When Will my Phone Get Android 16?

While many phones are still awaiting an update to Android 15, some are already looking forward to its successor.

Android 16 is set to be released in the second quarter of 2025, and users are eager to know if their device will be eligible for the update.

As with previous major Android updates, a variety of Android phones will receive it. However, the availability and timing of the Android 16 update will vary depending on each brand’s development and deployment schedules.

Here’s a summary of what to expect from popular brands in the UK and US markets, based on the Android 16 Update Tracker:

Apple

Apple’s iPhones run on the iOS platform, so iPhone users will not receive the Android 16 update.

Google

Google’s Pixel devices are usually among the first to receive new Android updates. The following models in the UK and US are expected to receive Android 16:

Google has confirmed that the Pixel 6, Pixel 7, and Pixel Fold devices will receive two additional years of OS updates, extending support to five years for both OS and security updates.

Current best price: Google Pixel 9 Pro

Honor

The following Honor models are expected to receive the Android 16 update:

Current best price: Honor Magic 7 Pro

OnePlus

The following OnePlus models in the UK and US are anticipated to receive Android 16:

Current best price: OnePlus 13

Xiaomi

Xiaomi offers a variety of devices in the UK and US. The following models are likely to receive the Android 16 update:

Current best price: Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Motorola

Motorola has a strong presence in both the UK and US markets. The following phones are expected to receive Android 16:

Current best price: Motorola Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024)

Nothing (including CMF)

The following Nothing phones are anticipated to receive Android 16:

Current best price: Nothing Phone (2a) Plus

Oppo

Oppo offers a range of devices in the UK and US. These are expected to receive Android 16:

Current best price: Oppo Find X8 Pro

Sony Xperia

Sony continues to release its Xperia line in the UK and US. The following phones are anticipated to receive Android 16:

Current best price: Sony Xperia 1 VI

TCL

TCL has been expanding its smartphone offerings in the UK and the US. These are expected to receive Android 16:

• TCL 50 5G
• TCL 50 NXTPAPER 5G
• TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G
• TCL 50 SE
• TCL 50 XL 5G
• TCL 505
• TCL Tab 8 Gen 2 and LTE
• TCL Tab 10 NXTPAPER 5G
• TCL Tab 11 Gen 2 and LTE
• TCL Tab 11 FE

Current best price: TCL 50 Pro Nxtpaper

Asus

Asus caters to both standard and gaming smartphone markets. The following models in the UK and US are expected to receive Android 16:

Current best price: Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro

Nubia

Nubia states on its site that all models receive ‘more than two years of software support’. It also commits to providing at least one major Android update per year, though the duration of this support is not specified.

Based on this information, here’s a list of Nubia devices that could be eligible for the Android 16 update:

Current best price: Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro

Note: The list of devices is not exhaustive, and there is no guarantee that all the above devices will receive Android 15. Some have been confirmed by the manufacturer or promised updates, but official information is not available for all devices.