Android 16 is potentially redesigning the volume slider and panel UI, moving away from the thick, pill-shaped sliders introduced in Android 15 to thinner, continuous sliders with distinct handles.

Code commits point to a scalable volume menuThe volume slider in stock Android and AOSP-based ROMs is anchored to your phone's volume rocker — it's a nice touch that makes the software feel like ...

Last but not least, Android 15’s redesigned volume panel shows a slider for Cast volume when the context demands it. You can also collapse the sheet through a button next to the “Media” slider.

According to Mishaal Rahman, the Android volume slider might change its height based on the device’s screen size. Google introduced the vertical volume slider with Android 9 back in 2018.

Google is also working to update the volume slider to match this new design. As you can see below, the volume slider in Android 16 will be less rounded and will have a thin rectangular handle.

While there’s still a lot we don’t know about Android 16 and the changes it will incorporate, it looks like we may see some design changes to both the back button and the volume slider.

So when we see that (maybe) a change is coming to the volume slider situation in Android 16, well, we had to share. Below, you’ll see a comparison of the Android 15 volume panel vs. what could ...