Oppo Reveals ColorOS 16 Release Timeline; Oppo Find X8 Series Expected to Get Android 16-Based Update First

Oppo’s ColorOS 16 update will launch in China in October 2025, which is nearly a year after ColorOS 15 landed on users’ devices last year. An Oppo official stated that the update is being carefully refined, with user feedback playing a key role. Early leaks suggest smoother performance, refined animations, enhanced lockscreen customisation, and new AI-driven features, along with fixes for issues like battery drain, overheating, and notification bugs. The Find X9 series is expected to debut with ColorOS 16 pre-installed.