Overview

• OnePlus confirmed the October 16 unveiling via official channels, with OxygenOS 16 targeting global markets outside China.
• The software builds on Android 16 and centers AI-driven features under the “Intelligently Yours” banner.
• Mind Space will serve as a personal hub that uses Gemini to curate memories and generate contextual plans and suggestions.
• OnePlus says Gemini will run natively on-device to power generative tasks and system-level assistance across the interface.
• Closed beta testing is underway on the OnePlus 13 and 13R, with an open beta expected after the event, OTA updates planned for select older models, and broader stable releases projected through late 2025, while the OnePlus 15 is expected to ship with the new OS.