Android 16 Now Available: Full Phone List from Google to Samsung
Android 16 update now rolling out to Pixel phones. Check if Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, or Motorola devices are also eligible.
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Google has started distributing the stable version of Android 16 to its Pixel smartphones, marking the first phase in the rollout of the latest iteration of its mobile operating system. Devices in the Pixel lineup are now receiving the new update, while manufacturers across the Android ecosystem are preparing to release Android 16 with their customized interfaces.
Android 16 brings significant under-the-hood changes and interface refinements, including a new version of Material You—named Material 3 Expressive UI—which emphasizes dynamic responses and touch animations. The update also introduces a developer-oriented feature, “Adaptive Apps,” encouraging apps to respond more effectively to different screen types and sizes. Although these enhancements may not be immediately visible to users, they pave the way for a more flexible mobile experience as app developers adopt the new framework.
Here’s a categorized breakdown of devices expected to receive the Android 16 update, as confirmed by respective manufacturers:
Google Pixel Series
* Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a
* Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro
* Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a
* Pixel Fold, Pixel Tablet
* Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold
* Pixel 9a
Samsung Galaxy Lineup
* S Series: Galaxy S22, S23, S24, S25
* Z Series: Galaxy Z Fold 4, 5, 6; Galaxy Z Flip 4, 5, 6
* A Series: Galaxy A24–A26, A34–A36, A54–A56, A73
* M Series: Galaxy M34–M36, M54–M56
* F Series: Galaxy F34, F54, F55
Xiaomi and Redmi Devices
* Xiaomi 13, 14, 15
* Redmi 12, 13
* Redmi Note 13, 14
* Redmi K70
OnePlus Smartphones
* OnePlus 11, 12, 13
* OnePlus Nord 3, Nord CE 4, Nord CE 4 Lite
Motorola Models
* Edge Series: Edge 40, 50, 60
* Razr Series: Razr 50, 60
* Moto G Series: G45, G85
Android 16’s rollout strategy follows the usual pattern: beginning with Google’s Pixel range, then gradually expanding to third-party OEMs once they finish incorporating their custom user experiences and testing for compatibility.
