OnePlus has set a date for the jump to the new version of Android: OxygenOS 16 will be released on October 16th as the Android 16-based update for its mobile devices. The announcement comes after weeks of anticipation in the community and places the brand among the manufacturers finalizing their rollout of the latest version of Google's operating system.
The confirmation came through OnePlus' official channels in India with an AI-focused tagline, a clear hint of what's coming. The company had already teased that Gemini will integrate with Mind Space, your smart space, on compatible devices that receive Android 16.
News and focus on artificial intelligence
The planned integration will allow the Google Assistant Access notes, articles, screenshots, and other content saved in Mind Space to respond to requests in a more useful way. In addition to finding specific information, the system will be able to process that data and offer more elaborate results, even with voice commands.
On the system level, OxygenOS 16 inherits the General improvements in Android 16: Better notification management, more customization options, and performance optimizationsOnePlus typically adds its own tweaks to the Android foundation, though it hasn't yet specified what extras its layer will include in this release.
The company has shown internal examples where the assistant is able to organize tasks such as planning a trip based on information stored in Mind Space, suggesting a more practical use of AI in everyday life.
Announcement and presentation schedule
OnePlus 15: the first with Android 16 out of the box
Everything points to the OnePlus 15 It will be the first mobile phone from the house to arrive with OxygenOS 16 pre-installed. Its debut in China has been hinted at for October 27, and performance leaks on Geekbench speak of a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with figures around 3.276 points in single-core and 10.049 in multi-core.
Before its presentation, they have also circulated load and fluidity testing videos without detailed metrics, a common dynamic in high-end terminals that generate expectations before going to market.
Phones that could be updated to OxygenOS 16
In the absence of an official list, the forecast by support cycles and recent releases leaves as likely candidates for upgrade to these models:
- OnePlus 13, OnePlus 13R, OnePlus 13T, OnePlus 13S
- OnePlus Open
- OnePlus 12, OnePlus 12R
- OnePlus 11, OnePlus 11R
- OnePlus Nord 5, Nord 4, Nord 3
- OnePlus Nord CE5, CE4, CE4 Lite
- OnePlus Pad 3, Pad Lite, Pad 2, Pad
As usual, OnePlus prioritizes its most recent models in the first rounds of updates, so the OnePlus 13 should be among the first after the 15 arrives.
Support policy and status of current models
In March, the brand updated its policy: now guarantees three versions of Android, including the one that comes from the factory.In practice, the OnePlus 13—which shipped with Android 15—should receive up to Android 18 if that roadmap holds.
The OnePlus 13, launched with OxygenOS 15 on top of Android 15, stood out for its 6,82-inch 120 Hz AMOLED display and its 6.000 mAh battery with 100W fast charging. Although there is no specific date for this model, it is logical that it will receive the update in the coming weeks once the deployment begins.
With the day already marked on the calendar, the October 16 This will clarify the device list, order of arrival, and exclusive features of OxygenOS 16 over Android 16. Gemini's integration with Mind Space makes for a more helpful and contextual experience, while other system improvements will bring compatible OnePlus devices up to date.