These are the models projected to get Android 13 this year

Sep 25, 2022 09:34 GMT  ·  By

We already know that Samsung is working around the clock on getting Android 13 ready for prime-time, but until this happens, the only way to try out the new operating system on a flagship released by the South Koreans is by joining the beta program.

One UI 5.0 and Android 13 can therefore be tested by installing the beta builds on your flagship Samsung phone, though it goes without saying this comes with an increased likelihood of glitches given it’s pre-release software.

On the other hand, it shouldn’t take long before the company begins the rollout of Android 13 for its flagships as well. But according to a report from SamMobile, it looks like the parent company is also planning to ship the new operating system to the Galaxy A53 this year, and this makes perfect sense given it’s such a fast-selling model.

In other words, the following lineup is projected to receive the update to Android 13 before the end of the year:  

  • Galaxy S21
  • Galaxy S22
  • Galaxy Z Fold 3
  • Galaxy Z Fold 4
  • Galaxy Z Flip 3
  • Galaxy Z Flip 4
  • Galaxy A53

Of course, Samsung hasn’t yet publicly confirmed this list, so we should all just take everything with a healthy dose of salt for now. But of course, the flagships getting the update to One UI 5.0 and Android 13 this year isn’t necessarily unexpected, so the surprising model on the list is without a doubt the A53.

Worth knowing, however, is that the rollout of major software updates takes place in stages in regions across the world, so not all devices eligible for Android 13 would get the new operating system on day one. Whether or not you’ll be among the first to receive the update depends on your region and the carrier.