Motorola appears to be a little more promising this year in terms of software updates. The company began its Android 17 beta program shortly after Google released the first beta in February 2026, and later expanded it to cover over a dozen devices. The list has just got a little longer as Motorola adds three new high-end phones to its Android 17 beta program.

The Motorola Razr+ 2025, Razr+ 2024 (also known as Razr 50 Ultra in several markets), and the Edge 50 Ultra are the three latest Motorola devices participating in the Android 17 beta program, as announced on the official forum. As always, the beta application is open to a limited number of users in select regions.

• Motorola Razr+ (2025) [USA] – post link
• Motorola Razr+ (2024) [USA] – post link
• Motorola Razr 50 Ultra [India] – post link
• Motorola Razr 50 Ultra [EMEA] – post link
• Motorola Razr 50 Ultra [LATAM] – post link
• Motorola Razr 50 Ultra [Brazil] – post link
• Motorola Edge 50 Ultra [India] – post link
• Motorola Edge 50 Ultra [EMEA] – post link
• Motorola Edge 50 Ultra [LATAM] – post link
• Motorola Edge 50 Ultra [Brazil] – post link

If you have an eligible Motorola and you live in a supported region, use the correct post link to open the official Android 17 beta post directly. Or, you can visit the official website to find all the current testing opportunities.

How to sign up for Motorola’s Android 17 beta program

Keep in mind that beta builds may have bugs or broken features. It’s best to avoid such builds and wait for a stable release, or at least not install them on a primary device.

Also, ensure that there are no pending updates for your Motorola phone. Go to Settings > System updates > Check for updates to manually check for updates.

Now, follow these steps to sign up for the beta program:

1. Create an account on Motorola’s community website (if you haven’t already).
2. Visit the profile page and update your IMEI or serial number (SN) details.
3. Opt in for MFN on your Motorola community profile.
4. Open the MFN Beta Testing Opportunities page to see a testing opportunity for your Motorola device.
5. Tap on the registration link for your Motorola phone.
6. Fill in the required details and submit your application.

Motorola may send emails containing more details about your beta application. Therefore, remember to check your inbox regularly, including the spam folder.

If your application is approved, Motorola will send you an Android 17 beta update soon. You should receive a notification for this, but it’s better to check for updates manually every few days.

We’ll keep posting the latest developments in the Motorola section. Remember to visit that regularly to stay updated. Alternatively, you can join our Telegram channel to get instant notifications when we publish new stories.

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Last week, Oppo teased the arrival of ColorOS 16.1, and now it has announced the list of eligible devices and the rollout timeline. The stable rollout is scheduled to go live early May 2026, while the beta program will begin later this month for select smartphones.

ColorOS 16.1 beta and stable rollout details

Oppo has revealed the ColorOS 16.1 rollout details via a post on the Chinese microblogging site Weibo. According to that, the company has already started accepting beta applications, with the deadline being April 17, midnight.

Oppo has limited beta participation to a few flagships, namely the Oppo Find X9 series and the OnePlus 15. Once the application submission window closes, the ColorOS team will begin reviewing applications from April 18 to April 24. The beta update will start rolling out to eligible beta participants from April 21st.

The stable rollout is scheduled to begin May 10 for the first batch of devices, while the second batch will start receiving the update from May 21.

Here’s the stable ColorOS 16.1 rollout schedule:

Batch 1 (May 10, 2026 – May 20, 2026)

• Oppo Find N6
• Oppo Find N5
• Oppo Find X9 series
• Oppo Find X8 series
• Oppo Find X8s series
• Oppo Pad 4 Pro
• OnePlus Tablet 2 Pro
• OnePlus 15 series
• OnePlus 13 series
• OnePlus Ace 6 series
• OnePlus Turbo 6 series

Batch 2 (May 21, 2026 – May 31, 2026)

• Oppo Find X7 series
• Oppo Reno 15 series
• Oppo Reno 14 Pro series
• Oppo K15 series
• Oppo K13 Turbo Pro
• Oppo Pad 5
• OnePlus 12
• OnePlus Ace 5 series
• OnePlus Tablet 2

Keep in mind that this rollout schedule applies to Oppo and OnePlus devices sold in China. We expect the brand to publish global rollout dates soon. We’ll update you on this website whenever that happens.

