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Google's biggest problem of Android fragmentation continues. According to latest distribution numbers, the company's latest operating system Android Oreo, which rolled out in October last year, runs only on 0.5% smartphones globally. The most-used version of Android is Marshmallow, the operating system that launched almost three years ago in the year 2015. And if you thought that the problem of Android smartphones running on older versions of the operating system is confined to budget or mid-range smartphones, you got it wrong. Some of the top-end/flagship smartphones too run on older versions of Android OS. Here are 10 top-end smartphones running on Android Nougat (the Android OS variant that launched in the year 2016) ... Note: Some of these smartphones are expected to get update to Android Oreo in the coming days.
1. LG V30+ LG V30+ is the South Korean smartphone brand's second flagship smartphone for the year 2017. Launched in December last year, the smartphone comes with Android Nougat out-of-the-box. The device features a 6-inch Full Vision QHD+ display and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. It offers 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. LG V30+ comes with a dual rear camera setup with 16MP and 13MP modules.
2. OnePlus 5T OnePlus 5T is the first flagship smartphone from OnePlus to sport a bezel-less display. The device runs Android 7.1 Nougat operating system and the company has not yet revealed any details about it Oreo update. The handset sports a 6.01-inch full HD+ display and comes with dual rear camera setup with 16MP and 20MP modules. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB internal storage. The smartphone is backed by 3,300 mAh battery which supports company’s fast charging technology – Dash charging.
3. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Mi Mix 2 is Xiaomi's most expensive smartphone to launch in India so far. It is also the bezel-less display phone of the company in the country. The smartphone runs Android 7.0 Nougat operating system and there is no news about its Oreo update. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and sports a 5.99-inch full HD+ display. Mi Mix 2 offers 6GB RAM, 128GB internal storage and 12MP rear camera.
4. ​ HTC U11 The next top-end smartphone running on older version of Android is HTC U11. It is the first HTC smartphone to come with squeezable bezels and runs on HTC Edge Sense user interface based on Android 7.1 Nougat. Launched in June last year, the smartphone has not yet received Android Oreo update. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor along with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It houses a 12MP rear camera and 16MP front shooter and packs a 3,000 mAH battery.
5. ​ Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ Samsung is still to roll out Android Oreo update to its flagship smartphone lineup -- Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+. The company, however, has said that it is planning to roll out the Oreo update by January end to these smartphones. The company launched the Galaxy Note 8 last year in September. The smartphone comes with dual rear camera setup with two 12MP modules and 6.3-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED 'Infinity' display. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor paired with 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ were launched in April are powered by an octa-core Exynos Series 9 processor along with 4GB RAM and 64GB inbuilt storage. Both the smartphones have the same camera specifications -- 12MP dual-pixel camera with f/1.7 aperture and OIS on the back and 8MP autofocus camera with f/1.7 aperture on the front.
6. ​ LG G6 LG too is still to roll out Android Oreo update to its 2017 flagship smartphone G6 in India. The smartphone runs Android 7.0 Nougat operating system and the company recently revealed that it has began testing Android Oreo on the device. LG G6 is the first LG smartphone to sport a unique' 5.7-inch 'FullVision' display that has a resolution of 1440x2880 pixels. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage. LG G6 comes with a dual-camera setup at the back comprising two 13MP sensor modules and a 5MP secondary camera.
7. ​ Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro Asus launched its Selfie Pro smartphone last year as part of its Zenfone 4 series. One of the high-end offering from the company, the smartphone runs Android 7.0 Nougat operating system and the company has not revealed any plans about its Oreo update. The smartphone is powered by octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and features a 5.5-inch Full HD AMOLED display. The smartphone comes with dual selfie cameras with two 12MP modules and a 16MP rear shooter. It offers 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage.
8. ​ Moto Z2 Play Moto Z2 Play is the successor of the Moto Z Play smartphone which comes under the modular smartphone series of the company. Launched in June last year, the device runs Android Nougat out-of-the-box. The company has announced that the smartphone will receive Android Oreo but it has not specified any timeline for it. The Moto Z2 Play has a 5.5-inch Full HD and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 processor. It offers 4GB of RAM and 64GB internal storage and is backed by a 3,000 mAh battery.

