The Android 15 beta is limited to Pixel devices. That changes this week, however, as the company has confirmed a list of OEMs offering their own Android 15 beta program.
Google unveiled a list of participating manufacturers today (May 15) at its I/O developer conference. These companies are HONOR, IQOO, Lenovo, Nothing, OnePlus, OPPO, realme, Sharp, TECNO, vivo and Xiaomi. Notable absentees include ASUS, Samsung and Sony.
We've compiled a list below with details about each OEM's Android 15 beta program. We'll update it as more manufacturers release details.
HONOR
The Chinese manufacturer confirmed that the first Android 15 beta was available to developers with the Magic 6 Pro and Magic V2 foldable phone.
“HONOR will also continue to support developers with the next Android 15 beta update later this summer,” the company said in a press release.
IQOO and vivo
Vivo has also revealed its participation in the Android 15 beta program, using the X100 and IQOO 12 smartphones. However, this program has some regional caveats.
“Starting May 15, 2024, the Android 15 beta program will be available on vivo the manufacturer explains in a release.
Lenovo
Lenovo was one of the few companies to offer last year's Android 14 beta on a tablet, and this is also the case with the Android 15 beta. The manufacturer has just released the Android 15 beta on the Lenovo Tab Extreme. This release is limited to the Wi-Fi version for the time being, while the brand has also released a list of known issues.
Nothing
The upstart tech company didn't quite beat OnePlus in releasing the Android 15 beta, but was still fast in the draw. Nothing has released the first Android 15 beta for the Nothing Phone 2a yesterday (May 14).
It's interesting to see that the beta is missing the more powerful Nothing Phone 2. On the other hand, many OEMs use the beta program as a marketing exercise for their latest phones, and it looks like Nothing is no different in this regard.
OnePlus
OnePlus was the first Android OEM (aside from Google) to release the Android 15 beta. The company brought the Android 15 beta 1 to the unlocked OnePlus 12 and the OnePlus opened foldable phone yesterday.
The Chinese brand also acknowledged a number of known issues at this point, ranging from Bluetooth and Wi-Fi issues to the mobile hotspot functionality not working.
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BBK brand realme has also released the Android 15 beta and you don't need a flagship smartphone. Instead, the beta software is available on the mid-range realme 12 Pro Plus handset.
Sharp
Even Japan's Sharp is participating in the Android 15 beta. The company says you can download the beta software now on the Sharp Aquos Sense 8.
TECNO
Transsion's TECNO also offers access to the Android 15 beta program, but has not confirmed any release details. However, the company is bringing the beta program to the recently launched TECNO Camon 30 Pro 5G.
Xiaomi
The veteran manufacturer also announced beta details of Android 15, although no launch timeline was revealed. Nevertheless, you can participate in the beta program if you have a Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 13T Pro or Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4. Yes, you can also try the Android 15 beta on a tablet.