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Nokia 8 Sirocco, 7 Plus, and 6 join the list of Android Enterprise Recommended devices
July 22, 2025
Google’s list ofAndroid Enterprise Recommendeddevices grew a bit larger today as Nokia announced the newest trio of additions: theNokia 8 Sirocco,Nokia 7 Plus, andNokia 6. They join the Nokia 8 and bring the total number of Android Enterprise Recommended devices to 25.
The Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus, and Nokia 6 were announced during MWC 2018 and are not surprising additions to the business-friendly device list. HMD Global, which develops and markets devices under the Nokia name, emphasizes timely security updates with Nokia-branded Android smartphones.
It just so happens that security is one of the key tenets of the Android Enterprise Recommended program. Manufacturers must deliver Android security updates within 90 days of release from Google, for a minimum of three years. Manufacturers must also support bulk deployment of Android devices, including zero-touch enrollment, and have a consistent application experience in managed profiles and on managed devices.
As for devices, they must support the minimum hardware specifications for Android 7.0+ devices and be available unlocked from either the manufacturer or reseller.
Google hopes to add different types of devices over time, including rugged devices, mobile carriers, system integrators, and enterprise mobility management providers. For the search giant, the goal is presumably is for companies to stick with Android rather than them jump ship to iOS.
HMD Global, meanwhile, no doubt hopes to use the Android Enterprise Recommended program to further buff its growing reputation for timely OS upgrades and security patches.
The Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 7 Plus will launch sometime in April. The Nokia 6 will launch in the U.S. in May.
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