Key Takeaways
1. Android 16 is set to launch in June for Google Pixel devices, marking an earlier release compared to past versions.
2. Many Motorola devices, including various models from the Edge, Razr, Moto G, and Moto E series, are likely not to receive the Android 16 update.
3. Motorola’s update policy is confusing, with some newer devices receiving fewer updates than older models, leading to disappointment among users.
4. The premium Razr 2025 models are only guaranteed three OS updates, while mid-range and budget models are often capped at two updates.
5. Competitors like Samsung offer significantly more OS updates for their devices, highlighting a gap in Motorola’s software support strategy.
Android 15 is nearly finished, with Google getting ready to launch the next OS version — Android 16. This new version is set to come out in June for Google Pixel devices, which is much sooner than past releases. Motorola is also expected to quickly follow suit. However, many of its devices have already been discontinued and will not receive updates, including Android 16.
Check Your Device Compatibility
As Android 16’s release date approaches, it’s a good idea to check whether your Motorola device will miss the update. Below is a compiled list of devices that are likely not to receive the Android 16 upgrade.
Devices Not Getting the Android 16 Update
Motorola has not officially confirmed which devices will receive the Android 16 update. Therefore, we had to use their current software policy and some educated guesses to create this list.
– Motorola Edge series
– Motorola Edge 40
– Motorola Edge 40 Neo
– Motorola Edge+ (2023)
– Motorola Edge (2022)
– Older Edge models
– Motorola Razr series
– Motorola Razr 2022
– Motorola Razr
– Older Razr models
– Motorola Moto G series
– Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)/G Stylus 5G (2023)
– Moto G Power 5G (2024)/G Power 5G (2023)
– Moto G (2024)/G (2023)
– Moto G84/G82
– Moto G73/G72/G71/G71s
– Moto G64/G62/G60/G60s
– Moto G54/G54 Power/G53/G52
– Moto G45/G42/
– Moto G34/G32
– Moto G24/G24 Power/G23
– Moto G15/G15 Power/G14/G13
– Moto G05/G04/G04s
– Moto G Play (2024)/G Play (2023)
– Older Moto G models
– Motorola Moto E series
– Moto E32/E32s
– Moto E22/E22i/E22s
– Moto E13/E14/E15
– Older Moto E models
– Motorola tablets
– Moto Tab G70
– Moto Tab G62
– Motorola Tab G20
– Lenovo Moto Tab
These Motorola phones and tablets are unlikely to receive Android 16 or any future updates. If your device is listed, consider waiting for the official upgrade list before deciding to buy a new model.
The Confusion of Motorola’s Update Policy
Motorola’s software update policy is quite confusing. For instance, both the Edge 50 Pro and Edge 50 Neo promise updates for five generations, while the newer Edge 60 models are limited to just three. Ideally, Motorola should provide longer support for newer models or at least match the previous generation’s offerings, but scaling back is not the best move.
Even the premium Razr 2025 models, released this year, are only guaranteed three OS updates. The situation worsens for mid-range and budget models, where most are capped at two updates.
The most troubling part is that Motorola hasn’t announced future update eligibility for several devices — and this applies not just to older models, but also to new ones like the Moto G15 and G15 Power.
As of 2025, other brands like Samsung are providing up to six OS updates for mid-range devices and seven for flagship models. For Motorola to limit its offerings to just three is disappointing. The company should aim for at least five updates for high-end phones and a minimum of three for budget options, while also clearly stating how many updates each device will receive. Motorola phones are otherwise quite good.
