Android 16 Eligible Devices: Full Brand-Wise Guide You Should Know + Release Status

Android 16 is the latest major Android OS update from Google — and it’s already rolling out to many devices around the world. While Pixel phones led the launch, other brands like Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Motorola and others are either already updating or are expected to release it soon. Here’s the complete guide you need 👇

🟢 What’s the Android 16 Release Status?

• 🟢 Stable Version Released: The official Android 16 stable update began rolling out in June 2025 starting with Google Pixel devices.

• 🔄 Phase-by-phase rollout: After Pixel, other brands are rolling it out gradually — so some eligible phones may not see it yet.

• 🧪 Beta & QPR updates: Google and its partners are also testing Quarterly Platform Releases (QPRs) that bring additional features over time.

📍 Brand-Wise Eligible Devices

Here’s a brand breakdown showing which models are expected or confirmed to support Android 16:

🍏 Google Pixel

Google Pixels are always first. Devices already eligible include:

• Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a

• Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a

• Pixel 8, 8 Pro, 8a

• Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, 9a

• Pixel Fold & Pixel Tablet

💡 Google devices are already receiving the update via OTA.

📱 Samsung Galaxy

Most Samsung phones and tablets expected to get Android 16 include:
✔ Galaxy S22, S23, S24, S25 series
✔ Galaxy Z Fold 4/5/6 & Flip 4/5/6
✔ Galaxy Z Fold 7 & Flip 7
✔ Galaxy A-Series mid-range models (A54, A55, A56, A73, etc.)
✔ Galaxy M and F Series devices

Samsung updates usually come via One UI 8 (based on Android 16), with many devices getting it by mid-2025 to early 2026.

📱 OnePlus

OnePlus has rolled out Android 16 as OxygenOS 16 and will update:
✔ OnePlus 13 / 12 / 11 series
✔ Nord models (e.g. Nord 3 / Nord CE)
✔ OnePlus Open & OnePlus Pad family

Official rolls began in late 2025, with updates continuing into 2026.

📱 Xiaomi / Redmi / POCO

Xiaomi devices running HyperOS 3 (Android 16-based) include:
✔ Xiaomi 15 / 14 / 13 series
✔ Redmi Note 14 / Note 13
✔ POCO F7 / X7 / M6 & other models
✔ Xiaomi Pad series

Top models already receiving beta and early rollout, with wider updates expected by late 2025.

🤖 Motorola

Motorola will update many phones such as:
✔ Edge 50 / 60 families
✔ Razr series
✔ G-series devices from recent years

Rollouts are slower than other brands, but stable updates are arriving region-by-region.

🔮 Other Brands (Partial / Expected)

• Nothing: Phone (2, 2a) series expected to get Android 16.

• Realme / OPPO / Vivo / iQOO: Most newer phones from these brands are expected to receive Android 16 via their custom UIs.

❌ Devices Not Eligible for Android 16

Older phones that are now past their update lifecycle won’t receive Android 16, such as:

• Google Pixel 5 / 5a

• Samsung Galaxy S21 series, Z Fold 3 / Z Flip 3

• Some older Xiaomi, Realme, OPPO, Motorola models

📆 When You Can Expect Android 16

🎯 June 2025: Stable launch for Pixels.
📆 Mid-to-Late 2025: OnePlus, Xiaomi, Samsung flagships.
📆 Late 2025 – Early 2026: Mid-range and budget models from major brands.

Each company upgrades devices at its own schedule, so availability varies by region and carrier.

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