Android 14: Features and Supported Devices

Android 14 is the latest version of Google's mobile operating system, released in October 2023. This annual update brings new capabilities and refinements to the Android platform. In this blog post, we'll provide an overview of some of the key new features coming in Android 14. We'll also cover which major smartphones and devices from top brands like Samsung, Google Pixel, Xiaomi, and others are set to receive the Android 14 update. Read on to learn more about what's new in Android 14 and which devices will get the latest software.

Key New Features in Android 14

Android 14 builds on the foundation of Android 13 with thoughtful refinements across the user experience. Here are some of the most significant changes and upgrades users can expect when they update to the latest OS version:

More Personalized Home Screen and Lock Screen Customization

Android 14 introduces new lock screen clock styles with smooth animations, interactive wallpapers based on emojis or AI image generation, expanded theming capabilities, and a wallpaper picker for easily customizing your home and lock screens. These allow users to showcase their personalities.

Optimizations Across the System for Better Battery Life

While there's no single huge battery life feature, Android 14 implements various optimizations to improve battery efficiency. This includes enhancements to how background tasks, downloads, and uploads are handled that help reduce power drain. Early testing indicates promising gains in battery endurance.

Accessibility Upgrades with Precise Font Resizing and Nonlinear Scaling

For users with visual impairments, Android 14 adds more granular font size adjustment ranging from 100% up to 200% scaling. To maintain layout integrity at larger font sizes, nonlinear scaling intelligently enlarges text elements like headlines differently than body text.

Customizable Notification Flashes for Alerting

Building on existing notification reminders, Android 14 takes flash notifications further by letting users configure flashing using their camera flash, edge of their screen, or both to visually alert them of incoming notifications.

Beefed Up Security through Passkeys, Protected PINs, and Tracking Prevention

Android 14 bolsters security and privacy in multiple ways. Passkey support enables FIDO-standard biometric logins for high convenience without passwords. Protected PIN hides number pad taps to prevent shoulder surfing. Tracking prevention alerts warn about unidentified trackers.

Smarter Message Replies with Google's AI-Powered Magic Compose

Available first on Pixel devices, Google's Magic Compose suggests contextually relevant rewritten responses when composing messages. Powered by AI, it can rewrite replies in different moods and styles for more expressive messaging.

Separate Notification and Ring Volumes for More Control

Android 14 finally separates ringtone and notification volumes for more granular user control. The silent mode icon also changes from a bell to speaker icon for clarity. Users can tailor volumes precisely.

Predictive Back Navigation with Peek Previews

Android 14's predictive back gestures show a preview of the screen users will return to when swiping back, giving greater clarity into where the action will navigate. This aids discoverability and navigation confidence.

Photo Picker for Selective App Access to Images

The photo picker forces apps to only access selected images rather than entire libraries. This granular access improves user privacy and prevents apps from getting full access to the photo gallery.

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Android 14-supported devices

Android 14 is available for a range of devices from various brands. Here are all of the devices that are eligible for the update.

Google Pixel:

• Pixel 4a 5G

• Pixel 5

• Pixel 5a

• Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a

• Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a

• Pixel Fold

• Pixel Tablet

Samsung:

• Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra

• Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra

• Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra, S21 FE

• Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5

• Galaxy Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4

• Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3

• Galaxy A04, A13, A14, A23, A24, A33, A34, A52, A52 5G, A52s, A53, A54, A72, A73

• Galaxy F14 5G, F23, F54

• Galaxy M23, M33, M53, M54

• Galaxy Xcover 6 Pro

• Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra

• Galaxy Tab S8, S8+, S8 Ultra

Xiaomi:

• Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro, 12X, 12T, 12T Pro, 12S, 12S Pro, 12S Ultra, 12 Lite

• Xiaomi 13, 13 Pro, 13 Ultra, 13 Lite

• Xiaomi Mix Fold 2

• Xiaomi Civi 1S, 2, 3

• Xiaomi Pad 6, Pad 6 Pro

• Redmi Note 11R, 11T Pro, 11T Pro+

• Redmi Note 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro+, 12 Pro Speed, 12S, 12 Turbo

• Redmi Note Discovery Edition

• Redmi K40S

• Redmi K50, K50 Pro, K50 Gaming, K50i, K50 Ultra

• Redmi K60, K60E, K60 Pro

• POCO C51, C55, X4 5G, X4 GT, X5, X5 Pro, F4, F4 GT, F5, F5 Pro, M4, M5

OnePlus:

• OnePlus 11, 11R

• OnePlus 10T, 10 Pro, 10R

• OnePlus 9, 9 Pro, 9RT

• OnePlus Nord 2T, Nord CE 2 Lite, Nord N300 5G

• OnePlus Ace 2, Ace Pro, Ace, Ace Racing Edition

ASUS:

• ASUS ROG Phone 7, ROG Phone 7 Ultimate

• ASUS ROG Phone 6, 6 Pro, 6D, 6D Ultimate

• Asus Zenfone 9

• Asus Zenfone 10

Vivo:

• Vivo X90, X90 Pro

• Vivo X100

• Vivo X80, X80 Pro,

• Vivo X70 Pro / X70 Pro+

• Vivo Y35, Y53s, Y75, Y75 5G

• Vivo V25, V25 Pro, V23, V23e, V23 Pro, T1, T1 Pro, T1x

iQOO:

• iQOO 11, 11 Pro

• iQOO 9, 9 Pro, 9T, 9 SE

• iQOO 8, 8 Pro, Neo 8

• iQOO 7, Neo 7, Neo 7 Pro

• iQOO Z7, Z7x, Z7s

• iQOO Neo 6

• iQOO Z6, Z6 Pro, Z6 Lite

Oppo:

• Find N2, Find N2 Flip

• Find X5, Find X5 Pro

• Reno 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro+

• Reno 8, 8 Pro

• Reno 7, 7 Pro

• Reno 6, 6 Pro

• Reno 8T, 8T 5G

• A1, A1x, K10 series, A56s, A58 5G, A78, A96, F23 series, F21 series, F19 series

Nothing:

• Nothing Phone (1)

• Nothing Phone (2)

Realme:

• Realme GT Neo 5, GT Neo 5 SE

• Realme GT3, GT Neo 3, GT Neo 3T

• Realme GT2, GT2 Pro, GT2 Explorer Master, GT Neo 2T

• Realme GT 5G

• Realme 10, 10S, 10 5G, 10 Pro, 10 Pro+, 10T

• Realme 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro+

• Realme C33 2023, C33, C55, C30s

• Realme V20, V23, V23i, V25

• Realme Q5, Q5 Pro, Q5i

• Realme Narzo N55, 50 5G, 50 Pro 5G

Motorola:

• Moto Razr 40, Razr 40 Ultra

• Moto Razr 2022

• Moto G13, G14, G23, G53, G73

• Moto G Stylus 5G

• Moto G Power 5G

• Moto Edge 40, 40 Pro

• Moto Edge 30, 30 Pro, 30 Ultra, 30 Neo, 30 Fusion

• Moto Edge

• Moto Defy 2

Conclusion

In summary, Android 14 brings thoughtful refinements to the user experience with its expanded customization features, battery optimizations, accessibility upgrades, predictive navigation, and more robust security. While an iterative update overall, these meaningful improvements contribute to making Android more personalized, efficient, accessible, and secure. Most flagship and several mid-range devices from brands like Samsung, Google, Xiaomi, Oppo, OnePlus, and more will receive Android 14 in a gradual rollout over late 2023 and 2024.