Although many telephones are still waiting for an update from Android 15, some are already waiting for the successor.
It has been confirmed that Android 16 will be released in the second quarter of 2025, and with the release on the horizon, users are curious to see if their device receives the update.
As with any large Android update, a wide range of Android phones receives it. However, the availability and timing of the Android 16 -update depends on the development and implementation schemes of each brand.
Here is an overview of what to expect from well-known brands in the UK and the US Market, based on the useful Android 16-update tracker, which monitors many of the most popular phones.
Apple
The iPhones from Apple work on the iOS platform, not on Android. That is why iPhone users do not receive the Android 16 -Update.
Google’s pixel devices are usually the first to receive new Android updates. The following models that are available in the UK and the US is expected to receive Android 16:
Google has announced that the Pixel 6, 7 and Pixel Fold devices receive two extra years of OS updates, which extends support to a full five years for both OS and security updates.
Current best price: Google Pixel 9 Pro
Honor
The following honorary models are expected to receive the Android 16 -update:
Current best price: Honor Magic 7 Pro
OnePlus
From the following OnePlus models that are available in the UK and the US, they are expected to receive Android 16:
Current best price: OnePlus 13
$ 899.99
Xiaomi
Xiaomi has a varied line -up of devices in the UK and the US. The following models will probably receive the Android 16 -update:
Current best price: Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Motorola
Motorola is considerably present in both the British and the American markets. The following phones are expected to receive Android 16:
Current best price: Motorola Razr 50 Ultra (Razr+ 2024)
Nothing (including CMF)
The next nothing -phones are expected to receive Android 16:
Current best price: Nothing telephones (2a) Plus
Oppo
Oppo offers a series of devices in the UK and the US. It is expected that this Android 16 will receive:
Current best price: Oppo Find X8 Pro
Sony Xperia
Sony continues to release his Xperia line in the UK and the US. The following phones are expected to receive Android 16:
Current best price: Sony Xperia 1 VI
TCL
TCL has expanded its smartphone offer in the UK and the US. It is expected that this Android 16 will receive:
- TCL 50 5G
- TCL 50 NXTAPER 5G
- TCL 50 Pro NXTAPER 5G
- TCL 50 SE
- TCL 50 XL 5G
- TCL 505
- TCL tab 8 Gen 2 and LTE
- TCL tab 10 NXTAPER 5G
- TCL tab 11 Gen 2 and LTE
- TCL tab 11 Fe
Current best price: TCL 50 Pro NXTAPER
Asus
ASUS is suitable for both standard and gaming smartphone markets. The following models that are available in the UK and the US is expected to receive Android 16:
Current best price: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Nubia
Nubia states on its site that all models receive software support for more than two years. It also guarantees that it offers at least one large Android update per year, but it is not clear how long this takes.
Based on that, here is a list of Nubia devices that can be eligible to get the Android 16 update:
Current best price: Nubia Redmagic 10 Pro
Remark: The device list has not yet been completed, nor offers the only guarantee that the above devices all receive Android 15. Some are already confirmed by the manufacturer or are supported by the promised updates, but official information is not available for all devices.
