List of Sharp Phones Confirmed to Receive Android 16 Update

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Early this month, Google rolled out Android 16 to compatible Pixel phones. While many Android OEMs are already testing the new OS on their devices, none of them have officially confirmed the list of devices eligible for the next major Android upgrade.

Now, if you own a Sharp-branded smartphone and want to know whether your phone is eligible for Android 16 or not, you have landed in the right place. We’ve compiled the list from official sources.

As per the current software policy, Sharp offers up to three major OS upgrades to its devices. The company has a strong record of releasing updates after a few months of the new OS release. The entry-level Wish 4 is eligible for two upgrades, while the mid-range and other premium phones are eligible for three major upgrades and five years of security updates.

Now let’s take a look at the list of Sharp phones eligible for the Android 16 update.

Sharp AQUOS Sense 8
Sharp AQUOS Sense 9
Sharp AQUOS Wish 4
Sharp AQUOS Wish 5
Sharp AQUOS R8s
Sharp AQUOS R8s Pro
Sharp AQUOS R9
Sharp AQUOS R9 Pro
Sharp AQUOS R10

Note: This list is based on the update policy and is expected to be mostly accurate.

Speaking of the features coming with the Android 16 update, then the upgrade will bring Live updates, Desktop Window, Group notifications, Material 3 Expressive redesign, New Emojis, Embedded Photo Picker, APV codec support, Predictive Back upgrades, HDR screenshots, Advanced Protection Mode, and more.

Sharp AQUOS R10 could be the first smartphone to receive a major upgrade, followed by the AQUOS R9 series. You can check updates by navigating to Settings > System > Software Updates.

If you think this list is missing some devices, you can inform us in the comments. Is your phone eligible for Android 16? Let us know.

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