OnePlus has officially announced that its next major software update — OxygenOS 16 — will be released in India on October 16, 2025, just a day after its sister brand Oppo unveils ColorOS 16 in China. The highly anticipated update promises a host of new features, including a “Dynamic Island”-like feature for live sports scores, improved AI integration, and smoother performance across devices.
The new OxygenOS version will serve as a major refresh for OnePlus devices, bringing refined visuals, deeper personalization options, and enhanced real-time notifications.
According to a report by Android Authority, OnePlus is planning to introduce a feature similar to Apple’s Dynamic Island, which made its debut on iPhones with iOS 16.1. The feature could appear as an interactive area at the top of the display, showing live updates such as sports scores, notifications, and background activities — all without switching apps.
The concept is designed to make real-time updates more accessible and less intrusive, especially for cricket and football fans in India, who frequently track live match scores. With a simple tap or long press, users may be able to expand the “mini scoreboard” for detailed stats, similar to Apple’s implementation.
If implemented successfully, this feature could become one of the standout elements of OxygenOS 16 — blending functionality and convenience for users who want quick access to live updates.
OxygenOS 16 will also focus on AI-driven improvements and Google Gemini integration, OnePlus’s take on merging smart features with an efficient, minimalist interface. Users can expect enhanced battery optimization, better multitasking, smoother animations, and improved voice assistant performance.
The company has not officially detailed all features yet, but leaks suggest OnePlus will push further into contextual AI, aiming for smarter app suggestions, real-time text summarization, and seamless cross-device syncing between OnePlus smartphones, tablets, and the upcoming OnePlus Watch 3.
The rollout will begin shortly after launch, with eligible devices confirmed to receive the update over the following weeks.
Here’s a list of OnePlus devices eligible for the OxygenOS 16 update:
| Device Category | Eligible Models |
|---|---|
| Flagship Series | OnePlus 13, 13R, 13S |
| Foldable | OnePlus Open |
| Previous Flagships | OnePlus 12, 12R, 11, 11R |
| Nord Series | OnePlus Nord 5, Nord 4, Nord 3 |
| Nord CE Series | Nord CE 5, CE 4, CE 4 Lite |
| Tablets | OnePlus Pad 3, Pad 2, Pad Lite, OnePlus Pad |
Notably, this update will serve as the final software upgrade for the OnePlus Nord CE 4, Nord CE 4 Lite, and OnePlus Nord 3, as these models reach the end of their official support cycle under OnePlus’s two-to-three-year update policy.
Early leaks suggest that OxygenOS 16 will include a new AI wallpaper generator, improved privacy dashboard, and enhanced background app management. The UI is expected to look cleaner, with refined icons, better use of white space, and smoother transitions — part of OnePlus’s ongoing effort to blend speed, fluidity, and simplicity.
For OnePlus fans, October 16 marks an exciting date — one that could redefine the OxygenOS experience. If the rumored “Dynamic Island”-like feature becomes reality, it might offer a refreshing new way to stay connected to live content, making OnePlus’s software feel more dynamic, modern, and competitive in the flagship Android ecosystem.
