ColorOS 16 Release Date, Supported Devices, Features, More!

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The Android 16 update has been available on Pixel devices since June. With the release of Android 16 AOSP, OEMs have begun optimizing their custom skins for the new OS. Oppo is no different – the company is actively working on ColorOS 16, its upcoming custom Android skin, which will be built on top of Android 16.

In the past few years, Oppo has done a tremendous job in improving its custom skin. The company is set to bring a fresh set of features and improvements with ColorOS 16. In this article, we’ll talk about the ColorOS 16 release date, expected features, supported devices, and other details.

ColorOS 16 Release Date and Timeline

Last year, Oppo introduced its Android 15-based skin in October during its annual developer conference. However, recent rumors and reports suggest that the company might unveil ColorOS 16 earlier this year, possibly in Q3. We can expect Oppo to hold its annual developer conference next month, where it will announce the ColorOS 16 and detail its features and changes.

Oppo is already testing the Android 16 beta on the Oppo Find X8 line of phones. However, the firmware was based on ColorOS 15, so we can expect the company to soon kick-start the ColorOS 16-based beta next month.

Later, the company will expand the beta testing to older Find X-series phones and Reno-series phones. When it comes to the public rollout, the stable version of ColorOS 16 is likely to begin rollout one to two months after the beta phase begins.

ColorOS 16 Supported Devices

As per Oppo’s software update policy, a wide range of phones will be eligible for the upcoming ColorOS 16 update. The company has confirmed that all flagship models launched in 2023 and later will receive four major software upgrades, two updates for mid-range phones, and one for budget phones. Meanwhile, pre-2023 flagship phones are eligible for three major OS upgrades.

Based on Oppo’s current update policy, we have prepared a list of ColorOS 16 eligible devices:

Oppo Find X Series

Oppo Find X8 Ultra
Oppo Find X8 Pro
Oppo Find X8
Oppo Find X8s
Oppo Find X8s+
Oppo Find X7 Ultra
Oppo Find X7
Oppo Find X6
Oppo Find X6 Pro
Oppo Find X5
Oppo Find X5 Pro
Oppo Find X5 Pro Dimensity Edition

Oppo Find N

Oppo Find N2 Flip
Oppo Find N2
Oppo Find N3
Oppo Find N3 Flip
Oppo Find N5

Oppo Reno Series

Oppo Reno 14
Oppo Reno 14 Pro
Oppo Reno 14 F
Oppo Reno 14 FS
Oppo Reno 13 F
Oppo Reno 13 Pro
Oppo Reno 13
Oppo Reno 12 5G
Oppo Reno 12 Pro 5G
Oppo Reno 11 5G
Oppo Reno 11 Pro 5G
Oppo Reno 10 Pro+ 5G
Oppo Reno 10 Pro 5G
Oppo Reno 10 5G

Oppo K Series

Oppo K12 Plus
Oppo K12
Oppo K12x 5G
Oppo K13
Oppo K13x
Oppo K13 Turbo
Oppo K13 Turbo Pro

Oppo Pad

Oppo Pad 4 Pro
Oppo Pad SE
Oppo Pad 3
Oppo Pad 3 Pro
Oppo Pad 2

Oppo F Series

Oppo F29
Oppo F29 Pro
Oppo F27
Oppo F27 Pro+

Other

Oppo A80
Oppo A5x
Oppo A5
Oppo A5 Pro
Oppo A3

ColorOS 16 Features

ColorOS 16 will come with a big list of changes and new features. The new skin is expected to come with dynamic animation effects, advanced customization options for lock screen customizations, control center changes, and more. Let’s explore new features.

Live Activities

ColorOS 16 will bring support for real-time dynamic lock screen notifications. As per the rumors, it will be very smooth and snappy, one of the biggest changes coming to the lock screen on Oppo phones.

ColorOS 16 release date — IMG: ColorOS 15 Lock Screen

More New Animations and Effects

As per a post shared by Ice Universe on Weibo, Oppo will add high-quality dynamic effects to the ColorOS. Additionally, the skin will get more new animations for a smoother user experience. The Android 16 beta 3 on Oppo Find X8 supports predictive back gestures, so it is also expected to be a part of ColorOS 16.

UI Changes and More

ColorOS 16 is expected to revamp the look of the control center. The update will introduce a new Battery Health feature, allowing you to set charging limits. The company will also add support for the widgets’ stacking feature. Apart from these features, we can expect some new icons, minimal changes to the Settings app, all-new wallpapers, and more.

Android 16 Features

ColorOS 16 will also gain new features available on Android 16 OS. The list includes features like Grouped Notifications, Live Updates, Enhanced Camera Controls, Improved support for hearing aids, new accessibility tools, and better security.

Just like every Android release, you can expect Android 16 and ColorOS 16 to either bring new security features or overall improvements in security and privacy.

Keep in mind, all these features are based on rumors and leaks; nothing is confirmed yet, so we have to wait until the information is available.

This wraps up everything available about the ColorOS 16, including release date, supported devices, and features. If you have anything to add, feel free to let us know in the comments.

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