- By Alex David
- Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:19 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Oppo has finally begun releasing its newest custom Android skin based on Android 16, ColorOS 16 software that the company is also rolling out to Oppo smartphones with a refreshed UI, better performance and new AI capabilities. The update is being rolled out globally and some users have revealed that they are in the first rollout schedule. Oppo has now revealed the full India rollout schedule to provide users with a clear picture of when their devices will receive ColorOS 16.
Here’s what you need to know, from the rollout timeline to all of the biggest new features coming to Oppo devices.
ColorOS 16 Rollout Timeline in India
Oppo has revealed a staggered release timeline for the ColorOS 16, aiming to bring it first to its top-end Find lineup in November 2025, then follow up with Reno, F or K-series mid-rangers in early 2026.
November 2025
OPPO Find N3 Flip
OPPO Find X8 Pro
OPPO Find X8
OPPO Reno14 Pro 5G
OPPO Reno14 5G
OPPO Reno13 Pro 5G
OPPO Reno13 5G
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December 2025
OPPO Find N2 Flip
OPPO K13 Turbo Pro 5G
OPPO K13 Turbo 5G
Q1 2026 (January – March)
OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G
OPPO Reno12 5G
OPPO Reno11 Pro 5G
OPPO Reno11 5G
OPPO F31 Pro+ 5G
OPPO F31 Pro 5G
OPPO F31 5G
OPPO F29 Pro 5G
OPPO F27 Pro+ 5G
OPPO K13 5G
OPPO K13x 5G
OPPO K12x 5G
OPPO Pad SE
Following these phases, Oppo will reportedly announce introduction of the update for more devices in Q2 2026 that will include some A-series models and other entry-level handsets.
Top Features of ColorOS 16
ColorOS 16: What to expectColorOS 16 is said to concentrate on “smooth”, visual softening as well as AI-assisted efficient usage. Based on Android 16, it features functional design with deep ecosystem connections and snappier animations.
1. Improved Animations and Visual Design
- Oppo debuts Luminous Rendering and the Trinity Engine, which helps in bringing smoother transitions when opening or closing apps but also when switching widgets.
- The UI's design is based on the interplay of light and shadows in nature, giving it a modern, fluid look.
- Users will now have the ability to set Motion Photos or videos as live wallpapers and access more kinds of fonts and styles.
- AI offers text styles and colours that look good with your wallpaper – a small but visually cohesive change.
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2. Upgraded Always-On Display (AOD)
- Always On Display now supports full-screen mode, so that you can set a screen saver to display information such as the clock, calendar, and or an image and use it like a digital photo frame even when the keyboard is being used.
- More custom options for AOD: users can customise what is shown on AOD to make it more useful and special.
3. Resizable Folders and Adaptive Layouts
- Instead, any folder or app can be long-pressed and swooped into wide, tall or large-format rectangles.
- The layout of your home screen will adapt to ensure it is convenient for you to use the device and help you discover the things you want, when you want.
- Allows for desktop-level personalisation on mobile screens, perfect for productivity-orientated users.
4. AI-Powered Photo and Video Editing Tools
- The Photos app adds a new Portrait Glow feature that automatically applies an aura of light to faces in portrait photos where the lighting is poor.
- Built-in video editor with features like trimming, speed control, adding text, voice and music, and adjusting brightness/contrast — no need for external apps.
5. Enhanced Connectivity Across Devices
- Oppo's O+ Connect ecosystem moves outside phones with cross-platform Mac and Windows PC support.
- Users can now:
Transfer files seamlessly between Oppo devices, iPhones, and PCs.
Control their computer remotely from their Oppo phone.
Cast up to five apps simultaneously from phone to PC or monitor.
- This is a major expansion of Oppo’s multi-device connectivity, rivalling Apple’s Continuity and Samsung’s DeX ecosystem.
ColorOS 16: Design Philosophy and AI Integration
ColorOS 16 furthers Oppo’s design evolution, a satisfying melding of form and functionality featuring small animations and simple gestures. AI-managed interface The AI-based interface that works on tips from the users--favorite apps, themes etc.--by all means, is more interactive allowing your experience to get better over time.
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The update also touts better battery management, quicker launching times for apps, and privacy improvements across the Android 16 operating system, to take into account equally the needs of power-users or casual fans.
Final Thoughts
The ColorOS 16 update is the biggest move that Oppo has made yet in terms of refining UI and bringing devices closer to each other. With a better-performing UI, fresh customisation features and an attacker more AI-fuelled approach to usability, Oppo is delivering flagship-level shine across its range.
It will start on Find and Reno series in November 2025 and wider distribution gets global from early 2026. For Oppo users, this new update means a cleaner, smarter and more convenient experience across devices – underpinned by Android 16.