LG has announced a new version of its G6 flagship smartphone that includes a larger storage capacity, improved audio capabilities and new software features. The updated phone brings iterative changes to the original and will be available worldwide.

The imaginatively named "G6+" was announced by LG today. The phone retains the same 5.7-inch QHD+ display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, 4GB of RAM and 13MP dual rear-camera as the first G6. Internal changes have been limited to a significantly increased storage capacity (up to 128GB from 32GB or 64GB) and a new 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC.

The DAC should deliver superior audio performance with subtler details and clearer bass. Since audio quality is always subjective, the presence of the DAC won’t necessarily be noticed by consumers. Audiophiles will be pleased by the addition though. LG will also be bundling a pair of B&O PLAY earphones in the box to fully utilise the capabilities of the DAC.

Beyond the minor changes to the phone's hardware, LG is introducing two new colours for the G6+. These are Optical Marine Blue and Optical Terra Gold. The "optical" portion of the name refers to the lenticular film surface. According to LG, this creates a "mesmeric optical effect" for a distinctive look and feel.

LG has developed a comprehensive set of software features to accompany the new phone. Layered on top of Android 7.0 Nougat, the company has updated its LG UX 6.0 Android skin to include new capabilities that expand on what's already possible with the G6.

A new "Face Print" biometric authentication technique will let you unlock the phone by holding it in front of your face. There's no need to press any buttons and the procedure takes "less than one second." LG claims the system is "more convenient" than rival facial recognition systems. It hasn't detailed how it works or provided images of the technology in action.

In the camera app, LG has added a Covered Lens warning that alerts you if your finger is encroaching on the frame. The company said that the wide-angle lens of the G6 has led some users to inadvertently include their hand in photos.

The phone will now display a warning if an obstruction is detected. LG hasn't said whether this can be disabled or if it will prevent the shutter from firing. In some instances, the covered lens warning could lead to you missing a shot entirely if it actively prevents you from taking photos.

LG said the new capabilities will help to differentiate the G6 against the crowd. The already popular device will now stand out more on store shelves, including double the storage capacity, a "turbocharged" DAC and an eye-catching revised visual finish.

"LG's G series has always been about offering innovation and technology that we believe will appeal to as many customers as possible," said Juno Cho, president of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "By expanding the G6 lineup with differentiating features and colors, consumers will have even more options to consider when shopping for a new smartphone."

The LG G6+ will go on sale later this year in a range of regions worldwide where the G6 is currently sold. Pricing and exact availability hasn't yet been announced. LG's UX software update will also land in the coming months. It'll be preinstalled on the G6+ and available as an over-the-air update on existing G6 devices.

The LG V30 will launch at Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA) Berlin in early September, industry sources said on Tuesday. The upcoming Android flagship made by LG Electronics is said to be offered in three variants shortly after its official unveiling at the latest iteration of the Berlin-based trade show that’s scheduled to start on September 1. Given industry’s standard practices, the South Korean original equipment manufacturer (OEM) will likely unveil the latest addition to its high-end V series at a pre-IFA press conference in late August before allowing hands-on time with the device at the event itself, provided that the latest report is accurate.

The actual release schedule of the LG V30 is still somewhat dubious, with other industry insiders claiming that the handset will already be on sale as early as August, thus directly contradicting today’s report from South Korea. Last year’s LG V20 was announced in September before hitting the market in October and while the Seoul-based phone maker already hinted that it’s looking to adjust its product launch strategy in the future, it remains to be seen whether it does so by a month or more. If the upcoming flagship goes on sale within a few weeks of its announcement, that would put its official release at some point in September and allow it to directly compete with the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Apple iPhone 8, whereas their predecessors were both available for purchase before the LG V20 last year. While LG Electronics isn’t expected to outperform either of the two largest smartphone vendors in the world, the company still has a realistic chance of growing its sales at the expense of those of Apple and Samsung, many industry analysts believe.

According to previous reports, the LG V30 might sport even slimmer bezels than the LG G6 and ship with an OLED display panel, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 system-on-chip (SoC), and 6GB of RAM. The three variants of the handset will differ in terms of storage options, offering 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB of internal flash memory, industry sources said earlier this year, though the models may also have other distinctive characteristics. More details on the LG V30 that’s expected to start at around $700 will likely follow in the coming weeks.