Android 16 Stable Release Arrives Early – But Not for Everyone
Google’s Android 16 made an earlier-than-expected debut in June 2025. With its faster rollout schedule, many non-Google smartphones are expected to receive the update sooner than usual.
However, not all devices will be lucky enough to get the new version. Many popular smartphones have reached the end of their official software support, meaning Android 16 will not be available for them.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the devices that are not eligible for the Android 16 upgrade — based on brand policies and historical update cycles.
These Devices Will Not Receive the Android 16 Update
Samsung Devices Not Getting Android 16
Galaxy S Series
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Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra
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All older S-series models
Galaxy Z Series
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Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3
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All earlier foldables
Galaxy A Series
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Galaxy A14, A14 5G
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Older A-series models
Galaxy M & F Series
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Galaxy M14, M33, F14 5G
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Older M and F series phones
Galaxy Tab Series
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Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2022)
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Tab Active 4 Pro
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Older Samsung tablets
Google Devices Losing Update Support
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Pixel 5, Pixel 5a
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All earlier Pixel models
Motorola Devices Skipping Android 16
Edge Series
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Edge 40, Edge 40 Neo
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Edge+ (2023), Edge (2022)
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Older Edge phones
Razr Series
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Razr (2022), previous Razr versions
Moto G Series
From G15, G14, G13 all the way to G04s — none are expected to receive Android 16
(Examples: G84, G73, G64, G54, G45, G24, G15 Power, G05, G Play models from 2023–24)
Moto E Series
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Moto E32, E22, E13, E14, E15
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Older E models
Motorola Tablets
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Moto Tab G70, G62, G20
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Lenovo Moto Tab
Nothing Phone Losing Eligibility
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Nothing Phone (1)
OnePlus Devices That Won’t Get Android 16
Flagship Series
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OnePlus 10 Pro, 10T, 10R
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Older flagship phones
Nord Series
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Nord 2, 2T, 2 Lite
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Nord CE 3, CE 3 Lite
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Nord N10, N20, N30, N300, N100
Xiaomi Phones Not Receiving Android 16
Xiaomi 12 Series
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Xiaomi 12, 12 Pro, 12 Lite, 12X
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Xiaomi 12T, 12T Pro
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Xiaomi 12S Series
Civi Series
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Xiaomi Civi 2, Civi 1S, Civi
Xiaomi Tablets
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Pad 6, Pad 5, Pad 5 Pro
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Older Xiaomi Pad models
Redmi Devices Not Eligible
Redmi Note Series
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Note 12 lineup (all variants including Turbo, Pro, Speed, 12S, etc.)
Redmi K Series
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K50 Series and earlier
Redmi Number Series & A Series
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Redmi 12 (4G/5G), 12C
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Redmi A2, A2+
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Older Redmi phones
POCO Devices Missing Out on Android 16
F Series
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Poco F5, F5 Pro, older F models
X Series
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Poco X5, X5 Pro, and earlier
M & C Series
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Poco M5, M5s
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Poco C65, C55, C51
Oppo Phones Not Receiving Android 16
Find Series
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Find N, Find X5, X5 Pro, X5 Lite
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Older Find models
Reno Series
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Reno 10 Series, Reno 9 Series
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Older Reno phones
F, K, Pad, and A Series
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Oppo F23, F21 Pro, K11, K10, Pad Air, Pad 2, A3, A2, etc.
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Older A and Pad series devices
Vivo Phones Missing Android 16
X, V, T, and Y Series
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Vivo X80 Series
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Vivo V29 and V30 Lite
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Vivo T2, T2 Pro, T2x
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Vivo Y100 5G, Y200, and older Y models
iQOO Phones Not Getting Android 16
Flagship and Neo Series
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iQOO 10, 10 Pro
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Neo 8 Series and older
Z Series
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Z8, Z7, Z7 Pro, Z7x, Z7i, Z7s, and earlier
Realme Phones Not Eligible for Android 16
GT Series
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Realme GT 2, GT 2 Pro
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GT Explorer Master, GT 5G
Number Series
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Realme 11 Series and older
Narzo Series
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Narzo 60 Series, Narzo N55, N53
C Series
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Realme C67 5G, C55, C53, older C models
What To Do If Your Phone Won’t Get Android 16
If your device is on this list, it’s a strong sign that it’s nearing the end of its major update lifecycle. While security updates might continue for a few more months, the lack of Android 16 support means you’ll miss out on new features, optimizations, and security improvements.
Your Next Steps:
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Wait for official confirmation from your phone brand
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Consider upgrading to a newer model that promises longer software support
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Avoid sideloading unofficial ROMs unless you’re experienced — they may cause stability issues
Android 16 brings a wave of performance, privacy, and AI enhancements. But like every major Android version, not every phone makes the cut. If your device is on this list, it may be time to start looking for Android 16-ready alternatives.
Stay tuned for official announcements from your smartphone brand, as they may confirm updates or exceptions for select models.
