OnePlus OxygenOS 16 Launching On Oct. 16 In India — Check List Of Phones Getting Update, Expected Features

OnePlus OxygenOS 16 update is coming to India in October, and many of OnePlus’ devices will soon get it. A blog post on the OnePlus Community forum confirmed that the OnePlus OxygenOS 16 update will be available in India starting Oct. 16.

The post also confirmed a number of OnePlus smartphones that might be in line to receive the Android 16-powered update. While the company hasn’t revealed many details about what features to expect from the new user interface or which smartphones will get it first, OnePlus OxygenOS 16 is expected to pack a new set of AI features.

Below is the list of devices getting the OnePlus OxygenOS 16 update.

Flagship Phones:

• OnePlus 15

• OnePlus 13

• OnePlus 13R

• OnePlus 13s

• OnePlus 12

• OnePlus 12R

• OnePlus 11

• OnePlus 11R

• OnePlus Open 

Nord Series:

• OnePlus Nord 5

• OnePlus Nord 4

• OnePlus Nord 3

Nord CE Series:

• OnePlus Nord CE5

• OnePlus Nord CE4 

• OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 

While the OxygenOS 16 update will roll out starting Oct. 16, not all devices will immediately get it. The update will likely be staggered as per smartphone models and locations. Newer devices are expected to get the update first.

The below devices are not expected to get the OnePlus OxygenOS 16 update:

Flagship Series:

• OnePlus 10 Pro

• OnePlus 10T

• OnePlus 10R 

• Any device older than OnePlus 10 series

Nord Series:

• OnePlus Nord

• OnePlus Nord 2

• OnePlus Nord 2T

Nord CE Series:

• OnePlus Nord CE

• OnePlus Nord CE2

• OnePlus Nord CE2 Lite

• OnePlus Nord CE3

• OnePlus Nord CE3 Lite

N Series:

• OnePlus N10

• OnePlus N100

• OnePlus N200

• OnePlus N20

• OnePlus N300

• OnePlus N30

The OnePlus OxygenOS 16 update will likely include some new AI features. Gemini is expected to be integrated into its “Plus Mind,” enabling the AI assistant to retrieve screenshots from the app to respond to various queries. 

Leaks have also suggested that OnePlus would include lock-screen widgets in the upcoming update. There might be refreshed icons, slicker animations, and some adjustments to the settings and notification panels.