The topic of These Android phones support AirDrop sharing with iPhone and Mac is currently the subject of lively debate — readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.
This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies’ decisions and competitors’ reactions can quickly change the picture.
Google cracked the code on making Android’s Quick Share feature work with Apple’s AirDrop, and the list of compatible devices continues to grow. Here’s every Android device currently compatible with AirDrop.
In November 2025, Google surprise-launched support for AirDrop through Quick Share on the Pixel 10 series. The feature was built without Apple’s insight, and works across iPhones, iPads, and even MacBooks. As of the past couple of months, it’s expanding, with Pixel 9 series devices added in February, and Samsung models adding support in March and April.
To get things going, both parties will need to switch their devices to “Everyone” mode, as contact sharing doesn’t work across platforms. Once the receipient has done this, though, their device should immediately show up to nearby Android phones looking to share a file, photo, video, or whatever else.
The process is pretty seamless from there, working just as you’d expect AirDrop or Quick Share to work in the first place.
On Pixel devices, AirDrop is enabled always, but Samsung does add a toggle to make the feature optional.
As mentioned, though, this is all device-dependent for the time being. You’ll need to wait for your Android device to be compatible with AirDrop, as only a select few are at this point in time. There are some Android devices that have built AirDrop-like solutions as a stopgap, but those aren’t the same thing as this.
The list below details each Android device that works with AirDrop over Quick Share, and we’ll be updating it as more are added.
Google has, so far, been rolling out AirDrop support to Android devices on a model-by-model basis. That’s why older Pixel phones aren’t yet supported, and why Samsung also has a limited list of supported models. But it sounds like the walls will be falling soon enough.
In March, Oppo said that it would be rolling out AirDrop support in the near future and, while the initial timeline didn’t happen, it stands to reason that the company had a reason to say it was coming.
Which models will or will not get support is also a mystery at this point. It’s unclear if there are specific hardware requirements but, at the very least, it’s clear there are software requirements for enabling AirDrop support. So if your Android phone is out of OS updates or not on Android 16, the chances are probably a bit lower.
Why it matters
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When one player makes a move, others usually react — it is worth reading the event in context.
What to look out for next
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Further statements and user reactions will add to the story.