Android version report card: How the top phones line up

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Formally announced in mid-October, Android 5.0 Lollipop is set to launch with new Nexus devices on November 3.

For customers anxious to get their hands on the latest from Google and its hardware partners the next few weeks should prove quite fun. But, those who recently purchased a handset will also be interested in Android 5.0's tasty new features. This will be even more so if you picked up a flagship model.


We have compiled a handy chart which outlines the top smartphones of 2013-2014 and listed their respective expectations. For the sake of keeping things simple, we'll refer to some of these models in a broad sense and not break down individual carrier versions. Just know that even the manufacturers which have promised Lollipop have not provided exact release dates.