Android
Android 16 Beta Devices: Honor, iQOO, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, Vivo, Xiaomi
Android 16 has been in the wild for a few months in the form of beta builds for Pixel devices. But here comes the good news – the new Android-beta version is now available for many smartphones apart from Google-made handsets.
Being the Android maker, Google releases the beta versions only for Pixel handsets. Meanwhile, other brands start preparing customized software skin based on the latest Android version’s requirements and guidelines.
Google has now kicked off the Android 16 Beta 4 for Pixel devices, marking it as the second platform stability update with finalized APIs and behaviors. At the same time, the update is paving the way for more Android smartphones.
Note that the new Android 16 Beta for non-Google devices is still unstable and only meant for developers. Also, one can’t expect to have all of the up-to-date features on their phones, similar to Pixel handsets.
Further, only some select flagship devices have made it up to the Android 16 beta support list. Though it is possible that more companies may join the beta soon!
Which companies can dive into the Android 16 beta test?
Android 16 Beta Devices (Image Credits: Honor)
Honor
- MagicOS Global and MagicOS China
- Device: Honor Magic 7 Pro
Lenovo
- ZUI
- Device: YOGA Tab Plus
OnePlus
- OxygenOS and ColorOS China
- Device: OnePlus 13
OPPO
- ColorOS Global and ColorOS China
- Device: OPPO Find X8
Realme
- RealmUI Global and Realme UI China
- Device: Realme GT 7 Pro
Vivo and iQOO
- FuntouchOS and OriginOS
- Devices: iQOO 13, Vivo X200 Pro
Xiaomi and Redmi
- HyperOS Global and HyperOS China
- Devices: Xiaomi 14T Pro, Xiaomi 15, Redmi K70 Ultra
- Note: requires an unlocked bootloader)
Brands like Samsung, Nothing, and Tecno are currently absent from the list. Samsung usually initiates its One UI beta program based on Android. Meanwhile, other brands could soon launch the new software testing activity for their devices.
Stable Android 16 is expected to release in June 2025. Perhaps Google will spill some details about its new software at the I/O 2025 event on May 20.
Important:
If you own any of the above-mentioned smartphones, then do read the instructions carefully before moving to flash your device with the latest Android 16 beta version.
