Vivo and iQOO are leaving 33 smartphone models out of the Android 17 update and their upcoming OriginOS 7 interface. While Android 17 has just rolled out for supported Pixel phones, Vivo’s lineup faces a mixed bag: some flagship handsets and many mid-range devices won’t move beyond Android 16, highlighting the brand’s limited software support compared to rivals like Samsung and Xiaomi.
These 33 phones have already received all the major Android OS upgrades Vivo promised, so under the current update policy, they won’t get Android 17. The list includes models already on Android 16 but cut off from the next version. It is important to note that Vivo does not publicly publish a full update schedule, so this list could grow as more information emerges.
- Vivo X Fold 2, X90, X90 Pro, X90 Pro+, X90s
- Vivo V30, V30e, V30 Pro, V30 SE, V30 Lite 4G
- Vivo T3, T3 Pro, T3 Ultra, T3 Lite, T3x
- Vivo Y300, Y300 Plus, Y300 Pro, Y100 4G
- Vivo Y200 4G, Y200+, Y200e, Y200 Pro
- Vivo Y200 GT, Y200i, Y200t
- iQOO 11, iQOO 11 Pro
- iQOO Z9, Z9x, Z9 Lite, Z9s, Z9s Pro
The list isn’t just long in numbers; it also includes headline models like the Vivo X90 series, initially promoted as flagship camera showcase phones, and iQOO’s 11 and 11 Pro flagships. This means Vivo’s policy is clipping updates even for select premium devices, not just the budget Y and Z series.
OriginOS 7 is slated for an October debut with a broader rollout likely starting in November, according to industry leaks. The new version is expected to bring tighter AI integration, redesigned interface options, and performance improvements. Still, compared with competition, these upgrades look modest. Samsung promises up to seven years of Android and security updates on some flagship models, while Xiaomi recently extended major OS upgrades to four versions and security patches for six years on its top models.
The reality for Vivo and iQOO users is that smartphone lifespan is increasingly dictated by update policies rather than hardware limits. Flagships tend to receive longer support, but many mid-tier phones remain capped at two to three Android versions. We’ll get a clearer picture of which devices will officially support OriginOS 7 this fall, once Vivo releases its region-specific compatibility lists.