OxygenOS 16 is OnePlus’s Android 16-based upgrade bringing a redesigned interface,
AI-powered Mind Space with Google Gemini, smoother multitasking,
and broader cross-platform support for iPhone, Mac, and PC users.
Here’s a verified deep look at every major improvement and rollout timeline.
Key Highlights of OxygenOS 16
Android 16 base with refined Flux Theme 2.0 UI and smoother animations
AI Mind Space + Google Gemini integration for contextual smart actions
Open Canvas multitasking on tablets (up to 5 apps simultaneously)
Improved cross-platform sharing (iPhone / Mac / PC via OnePlus Connect)
AI Productivity Suite — Recorder summaries, AI Scan → PDF, AI Writer
Latest Update & Rollout Schedule
October 2025
- Official launch held mid-October 2025.
- Open Beta builds live for OnePlus 13 / 13R / 12 / 12R devices.
- Stable OTA rollout begins November 2025 → Q1 2026 region-wise.
- Gemini integration requires user opt-in via Mind Space setup.
Feature & Specification Summary
| Software | |
|---|---|
| Base OS | Android 16 |
| UI Version | OxygenOS 16 |
| Design | Flux Theme 2.0 with Optical Light effects |
| AI Engine | Google Gemini + OnePlus Mind Space |
| Performance & Multitasking | |
| Optimizations | Parallel Processing 2.0 / Flow Motion / Zero-Lag (OnePlus claim) |
| Tablet Support | Open Canvas – 3 split + 2 floating apps |
| Security & Privacy | |
| Private Computing Cloud | Protected workloads with CPU/GPU isolation (marketing feature) |
| Consent Model | Opt-in for Gemini App Activity & Mind Space access |
| Rollout | |
| Open Beta | October 2025 (OnePlus 13 / 12 series) |
| Stable Release | November 2025 → Q1 2026 (global staged OTA) |
| Eligible Devices | OnePlus 15 / 13 / 13s / 13R / Open / 12 / 12R / 11 / Nord 5 / 4 / 3 / Pad 2 / Pad 3 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Modern Android 16 base with polished animations
- Useful AI integration (Gemini + Mind Space)
- Improved multitasking / tablet UX
- Cross-platform sharing with Apple ecosystem
Cons
- Most AI features require cloud connection
- Performance claims not yet independently verified
- Private Computing Cloud details still undocumented
FAQs
Which OnePlus phones get OxygenOS 16 first?
OnePlus 13 and 12 series enter Open Beta first; stable OTA from November 2025.
Is Gemini available in all regions?
Gemini features depend on country availability and require user opt-in during setup.
Does OxygenOS 16 replace ColorOS?
No — it still shares the ColorOS 16 codebase but retains OnePlus UI customization.