OnePlus has officially confirmed that OxygenOS 16 will launch in India on October 16, 2025. The upcoming Android 16-based update is set to bring a fresh design, smoother performance, and powerful AI features to eligible OnePlus smartphones and tablets.
While OnePlus hasn’t revealed the full changelog yet, the OnePlus Community Forum has hinted at which devices are likely to receive the new update first.
List of OnePlus Devices Expected to Get OxygenOS 16
Here’s the list of smartphones and tablets that are expected to receive the OxygenOS 16 update:
Flagship & Premium Devices
- OnePlus 13
- OnePlus 13R
- OnePlus 13S
- OnePlus Open
- OnePlus 12
- OnePlus 12R
- OnePlus 11
- OnePlus 11R
Nord Series
- OnePlus Nord 5
- OnePlus Nord 4
- OnePlus Nord 3
- OnePlus Nord CE 5
- OnePlus Nord CE 4
- OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite
OnePlus Tablets
- OnePlus Pad 3
- OnePlus Pad 2
- OnePlus Pad Lite
- OnePlus Pad
Final Update for Some Devices
According to reports, OxygenOS 16 will be the final major update for:
- OnePlus Nord CE 4
- OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite
- OnePlus Nord 3
These models had 2–3 years of promised updates at launch, and OxygenOS 16 marks the end of that cycle.
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Rollout Timeline – Who Gets It First?
Although OxygenOS 16 will be announced on October 16, the actual rollout will happen in phases:
- First Batch: OnePlus 13 series (OnePlus 13, 13R, 13S)
- Second Batch: Flagships like OnePlus 12 and 11 series
- Final Phase: Mid-range devices like the Nord series and tablets
Users can expect the first OTA updates by late October or early November 2025, depending on the region.
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OxygenOS 16 Features: What’s New?
The upcoming OxygenOS 16 update will be based on Android 16, and it’s expected to include several AI-driven features and UI refinements.
Here’s what to expect:
- AI-Powered “Plus Mind” Assistant: Integrated with Google Gemini, this new assistant can analyze your screenshots and help with tasks like travel planning, research, and reminders.
- Lockscreen Widgets: Rumored to make a comeback for quick access to essential tools.
- New Icons and Animations: Refreshed UI with smoother transitions.
- Enhanced Notification Panel: Cleaner layout with better organization.
- Performance Boost: Faster app loading and improved battery optimization.
While these features sound promising, the final details will be confirmed only after the official release event.
What Makes OxygenOS 16 Special?
OnePlus is aiming to create a more intelligent and fluid Android experience by merging AI tools with its lightweight OxygenOS interface. The Gemini-powered AI integration could make OnePlus devices more intuitive and user-friendly than ever before.
