Last year, Vivo surprised everyone by rolling out the Android 15 update ahead of the curve—even beating Google’s own Pixel lineup. Now, the company is gearing up to do it again with Android 16. This latest version will arrive with the new Funtouch OS 16 skin layered on top, promising fresh features and performance upgrades. The Android 16 update is expected to begin soon across eligible Vivo devices. However, it won’t be good news for all models—some will receive Android 16 as their final major update. So, read to know the list of those models.
List Of Vivo Devices To Get Android 16 Upgrade
Vivo will be rolling out its latest and last Android 16 upgrade for some Vivo devices. Read the list to know if your device is listed:
Also Read: Android 17 Release Date And Features: Early Details Leak
Vivo hasn’t officially released the list of devices eligible for the Android 16 update yet. So, the information here is based on Vivo’s current update policy and some educated guesswork.
- Vivo X90
- Vivo X90 Pro
- Vivo X90 Pro Plus
- Vivo X90s
- Vivo V40
- Vivo V40e
- Vivo V40 Pro
- Vivo V40 Lite
- Vivo V40 SE
- Vivo V30
- Vivo V30e
- Vivo V30 Pro
- Vivo V30 SE
- Vivo V30 Lite 4G
- Vivo T3
- Vivo T3 Pro
- Vivo T3 Ultra
- Vivo T3 Lite
- Vivo T3x
- Vivo Y300
- Vivo Y300 Plus
- Vivo Y300 Pro
- Vivo Y200 4G
- Vivo Y200e
- Vivo Y200 Pro
- Vivo Y200 Plus
- Vivo Y200 GT
- Vivo Y200i
- Vivo Y200t
- Vivo Y100 4G
- Vivo Y39
- Vivo Y29 4G
- Vivo Y29s
- Vivo Y19
- iQOO 11
- iQOO11 Pro
- iQOO Z9
- iQOO Z9x
- iQOO Z9 Lite
- iQOO Z9s
- iQOO Z9s Pro
If your Vivo device is included, Android 16 will likely be its final major software upgrade. That said, security updates should continue for some time after. But if you want to keep getting the latest features and improvements beyond Android 16, you might need to consider switching to a newer model next year.
Vivo’s Software Update Policy
Vivo has shown decent consistency in rolling out software updates, but its update policy still leaves room for improvement. One of the main issues is the lack of clarity—especially for mid-range and budget devices—making it difficult for users to know what to expect in terms of future Android versions.
On the other hand, Vivo’s premium devices benefit from quicker updates (like the recent Android 16 upgrade) and longer software support cycles. The company is slowly making progress in refining its update strategy, and recent moves to extend software support across more models are a step in the right direction. Still, it lags behind industry leaders like Google and Samsung in terms of transparency and long-term commitment.
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