OnePlus is set to launch its latest operating system, OxygenOS 16, in India on October 16, 2025. The announcement, made via a post on X (formerly Twitter), has generated considerable excitement among OnePlus users. The new user interface (UI) is built on top of Android 16 and promises to bring a host of new features, improvements, and a deeper integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The tagline for the OxygenOS 16 launch is "Intelligently Yours," which strongly suggests that AI will be a central component of the new software. OnePlus has hinted at new AI-powered tools that will allow users to interact with content on their screens, identify objects using the camera, and utilize gesture-based functions like Circle to Search. These additions aim to seamlessly blend AI assistance into everyday phone tasks.
OnePlus has confirmed the integration of Google's Gemini models into OxygenOS 16. This integration will bring new on-device AI functionalities, allowing Gemini to access a user's saved content from the Mind Space hub, coupled with the Plus Mind feature. This will enable users to perform personalized tasks, such as planning a trip, with the AI assistant accessing and utilizing relevant information from the Mind Space app.
While OnePlus has not officially revealed the full list of devices that will receive the OxygenOS 16 update, several devices are likely candidates. The upcoming OnePlus 15 is expected to be the first phone to run OxygenOS 16 out of the box. Older flagships and newer models are also expected to receive the update via an OTA. Here’s a list of devices that are likely to get the OxygenOS 16 update:
- OnePlus 15
- OnePlus 13 series (OnePlus 13, 13R, and 13s)
- OnePlus 12 series (OnePlus 12 and 12R)
- OnePlus 11 series (OnePlus 11 and 11R)
- OnePlus Open
- OnePlus Nord series (OnePlus Nord 5, Nord 4, and Nord 3)
- OnePlus Nord CE series (OnePlus Nord CE5, Nord CE4, and Nord CE4 Lite)
- OnePlus Pad series (OnePlus Pad, Pad 2, and Pad 3)
It's worth noting that OxygenOS 16 might be the last major update for the OnePlus Nord CE4, Nord CE4 Lite, and OnePlus Nord 3, based on OnePlus's update promises at launch.
The OxygenOS 16 launch in India is scheduled for October 16, 2025, but the update will not be available for all devices on the same day. The rollout is expected to begin with the latest OnePlus 15 models, followed by older flagships and, eventually, mid-range devices like the Nord series.
With OxygenOS 16, OnePlus aims to deliver a fast and fluid UI with enhanced customization options. Leaks suggest that OnePlus may introduce lock-screen widgets in the update. The integration of Google's Gemini and the new AI features are expected to enhance user experience.
