Available from January 23, 2025, Android 16 beta, indicates the gradual launch of this new version of the famous operating system. If Google traditionally opens the ball with its pixel devices, other manufacturers will follow it in the coming months. So, what smartphones will benefit from this major update?
Not surprisingly, Google supports its pixel range to introduce Android 16. Already eligible models for beta 1 are:
- Pixel 6, 6 Pro ET 6A
- Pixel 7, 7 Pro and 7A
- Pixel 8, 8 Pro At 8A
- Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XLT 9 Pro Fold
- Pixel tablet and pixel fold
These devices are designed to improve each new version of Android, benefiting from preferred access, which allows their users to discover the first features of Android 16 before.
When will Android come to other smartphones brands?
Compatibility with other brands and Android 16 will depend on several factors: release year, update policies and manufacturer. The flagship models of 2024 and 2025 will be almost systematic.
For example, Samsung quickly offers its Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ Galaxy S24 Ultra as well as its Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 to offers Android 16 Should For this part, Xiaomi may include Xiaomi 14, Xumi 14 Pro and Xumi 14T. One Plus will probably follow the OnePlus 12 and One Plus 12R, while the OPPO can connect its search X7 and find the N3 model.
The situation is more uncertain for smartphones marketing in 2023. Medium and height models, usually benefit from software support for two to three years, should receive Android 16. On the contrary, admission or old devices can be left behind.
Limited compatibility for old models
Smartphones before 2023 may face some obstacles. The Android market piece makes the work complicated, each manufacturer applies his update strategy. So some models can never find this version, especially among the brands that are known to monitor their software.
After Google I/O conference, the final version of Android 16 should arrive around May or June 2025. If the pixel opens the route, it will take several months to follow the third party manufacturers, making this update accessible to the wider audience by the end of the year.