Raspberry Pi fans will have to wait longer than expected for the next major upgrade. The company confirmed that the Raspberry Pi 6 won't arrive before early 2028.
Pi 5 remains flagship for extended period
The Raspberry Pi 5 will remain the flagship model for an extended period. The company expects to ship Pi 6 units in about five years from its 2026 Reddit AMA.
The Pi 6 will keep the same form factor and functionality as the Pi 5. Changes will be quantitative rather than qualitative, meaning performance and capacity improvements rather than a redesign.
Pi 6 to retain same form factor
Raspberry Pi's historical release cadence is roughly every 4 to 4.5 years for major platform updates. The Pi 5 launched in September 2023, so an early 2028 release aligns with that pattern.
The company stated that the Pi 5 platform 'really does have legs' and will stick around as the flagship for a while. This indicates the Pi 5 will remain supported with software and hardware updates for several years.
No pricing or specific specs for the Pi 6 have been announced. The information comes from an official Raspberry Pi Reddit AMA and was reported by Jeff Geerling.
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