Lagging Behind: Android Oreo 8.0 Grabs a Measly 0.2% Market Share While iOS 11 Enjoys a 25% Hold

It appears that following the unveiling of Google’s Android 8.0 Oreo, the tech giant’s latest operating system is struggling to make its mark. Surprisingly, it appears many people are either not familiar with its existence or are yet to upgrade their device to the new operating system. Current reports reveal that Android 8.0 Oreo is only serving a minuscule 0.2 percent of devices across the market.

The report also finds that the predecessor to the Oreo, Android Nougat, is faring much better with a 17.8 percent share of active devices. Breaking this down further, Android Nougat 7.1 is running on 2% of active devices while Android Nougat 7.0 holds a sizable 15.8% share of the market. However, as shown on the data mapping chart, even Nougat falls short of standing at the top, with Android Marshmallow seizing the throne with a whopping 32 percent of devices still operating on this version.

At over two and a half years old, Android Marshmallow continues to dominate the Android landscape, indicating that a significant percentage of devices continue to operate on an outdated OS. Upgrading to the new Android Oreo 8.0, or even the previous Android Nougat, is unfortunately still a distant reality for many devices.

Further details from the Android chart show Android Lollipop securing a 27.7 percent share of the market. This means around 6.7 percent of Android devices are running on the Lollipop version, while Android Kitkat is serving 14.5 percent active devices, reflecting a marginal dip from the previous month.

As of now, Android Oreo is compatible with Google Pixel 2, pixel XL, Nexus devices, Sony Xperia XZ1, and a selected list of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Efforts are ongoing to expand the compatibility of the new OS to other devices. The report suggests that once the next version, Android P, is officially launched, most devices might finally run on Android Oreo.

On the other hand, Apple’s iOS 11 is making strides, running on more than 25% of Apple devices just a few weeks after its launch. This is a marked contrast against the 0.2 percent of devices running on the more recently released Android Oreo.

In conclusion, Android Oreo 8.0 seems to be experiencing a sluggish role-out and adoption compared to its older versions, and particularly when compared to the rapid ascend enjoyed by Apple’s iOS 11.