The Sony Xperia X Performance and Xperia XZ are expected to receive Android 7.0 Nougat around October — if an alleged roadmap is anything to go by, that is.
According to the schedule, the abovementioned smartphones will start getting the tastiest Android version sometime next month, followed by the Xperia X and Xperia X Compact in November; the Xperia Z5 series, the Xperia Z3+ and the Z4 Tablet in December; and the Xperia XA and Xperia Ultra in early 2017.
To double-check the credibility of this itinerary, it comes from a press conference that Sony Slovakia held a few days ago, and MojAndroid.sk (translated) covered the event and spread the word regarding the smartphone maker's plans in rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat.
However, despite coming from an official branch, it would be wise to take the release times with a dose of skepticism, as Android updates typically almost always land on user devices a lot later than the dates that manufacturers announce, not to mention that Sony isn't exactly the fastest OEM. In a word, everyone shouldn't get their hopes too way up high just yet.
It's also worth mentioning that the devices listed in the slide are included in Sony's official list of handsets that are slated to get the current latest Android version. Needless to say, the company is already up and about to push the software out as soon as it can.
"We've been working hard to bring this major update to as many of our devices as possible, as quickly as we can," the Sony Mobile Team said back in August.
However, since the roadmap revealed at the press conference didn't have any new devices listed, it's probably a safe bet to assume that select 2015 Xperia handsets won't be getting an upgrade anytime soon, including Xperia M4 Aqua, Xperia M5, Xperia C4 and Xperia C5 Ultra, which got Android 6.0 Marshmallow recently, serving as a consolation prize of sorts.
Before wrapping things up, it should also be pointed out that the Xperia XZ is set to go official with a $699.99 price tag on Oct. 2 and the Xperia X Compact is already up for grabs for $499.99 via Amazon.
With all said and done, what do you think of Sony's projected release dates for Android 7.0 Nougat? Feel free to drop by our comments section below and let us know, especially if you're excited to get the update on your Xperia smartphone.
