Android 16 update will begin rolling out to select devices starting wedding, June 11. This year, the mountain view-based tech giant is introducing the material 3 Expressive Design, A New Battery Health Monitoring System, Improvements to Quick Settings and Live activities, and more. However, most of these features will not be part of the initial android 16 rollout and will Arrive a more months later.
Android 16 update release date and time
In a post on x (formerly knowledge as Twitter), the official handle of Android developers confirmed the release date of the android 16 update. It will be made available to eligible devices as a free over-the -Ar (OTA) software update on Wednesday. The tech giant has not made a release time knowledge, which means the update is likely to Arrive at different times in different regions due to varying time zones.
It’s almost time for the android 16 final release! See you back here tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/ocha0pxefa
– Android developers (@androiddev) June 10, 2025
Android 16 Phone Eligibility List
The android 16 update is initially expected to be available only on compatible pixel devices, and it will be carried by other brands eather directly or by adding a proprietary OS SKIN on OS SKIN At this time, the full list of supported devices is not available, however, some smartphones are confirmed to get the update based on the number of update cycles provided by the manufacturer. The list is given below:
| Brand | Models Expected to Receive Android 16 Update |
|---|---|
| Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6A Pixel 7, 7 Pro Pixel fold, pixel tablet Pixel 8, 8 Pro, 8A Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold Pixel 9A |
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| Samsung | S series: S22, S23, S24, S25 Z series: Fold 4/5/6, flip 4/5/6 A series: A24, A25, A26, A34, A35, A36, A54, A55, A56, A73 M series: M34, M35, M36, M54, M55, M56 F series: F34, F54, F55 |
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi series: 13, 14, 15 Redmi series: 12, 13 Redmi Note Series: 13, 14 Redmi k70 |
| OnePlus | Flagship: 11, 12, 13 Nord: Nord 3, Nord Ce 4, Nord Ce 4 Lite |
| Motorola | Edge series: 40, 50, 60 Razr series: 50, 60 G series: G45, G85 |
| Nothing | Phone 1, 2, 2A, 3A, 3 Pro |
Android 16 features to expert
As mentioned above, the expected android 16 stable release on wedding on wedding is not expected to brings any major upgrades. However, Once the Android 16 QPR1 Stable update is rolled out in the next few months, it will brings some major new features as well as a redesigned interface.
The Android 16 QPR1 update will introduce the material 3 Expressive UI, Google’s Next Iteration of the Open-Source Material You Design Language System for Android. The redesign brings a dynamic color scheme, More Fluid Animation, Subtel HAPTICS, and More. The new user interface is also more reactive to user inputs and can adjust in real-time.
Quick settings is also expected to get a redesign. The brightness slider is said to get a new rectangular look, and the icon tiles can be reduced to hal their size. These icons are also said to be grouped into different categories and be accounted by a reset button.
Live Activities are also being added to the lock screen, status bar, and notification shade with the android 16 QPR1 update. The feature, which lets users track ongoing events such as deliveries and sporting events in real-time, will now be easy to monitor. Additional, the new android update is also adding a battery health monitoring system that keeps track of battery capacity and health.
Apart from this, google is also adding several new security-focused features in Android 16 that will help users protect their devices and data from theft and scamming attempts.
