OPPO has unveiled its new ColorOS 16, touting significant advancements in system fluidity, artificial intelligence, and cross-platform connectivity. The update is set to launch alongside the upcoming OPPO Find X9, aiming to establish a new standard for user experience.
The operating system emphasizes system-wide fluidity, introducing “Seamless Animation” for instant and integrated interactions. This builds on the previous ColorOS 15’s Parallel Animation.
This next-generation fluidity is powered by two core technologies: the “Luminous Rendering Engine,” which processes visual components in parallel to prevent breaks between animations, and the “Trinity Engine,” which optimizes SoC performance and resource allocation for demanding tasks like gaming and multitasking. OPPO also plans to extend these performance improvements to entry-level devices through “Project Breeze.”
Artificial intelligence features are significantly enhanced, notably with the addition of “AI Portrait Glow.” This new tool is designed to improve low-light portraits by optimizing skin tones and balancing light with a single gesture.
It complements a suite of existing AI-powered editing functionalities, including AI Eraser, AI Deblur, and AI Reflection Removal. The integrated video editor also sees an upgrade with the introduction of “Master Cut.”
Cross-platform connectivity is a key focus, with the upgraded O+ Connect feature now supporting both Mac and Windows personal computers. Previously, this feature was available only for Mac users on specific devices like the Find N5.
This expanded support allows users to manage phone files from their computers and remotely control their PCs using their smartphones. Screen Mirroring capabilities have also been enhanced, enabling users to project and control up to five applications on a computer with a mouse and keyboard.
ColorOS 16 also features a redesigned interface, drawing inspiration from the interplay of light and shadows in nature. Design innovations include a full-screen Always-On Display that integrates wallpaper with essential information, and a “Flux Home Screen” for dynamic resizing of folders and application icons.
OPPO expects a global rollout of ColorOS 16 in the coming weeks. The company states the update will deliver a “smarter mobile experience for all” through its integrated performance, intelligent features, and connectivity enhancements.