Here are the Sony phones that will be updated to Android 8.0 Oreo

Sony unveiled the Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact earlier this week at IFA, with the phones running Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. The company also shared the list of phones that will be eligible to receive the Oreo update.

Here's the full list of Sony devices that will pick up the Oreo update:

  • Xperia XZs
  • Xperia X Performance
  • Xperia X
  • Xperia XZ Premium
  • Xperia XZ
  • Xperia X Compact
  • Xperia XA1
  • Xperia Touch
  • Xperia XA1 Plus
  • Xperia XA1 Ultra

Oreo brings a slew of new features, including picture-in-picture support, background limits, notification channels, systemwide autofill API, and so much more.

There's no timeline as to when Sony will start rolling out the updates to its phones, with the company only stating that the timing would vary by region. We should hear more in the coming months. Is your Xperia device set to pick up the update? Let us know in the comments below.

Harish Jonnalagadda
Senior Editor - Asia

Harish Jonnalagadda is a Senior Editor overseeing Asia at Android Central. He leads the site's coverage of Chinese phone brands, contributing to reviews, features, and buying guides. He also writes about storage servers, audio products, and the semiconductor industry. Contact him on Twitter at @chunkynerd.