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OPPO and OnePlus Expand Global Android 16 Rollouts Across Flagships, Foldables and Tablets

Availability varies by device and region, with a visual overhaul, Gemini tie-ins, Trinity Engine gains and broad AI tools arriving in staged waves.

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Overview

  • OPPO says stable ColorOS 16 is live globally for Find X8, X8 Pro and Find N5 from November 6, with Find N3, N3 Flip and Pad 3 Pro beginning November 11 in batches.
  • OnePlus is pushing OxygenOS 16 first in India to the OnePlus 12, OnePlus Open, OnePlus Pad 3 and Pad 2, with wider regions expected over the coming weeks.
  • Confirmed OnePlus firmware builds include the OnePlus Open CPH2551_16.0.0.201(EX01), OnePlus Pad 3 OPD2415_16.0.0.211(EX01) and OnePlus Pad 2 OPD2403_16.0.0.202(EX01).
  • OnePlus published a staged schedule listing early November dates for the OnePlus 13/13s, 13R, 12, Pad 3/2 and Open, with additional models slated later and some older Nord phones excluded.
  • Both skins deliver a major UI refresh, on‑device and cloud‑assisted AI features such as AI Notes, AI Recorder, AI Portrait Glow and Gemini integration, plus Trinity Engine optimizations for smoother performance, quicker launches and improved touch response.