As Google prepares to release the new Pixel 9a model to Android lovers, it is rumored that this phone may be Google’s only phone released with Android 15. In a recent announcement, Google announced a new roadmap for Android version updates. Here are the details

Google’s Pixel 9a could be the only phone to launch with Android 15

According to the change, Android 16 will be available as a stable version between April and June 2025, earlier than expected. The accelerated release schedule is said to be coming so that flagship phones can always launch with the latest Android version.

However, it might be a little difficult for the Pixel 9a to fit into this plan, as the Pixel 9a’s launch is scheduled for March 2025. So, the device will be released before the release of Android 16. The Pixel 9a’s launch on Android 15 suggests that Google’s mid-range phone lineup may struggle to fit into the new OS strategy.

In fact, the previous models of the Pixel 9 series, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 9, came with Android 14 when they debuted. Google’s new flagships are expected to come with Android 16. In this regard, the Pixel 9a is said to remain the only model to launch with Android 15. In other words, Google’s mid-segment series may be a little behind in terms of up-to-date software support compared to flagships.

Google’s new strategy is that the company wants to increase the adoption rate of Android in general and offer the most up-to-date operating system with new devices. However, the fact that some devices like the Pixel 9a will not be able to catch updates may raise questions among users.

Let’s see how Pixel 9a users will take this situation and whether Google will close this gap with updates in the coming days. What do you think about this? You can write your opinions in the comments section below.