OPPO unveiled ColorOS 16, the latest OS based on Android 16 in China, and confirmed its global launch soon. The main tagline of this new version is Smart and Smooth, hinting at a faster experience with AI enhancements.
ColorOS 16
Performance
The latest version builds on the Parallel Animation of ColorOS 15, but it introduces Seamless Animation. This allows interactions to feel instantaneous across the software.
The smoothness is thanks to new technologies – the Luminous Rendering Engine, the Trinity Engine, the Tide Engine, and the Aurora Engine. These deliver:
- Luminous Rendering Engine – takes control of all visual components
- Trinity Engine – addresses the needs of heavy-load scenarios like intensive gaming and multitasking
- Aurora Engine – enhances system-wide fluidity and interface continuity
- Tide Engine – chip-level dynamic frame tracking system
These are said to offer 16% faster boot times, 28% better app launch smoothness, and 16% faster system scrolling.
AI Enhancements
ColorOS 16 also introduces AI One-Tap Flash Note that can instantly capture things like documents, images, dining codes, bills, videos, voice-based notes, and more.
Moreover, it has AI productivity tools like AI Recording, AI Writing, AI Notes, and AI Calendar.
The new version also comes with Xiaobu AI engine with features AI Briefing, Xiaobu Suggestions, AI Real-Scene Dialogue, and photo and editing tools.
Photo and Video Editing
Speaking of AI and video editing, it adds AI Portrait Glow, which improves portraits taken in poor lighting by optimizing skin tones. This joins OPPO’s current suite of AI editing tools like AI Eraser, AI Unblur, and AI Reflection Remover.
Additionally, the built-in video editor has been upgraded with Master Cut for trimming, speed controls, music integration, cropping, text filters, and more.
Interface & Design
ColorOS 16 also comes with a new light field design, inspired by natural light and shadows using gradient blur, halo effects, particles, and glow.
This new design allows you to do things like:
- personalize themes with AI-generated suggestions
- animate static images into live wallpapers
- resize and reposition icons, cards, and folders
- Use the Flux Home Screen to reshape app folders
This is on top of other customization options with wallpaper tones and more.
Other features of the new ColorOS 16 include:
- Vehicle-machine interconnection with voice commands
- Xiaobu Screen Recognition for faster navigation
- Customizable control center and categorized notifications
Rollout Schedule for China and Global Launch
OPPO has confirmed that it will debut in China and will be introduced in the global markets starting with the Find X9 series later this year.
Devices like the Find N5 Series, Find X8 8series, and OnePlus 13 Series will get the new version of ColorOS first in China starting October 30, 2025. The Find N3 Series, Find X7 Series, Reno14 Series, OPPO Pad series, OnePlus 12, OnePlus Ace 3, and OnePlus Ace 5 series will be released in November 2025.
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