📱 Which Phones Will Get Android 16 First? (Full List)
Android 16 is rolling out gradually, and users across the globe are wondering — will my phone get the update? If you’re one of them, you're in the right place.
I’ve been keeping up with beta announcements, OEM roadmaps, and Android’s official release patterns. In this post, I’ll take you through every major smartphone brand and reveal which models are expected to get Android 16 first — based on current data and past update behavior.
🚀 What’s New in Android 16?
- AI-based smart features and improved Assistant integration
- New lockscreen widgets & customization options
- Upgraded satellite connectivity API
- More battery health diagnostics & charging cycle info
- Clipboard, background app, and permission privacy upgrades
- Split-screen app pairing & foldable enhancements
- Faster animations and better GPU performance for games
📌 Google Pixel Phones – First to Get Android 16
If you're a Pixel user, you're at the front of the line. Android 16 beta is already running on these models:
- Pixel 8 / Pixel 8 Pro / Pixel 8a
- Pixel Fold
- Pixel Tablet
- Pixel 7 / 7 Pro / 7a
- Pixel 6 / 6 Pro / 6a
Not eligible: Pixel 5 and older models.
📌 Samsung Phones – One UI 7 Based on Android 16
Samsung’s Android 16 update will come as One UI 7, expected to launch in late 2025.
✅ Galaxy S Series:
- Galaxy S25 / S25+ / S25 Ultra
- Galaxy S24 / S24+ / S24 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 / S23+ / S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S22 / S22+ / S22 Ultra
✅ Galaxy Z Series (Foldables):
- Galaxy Z Fold 6 / Z Flip 6
- Galaxy Z Fold 5 / Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4 / Z Flip 4
✅ Galaxy A Series (Mid-range):
- Galaxy A55 / A54 / A35 / A34
- Galaxy A25 / A15 / A05 (select models)
📌 OnePlus Phones Getting Android 16 (OxygenOS 15)
- OnePlus 13 / 13R (launching with Android 16)
- OnePlus 12 / 12R
- OnePlus 11 / 11R
- OnePlus Open (Foldable)
- OnePlus Nord 3 / CE 3 Lite / CE 4
Rollout expected between Q4 2025 and Q1 2026.
📌 Xiaomi / Redmi / POCO Phones
MIUI’s successor HyperOS is now the main skin. Android 16 will roll out with it.
- Xiaomi 15 / 15 Pro / 15 Ultra
- Xiaomi 14 / 14 Pro
- Redmi Note 13 / Note 14 Series
- POCO F6 / F6 Pro / X6 / X6 Pro
- Xiaomi Mix Fold 4
📌 Realme Phones
- Realme GT 6 / GT 6T
- Realme GT 5 / GT Neo 6
- Realme Narzo 70 Pro / Narzo 60
- Realme 11 Pro / Pro+
📌 Infinix & Tecno Phones
These brands are slower with updates, but some newer models might get Android 16.
- Infinix Zero 30 5G / GT 20 Pro
- Infinix Note 40 Pro
- Tecno Phantom V Flip / V Fold
- Tecno Camon 30 Premier
Expected rollout: Q1–Q2 2026 (late compared to flagship brands).
📌 Motorola Phones
- Motorola Edge 50 / 40 / 30 Series
- Motorola Razr 2023 / 2024 (Foldables)
📌 ASUS & Sony Phones
ASUS:
- ASUS ROG Phone 8 / 7
- ASUS Zenfone 11 / 10
Sony:
- Sony Xperia 1 VI / Xperia 5 V / Xperia 10 VI
📅 When Will Android 16 Be Released Globally?
Timeline (based on past patterns):
- June–Aug 2025: Beta testing (mostly Pixel)
- Sept–Nov 2025: Final stable release for Pixel
- Q4 2025: Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and other flagships
- Early 2026: Mid-range and budget phones
📌 Final Thoughts
If your phone is listed above, you’re most likely to enjoy Android 16 within the next few months. But if your phone isn’t listed, it might be time to consider upgrading — especially with brands like Samsung and Google promising 4–7 years of software support for newer models.
I’ll keep updating this list as more official announcements come out. Bookmark this post and check back regularly!