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Will Your Motorola phone Get Android 16? Here’s the List
Motorola, the fourth-largest smartphone manufacturer in the U.S., is showing improvements in its Android update speed, though it’s still not the fastest [1]. YTECHB recently released a list of Motorola handsets expected to receive Android 16,based on promises made by Motorola [2].
Determining whether your Motorola phone will receive the Android 16 update depends on several factors,including the phone’s model,its position in Motorola’s product lineup (budget,mid-range,or flagship),and the company’s update policy. Budget models like the Moto G series typically receive one to two major android updates and two to three years of bi-monthly security updates. Mid-range models, such as the Moto Edge, usually get two to three years of major Android updates and three to four years of bi-monthly security updates. Flagship models, including the Edge+ phones, razr foldables, and the thinkphone, generally receive three major android OS updates and four years of bi-monthly security updates. The Moto Edge 50 Neo stands out with a promise of five years of both Android and security updates.
Back in 2009, Motorola’s DROID was a key iPhone challenger, being the first handset powered by android 2.0 Eclair, which included free turn-by-turn Google Maps directions. this helped kick off “Androidmania” and demonstrated that the iPhone could be successfully challenged.
While Motorola later faced challenges competing with Samsung, it has found success in the budget Android market and is now working its way back to higher-end models, including the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) foldable.
Here’s a list of Motorola phones expected to receive Android 16:
Motorola Edge series Phones:
- Motorola Edge 2025
- Motorola Edge 60 Pro
- Motorola Edge 60
- Motorola Edge 60 Fusion
- Motorola Edge 60 Stylus
- Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
- Motorola Edge 50 Pro
- motorola Edge 50 Neo
- Motorola Edge 50 Fusion
- Motorola Edge 50
- Motorola Edge 40 Pro
motorola Razr Phones:
- Motorola Razr+ 2024
- Motorola Razr 2025
- Motorola Razr+ 2025
- Motorola Razr Ultra 2025
- motorola Razr 60
- Motorola Razr 60 Ultra
- Motorola Razr 50 Ultra
- Motorola Razr 50
Motorola G Series Phones:
- Moto G Power 2025
- Moto G 2025
- Motorola G Stylus 2025
- Moto G56
- Moto G86
- Moto G86 Power
- Moto G85
- Moto G75
- Moto G55
ThinkPhones:
- ThinkPhone 25 by Motorola
Some phones not listed above that still could end up with Android 16 include the Razr 2024, Moto G35, and the Moto G15. More recent models like the Moto Edge 60 line will likely be updated before the Motorola Edge 40 Pro.
This list is based on Motorola’s update policy and promises made when these handsets were unveiled.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which Motorola phones are likely to get Android 16?
- Based on current information, the Motorola Edge series, Razr phones, G series phones, and ThinkPhones are likely candidates for the Android 16 update.
- How many Android updates does Motorola typically provide?
- Motorola’s update policy varies by model.Budget models usually receive one to two major Android updates, while flagship models may get up to three. Security updates are typically provided for a longer period.
- When will the Android 16 update be released for Motorola phones?
- The release timeframe for Android 16 updates on Motorola phones is not yet specified. However, newer models are generally updated before older ones.
