Google has begun the rollout of Android 16, the newest edition of its widely used mobile operating system. The stable build of Android 16 is now available and is currently being delivered to Google Pixel devices. Meanwhile, other Android manufacturers are preparing to launch the update with their own customized user interfaces layered over it. We’ve put together a roundup of Android smartphones from leading manufacturers that are expected to get the Android 16 update. Check the list to see if your device is in line for the upcoming major software upgrade.
Confirmed devices expected to receive the update include
Google Pixel
Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a
Pixel 7, 7 Pro
Pixel 8, 8 Pro, 8a
Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet
Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold
Pixel 9a
Samsung
S Series: Galaxy S22, S23, S24, S25
Z Series: Fold 4/5/6, Flip 4/5/6
A Series: A24–A26, A34–A36, A54–A56, A73
M Series: M34–M36, M54–M56
F Series: F34, F54, F55
Xiaomi
Xiaomi 13, 14, 15
Redmi 12, 13
Redmi Note 13, 14
Redmi K70
OnePlus
OnePlus 11, 12, 13
Nord 3, Nord CE 4, Nord CE 4 Lite
Motorola
Edge 40, 50, 60
Razr 50, 60
G45, G85
Android 16 features
The new Material 3 Expressive UI in Android 16 brings a range of flexible and interactive design elements to the operating system. It features lively buttons that animate with subtle movements upon touch, along with app controls that are now more vibrant and visually engaging compared to the simpler, more static designs of earlier versions.
When it comes to apps, Google has added some extra polish in Android 16 to enhance their performance as well. While this change won’t be immediately noticeable—since developers will need time to implement it—it’s a promising concept. Dubbed “Adaptive Apps,” the feature encourages developers to design their applications to seamlessly adjust across multiple screen sizes, rather than being limited to a single format.