The ColorOS 16.1 update is already confirmed to bring several exciting new features and useful upgrades, including revamped Live Activities, a new stacked notification center, and improved Live Activities that now support ongoing calls, the recorder, the timer, the flashlight, and maps. The new software also introduces an iOS-like media player for the lock screen.

A major highlight of ColorOS 16.1 is the introduction of a pill-shaped UI element at the bottom of the lock screen, which looks and works similarly to Samsung’s Now Bar. Plus, it offers seamless animations and immersive transitions.

The ColorOS 16.1 rollout will begin soon, but the company has already started working on the next major upgrade, Android 17. In fact, it has already released Android 17 beta for select devices.

We’ll keep you updated with the latest information in our Oppo section. You can visit the page from time to time to stay updated. Or, you can join our Telegram channel to get instant notifications about the latest software rollouts and major tech news.

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Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is a high-performance mobile processor that offers flagship-grade performance at a not-so-flagship price. It features the same Oryon CPU cores from the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and robust ISP with advanced AI capabilities.

Overall, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is a solid chipset for high-performance devices. So, here’s a list of smartphones powered by the same processor.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 phones: Here’s the complete list

1. OnePlus 15R
2. iQOO 15R
3. Vivo X300 FE
4. Motorola Signature
5. Realme Neo 8
6. iQOO Z11 Turbo
7. Motorola Razr Fold

1. OnePlus 15R

• Display: 6.83-inch AMOLED, 165Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 3600nits (peak)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide, 112˚ field of view)
• Selfie camera: 32MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 7400mAh
• Charging: 80W (wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0

2. iQOO 15R

• Display: 6.59-inch AMOLED, 144Hz, HDR10+, 5000nits (peak)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 32MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 7600mAh
• Charging: 100W (wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0

3. Vivo X300 FE

• Display: 6.31-inch LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 5000nits (peak)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 8MP (ultrawide, 115˚ field of view)
• Selfie camera: 50MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 6500mAh
• Charging: 90W (wired), 40W (wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0

4. Motorola Signature

• Display: 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED, 165Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 6200nits (peak)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide, 122˚ field of view)
• Selfie camera: 50MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
• Battery: 5200mAh
• Charging: 90W (wired), 50W (wireless), 10W (reverse wireless), 5W (reverse wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2

5. Realme Neo 8

The Realme Neo 8 was launched in China in January 2026 and is expected to launch globally as Realme GT 8. 

• Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED, 165Hz, 6500nits (peak)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 3.5x optical zoom), 8MP (ultrawide, 112˚ field of view)
• Selfie camera: 16MP
• OS: Android 16
• Battery: 8,000 mAh
• Charging: 80W (wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0

6. iQOO Z11 Turbo

The iQOO Z11 Turbo has been launched in China, with no confirmation about its global release.

• Display: 6.59-inch AMOLED, 144Hz, 5500nits (peak)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)
• Rear camera: 200MP (wide), 8MP (ultrawide)
• Selfie camera: 32MP
• OS: Android 16
• Battery: 7,600 mAh
• Charging: 100W (wired)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB Type-C 2.0

7. Motorola Razr Fold

• Display:
  • Main: 8.1-inch LTPO P-OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 6200nits (peak)
  • Cover: 6.6-inch LTPO P-OLED, 165Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 6000nits (peak)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)
• Rear camera: 50MP (wide), 50MP (periscope telephoto, 3x optical zoom), 50MP (ultrawide, 122˚ field of view)
• Selfie camera:
  • On inner display: 20MP
  • On cover display: 32MP
• OS: Android 16, up to 7 major Android updates
• Battery: 6,000 mAh
• Charging: 80W (wired), 50W (wireless), 5W (reverse wireless)
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2

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