Oppo has officially started the global rollout of its latest custom Android skin, ColorOS 16, built on Android 16. The update introduces a redesigned interface, performance improvements, and new AI-powered tools for a smoother and more intuitive experience. The company has also shared the complete rollout schedule for India, detailing when different Oppo smartphones will receive the update.

ColorOS 16 India rollout schedule

The rollout will take place in multiple phases, beginning with flagship devices before reaching mid-range and budget models.

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

December 2025

  • OPPO Find N2 Flip
  • OPPO K13 Turbo Pro 5G
  • OPPO K13 Turbo 5G

Q1 (January 2026–March 2026)

  • 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 stages, more devices, including A-series and entry-level handsets, are expected to receive the update in Q2 2026.

Key features of ColorOS 16

Smoother motion with a nature-inspired design

ColorOS 16 introduces Oppo’s new Luminous Rendering and Trinity Engine for smoother animations and transitions between apps and widgets. The interface draws inspiration from light and shadow for a modern, fluid appearance. Users can set Motion Photos or videos as live wallpapers and experiment with a wider range of fonts and AI-generated colour schemes for cohesive visual styling.

Always-On Display (AOD) gets smarter and more personal

The Always-On Display now supports full-screen mode, letting users showcase clocks, calendars, or personal images even when idle. It also offers enhanced customisation options, allowing users to personalise what appears on the screen for a more functional and aesthetic experience.

Customisable layouts for effortless navigation

Users can resize folders or app icons into different formats for better accessibility and organisation. The adaptive home screen layout automatically adjusts to ensure easy navigation and improved productivity, offering near desktop-level personalisation on smartphones.

Smarter photo and video editing with AI

The Photos app gains a Portrait Glow feature that enhances low-light portraits by adding soft lighting effects. Meanwhile, the built-in video editor now supports trimming, speed adjustments, and adding text, audio, or filters — removing the need for third-party editing apps.

Cross-device ecosystem with O+ Connect expansion

Oppo’s O+ Connect ecosystem extends support to Mac and Windows PCs, enabling seamless file transfers, remote computer control, and the ability to cast up to five apps simultaneously. This expanded cross-device functionality strengthens Oppo’s multi-platform ecosystem, putting it in direct competition with Apple’s Continuity and Samsung’s DeX.