List Of Google Pixel Phones That Will Get Android 16 Update Later This Year
After its highly anticipated I/O event, Google has released the first Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 to developers for testing purposes. While the new Material 3 Expressive design overhaul will be available to users in the Fall, the final update is closing in as well. If you are excited about the release of Android 16 for your Pixel phone, you must know if it is compatible with the forthcoming update. For your ease, we have compiled the list of Google Pixel phones that will fully support the Android 16 update once it is released to the general public.
Check out the list of Pixel phones that will get Android 16 update later this year and can install the latest QPR1 Beta 1
Android 16 will be a major update for all Pixel-branded devices, especially smartphones, as it is expected to bring major changes to the platform. The changes will not only be visual but feature-based as well, considering the company showcased a plethora of AI extensions for the Pixel handsets. While it will depend on the type of model you have, Android 16 will be compatible with a wide range of devices, including the Google Pixel 6.
We have listed the Google Pixel devices below which will support the company’s forthcoming Android 16 update. Be sure to check out the full list to see if your device made the cut.
- Pixel 9 Pro
- Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Pixel 9
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Pixel 9a
- Pixel 8
- Pixel 8 Pro
- Pixel 8a
- Pixel 7
- Pixel 7 Pro
- Pixel 7a
- Pixel 6
- Pixel 6 Pro
- Pixel 6a
- Pixel Tablet
- Pixel Fold
- Pixel Emulators
Unfortunately, the Google Pixel 5 did not make it this year, as the device’s hardware has aged too long to support any of the new features. However, you can always install custom launchers and third-party AI apps on the device to freshen it up. While Pixel 6 is compatible with Android 16, it could lack a few AI features, as it requires more raw power, and the processor powering the device is not in its best form. Nonetheless, it will receive all the visual changes like the new Notification Shade and Home Screen look. You can check from here if your device is eligible for the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta 1.
As mentioned earlier, Android 16 supports a wide range of Pixel phones, and the last two models will get the most out of their devices. Google previously announced that starting from the Pixel 8 lineup, the smartphones will get as much as 6 years of full-fledged software updates. The company’s claims are as good as Apple’s, but it remains to be seen if it will deliver in this regard. The Google Pixel phones are powered by the company’s custom Tensor series of chips, and only the future will tell if the chips have the capability to bolster software updates after 5 years.
