Google has already announced the Android 17 operating system, and third-party manufacturers are following suit with their own skins. For realme, this will be realme UI 8.0 — a shell built on top of “stock” Android with its own features. The main thing a user needs to know right now is whether their model is on the list of devices that will receive the update. An important disclaimer right away: there is no official list from realme yet. The list below is compiled based on each device’s update policy, so it’s approximate, though close to reality. This is not a leak or insider info, but a careful forecast based on the brand’s policy.

Full list of smartphones that will receive the update

What Is realme UI 8.0 and How Does It Relate to Android 17

Android 17 is the new version of Google’s operating system with a bunch of interesting features. On top of it, realme installs its own shell, which changes the interface appearance and adds proprietary features. realme UI 8.0 will bring both the innovations of Android 17 itself and improvements from the realme team — separate settings, design, and additional capabilities.

For the user, this means a simple thing: even if you don’t follow what exactly Google is changing, you’ll get noticeable changes in tiles, animations, and menus through this shell.

Which realme Smartphones Will Get Android 17

Below are the models for which there is sufficient confidence in receiving the update. If your device isn’t on the list, that doesn’t always mean a refusal: the official list may turn out to be longer, it’s just that the update policy hasn’t been announced for some devices yet.

Only select smartphones will receive the update. Image: gizmochina.com

realme GT lineup:

  • realme GT 8 Pro
  • realme GT 7
  • realme GT 7 Pro
  • realme GT 7 Pro Racing
  • realme GT 7T
  • realme GT 6
  • realme GT 6T
  • realme GT 5 Pro

realme numbered series:

  • realme 16
  • realme 16 Pro
  • realme 16 Pro+
  • realme 16T
  • realme 15
  • realme 15 Pro
  • realme 15 Lite
  • realme 15T
  • realme 15x
  • realme 14
  • realme 14 Pro
  • realme 14 Pro+
  • realme 14T

realme P series:

  • realme P4
  • realme P4 Pro
  • realme P4 Lite
  • realme P4 Lite 4G
  • realme P4 Power 5G
  • realme P4R
  • realme P4x
  • realme P3
  • realme P3 Pro
  • realme P3 Ultra
  • realme P3x

realme C series:

  • realme C85
  • realme C85 4G
  • realme 85 Pro
  • realme C83
  • realme C75
  • realme C75x
  • realme C73
  • realme C71

realme Narzo series:

  • realme Narzo Power 5G
  • realme Narzo 100 Lite
  • realme Narzo 90
  • realme Narzo 90X
  • realme Narzo 80 Lite
  • realme Narzo 80 Lite 4G
  • realme Narzo 80 Pro
  • realme Narzo 80x

realme Note series and tablets:

  • realme Note 80
  • realme Note 70
  • realme Note 70T
  • realme Pad 3

If your device is on the list, it will almost certainly receive Android 17 when the rollout begins. There’s no full guarantee until the official announcement, but the probability remains high.

For those who are just considering buying a realme, this list is a useful filter. Devices from the GT, numbered, and P series lineups will receive the fresh system, meaning they’ll last longer with up-to-date software. However, chasing an update for its own sake isn’t worth it: the real benefits of realme UI 8.0 can only be assessed after release, when the feature set becomes clear.

When to Expect the Android 17 Update for realme and Whether to Install the Beta

There’s no exact date for the stable release yet. The estimate is roughly November: the Android 17 schedule largely mirrors last year’s, and realme UI 8.0, logically, should come out in the same window. This is a forecast, not an announced date, so keep a possible delay in mind.

If you can’t wait to try new features sooner, there’s a beta program. But here’s an important caveat: the beta is currently available only for the realme GT 8 Pro. The program launched in late March and still hasn’t expanded to other models — there have been no official announcements about this.

We expect the update closer to fall

The advice is simple: the beta should only be installed by experienced users and preferably not on your only working smartphone. Test builds may be unstable, drain the battery, and conflict with apps. If this phone is your primary device, just wait calmly for the stable release.