Android 16 Update: Vivo X Fold 5, iQOO 13 First to Get OriginOS 6

Chinese smartphone makers Vivo and iQOO have revealed the schedule of their Android 16-based OriginOS 6 in India. The update will take over the FunTouch OS which has been used on their smartphones. This will further push the availability of OriginOS beyond the earlier restriction of only China.

The update process will start in November with certain models of Vivo and iQOO. The early adopters will be Vivo X Fold 5, X200 Pro, X200, Vivo V60, and the iQOO 13 series. The new version of the operating system brings a lot of good things with it; firstly system performance then UI and lastly AI capabilities.

Vivo Devices: Scheduled Updates

Early November: Vivo X Fold 5, X200 Pro, X200, Vivo V60

Mid November: Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, X100 Pro, X100

Mid December: Vivo V60e, V50, V50e, T4 Ultra, T4 Pro

First half of 2026: Wide-scale update for Vivo X90 Pro, X90; V60 Lite 5G, V60 Lite, V50 Lite series; V40 series including V40 Pro, V40 SE, V40 Lite; V30 series including V30 Pro, V30e, V30 Lite series; T series T3 and T4 variants; Y series including Y400, Y300, Y200, Y100, Y58, Y39, Y38, and Y31 Pro 5G

iQOO Devices: Rollout Timeline

Early November: iQOO 13

Mid November: iQOO 12

Mid December: iQOO Neo 10, Neo 10R, Neo 9 Pro

First half of 2026: iQOO 11, Z10 5G, Z10R 5G, Z10x 5G, Z9 5G, Z9s Pro 5G, Z9s 5G

OriginOS 6 merges with Origin Smooth Engine that is responsible for optimizing three areas namely storage, display, and computing resulting in faster performance. Vivo claims to have 18.5% quicker app cold starts, 10.5% better frame-rate stability, 106% faster data loading, and 35% smoother animations.

With Origin Animation System, one can experience new animation effects like Spring, Blur Transition, Morphing, and One Shot. A Snap-Up Engine makes quick payments and ticket purchases etc., and thus enhances the app's responsiveness. Moreover, the interface will be refurbished via the Origin Design System, which includes updating color schemes, icons, font styles, and the consistency of the layout.

The Vivo Sans font that is now in use supports more than 40 languages and is enhanced by the Translucent Color and the Dynamic Glow effects. The phone's Lock Screen Grid includes the option of having customized widgets, fonts and photos, whereas the 4x7 home screen layout is for the quick access of adaptive folders and Flip Cards. The main apps such as iManager, Origin Health, and Weather have been given a facelift in terms of smoother transitions and updated interfaces.

The OS updates up to October 2023. OriginOS 6, on the other hand, brings along a new concept of the smart hub displaying contextual suggestions and live updates. The list of AI tools now includes Copy and Go providing an instant text use, Drag and Go for content transfer, and the AI Retouch Suite comprising AI Erase, Image Expander, and Photo Enhance. Smart Call Assistant, DocMaster, AI Creation, AI Search, Office Kit, One-Tap Transfer, Google’s Circle to Search, and Gemini Live are some of the additional AI functions.

The new OS sets Vivo and iQOO apart from other brands and the unification of their smartphone experiences in India under OriginOS will be the positive impact while the withdrawal from FunTouch OS will be the negative impact. Users with compatible devices will get phased updates over a period of time as per the given schedule.