Google’s Android 16 has arrived months ahead of its usual release timeline. It’s already available for Google Pixels, and other brands, including Motorola, are also preparing for the rollout. Motorola has already begun inviting users to try Android 16 beta, and soon, it will start pushing the stable build.
With the Android 16 update, several Motorola devices will reach the end of the road. This means they will spend the rest of their lives running on the same version of Android. We’ve prepared a list of such Motorola devices. Check it out below to find out if you’ll need to upgrade next year.
These Motorola phones will receive Android 16 as their final major upgrade
- Motorola Edge 40 Pro
- Motorola Edge (2024)
- Motorola ThinkPhone
- Motorola Razr 2023 / Razr 40
- Motorola Razr+ 2023 / Razr 40 Ultra
- Motorola Moto Pad 60 Pro
- Motorola Moto G85
- Motorola Moto G55
- Motorola Moto G35
The above list is mostly based on Motorola’s software update policy. If yours is on the list, you might need to upgrade sometime next year to continue receiving the latest features and enhancements.
Also read: Motorola phones confirmed to receive Android 16 update
When will Motorola start rolling out Android 16 update?
Motorola is a bit slower than its peers when it comes to software rollouts. The brand is still busy pushing out last year’s Android 15 update to several phones, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the next upgrade is far off. In fact, Motorola has already begun inviting participants to try the Android 16 beta, but the seats are very limited, and it’s only for specific regions and devices.
Full-fledged public beta testing is still a missing piece for Motorola devices, which are offered by many of its competitors. You can check out the Current Testing Opportunities page on the forum to see available testing opportunities. Good luck if your device made the cut.
As for the release date, Motorola hasn’t announced it yet, and it probably won’t do it at all. We only become aware of it when a device actually receives the update. However, based on previous rollouts, Motorola users can expect Android 16’s rollout to go live sometime around September or October.
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