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. Other visual changes include repositioning the music note icon to the bottom of the slider (from its previous volume-dependent placement) and slightly reducing the size of the three-dot overflow menu icon.

Ahead of a potential debut, a new volume slider and panel design has been discovered in Android 16 that better aligns with Material Design.

Android 16 could bring an updated volume slider and volume panel UI. Here's an early first look at the new designs!

Android 15 already revamped the volume UI, but Android 16 might take it further with thinner sliders and clearer handles. The new design follows Material Design principles, with a vertical bar showing the volume.

Android 16 could make the predictive back feature even more convenient, while also redesigning the volume slider (again).