Vivo Android 16 Update Roadmap: Final Upgrade List, Policy Gaps, and What to Expect

| 13/08/2025 | Android | No Comments

Vivo Android 16 Update

Vivo has built a reputation for brisk software rollouts. Last year it pushed Android 15 unusually early—surprising even Pixel owners. Expectations are high again: the company is already prepping Android 16 with Funtouch OS 16 on top. The catch? For a number of models, Android 16 will be the final major OS upgrade.

Below is a provisional list of devices that are likely to receive Android 16 (Funtouch OS 16) as their last big update. Vivo hasn’t confirmed it officially; this projection blends current policy with informed inference. Always verify against Vivo’s final announcements next year.

Phones likely to receive Android 16 as their last major upgrade

Vivo X series

  • X90, X90 Pro, X90 Pro+, X90s

Vivo V series

  • V40, V40e, V40 Pro, V40 Lite, V40 SE

  • V30, V30e, V30 Pro, V30 SE, V30 Lite 4G

Vivo T series

  • T3, T3 Pro, T3 Ultra, T3 Lite, T3x

Vivo Y series

  • Y300, Y300 Plus, Y300 Pro

  • Y200 4G, Y200e, Y200 Pro, Y200+, Y200 GT, Y200i, Y200t

  • Y100 4G

  • Y39

  • Y29 4G, Y29s

  • Y19

iQOO

  • iQOO 11, 11 Pro

  • iQOO Z9, Z9x, Z9 Lite, Z9s, Z9s Pro

Note: The original source list included a duplicate (iQOO 11 Pro). We’ve consolidated for clarity.

What this means for owners

  • No further Android versions: If your device is listed, Android 16 is expected to be its last major OS release.

  • Security patches continue: You should still receive security updates for a period after Android 16.

  • Feature updates taper off: To keep getting new platform features, you’ll likely need to upgrade to a newer model in 2026.

Vivo’s update policy: improving, but uneven

Vivo’s delivery cadence has been strong, but policy clarity lags—especially for mid-range and entry devices. Premium lines get preferential treatment:

  • X200 series: promised four OS upgrades (up from three on prior flagships).

  • iQOO 13 / iQOO 12: similar extended support commitments.

  • V50 series: received an extra OS update versus earlier expectations.

  • T & Y series: typically two OS upgrades.

  • iQOO Z: historically two, with recent Neo models rising to three.

Vivo is trending upward, but it still trails Google and Samsung, which now offer up to seven years of updates on premium models and publish transparent device-by-device policies. The direction is positive; the missing pieces are consistency and clarity across lower tiers.

Bottom line

Android 16 with Funtouch OS 16 is imminent—and impressively early by industry standards—but for many Vivo and iQOO models it will be the finish line for major OS upgrades. If long-term platform support matters to you, weigh that against Vivo’s otherwise speedy rollout track record when planning your next phone.

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