Google Expands Android 14 Beta Access to Several Smartphones, Releases Android 14 Beta 2: How to Download

Android 14 beta update is now available on select smartphones from Nothing, OnePlus, Oppo, Lenovo, Vivo, Realme, Xiaomi, and Tecno.

Written by David Delima, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 11 May 2023 12:34 IST

Google Expands Android 14 Beta Access to Several Smartphones, Releases Android 14 Beta 2: How to Download

Android 14 is expected to be released in September

Highlights

Android 14 Beta 2 was release shortly after the Google I/O 2023 keynote
Owners of the Pixel 4a 5G and newer models can install Android 14 betas
Android 14 beta updates are now supported on phones from select OEMs

Android 14 Beta 2 was released on Wednesday as the latest testing version of Google's operating system. At Google I/O, the company announced that beta access to Android 14 was being expanded to a handful of smartphones from select manufacturers, allowing users to try the next version of Android before it is officially released by the company later this year. Unlike the last beta version, the new release comes with support for a few new features as Google continues to refine and fine-tune the operating system with each beta release.

The company's Android developer website details three new features that have been added in the latest Android 14 Beta 2 release. Google has introduced new custom and inbuilt predictive back animations on the latest beta version, allowing users to switch activities and tasks and go to the home screen.

Android 14 Beta 2 also restricts the ability to show full screen intent notifications for apps by default, except for calling and alarm apps. Data safety notifications and related information will be more visible on a device with Android 14 Beta 2, according to Google.

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As usual, currently supported Pixel-branded phones from Google can download and install the update right away. This means that if you have a Pixel 4a 5G or newer phone, you can enrol your handset in Google's beta program to receive testing versions of Android 14. It is worth noting that the new Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel Fold cannot currently be enrolled in the beta program.

Meanwhile, Google also announced that it has expanded Android 14 Beta 2 access to smartphones from other manufacturers including Nothing, OnePlus, Lenovo, Oppo, Vivo, Realme, Xiaomi, and Tecno.

Brand	Smartphone	Beta Website
Nothing	Nothing Phone 1	Download
OnePlus	OnePlus 11	Download
Oppo	Oppo Find N2 Flip	Download
Vivo	Vivo X90 Pro	Download
iQoo	iQoo 11	Download
Realme	Realme GT 2 Pro	Download
Xiaomi	Xiaomi 13	Download
Xiaomi	Xiaomi 13 Pro	Download
Xiaomi	Xiaomi 12T	Download

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This means that owners of a Nothing Phone 1, OnePlus 11, Oppo Find N2 Flip, Vivo X90 Pro, iQoo 11, Realme GT 2 Pro, as well as the Xiaomi 13 Pro, Xiaomi 13, and Xiaomi 12T can try Android 14 Beta 2 via their respective websites. Users who install these updates should be able to revert to Android 13 if they wish to stop testing the upcoming version of Android.

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Google Pixel 4a 5G

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.20-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 12.2-megapixel + 16-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 3885mAh

OS Android 11

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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Nothing Phone 1

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium build quality, unique design
Vivid 120Hz OLED display
Wireless charging and IP53 rating
Decent battery life
Clean software, snappy performance
Very good primary camera

Bad
Secondary cameras struggle in low light
No bundled charger

Read detailed Nothing Phone 1 review

Display 6.55-inch

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 4500mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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OnePlus 11 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Looks and feels premium
Great battery life, very fast charging
Excellent performance
Power-efficient AMOLED display
Reliable rear cameras

Bad
Still no official IP rating
No wireless charging

Read detailed OnePlus 11 5G review

Display 6.70-inch

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 32-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 16GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 1440x3216 pixels

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Oppo Find N2 Flip

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Large, practical cover screen
Vivid folding display
Very good build quality
Good battery life, quick charging
Fluid and snappy performance
Capable primary camera

Bad
Underwhelming ultra-wide camera
No IP rating or wireless charging

Read detailed Oppo Find N2 Flip review

Display (Primary) 6.80-inch

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4300mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 2520x1080 pixels

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Vivo X90 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Great primary and portrait cameras
Good gaming performance
Solid battery life, 120W fast charging
Smooth software experience
Premium design, IP68 rating

Bad
Display misses out on LTPO tech
Ultra-wide camera could have been better
Selfie Portrait mode needs work
Heats up under load
Predecessor offered better value

Read detailed Vivo X90 Pro review

Display 6.78-inch

Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9200

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4,870mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 1260x2800 pixels

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iQOO 11

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium build quality
Excellent display
Powerful performance
Impressive battery life, very fast charging
Good main camera and low-light video performance

Bad
Spammy notifications from native apps
Weak ultra-wide camera performance
No IP rating or wireless charging

Read detailed iQOO 11 review

Display 6.78-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 13-megapixel + 8-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 1440x3200 pixels

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Realme GT 2 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Flagship-grade 2K display
Very good performance
Good battery life, rapid charging
Feature-rich OS, promised updates
Very good cameras

Bad
Design could have been more distinctive
Gets very hot when stressed
No IP rating
No wireless charging

Read detailed Realme GT 2 Pro review

Display 6.67-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1440x3216 pixels

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Xiaomi 13 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent build quality
Versatile camera setup with impressive features
Top-notch display
Powerful performance
Good battery life, 120W fast charging
Smooth software experience

Bad
On the heavier side
No official IP rating in India
Software support not as competitive as rivals

Read detailed Xiaomi 13 Pro review

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4820mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 3200x1440 pixels

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Xiaomi 12T

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.67-inch

Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8100 5G

Front Camera 20-megapixel

Rear Camera 108-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1220x2712 pixels

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