Samsung phones on this list due to receive huge upgrade later this year

Good news for Android fans: millions of Google Pixel and Samsung users can expect a huge free upgrade this year.

Tech giant Google announced the launch of Android 15 just a few days ago.

The major software update will focus primarily on privacy and security, supporting app developers, and maximising device performance, according to the Alphabet-owned company.

Engineer David Burke announced that the latest update would also build on of Android 14 in terms of Health Connect, adding 'support for new data types across fitness, nutrition, and more.'

SamMobile has shared the list of compatible Samsung Galaxy devices that can expect to receive the software package, ranging from the new S24 devices to the older Samsung models.

Samsung users will be getting the new Android 15 update / Future Publishing / Contributor / Getty

The list is as follows:

Galaxy S Series

Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S24, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S22 Ultra, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy S21+, Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Fold 5.

Galaxy Z Series (including upcoming phones)

Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3.

Galaxy A Series

Galaxy A series, Galaxy A73, Galaxy A72, Galaxy A54, Galaxy A53, Galaxy A34, Galaxy A33, Galaxy A25, Galaxy A24 8 Galaxy A23, Galaxy A15 (LTE+5G), Galaxy A14 (LTE+5G).

Galaxy M Series

Galaxy M54, Galaxy M34, Galaxy M53, Galaxy M33, Galaxy M15.

Although full details haven't been revealed about what new features are rolling out in Android 15, we do know that it will offer improved performance and efficiency when it comes to apps.

The update will focus on privacy and app performance / NurPhoto / Contributor / Getty

Specifically, Google has tweaked the GPU, CPU and thermal systems of its smartphones to help operate long-running background tasks more efficiently.

Android users will also see better security and privacy features, including stronger protections against malware as well as the launch of the latest version of the Privacy Sandbox.

Moreover, users will see improved camera features for third-party apps such as Instagram and Snapchat that will allow low-light previews and flash functions.

Once the update rolls out for beta testing, Google Pixel owners will be the first to receive the new update. Then, Samsung users will be offered their version in the latter half of 2024. Experts predict it could happen around the same time as the Pixel 9 series launch in October 2024.