Yet it doesn’t qualify for Gemini Intelligence because it runs Gemini Nano v2, not v3.
The entire Pixel 9 family is in the same boat.
So is the Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, and the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
The OnePlus 13 doesn’t qualify either.
Whether Google pushes Nano v3 to some of these devices via a software update is still an open question.
Which Phones Actually Qualify Right Now?
The list of phones confirmed to support Gemini Nano v3 — and therefore eligible for Gemini Intelligence — skews heavily toward 2026 releases.
Currently confirmed: Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold (not the Pixel 10a, which ships with 8GB); Samsung Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Ultra; Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8; OnePlus 15 and 15R; Motorola Signature; Honor Magic 8 Pro; iQOO 15; Realme GT 7T; OPPO Find X9, Find X9 Pro, Find X8, Find X8 Pro, and several Reno 14 and 15 series models; Vivo X200 and X300 series; Xiaomi 14T Pro, Xiaomi 15 series, Xiaomi 15T series, Xiaomi 15 Ultra.
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Not currently eligible (Nano v2 only): Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel 9a; Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra; Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7; OnePlus 13.
What about iPhone?
Apple’s situation is more straightforward.
Apple Intelligence requires 8GB of RAM, meaning every iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and everything launched since then qualifies.
The standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 lines both meet the bar.
So if you’re comparing the two ecosystems on this specific question, Apple is asking for 8GB, and Google is asking for 12GB.
So, How Much RAM Do You Actually Need?
6GB is enough to run Android with Google services. Fine for basic use, but increasingly tight as apps get heavier.
8GB is the sweet spot for most people.
You won’t feel the pinch in daily use, and both Apple Intelligence and a lot of Android AI features work at this level.
12GB is the new requirement if you want access to Google’s Gemini Intelligence features. If on-device AI is a priority, this is the floor you’re buying to.
16GB and above means future-proofing.
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Some flagships ship with 16GB now, which gives you headroom for whatever the next round of requirements brings.
