While many phones are still waiting for an update of Android 15, some are already waiting for his successor.
Android 16 is confirmed to be published in the second quarter of 2025, and with its outing on the horizon, users are curious to see if their device will receive the update.
As with each major Android update, a wide range of Android phones will receive it. However, the availability and the calendar of the Android 16 update will depend on the development and deployment schedules of each brand.
Here is an overview of what to expect well-known brands in the United Kingdom and the American market, on the basis of the Useful Android 16 update tracker, which monitors many of the most popular phones.
Apple
Apple iphones operate on the iOS platform, not Android. Therefore, iPhone users will not receive the Android 16 update.
Google Pixel devices are generally the first to receive new Android updates. The following models available in the United Kingdom and the United States should receive Android 16:
Google has announced that the Pixel 6, 7 and folding pixel devices will receive two additional years of operating system updates, extending support to five full years for updates to the operating system and security.
Best current price: Google Pixel 9 Pro
Honor
The following models of honor should receive the Android 16 update:
Best current price: Honor Magic 7 Pro
OnePlus
The following ONEPLUS models available in the United Kingdom and the United States should receive Android 16:
Best current price: OnePlus 13
$ 899.99
Xiaomi
Xiaomi has a diverse range of devices in the United Kingdom and the United States. The following models are likely to receive the Android 16 update:
Best current price: Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Motorola
Motorola has a significant presence on the UK and United States markets. The following phones should receive Android 16:
Best price: Motorola Razr 50 Ultra (Razr + 2024)
Nothing (including CMF)
The following phones are not expected to receive Android 16:
Best current price: nothing phone (2a) plus
Oppo
Oppo offers a range of devices in the United Kingdom and the United States. These should receive Android 16:
Best current price: Oppo Find X8 Pro
Sony Xperia
Sony continues to release its Xperia line to the United Kingdom and the United States. The following phones should receive Android 16:
Best current price: Sony Xperia 1 VI
Tcl
TCL has expanded its smartphone offers in the United Kingdom and the United States. These should receive Android 16:
- TCL 50 5G
- TCL 50 NXTPAPER 5G
- TCL 50 PRO NXTPAPER 5G
- TCL 50 with
- TCL 50 XL 5G
- TCL 505
- TCL TAB 8 Gen 2 and LTE
- Tab tcl 10 nxt fapal 5g
- TCL TAB 11 Gen 2 and LTE
- TC TCL 11 FE
Best price current: TCL 50 PRO NXTPAPER
Asus
Asus is for both standard and playing smartphone markets. The following models available in the United Kingdom and the United States should receive Android 16:
Best current price: Asus ROG Telephone 9 Pro
Nubia
Nubia declares on its site that all models receive “more than two years of software support”. It also guarantees to provide at least a major Android update per year, but how long it lasts is not clear.
Based on this, here is a list of Nubia devices that could be eligible to obtain the Android 16 update:
Best current price: Nubia Redmagic 10 Pro
Note: The list of peripherals is not yet completed, and it has no guarantee that the above devices will receive all Android 15. Some are already confirmed by the manufacturer or is supported by the promised updates, but the official information are not available for all devices.
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