OxygenOS 16: Google Gemini AI Integration and Key Productivity Features

Liputan6.com, Jakarta OnePlus has confirmed the launch of OxygenOS 16, the latest version of its Android 16-based operating system, which will debut on October 16, 2025, in India.

With the tagline "Intelligently Yours" and "OnePlus AI" branding, OxygenOS 16 is poised to transform the way users interact with their devices.

This update is not simply an upgrade, but rather an evolution, bringing advanced features like Plus Mind and tight Google Gemini integration.

Users can expect a gradual global rollout from November 2025 to the first quarter of 2026.

Various OnePlus devices, from the flagship series to the Nord and Pad, will receive this update periodically.

One of the key pillars of OxygenOS 16 is its deep AI integration, particularly through Plus Mind and Google Gemini. Plus Mind is an innovative system designed to organize on-screen content into a central hub called Mind Space.

The Plus Mind feature can extract contextual information, such as dates from event posters, and intelligently suggest calendar entries.

Furthermore, OxygenOS 16 integrates Google Gemini, which can access content in Mind Space to provide context-aware recommendations.

Gemini will function as a personal "planner, assistant, and manager," assisting users with various daily activities.

Furthermore, the AI ​​Search feature introduced in OxygenOS 15 is now enhanced and accessible directly in Settings, making it easier to find relevant settings and toggles.

OnePlus also includes AI PlayLab, a platform for experimental AI features like YumSee (text-to-image) and Party Up (image-to-video), opening up new creative opportunities for users.

OxygenOS 16 focuses not only on AI but also on enhancing user productivity and creativity through a series of advanced features.

This update includes the AI ​​Productivity Suite, which includes AI Writer for content creation, mind maps, and charts, and AI Scan, which can convert documents, whiteboards, and receipts into editable PDFs.

In the photography sector, OxygenOS 16 introduces AI photography tools such as AI Portrait Glow and AI Perfect Shot.

AI Portrait Glow is designed to improve portrait quality in low-light conditions with multi-skin tone optimization.

Meanwhile, AI Perfect Shot can correct common photo issues, such as eye blinking, ensuring every important moment is perfectly captured.

Cross-device connectivity is a key focus of OxygenOS 16, enabling seamless integration with various ecosystems.

The operating system supports integration with Windows PCs and Macs, as well as Apple devices, including Apple Watch notifications.

The cross-device syncing system has also been improved, including the ability to sync the clipboard with a MacBook or Windows PC.

In terms of design, OxygenOS 16 features a more airy "Liquid Glass" feel with the use of Gaussian blur in many areas, giving the buttons a more modern and elegant look.

The lock screen has also been completely overhauled, allowing for further customization such as setting Motion Photos or videos as wallpapers with depth effects, customizing fonts, and adding mini widgets.

OxygenOS 16 brings significant performance improvements through Parallel Processing 2.0.

This improvement applies to transitions between the App Drawer, Shelf, and animations triggered by the 3-button navigation bar, making every interaction feel smoother.

Not only performance, but battery life is also improved with more sophisticated battery-saving strategies for network usage in specific apps and scenarios.

On the security side, OxygenOS 16 introduces Private Computing Cloud, a security framework designed to protect sensitive data at the GPU and CPU levels, while maintaining privacy in cloud storage.

OnePlus has also made tablet-specific optimizations in OxygenOS 16, taking advantage of the larger screens on its Pad series.

The OnePlus 15 will be the first device to launch with OxygenOS 16 pre-installed. Meanwhile, the OxygenOS 16 update (based on Android 16) will gradually roll out to other devices.

In November 2025, devices like the OnePlus 13, OnePlus Open, and OnePlus Pad 3 will receive the update.

In December 2025, the OnePlus 11 and select Nord series devices will receive the update.

Then, in Q1 2026, devices like the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G and OnePlus Pad will get their turn.

The open beta program for OxygenOS 16 on the OnePlus 13s is already live in India.