HMD Global has confirmed a fresh Nokia Android 11 update roadmap, mapping out exactly which handsets will move to the latest software and when. The company shared the timeline on its community forum, splitting the rollout across the first three quarters of the year so owners know what to expect for their device. If you own a recent Nokia phone, the new schedule is the clearest signal yet of when Google's Android 11 build will reach your handset.
The phased approach is typical of HMD Global, which has built much of its reputation around delivering clean, near-stock software and timely platform upgrades. Spreading the rollout across quarters lets the company test the build on each model before pushing it widely, which helps reduce the risk of bugs reaching a large number of users at once.
Nokia Android 11 update roadmap by quarter
According to HMD Global, the Nokia 8.3 5G and Nokia 3.2 already received the latest Android update in the first quarter. The Nokia 4.2, Nokia 2.2, Nokia 8.1 and Nokia 2.3 are scheduled to get the update across the first and second quarters, placing them among the earlier devices in the queue.
In the second quarter, HMD Global plans to roll out Android 11 for the Nokia 3.4, Nokia 5.3, Nokia 1.3, Nokia 5.4, Nokia 1.4, Nokia 1 Plus and Nokia 2.4. Updates for the Nokia 6.2, Nokia 7.2 and Nokia 9 PureView are set for the third quarter.
Full list of eligible phones and rollout timing
The table below summarises which Nokia handsets are covered and the quarter in which each is expected to receive Android 11.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Q1 (already updated) | Nokia 8.3 5G, Nokia 3.2 |
| Q1-Q2 | Nokia 4.2, Nokia 2.2, Nokia 8.1, Nokia 2.3 |
| Q2 | Nokia 3.4, Nokia 5.3, Nokia 1.3, Nokia 5.4, Nokia 1.4, Nokia 1 Plus, Nokia 2.4 |
| Q3 | Nokia 6.2, Nokia 7.2, Nokia 9 PureView |
Why the new timeline matters
According to GSMArena's report, HMD Global announced a similar Android 11 roadmap last year, confirming that at least 15 Nokia handsets would receive the update in the fourth quarter of 2020 and the second quarter of 2021. Of those 15 phones, 7 have already been updated, while the rest faced delays. The revised roadmap signals that Nokia smartphone users waiting on the update will need to be patient a little longer.
The gap between last year's promise and the current schedule highlights how challenging it can be to push a major Android version across a broad lineup of phones with different chipsets and price points. For buyers, the takeaway is to check the latest quarter assigned to their specific model rather than assume every device moves on the same timeline. Owners can also keep an eye on the official community forum, where HMD Global posts roadmap revisions as they happen.
HMD Global eyes a premium Nokia X50
Separately, reports suggest HMD Global is working on a new X-series handset. Tipped to arrive as the Nokia X50, it could launch this year and, unlike the X10 and X20, may sit in the premium segment. That would mark a notable shift for the X-series, which has so far targeted the mid-range with a focus on value rather than flagship specifications.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Rear Camera | 108-megapixel (rumoured) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 775 |
| Display | QHD+ with 120Hz refresh rate |
| Battery | 6000mAh |
None of the X50 details are official yet, so treat the specifications above as rumours until HMD Global confirms them.
