OPPO Unveils ColorOS 16 with Next-Level Smoothness, AI Creativity, and Seamless Connectivity

October 16, 2025: OPPO has officially revealed the first look at ColorOS 16, the latest version of its proprietary mobile operating system. Set to debut alongside the upcoming Find X9 Series, ColorOS 16 promises to redefine smoothness, intelligence, and cross-platform connectivity for OPPO users worldwide.

Building upon the success of ColorOS 15, the new iteration introduces major upgrades in animation fluidity, performance optimization, design personalization, AI-powered creativity, and ecosystem integration—creating what OPPO calls its most responsive and intelligent ColorOS yet.

Silky Smoothness Everywhere

ColorOS 16 elevates OPPO’s signature smoothness to new heights with the introduction of Seamless Animation, an evolution of the Parallel Animation system first introduced in ColorOS 15. Every swipe, gesture, and interaction now feels instant and visually cohesive, whether users are switching apps, scrolling through widgets, or navigating between screens.

This fluid experience is powered by two groundbreaking technologies:

• All-New Luminous Rendering Engine: This advanced engine renders visual components in parallel, eliminating stutter and ensuring ultra-smooth transitions—even during high-intensity multitasking.
• All-New Trinity Engine: Designed for demanding scenarios like gaming and heavy multitasking, it optimizes chip-level performance and manages system resources intelligently for sustained speed and efficiency.

Additionally, Project Breeze extends these performance benefits to entry-level devices, ensuring a responsive, fluid experience across OPPO’s entire device lineup.

Refined Design Inspired by Nature

With ColorOS 16, OPPO introduces a refreshed, nature-inspired design language. The interface draws from the interplay of light and shadow to deliver a cleaner, more intuitive visual aesthetic.

Personalization is at the heart of this update — users can now set Motion Photos or videos as wallpapers, explore AI-suggested font styles, and enjoy a full-screen Always-On Display (AOD) that seamlessly transitions to the lock screen with a single tap.

A standout feature is the new Flux Home Screen, which allows users to dynamically resize app folders and icons into different shapes and layouts. Powered by the Luminous Rendering Engine, the layout fluidly adapts in real time, enhancing both functionality and style.

AI-Powered Creativity Tools

ColorOS 16 introduces AI Portrait Glow, a powerful enhancement tool that refines low-light portraits by balancing exposure and optimizing skin tones. It joins an upgraded suite of AI editing features including AI Eraser, AI Unblur, and AI Reflection Remover, offering one-tap fixes for common photo imperfections.

Video editing has also received a boost with Master Cut, a built-in editor offering trimming, music integration, filters, speed control, and fine adjustments for color, contrast, and saturation — empowering users to create professional-grade videos directly on their OPPO devices.

Seamless Cross-Platform Connectivity

Expanding on the ecosystem capabilities introduced in ColorOS 15, ColorOS 16 takes multi-device connectivity even further. The O+ Connect platform now supports both Mac and Windows PCs, enabling users to manage files across devices or even control their computer remotely via their phone.

With Screen Mirroring, users can cast up to five apps simultaneously and interact with them using a keyboard and mouse — ideal for multitasking or productivity in meetings, lectures, or creative workflows.

Availability

ColorOS 16 will make its global debut with the OPPO Find X9 Series, ushering in a new era of responsive, intelligent, and connected mobile experiences.

Combining ultra-smooth performance, refined aesthetics, and AI-driven creativity, ColorOS 16 represents OPPO’s ongoing vision to deliver a smarter, more seamless ecosystem for users around the world.

Stay tuned for the global unveiling of ColorOS 16 and its full feature set with the launch of the Find X9 Series in the coming weeks.