Android devices with low RAM might be forced to run Android Go

These days, a good majority of Android devices come with at least 4GB of RAM or more. There are, however, certain lower-end Android devices designed for emerging markets that actually come with less RAM in a bid to cut costs and to make their devices more affordable, and it seems that Google could be making some changes that could affect them.
In a leaked copy of Google’s Android 11 Go Edition Device Configuration that the good folks at XDA got their hands on, it seems that Android phones with 2

 

[Hadron]

To clarify slightly, my understanding is that new devices which don't meet these specs will be forced to use Android Go. Already released devices will not be required to change.

 

[kate]

To clarify slightly, my understanding is that new devices which don't meet these specs will be forced to use Android Go. Already released devices will not be required to change.

Yep, doesn't apply to already released phones.

New phones that come with Android 11 and have 2GB or less RAM will require Android Go. In Q4 2020 new phones launching with Android 10 and have 2GB or less RAM will also require Android Go.