Vivo, iQOO Android 16 ineligible devices list
Android 16 is now officially rolling out for Pixel devices, and other smartphone brands are expected to follow soon. Vivo, which usually delivers updates fairly quickly, is gearing up for the stable release of Android 16-based Funtouch OS 16.
While Vivo hasn’t confirmed a rollout timeline yet, we can expect the update to start arriving as early as next month. However, if you’re a Vivo or iQOO user, you might be wondering if your device is eligible. Based on Vivo’s current software update policies and past trends, here’s a list of devices that are unlikely to receive the Android 16 update.
These Vivo/iQOO won’t get Android 16 (Funtouch OS 16) update
Vivo hasn’t released its official list of eligible devices yet, so the list below is based on the company’s past update practices and publicly available software support timelines.
Vivo devices
Vivo X series
- Vivo X80
- Vivo X80 Pro
- Vivo X80 Lite
- All older X-series models
Vivo V series
- Vivo V30 Lite 5G
- Vivo V29
- Vivo V29e
- Vivo V29 Pro
- Vivo V29 Lite
- Older V-series models
Vivo T series
- Vivo T2
- Vivo T2 Pro
- Vivo T2x
- Older T-series models
Vivo Y series
- Vivo Y200
- Vivo Y100 5G
- Vivo Y100i
- Vivo Y100t
- Older Y-series models
iQOO devices
iQOO flagship devices
- iQOO 10
- iQOO 10 Pro
- Older iQOO flagship models
iQOO Z series
- iQOO Z8
- iQOO Z8x
- iQOO Z7
- iQOO Z7 Pro
- iQOO Z7x
- iQOO Z7s
- iQOO Z7i
- Older Z-series models
iQOO Neo series
- iQOO Neo 8
- iQOO Neo 8 Pro
- Older Neo-series models
If your device is on this list, there’s a high chance it won’t receive the Android 16 update. For phones not listed, it’s best to wait for Vivo’s official confirmation, especially for mid-range or newer models.
Vivo’s software update policy
Vivo’s update policy has improved in recent years, though it still leaves some users in the dark—especially in the budget segment. Here’s a quick breakdown:
- Premium Vivo phones like the Vivo X200 and iQOO 13 receive up to four Android updates.
- Older flagship models typically get three updates.
- New V-series devices like the Vivo V40/V50 come with a promise of three OS upgrades.
- Budget Y-series and T-series phones generally receive only two major Android updates.
- iQOO Neo series (e.g., Neo 10) usually gets three updates, while Z-series devices stick with two.
Compared to Vivo, brands like Samsung and Google lead the way in Android support, offering up to seven years of updates on flagship models and even six years for some mid-range devices.
Vivo’s approach still needs refinement—particularly in terms of clarity and consistency for lower-end phones. While premium users are well covered, budget and mid-range customers often have to rely on assumptions or unofficial sources to know where they stand.