ColorOS 16 is official: all devices and dates listed
Oppo has finally unveiled ColorOS 16, its Android 16–based custom skin that layers visual refinements across the system, expands personalization, and doubles down on smoothness, AI capability, and cross-device connectivity—while also boosting performance and power efficiency.
Below you’ll find everything you’re likely looking for: the headline features, key under-the-hood upgrades, and the rollout timeline.
ColorOS 16 rollout schedule
Oppo has not yet announced the ColorOS 16 rollout plan for India and other global markets. It has confirmed the Chinese schedule, and Oppo could follow a similar cadence elsewhere.
China rollout (machine-translated):
October 30, 2025
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Oppo Find N5
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Oppo Find N5 (Satellite Edition)
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Oppo Find X8 Ultra
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Oppo Find X8 Ultra (Satellite Edition)
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Oppo Find X8s+
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Oppo Find X8s
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Oppo Find X8 Pro
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Oppo Find X8 Pro (Satellite Edition)
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Oppo Find X8
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OnePlus 13
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OnePlus 13T
November 2025
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Oppo Find N3
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Oppo Find N3 (Collector’s Edition)
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Oppo Find N3 Flip
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Oppo Find X7 Ultra (Satellite Edition)
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Oppo Find X7
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Oppo Reno14 Pro
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Oppo Reno14
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Oppo Reno13 Pro
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Oppo Reno13
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Oppo Pad 4 Pro
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Oppo Pad 3 Pro
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OnePlus 12
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OnePlus Ace 5 Pro
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OnePlus Ace 5
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OnePlus Ace 5 (Supreme Edition)
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OnePlus Ace 5 (Race Edition)
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OnePlus Ace 3 Pro
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OnePlus Ace 3
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OnePlus Ace 3 (Genshin Impact Custom Edition)
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OnePlus Ace 3V
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OnePlus Pad 2 Pro
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OnePlus Pad Pro
December 2025
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Oppo Find N2 Flip
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Oppo Find X6 Pro
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Oppo Find X6
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Oppo K13 Turbo Pro
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Oppo K13 Turbo
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OnePlus 11
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OnePlus 11 (Jupiter Rock Custom Edition)
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OnePlus Ace 2 Pro
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OnePlus Ace 2 Pro (Genshin Impact Diluc Themed Gift Box)
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OnePlus Ace 2
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OnePlus Ace 2 (Genshin Impact Custom Gift Box)
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OnePlus Ace 2V
January 2026
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Oppo Find X5 Pro (Dimensity Edition)
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Oppo Find X5 Pro
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Oppo Reno12 Pro
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Oppo Reno12
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Oppo Reno11 Pro
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Oppo Reno11
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Oppo Reno10 Pro+
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Oppo Reno9 Pro+
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Oppo K13s
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Oppo K13x
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Oppo K12
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Oppo K12 Plus
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Oppo K12s
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Oppo K12x
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Oppo Pad 3
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Oppo Pad 2
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Oppo Pad SE
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OnePlus 10 Pro
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OnePlus Pad
Don’t be surprised to see OnePlus devices on the list. In China, they run ColorOS, while global units receive OxygenOS. The schedule above applies only to the Chinese market.
Oppo has also teased the global launch of ColorOS 16 with a “coming soon” tag. Expect a broader rollout plan to be revealed within days.
ColorOS 16: new features and major upgrades
A cleaner look with “Light Field” design
ColorOS 16 introduces a visual refresh that feels cleaner, smoother, and more transparent. The new Light Field Design (also referred to as Liquid Glass UI) brings translucent textures and elements across the OS—an approach seen earlier on iOS 26 and more recently on Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3.
ColorOS 16: Smoother motion and smarter resource use
A new Luminous Rendering Engine enables seamless parallel rendering for fluid transitions, while the upgraded Trinity Engine manages system resources more intelligently to deliver faster multitasking, higher sustained performance, and better battery efficiency.
Measurable performance gains
Oppo cites tangible improvements under heavy load:
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+37% stability
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–4.1°C device temperature
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+13% power efficiency
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–14% CPU load
On responsiveness, ColorOS 16 claims: -
+26% faster app launches
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+30% faster in-app click response
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+16% faster boot times
Lock screen and AOD: more freedom, more flair
The lock screen gets new clock styles that can be placed anywhere on the screen, plus drop-shadow effects and full-screen AOD support. You can now add widgets directly to the lock screen. Icons and the Flux Home Screen have been retuned to match the translucent aesthetic, with more granular customization to round things out.
Deeper AI in core apps
ColorOS 16 pushes AI further into everyday tools like Notes, Recorder, and Calendar. AI Portrait Glow fine-tunes skin tones and balances lighting with a tap. Aqua Dynamics now handles three concurrent Live Activities and adds Cloud Live Activities with access to 110+ live services.
Better multi-device connectivity
Oppo’s O+ Connect expands to support both Windows PCs and Macs. On tablets, a new Screen Mirroring option lets you run up to five apps simultaneously, making larger screens more useful for real multitasking.
For regular updates, check the dedicated ColorOS 16 section and join the brand’s channels (including Telegram) to stay current with the latest announcements.
