Does the iPhone need a special app?

No — iPhone uses its normal AirDrop. Android is what enables the support via Quick Share. No apps required on either side.

Is this available in Quick Share on current OPPO and vivo devices?

Support was quietly added without official announcement to OPPO Find X9 Ultra and vivo X300 Ultra. Current users need to check for a Quick Share update in settings.

When will it reach OnePlus 15 and Xiaomi?

Google plans expansion to OnePlus 15 and Xiaomi during 2026 — but without specific dates yet.

Does this mean the end of apps like SHAREit?

Quick Share with AirDrop support eliminates the need for third-party apps for local file sharing. SHAREit and similar apps solved a real problem — that problem is now being solved at the OS level

Does transfer from iPhone to Android work too?

Yes — transfer is bidirectional. Android to iPhone and iPhone to Android in the same way.

Quick Share Gains AirDrop Support on OPPO Find X9 Ultra and vivo X300 Ultra — First Non-Google/Samsung Phones to Share Files With iPhone Without Cables or Apps

Quick Share × AirDrop — The Android-iPhone Barrier Is Crumbling

The seamless file-sharing experience once a hallmark of Apple's AirDrop is steadily making its way to more Android devices. Recent updates confirm that OPPO Find X9 Ultra and vivo X300 Ultra are the latest smartphones to gain this capability through Google's enhanced Quick Share.

The History — From Pixel to the World

Google first introduced AirDrop support in Quick Share in November last year, with the Pixel 10 series being the first to receive the feature. It later confirmed gradual expansion to other Pixel and Android devices. Now OPPO Find X9 Ultra and vivo X300 Ultra are among the first non-Google/Samsung phones to adopt the unified system.

Current and Upcoming Supported Devices

Phones supporting it now: Samsung Galaxy S26, Google Pixel 10, 9, and 8a, OPPO Find X9 series and Find N6, and vivo X300 Ultra.

Phones coming in 2026: Samsung Galaxy S25, S24, Z Fold7, Z Flip7, Z Fold6, Z Flip6, and Z TriFold. OPPO Find X8 series. OnePlus 15. HONOR Magic V6 and Magic8 Pro. Xiaomi with unspecified models.

How Does It Work?

The user enables Quick Share on Android and enables AirDrop on iPhone, then selects "Share with Apple devices" in Quick Share settings. The transfer happens wirelessly and directly without intermediary apps or cloud uploads.

Important Note — Transfer Speed

Cross-platform transfers are slower than native AirDrop or Android-to-Android Quick Share. This is an implementation shortcoming of the cross-platform protocol rather than a hardware shortcoming in either device. But in practical use — photos, documents, video clips — the speed difference won't be a significant barrier.

The Broader Importance

Quick Share really only worked well on Google Pixel or Samsung Galaxy phones. If you used another brand, you probably had to deal with different, incompatible sharing options. That is now beginning to change.