The Honor 8 runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow under the EMUI 4.1
custom software layer.
(Manufacturers have to test the new Android build to make sure it works with
any custom software they layer on top of the base operating system.
HTC makes a solid 7 - inch slate in the Flyer; it runs the full version of Android 2.3, made easier to use by the addition of HTC Sense,
a custom software layer.
The idea was to partner with third - party manufacturers to bring low - cost handsets with the latest version of the mobile OS to the market, along with guaranteed on - time Android updates — something most smartphone makers can't promise because
their custom software layers and feature support take more time to revise.
Not exact matches
Lastly, the
software for the device is expected to be Android 5.0 Lollipop with the company's
custom Emotion UI
layered on top and all packaged in a unique ceramic body.
Having a
custom PatchWall
software layered over Android also makes the Mi TV directly incompatible with third - party applications and games.
Furthermore, there's 1.5 GB of RAM, 8 GB internal memory with MicroSD card support up to 128 GB, a 2600mAh battery, and on the
software side, Samsung has provided Android Marshmallow here with its
custom skin
layered over it.
On the
software front, LG Q6 runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS with the
custom LG UX
layer running on top.
If you've been tempted by Xiaomi's often well - designed smartphones, but put off by the
custom MIUI «theme»
layered over the Android
software; then the Xiaomi Mi A1 is the answer to your problems.