The best part about joining Team Pixel is that you get to enjoy the latest Android flavors as soon as they are released, whereas your pals are still stuck with previous versions. Since Android 16 is coming out early this year, you may be wondering if your Pixel is eligible for this mid-cycle update. Fear not, just take a look at this list of all Google Pixel devices that will receive Android 16.
Android 16: List of Supported Google Pixel Phones
Google is currently testing the public beta of Android 16 on all supported devices, and they have also extended the update cycle for Pixel 6 and 7 series devices back in December. This means your Pixel will likely get the update. Just to be sure, cross-check your phone with the list of supported devices:
- Pixel 9a
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Pixel 9 Pro
- Pixel 9
- Pixel 8a
- Pixel 8 Pro
- Pixel 8
- Pixel Tablet
- Pixel Fold
- Pixel 7a
- Pixel 7 Pro
- Pixel 7
- Pixel 6a
- Pixel 6 Pro
- Pixel 6
What’s New in Android 16?
Android 16 brings several useful and quality-of-life changes to your existing Google Pixel phones. Most of what’s new is under the hood, or will arrive later with QPR builds and Pixel Drops. However, some highlight features include Live updates like iOS, Bluetooth audio sharing, resizable windows for larger screens, and predictive back gesture in third-party apps.
Android 16: Potential Release Timeline
The update should be rolling out to your device somewhere around May or early June, as it has already received its possibly final beta. If you don’t want to wait for the final release, then you can learn how to install Android 16 beta and get the update right away.
That’s all we had for this list. Hopefully, your Pixel cut this year is eligible to receive the upcoming update. It is honestly quite good on Google’s part to not only honor the updates, but to extend them further for older devices.
