 on a Nokia phone before the end of the year, the Nokia 8.3 5G is your best option. That phone is now , but if you're spending that kind of money, you may as well get the , which also . The Pixel 5 launched with Android 11 and is guaranteed to receive three Android version updates.
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The Pixel 5 features a 90Hz OLED panel and a Snpdragon 765G chipset with Sub-6 and mmWave 5G connectivity. You also get 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, all-day battery life with 15W wireless charging, IP68 water resistance, and the best cameras you'll find in this segment.
What you need to know
- HMD Global has shared the timeline for its Android 11 rollout.
- The Nokia 8.3 will receive the update first, followed by the Nokia 2.2, Nokia 5.3, and Nokia 8.1.
- Nokia's 2019 phones will get the Android 11 update in Q1 and Q2 2021.
Google released a month ago, and while we haven't heard from HMD Global about when Nokia phones will be updated, the Finnish manufacturer shared the . The first set of Nokia phones will receive the Android 11 update before the end of the year, with older devices scheduled to make the switch to the latest version of Android in Q1 and Q2 2021.
Android 11 rollout schedule for Nokia phones
HMD Global will roll out the Android 11 update in four waves. The first wave of devices will get the update later this year and extending into Q1 2021, and include the Nokia 8.3 5G, Nokia 2.2, Nokia 5.3, and Nokia 8.1. Here's the full breakdown:
Nokia Android 11 first wave (Q4 2020 - Q1 2021)
- Nokia 8.3 5G
- Nokia 2.2
- Nokia 5.3
- Nokia 8.1
- Nokia 1.3
- Nokia 4.2
- Nokia 2.4
- Nokia 2.3
- Nokia 3.4
- Nokia 3.2
- Nokia 7.2
- Nokia 6.2
- Nokia 1 Plus
- Nokia 9 PureView
A key differentiator for HMD is the fact that its phones run , making them eligible to receive timely updates. So in that context, it is puzzling to see that the Nokia 7.2 won't get the update until the end of Q1 2021 — six months after the release of Android 11.
Basically, if you want a guaranteed update to Android 11 on a Nokia phone before the end of the year, the Nokia 8.3 5G is your best option. That phone is now , but if you're spending that kind of money, you may as well get the , which also . The Pixel 5 launched with Android 11 and is guaranteed to receive three Android version updates.
Google Pixel 5
The Pixel 5 features a 90Hz OLED panel and a Snpdragon 765G chipset with Sub-6 and mmWave 5G connectivity. You also get 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, all-day battery life with 15W wireless charging, IP68 water resistance, and the best cameras you'll find in this segment.