Google’s Android 17, codenamed “Cinnamon Bun,” has reached platform stability. The stable release is projected for June or July 2026. Pixel phones get it first. Everyone else? It depends heavily on what chipset is inside your phone.
Samsung users are already getting a taste. Samsung started rolling out the One UI 9 beta, beginning with the Galaxy S26 series (S26, S26+, S26 Ultra) in select countries including Germany, UK, South Korea, and the US. The stable One UI 9 rollout is expected in July 2026, likely alongside the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8. Older Galaxy S-series flagships from the S23 onwards are also expected to follow, given Samsung’s 7-year update promise.
On the Pixel side, eligible devices cover the Pixel 10 series, Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a, Pixel 8, 8 Pro, 8a, Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a, Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet. The Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will get Android 17 as their final major OS update, with support ending in October 2026. Pixel 8 and newer are on a 7-year support window, so those still have more years ahead.
Here’s where it gets relevant for the Philippine market. A massive slice of phones sold here runs on Snapdragon 4-series or Dimensity 6000-series chips. Think the realme C75, OPPO A3x, and most sub-PHP 10,000 picks. Budget and entry-level device deployments are only expected in early 2027 at the earliest, and that’s if they get it at all.
Brands like OPPO, realme, vivo, and Xiaomi are testing Android 17 only on their flagships so far: OPPO officially launched Android 17 Beta 2 for the OPPO Find X9 Pro, OnePlus for the OnePlus 15, with Vivo opening the developer preview for the Vivo X300 Pro and iQOO 15. Mass-market models are not part of any confirmed rollout.
Confirmed Android 17 eligible devices (per brand):
Google Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a (final update)
Google Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a
Google Pixel 8, 8 Pro, 8a
Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a
Google Pixel 10 series, Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet
Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra (expected)
Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE (expected)
Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 Edge (expected)
Samsung Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Ultra (beta live)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Fold 6, Fold 7 (expected)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5, Flip 6, Flip 7 (expected)
OPPO Find X9 Pro (beta confirmed)
OnePlus 15, 13 (beta confirmed)
Vivo X300 Pro (developer preview confirmed)
Xiaomi 17, 15T Pro (expected)
Not expected to make the cut (or very delayed): Devices running Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, 4 Gen 2, Dimensity 6020, 6100+, or Dimensity 6300
Does your current phone make the list? And does Android 17 eligibility factor into your next smartphone purchase? Let us know in the comments.