Oppo has revealed the complete roadmap for the ColorOS 16 rollout. (Image source: Oppo)Oppo has revealed the complete roadmap for the ColorOS 16 rollout. (Image source: Oppo)

The new ColorOS 16 update based on Android 16 will roll out to 43 Oppo phones and tablets, starting in China on October 30, with older models like the Find X5 Pro and K series set for early 2026. The company says it plans to detail the global rollout at a later date.

Oppo has announced ColorOS 16, the next major revision of its custom skin based on Android 16. The Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro will be the first phones to ship with the new software, and the public rollout for existing devices is set to kick off later this month, with Oppo providing a full list of eligible phones and tablets. 

Oppo has confirmed ColorOS 16 for 43 Oppo phones and tablets. The company is currently testing the update through closed and open beta channels, and the stable rollout will begin starting October 30 in China. The Find X8 series, Find N series foldables, Find X7 series, Reno 14 series, and Reno 13 will be updated by December, while the older models like the Find X5 Pro and affordable K lineup will get the update in the first quarter of 2026. Oppo says it plans to share the timeline for global rollout at a later date

ColorOS 16 rollout schedule

October

Oppo Find N5Oppo Find N5 Satellite Communication EditionOppo Find X8 UltraOppo Find X8s+Oppo Find X8sOppo Find X8 ProOppo Find X8 Satellite Communication EditionOppo Find X8

November 

Oppo Find N3Oppo Find N3 FlipOppo Find X7 Ultra Satellite Communication EditionOppo Find X7 UltraOppo Find X7Oppo Reno14 Pro+Oppo Reno14 ProOppo Reno14Oppo Reno13

December 

Oppo Find N2Oppo Find N2 FlipOppo Find X6 ProOppo Find X6Oppo K13 Turbo ProOppo K13 Turbo

Q1 2026

Oppo Find X5 Pro (Dual Edition)Oppo Find X5 ProOppo Find X5Oppo Reno12 Pro+Oppo Reno12 ProOppo Reno12Oppo Reno11 Pro+Oppo Reno11 ProOppo Reno11Oppo Reno10 Pro+Oppo Reno9 Pro+Oppo K13sOppo K13xOppo K12Oppo K12 PlusOppo K12sOppo K12xOppo Pad 3Oppo Pad 2Oppo Pad SE

ColorOS 16 brings many notable improvements over the last version, including a revamped design “inspired by the interplay of light and shadow” in nature. The company is also making a big deal about improved UI smoothness with Seamless Animation, which promises a more fluid user experience when quickly opening and closing your apps, switching between open apps, or navigating through your widgets.

 

 

ColorOS 16 features overview. (Image source: Oppo)ColorOS 16 features overview. (Image source: Oppo)

The new version also adds some nice personalization features. For example, you can use motion photos or videos as your wallpaper and choose from a wide range of different fonts—you can even ask AI to come up with styles that match your wallpaper. Next, the revamped Always-On-Display (AOD) now lets you see your full wallpaper (just like iPhone’s AOD implementation) instead of displaying just key glanceable information, while the new Flux Home Screen allows users to make app icons and folders taller, wider, or larger.

New Flux Home Screen in ColorOS 16. (Image source: Oppo)New Flux Home Screen in ColorOS 16. (Image source: Oppo)
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