The first public beta of Android 16 was released in January 2025, followed by the stable version rollout to Pixel phones in June. Other manufacturers also started providing OS updates; however, the speed of these updates varied by brand and model, with flagship devices receiving updates first. As we approach the release of Android 17—Google has announced that the first beta will be available soon—it’s time to reflect on Android 16.
Have you updated your phone to Android 16? This question stems from a recent Android version distribution chart shared by Google, indicating that most devices are still running Android 15, 14, or 13. As of December 1, 2025, Android 16 accounted for less than 8% of devices, with more phones running Android 10 than Android 16. Below are the latest distribution statistics:
Android Version Distribution
| Android 16 | 7.5% |
| Android 15 | 19.3% |
| Android 14 | 17.2% |
| Android 13 | 13.9% |
| Android 12 | 11.4% |
| Android 11 | 13.7% |
| Android 10 | 7.8% |
| Android 9 | 4.5% |
| Android 8.1 | 2.3% |
| Android 8.0 and older | 2.4% |
In June 2025, the European Union mandated that manufacturers must provide software updates for a minimum of five years following a device's end-of-sale date. While this pertains primarily to security updates rather than new OS versions, many Android manufacturers are now offering more OS updates for their new devices than ever before. Nonetheless, the update process remains slow, as illustrated in the chart above.
So, did you receive the Android 16 update? What version of Android is currently running on your phone?
