OPPO reveals when its smartphones will get Android 16, laying out a multi-phase schedule for the ColorOS 16 rollout that will start with the most recent flagships and foldables before moving on to older premium and midrange variants. The purported plan, shared through the official ColorOS account on X, is believed to provide Find, Reno, and K series owners with a clear update structure.
Which OPPO Phones Get Android 16 First Wave
The first wave will include 13 different devices: Find N5 and Find X8 dual commemorative models, as well as Find N3 and Find N3 Flip brand-new foldable phones and the Reno14 series and Reno13 series. OPPO is expected to adhere to the same model as before – pushing the most timely Android updates on its newest flagship gear and then extending the slower rollout.
There will be a second phase with no more than four models: Find N2 Flip, Reno12 F, K13 Turbo 5G, and K13 Turbo Pro 5G. OPPO will attempt to begin with the most recent flagship versions with this minimal and focused approach before expanding to other devices.
Next, a larger window will be assigned to 24 other phones and tablets. The Find X5 Pro is included, as are the Reno12 and Reno11 series. This includes a to-do list of much-overlooked flagships and upper-mid-range models. OPPO will publish these devices as soon as it is granted system accreditation by a regional supplier and concludes that the experience is appropriate for release.
ColorOS 16 Rollout Strategy And What To Expect
OPPO almost always follows a staged rollout: a limited release to a small region or user set, followed by wider availability as feedback confirms stability. That method tends to derail edge-case bugs – notably on foldables, which can introduce unique complexity with the hinge and multitasking features – before broad availability for hundreds of millions of users occurs. The update might arrive first as a stable build for the general public on the newest models, with early access or trials occasionally appearing in certain markets. Rollout speed also depends on the region, carrier certification, and device popularity. If you don’t automatically see it, you can always check manually through Settings > About Device > ColorOS Version, ensure you have at least 8–10GB of free storage, and maintain your device’s charge above 50% for a smooth install. Full OS version updates sometimes reach several gigabytes, and the update necessitates one reboot to finalize and use the new OS.
How OPPO Compares To Rivals?
OPPO’s cadence lines up with what we’re seeing from other top Android brands. OnePlus, which shares software roots with OPPO, has unfolded OxygenOS 16 to a varied range of handsets with a multidimensional plan that extends across current flagships and more aged tiers. Samsung is actively adopting Android 16 through its One UI platform – which is an Android 16–based variant – and is rapidly bringing it onto a myriad of Galaxy handsets, emphasizing the newer flagships and the high-volume premium and midrange models.
On policy, OPPO has committed up to four Android version upgrades and extended security patches for select premium lines – hence why devices like the Find X5 Pro are still in the frame. As usual, the company states that midrange models typically receive fewer OS upgrades, and this natural stagger dictates the order in which OPPO devices benefit from the new version rollout. This is why today’s upgrade notifications arrive for OPPO owners.
Why This Update Matters
Android 16 underpins new privacy controls, performance refinements, and platform capabilities, which app developers are soon going to target. For OPPO users, ColorOS 16 adds a layer of brand-specific polish and feature integrations – it means that new Android APIs are paired with familiar UI conventions and OPPO’s system tools. If you do not need the headline features of the latest version, major OS updates still serve you well by bringing under-the-hood security and battery improvements, which ultimately maintain device lifespan. The scale is broad; by IDC’s global tracking, OPPO is consistently ranked among the top five smartphone makers and holds a high single-digit market share, around 9%. This version rollout will define the near-term Android 16 installed base and decide when developers will shift their minimum compatibility targets for new apps and features.
Bottom Line For OPPO Owners
- Front of the line: If you have a Find N5, Find X8 or X8 Pro, or the newest Reno models. Shortly after that, the Find N2 Flip and select mid‑rangers can be expected. Older flagships like the Find X5 Pro and the popular Reno series devices are part of the wider phase.
- As always with major Android updates, keep an eye on the System Update page, consider backing up before updating, and watch the official ColorOS channels for any further region-specific announcements.
- Finally, patience pays: once early feedback confirms stability, staged rollouts often accelerate.