ColorOS 16 launched

OPPO has launched ColorOS 16 based on Android 16 in China.  ColorOS 16 update delivers fluid performance, AI enhancements, and a clear, consistent interface across devices, setting a new standard for smoothness, intelligence, and cross-platform responsiveness.

ColorOS 16 Features

Performance & Fluidity

ColorOS 16 builds on ColorOS 15’s Parallel Animation, introducing Seamless Animation to make every interaction feel instantaneous. Within native apps, animations start from the touch point and return smoothly, creating a cohesive visual flow.

Key performance technologies:

• Luminous Rendering Engine: Parallel rendering of all visual components for smooth animations
• Trinity Engine: Combines chip-level enhancements with smart resource allocation for heavy-load scenarios
• Aurora Engine: Enhances system-wide fluidity and interface continuity
• Tide Engine: First chip-level dynamic frame tracking system; provides 37% greater stability, 4.1°C lower operating temperature, and 13% lower power consumption
• Full-Scenario Compiler: Android’s first cross-level fusion compilation; improves JAVA execution by 26% and reduces device load by 14%
• Concurrent Animation Framework: Ensures synchronized motion across interface elements on mass-market models

Scenario-specific improvements:

• Boot times: 16% faster
• App launch smoothness: 28% improvement
• Tap response: 30% faster
• System scrolling: 16% faster
• Scanning: 15% faster
• Third-party app loading: 21% faster

AI Enhancements

ColorOS 16 introduces AI One-Tap Flash Note to instantly capture:

• Documents, images, dining codes, bills, videos
• Video summarization into structured AI chapters
• Voice-based notes, reminders, and tasks
• Batch image capture from posts, articles, or notes
• Automated bill recording and expense management

Xiaobu AI engine features:

• AI Briefing: Personalized daily updates including weather, tasks, and news
• Xiaobu Suggestions: Memory-based recommendations for communication, entertainment, and queue management
• AI Real-Scene Dialogue: Voice/gesture interactions in real-world environments
• AI Portrait Lighting: Automatic flash and light adjustment for clearer photos

AI productivity tools:

• AI Recording: Transcribes and summarizes audio
• AI Writing: Draft emails, summaries, PPT, Excel, Word documents
• AI Notes: Template-based editing, handwriting-to-text, document generation
• AI Calendar: Identifies tasks and displays daily agenda in timeline format

Interface & Design

ColorOS 16 features a light field design inspired by natural light and shadows, using gradient blur, halo effects, particles, and glow for realistic feedback. Users can:

• Personalize themes with AI-generated suggestions
• Animate static images into live wallpapers
• Resize and reposition icons, cards, and folders dynamically
• Match icon colors automatically with wallpaper tones
• Use Flux Home Screen to reshape app folders with dynamic layout adjustments

Photo & Video Editing

The Photos app adds:

• AI Portrait Glow, AI Eraser, AI Unblur, AI Reflection Remover
• Enhanced video editing with Master Cut for trimming, speed, music, filters, and manual adjustments
• Human–pet photo collections, live collages, and slow-motion effects
• Cross-Device Integration

ColorOS 16 enhances connectivity across ecosystems:

• O+ Connect: Mac and Windows file management and remote control
• Screen Mirroring: Cast up to five apps and control via mouse/keyboard
• One-Tap Share: Transfer documents, notes, contacts, and supported third-party app content
• Wireless syncing of health/motion data, including Apple Watch

Other Features

• Floating window clone for multitasking
• Smart sidebar: single or dual-column display
• Customizable control center and categorized notifications
• Xiaobu Screen Recognition for faster navigation
• Vehicle-machine interconnection with voice commands
• PC-level WPS Office for desktop-grade editing
• AI Summary: Extracts key points from articles, videos, and audio

ColorOS 16 debuts in China and will expand to global markets, starting with the Find X9 Series later this year.

Device rollout schedule for China:

October 30, 2025

OPPO Find N5 Series: N5, N5 Satellite Communication Edition
OPPO Find X8 Series: X8, X8s, X8s+, X8 Pro, X8 Pro Satellite Communication Edition, X8 Ultra, X8 Satellite Communication Edition
OnePlus 13 Series: OnePlus 13, OnePlus 13T
November 2025

OPPO Find N3 Series: Find N3, Find N3 Collector’s Edition, Find N3 Flip
OPPO Find X7 Series: Find X7, Find X7 Ultra, Find X7 Ultra Satellite Communication Edition
OPPO Reno14 Series: Reno14, Reno14 Pro, Reno14 Pro+
OPPO Pad Series: Pad 4 Pro
OnePlus 12 Series: OnePlus 12
OnePlus Ace 3 Series: Ace 3, Ace 3 Pro, Ace 3 Genshin Keqing Edition, Ace 3 Ultimate Edition
OnePlus Ace 5 Series: Ace 5, Ace 5 Racing Edition, Ace 5 Pro
OnePlus Pad Series: Pad Pro, Tablet Pro

December 2025

OPPO Find N2 Series: Find N2, Find N2 Flip
OPPO Find X6 Series: Find X6, Find X6 Pro
OPPO K13 Series: K13 Turbo, K13 Turbo Pro
OnePlus 11 Series: OnePlus 11, OnePlus 11 Jupiter Rock Edition
OnePlus Ace 2 Series: Ace 2, Ace 2 Pro, Ace 2V, Ace 2 Genshin Impact Gift Box Edition, Ace 2 Pro Genshin Paimon Gift Box Edition

Q1 2026

OPPO Find X5 Series: Find X5 Pro, Find X5 Pro Dimensity Edition
OPPO Reno12 Series: Reno12, Reno12 Pro
OPPO Reno11 Series: Reno11, Reno11 Pro
OPPO Reno10 Series: Reno10 Pro+
OPPO Reno9 Series: Reno9 Pro+
OPPO K13 Series: K13s, K13x
OPPO K12 Series: K12, K12 Plus
OPPO Pad Series: Pad 2, Pad 3, Pad SE
OnePlus 10 Series: OnePlus 10 Pro
OnePlus Pad Series: Pad, Pad Pro, Pad 2 Pro