Android 16 stable release is happening this month, with the Google Pixels getting the initial treat. Other smartphone brands, such as OnePlus and Vivo, will likely follow soon. Talking about OnePlus, it was excellent with Android 15, wrapping up the rollout before many brands, and Android 16 is looking no different.
OnePlus was quick to offer Android 16 beta in April, with the stable rollout expected to go live as early as next month. Sadly, this will be the last major upgrade for several phones, meaning they will remain on Android 16 for the rest of their lives. Below, we have created a list of such OnePlus devices. Review that to find out if you’ll need to upgrade soon to continue receiving future OS updates.
Android 16 is the end of the road for these OnePlus devices
- OnePlus 11R
- OnePlus Nord 3
- OnePlus Nord CE 4
- OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite
- OnePlus Pad
OnePlus hasn’t announced which of its devices will be upgraded to Android 16. So, the above list is purely based on the existing update policy (more on that later).
If your OnePlus device is on the list, Android 16 will be the final big upgrade. You will need to upgrade sometime next year to keep receiving the newest features and enhancements.
Related: How to install Android 16 beta on OnePlus devices
OnePlus’s software update policy
OnePlus has a decent software update policy that promises four generations of Android updates to its high-end phones. Previously, it was limited to three, which was then extended to four, starting with the OnePlus 12.
The Nord series had been getting just two OS updates, which increased to three with the release of the OnePlus Nord 3. Surprisingly, the Nord 4, released in July 2024, promises four years of Android updates — something we didn’t expect on budget OnePlus phones. The cheaper Nord CE and Nord N models are offered just two Android updates, though.
The OnePlus Open foldable phone is promised four OS updates, while tables typically receive a maximum of three major updates.
While OnePlus has improved its software update policy, there’s still a big gap from the top. At the top are Samsung and Google with up to seven years of Android updates. Of course, this is reserved for high-end phones, but even recent mid-range phones from Samsung promise six years of updates.
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Also read:
1. Android 16 beta is now available for these devices
2. Every OnePlus device that’s eligible for Android 16 upgrade
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