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Vivo Launches Android 16–Based OriginOS 6 in India, Sets November Rollout

The company is switching global devices to its China‑born interface with updates beginning in early November.

Overview

  • The first wave in early November targets X Fold5, X200 Pro, X200, X200 FE, V60 and iQOO 13.
  • A mid‑November batch follows for X Fold3 Pro, X100 Pro, X100 and iQOO 12, with mid‑December updates for V60e, V50, V50e, T4 Ultra, T4 Pro and T4R 5G, then broader X, V, T and Y series coverage in the first half of 2026.
  • OriginOS 6 runs on Android 16 and introduces a redesigned notification panel and quick settings, expanded lockscreen customization and the new Origin Island interface element.
  • Built‑in AI tools include AI Retouch, AI Erase, AI Image Expander, Smart Call Assistant, DocMaster and AI Search.
  • Vivo cites performance gains from its 8+1 Ultra‑Core architecture, Memory Fusion, Dual Rendering and Snap‑Up Engine, while the X300 Pro is reported to have earned an SGS sustained‑smoothness certification and the X300 series will ship with the new OS.