As Google plans to roll out the stable Android 15 update on Pixel devices by mid-October, other smartphone companies are already preparing for the next update of Android. Vivo has outsmarted Google in the competition by announcing its FuntouchOS 15 operating system on top of Android 15, which has begun on select phones. With this, it has paved a new benchmark for software updates in the race. This further makes clear that Vivo is committed to faster updates, raising the ante for the rest of the Android OEMs, such as Motorola, which has been slow with its software rollouts.
We are going to explore in this blog the Motorola devices that are expected to get the Android 15 update. Although leaked online, there seems to be some missing models that cast several doubts over Motorola's update strategy. For those interested in the latest Vivo, our detailed blog post, "Vivo Rolls Out Android 15-Based FuntouchOS 15 with New Features and Eligible Phones," will help break it all down on how Vivo is leading the charge with fast software updates. Let's now zoom in on Motorola's rollout for Android 15 and which devices will be eligible, together with reasons some key models are left behind.
Motorola users have been eagerly waiting for the much-awaited major update Android 15, but recent leaks point out some shocking exclusions in the list of supported devices. Some flagship models and new releases will get the new update, while others like the Moto G 2023 series and recently launched Moto G Play 2024 will lag behind. This shocking piece of news has left Motorola fans on high alert, especially those of the excluded devices.
Motorola Android 15 Rollout
Despite the silence of Motorola on an official release date, a leaked list of Android 15-compatible devices was leaked online, courtesy of YTechB that throws light into Motorola plans. Nonetheless, it is incomplete as some models are not included, though this has many thinking that there may be updates or corrections afterwards.
Its track record for timely software updates doesn't stand out as particularly strong. The brand has historically been a laggard behind its peers when it comes to Android updates, a sore spot among users. Motorola, however, has improved in this area, including for its higher-end models, and lags rivals like Samsung, with the promise of up to six OS upgrades for devices such as the Galaxy A16.
Notable Omissions from the Android 15 Compatible List
The most shocking omission is in the form of necessary models from the Moto G series developed by Motorola. As the Moto G 2023 series, for instance, did not feature some Moto G Play 2024 devices, which came with Android 13 and were also spot on in terms of the Android 14 update before the release, these need no additional commentary as it has come out to be a shocking surprise especially for the date of January 2024.
The list also seems to be missing models like Motorola Edge 2023 and the Moto G 2022 series. This might be a sign of there being unlisted devices or that Motorola has decided to provide fewer software updates to only a selected number of devices.
Motorola Phones Expected to Receive Android 15
Here’s a look at the Motorola devices that are expected to receive the Android 15 update, according to the leak:
Motorola Edge Series:
Motorola Edge 2024
Motorola Edge Plus 2023
Motorola Edge 40 Pro
Motorola Edge 50
Motorola Edge 50 Fusion
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
Motorola Edge 50 Pro
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Moto G Series:
Moto G Power 5G 2024
Moto G 5G 2024
Moto G Stylus 5G 2024
Moto G34 5G
Moto G35
Moto G45
Moto G55
Moto G75
Moto G85
Motorola Razr Series:
Motorola Razr 2023 (Razr 40)
Motorola Razr Plus 2023 (Razr 40 Ultra)
Motorola Razr 2024 (Razr 50)
Motorola Razr Plus 2024 (Razr 50 Ultra)
Other Motorola Devices:
ThinkPhone
ThinkPhone 25
This list, while promising for owners of Motorola’s flagship Edge series and the Razr line, still leaves out several models that users had expected to see included. However, this could indicate a change in strategy for Motorola, prioritizing higher-end and mid-range devices for the Android 15 update.
Is Motorola Closing the Update Gap?
While Motorola has made sure to improve its software support, it still lags far behind the best in class, such as those offered by Samsung or Google. That does come at a cost. It's true that Motorola has started to offer much longer software updates for some of its mid-range versions of its phones and this is an improvement, but everything in the Moto G line lags.
For example, the Galaxy A16 by Samsung falls in the same class as Moto G and guarantees six OS updates; Motorola still has catching up to do regarding similar promises for its mid-range devices. With more improvement in their update strategy, fans are expecting Motorola to get better updates for all of their devices much faster than it is at the moment.
The Road Ahead for Android 15 on Motorola Devices
Motorola has not come out to release any details or timelines concerning the Android 15 rollout date. From history, however, it is quite obvious that users will have to wait for a long time, sometimes even up to a year, before each is rolled out to all the eligible devices. Of course, the Motorola Razr+ (2023) did receive its Android 14 update after more than a year. Thus, users should not be so optimistic when it comes to how fast the Android 15 rollout will be done.
It would be noted that, for Motorola users, this list of compatible devices running Android 15 might not be the final word. Since the official release of Android 15 has yet to happen, Motorola may have reasons to revise the list or provide updates later this year. For now, missing users will just have to wait and see if they have hope that their desired updates will be expanded.
Based on the above, it can be concluded that although Motorola is on the right track in addressing software support, a leaked list of devices reportedly capable of running Android 15 strongly indicates that there is still work to be done-higher particularly for owners of Moto G-series who feel neglected on such an important issue. Motorola fans have just one hope that Motorola may actually improve and provide faster, regular update support across the entire device spectrum.
Comments