While many phones are still waiting for an update to Android 15, some are already waiting for its successor.
Android 16 is confirmed to be released in the second quarter of 2025, and with its release on the horizon, users are curious to see if their device will receive the update.
As with every major Android update, a wide range of Android phones will receive it. However, the availability and timing of the Android 16 update will depend on each brand’s development and deployment schedules.
Here’s an overview of what to expect from well-known brands in the UK and US market, based on the useful Android 16 Update Tracker, which monitors many of the most popular phones.
Apple
Apple’s iPhones operate on the iOS platform, not Android. Therefore, iPhone users will not receive the Android 16 update.
Google’s Pixel devices are typically the first to receive new Android updates. The following models available in the UK and US are expected to receive Android 16:
Google has announced that the Pixel 6, 7, and Pixel Fold devices will receive two additional years of OS updates, extending support to a full five years for both OS and security updates.
Current best price: Google Pixel 9 Pro
$799
$849
Honor
The following Honor models are anticipated to receive the Android 16 update:
Current best price: Honor Magic 7 Pro
OnePlus
The following OnePlus models available in the UK and US are expected to receive Android 16:
Current best price: OnePlus 13
Xiaomi
Xiaomi has a diverse lineup 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 significant 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 available in the UK and US are anticipated to receive Android 16:
Current best price: Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro
Nubia
Nubia states on its site that all models get ‘more than two years of software support’. It also guarantees to provide at least one major Android update a year, but how long this lasts isn’t clear.
Based on that, here’s a list of Nubia devices that might be eligible to get the Android 16 update:
Current best price: Nubia RedMagic 10 Pro
Note: The device list is not yet complete, nor does it offer any guarantee that the above devices will all receive Android 15. Some are already confirmed by the manufacturer or are backed by the promised updates, but official information isn’t available for all devices.
