The first smartphones to get the Android 16 update will be these Xiaomi models
We will have to wait to see more of Android 16, which is anticipated to be released early. But indications of its arrival are already appearing, this time from Xiaomi, whose 22 phones have already been confirmed to have received the update.
The tests we have been doing on these models have allowed us to know this. Under the HyperOS 3 customization layer, the company intends to release Android 16 on its devices. Despite the fact that it is anticipated to launch by the end of the year, Xiaomi's development team does not seem to be delaying it for long enough.
Thanks to Android Preview, we know that the new features in Android 16 go beyond improved security. We expect more diverse notifications, as well as enhanced features like Health Connect, shared audio playback, an improved image selector, improved photo quality, and more.
Fortunately for Xiaomi users, they received early notification of the phones that will be updated to Android 16. Several series of these devices are participating in the update, with up to 22 models so far.
The list will surely expand over time as developers test other Xiaomi phones to receive Android 16. Similarly, some new models coming this year are also expected to be among the selected models.
A similar scenario will occur for other brands. As mentioned, it all depends on waiting for Android to reveal more details about its new release, as well as the work of developers at each mobile phone company.