Gemini Intelligence hardware requirements revealed here's which Samsung, Google, and other Android phones can run Create My Widget, Rambler, and more

Date:
Wed, 20 May 2026 15:25:23 +0000

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Small print on the Gemini Intelligence site reveals that most pre-2026 phones won't get access to the software, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Pixel 9 series, and more.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Gemini Intelligence has some demanding hardware requirements that mean most phones will be excluded from the new software The main issue is that devices must support Gemini Nano v3, but they also need at least 12GB of RAM, a 'flagship' chipset, and more That means the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7,
and Google Pixel 9 line probably won't get Gemini Intelligence If youre looking forward to Gemini Intelligence, then hopefully youve got a recent and high-end phone, because otherwise, youll probably have to upgrade your device first.

At the bottom of the official Gemini Intelligence page , Google states that its features are only available on Android devices with the most advanced capabilities and spec requirements, with those requirements including 12GB or more of RAM, a flagship chipset, at least five years of operating system upgrades, and support for Gemini Nano v3 or higher, among other things.
That's a collectively limiting criterion, but as 9to5Google points out,
Gemini Nano v3 support is the biggest barrier to entry, as it seems to be almost exclusively supported by 2026 phones. Latest Videos From You may like Google just revealed Gemini Intelligence for Android and it looks great Why Google used an iPhone instead of a Pixel for its Gemini Spark demo Google is adding Gemini Intelligence and more to its wearable OS.

According to a Google developer page , Nano v3 only works on the following phones (all of which also have at least 12GB of RAM, and so can presumably
run Gemini Intelligence): Google Pixel 10 series Samsung Galaxy S26 series OnePlus 15 OnePlus 15R Honor Magic 8 Pro Realme GT 7T iQoo 15 Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 5 Motorola Signature Vivo X200T Vivo X200
Vivo X200 Pro Vivo X300 Vivo X300 Pro Oppo Find X8 Oppo Find X8 Pro Oppo Find X9 Oppo Find X9 Pro , Oppo Reno 14 Pro 5G Oppo Reno 15 Pro 5G Oppo Reno 15
Pro Mini 5G Oppo Reno 15 Pro Max 5G Some major absentees The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 doesn't make the cut, despite being the latest model (Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future) That means the entire Google Pixel 9 series is excluded, as is the Samsung Galaxy S25 line, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 ,
the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 , and numerous other quite recent and
high-profile phones.

Now, its possible that software updates could bring Gemini Nano v3 support and potentially therefore also Gemini Intelligence support to some of these phones. But with the other requirements too, there arent going to be a huge number of Android handsets that can run Gemini Intelligence.

And given Apple s more restrictive approach to AI, Gemini Intelligence also isnt likely to come to iPhones (we know that Gemini Spark can run on iPhones via the Gemini app , but OS-level Gemini integration seems unlikely). Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

All of which is a shame, because Gemini Intelligence promises to be a
powerful automation tool, carrying out multi-step tasks for you across apps, as well as offering other handy features like the ability to create your own widgets and deliver more polished voice-to-text.

If you do have a compatible phone, then you should gain access to Gemini Intelligence sometime this year, with Samsung and Google devices being the first to get it, starting "this summer" presumably, that means sometime between June and September. Today's best Android phone deals Contract Deals Sim Free Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 (White) Samsung Galaxy S26 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 1GB data 40 upfront 45.50 /mth View at Vodafone Ltd See all prices gift Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus 24 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 25GB data 29 upfront 38.99 /mth View at Mobiles.co.uk See all prices Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 (White) Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 1GB data 50 upfront 41 /mth View at Vodafone Ltd See all prices Google Pixel 10a 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 1GB data 30 upfront 36.50 /mth View at Vodafone Ltd See all prices gift Google Pixel 10 Pro 24 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 100GB data 19 upfront 28.99 /mth View at Mobiles.co.uk See all prices Google Pixel 10 Pro XL 36 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 1GB data 50 upfront 35 /mth View at Vodafone Ltd See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to
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