OxygenOS 16 arriving in India on Oct 16: Eligible OnePlus phones revealed
OxygenOS 16 launching in India on October 16: Here’s the list of OnePlus devices likely to receive the update
OnePlus has officially confirmed that OxygenOS 16 will launch in India this month, bringing a new wave of AI-powered features and a refreshed interface. While the company hasn’t revealed much about the exact changes or which phones will be updated first, a recent post on the OnePlus Community has shed some light on the devices expected to get the Android 16-based update.
Expected OnePlus devices to receive OxygenOS 16
- OnePlus 13
- OnePlus 13R
- OnePlus 13S
- OnePlus Open
- OnePlus 12
- OnePlus 12R
- OnePlus 11
- OnePlus 11R
- OnePlus Nord 5
- OnePlus Nord 4
- OnePlus Nord 3
- OnePlus Nord CE 5
- OnePlus Nord CE 4
- OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite
- OnePlus Pad 3
- OnePlus Pad Lite
- OnePlus Pad 2
- OnePlus Pad
Notably, OxygenOS 16 will likely be the final major update for the Nord CE 4, Nord CE 4 Lite, and Nord 3, as these models were launched with two to three years of guaranteed updates from OnePlus.
Rollout schedule
Although the OxygenOS 16 launch event is set for October 16 in India, the update won’t reach all devices at once. The rollout is expected to start with the latest flagships — the OnePlus 13 series (13, 13R, and 13S) — followed by older premium phones and eventually the Nord lineup in later phases.
What’s new in OxygenOS 16?
The new update is based on Android 16 and promises several AI-driven improvements. One of the major highlights is the integration of Gemini AI within ‘Plus Mind’, allowing users to access contextual assistance — for instance, using screenshots to help plan trips or answer queries.
Leaks also suggest the arrival of lock screen widgets, along with refreshed icons, smoother animations, and revamped settings and notification panels. However, we’ll have to wait for the official release to confirm these rumored features.
