For a long time, augmented reality experiences have been billed as an essential component of Pixel phones, with ARCore compatibility nearly certain for the Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7 Pro ahead of launch. Nevertheless, Google’s official ARCore support list has just recently been updated to include the flagship Pixel pair, as well as a slew of additional handsets such as the Oppo Find X5 Pro, Poco F4, and others.
Before the inclusion of this official ARCore support list, Pixel 7 devices could still access augmented reality experiences and utilize the technology. What’s noteworthy is that, unlike other electronics, Google frequently adds devices in phases. Given that the Pixel 6a has been on store shelves for over a year, it’s unclear what the hold-up has been.
Not only are the Pixel 6a and Pixel 7 series late to join the ARCore support list. As you may see from the list below, quite a few gadgets have already been accessible for a long length of time by this point in 2023.
The new ARCore support list
Here is the new list of devices that will be getting ARCore support:
- Google Pixel 6a
- Google Pixel 7
- Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Infinix Mobile NOTE 12 2023
- Infinix Mobile ZERO 20
- Infinix Mobile ZERO ULTRA
- Infinix Mobile ZERO X
- Infinix Mobile ZERO X Pro
- Infinix Mobile ZERO X NEO
- Lenovo Tab M10 Plus 3rd Gen
- Lenovo Tab P11 2nd Gen
- Motorola moto g52j 5G
- Motorola edge 30 Pro
- Motorola moto tab g62
- Oppo Find X5 Pro
- Sharp Leitz Phone2
- Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Xiaomi POCO F4
- Xiaomi POCO F4 GT
- Xiaomi POCO X4 Pro 5G
- Xiaomi Redmi K50G
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 11E Pro
- Zebra ET40L 10″ Enterprise Tablet
- Zebra ET45L 10″ Enterprise Tablet
- Zebra ET40S 8″ Enterprise Tablet
- Zebra ET45S 8″ Enterprise Tablet
- ZTE Libero 5G III
- Oppo K10 Pro 5G – in China
- Fujitsu arrows N F-51C
- FCNT arrows We F-51B
The ARCore compatible device list is just a formality, especially for the Pixel 6a and 7 series, but it is nevertheless significant since it frequently reveals unreleased gear and validates whether any soon-to-be-released equipment will be able to enjoy improved augmented reality experiences. It’s unclear why Google delayed so long to include the finest domestically built devices.
