Android 15 has been with us for almost a month now, although there are still many users who cannot enjoy it. This is because the launch is carried out periodically and little by little it will reach the different compatible Android models. But before updating your mobile to the latest version, it is important to know the opinions and first impressions of users to know if it is worth it.
The truth is that Android 15 is not as big an update as previous ones. Among the main changes it includes are a new design for the volume panel, the possibility of archiving applications, new status bar icons, satellite connectivity, sharing audio with several headphones… They do not represent relevant news for the phone, although There are times when not everything is new features and performance improvements take center stage, could this be the case?
Android 15, without important news
My personal experience with Android 15 is being quite positive on my Google Pixel 8a despite the fact that it does not bring many changes beyond some aesthetic sections. However, I have perceived an improvement in the phone’s battery and its duration, which means autonomy between half an hour and an hour longer.
But the experience with the update also depends on the model in question, so we have compiled some of the impressions and opinions of users so you can see what they think. After a long search we have realized that there are disparity of opinions regarding the new version Android 15 system: some feel indifferent, others are not entirely convinced and others could not be happier.
One of the main cases is that of the user who shared this Reddit thread under the title ‘Android 15… meh…’ and in it he states that nothing seems to have changedsomething he is quite unhappy with. There aren’t even new clocks for the lock screen or other options, the user posts. Lock screen customization is something that is reaching certain models such as those from Samsung or OnePlus, while those from other brands are not yet compatible with this functionality.
Difference of impressions
However, there are also users who are very happy after updating to Android 15as is the case of the person who posted this thread:
‘I’m always skeptical when people claim their phone runs smoother after an update, and throughout the life of my Pixel 7 Pro, I’ve never noticed any difference after any of the updates. But after updating to Android 15 yesterday, I can safely say that the UI is noticeably smoother. Scrolling feels more responsive and there seems to be fewer dropped frames.’
This is something that I can also confirm and that I have noticed on my Google Pixel 8a that, despite presenting notable performance, there were times when it could be more fluid. This dream has come true with Android 15 and I think that in the different mid-premium Android models it will be very noticeable. But the reality is that a large part of the community is unhappy with the new version because it is practically identical to Android 14since the absence of news is an important aspect in the users’ evaluation. Some even take it ironically, like this user who claims not to have noticed the change in his Google Pixel 9 Pro XL:
‘If someone had taken my phone yesterday, updated it to Android 15 without me knowing, and returned it to me today, I don’t think I would have noticed anything changed. I seriously haven’t noticed anything different on my P9PXL since Android 14.’
It is clear that Android 15 is an update without many important new features, but it boasts a improved performance and autonomy which in my opinion is very obvious. This somewhat compensates for the lack of features, although it is a version that will leave many people indifferent.