Android 16 Release Date, Eligible Devices, and New Features – Everything You Need to Know!
New Delhi, 24th February 2025: Google has announced its annual developer event Google I/O 2025. During this, the company is expected to unveil the next new version of its mobile operating system Android 16. Google has already released the first Developer Preview of Android 16 in November last year. Along with this, the company has also rolled out its first Public Beta.
If you’re someone who is eagerly waiting for the release of Android 16, here’s everything you need to know about its release timeline, compatible smartphones, and key features.
Android 16 Release Timeline
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Developer Preview 1 – November 18, 2024
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Public Beta 1 – January 23, 2025
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Platform Stability – March 2025 (Expected)
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Final Stable Version – After May 2025
The Android 16 update will first be released for Google Pixel devices. Following this, Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Vivo and other smartphone companies will gruadually roll out their updates for their users.
Smartphones That Will Get The Android 16 Update
Google Pixel
Pixel 9 series and Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Pixel 8 series
Pixel 7 series
Pixel 6 series
Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet
Samsung
Galaxy S25, S24, S23, S22 series
Galaxy Z Fold6, Fold5, Fold4
Galaxy Z Flip6, Flip5, Flip4
Galaxy A73, A55, A54, A53, A35, A34, A33, A25, A24 5G, A16, A15 5G
Galaxy M55, M54, M35, M34, M33, M15
OnePlus
OnePlus 13, 12, 11, 10 series
OnePlus Open
OnePlus Nord 4, Nord CE 4, Nord CE 3 series
Xiaomi and POCO
Xiaomi 14, 13 series
Redmi K70, K60, Note 14, Note 13 series
POCO F6, F5, X6, X5, M6 Series
Vivo and iQOO
Vivo X200, X100 Ultra, X100s Series
Vivo Fold3
Vivo V40, V30, V29 Series
iQOO Neo 9, iQOO 12 Series
Top Features of Android 16
Live Progress Indicator: Now real-time live updates will be available in the status bar for Google Maps, Uber, Swiggy and other tracking apps. Users will be able to easily see the status of their trip or order.
Better multitasking support for foldable smartphones: Android 16 will support better multitasking features for foldable smartphones. Users will be able to use two or more apps simultaneously on the screen for a seamless experience.
Advanced Privacy and Security Update: A new sandbox system will ensure better privacy by allowing apps to securely access user data. Additionally, a new feature will be introduced for storing health data safely.
Night mode in third-party camera apps: Apps like Instagram and Snapchat will now support the Night Mode feature which will improve low-light photography. Along with this, users will get introduced to 8K video recording, HDR + and AV1 codec support in Android 16.
Battery Life and Performance Improvement: Reports about Android 16 are claiming that apps running in the background will consume less battery. Along with this, users will get better power management and it will support fast charging.
