Android 16 is right around the corner or may have already released at the time you're reading this. With every new Android release comes doubts of whether your current device will get the update. And with Android 16 being a major release, you would want to try it out on your device. Pixels have always been the first to get new Android versions, and if you own one, here are all the Pixel phones that will get Android 16.
Android 16 supported Pixel phones and devices
Google Pixel 8 series and newer models are all supposed to receive a total of seven years of Android updates. Pixel 7, Pixel 6 and the original Pixel Fold were initially promised three years of major updates.
Android 15 was supposed to be the last update for Pixel 6 series, but Google later surprised Pixel 6 and 7 owners with a two-year extension, making these phones eligible for Android 16.
Here's an updated and complete list of Pixel phones that will get Android 16.
- Pixel 9 / 9 Pro / 9 Pro XL
- Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- Pixel 9a
- Pixel 8 / 8 Pro
- Pixel 8a
- Pixel 7 / 7 Pro
- Pixel Fold
- Pixel 7a
- Pixel 6 / 6 Pro
- Pixel 6a
- Pixel Tablet
While the Pixel 6, 6 Pro, and 6a will also get Android 17 and maybe even Android 18, since Google tends to measure software updates in terms of years, not versions. With Google recently adopting a bi-yearly release cycle, we could see Android 17 release later this year, followed by Android 18 in the first half of 2026. Since the Pixel 6 series is now supported until October 2026, they may remain eligible for a couple more major Android updates.
For those wondering what Android 16 brings to the table, the new and upcoming features include Material 3 Expressive, which completely revamps Android's UI. It's complemented by Live notifications, better predictive back gestures, Advanced Protection, and new security and camera APIs to strengthen security and camera features.
Android 16 is currently also available in Beta and recently-introduced Android Canary release. Beta users can test Google's Material 3 Expressive design and try out upcoming features early. So if you're interested, you can install Android 16 Beta on your Pixel phone. It's worth noting that, despite more stability than Developer Previews, QPR Betas could contain bugs which might hamper your experience. Therefore, it's not advised to install these Beta builds on your primary devices.
What are your thoughts on Android 16? It's easily the biggest revamps Android has ever received, but do let us know what you think in the comments below.
