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OxygenOS 16 Eligible Devices: Which OnePlus Phones Will Get Android 16

Find out if your OnePlus phone makes the cut

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Summary

  • OxygenOS 16 has been officially announced as the next major update to OnePlus phones in India.
  • OnePlus 13 series, 112 series and OnePlus Open will be the first phones to get the stable update in November 2025.
  • The update will then arrive on the rest of the eligible devices between the end of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026.

OnePlus has launched the OxygenOS 16 update in India, the next iteration of its mobile OS that's based on Android 16. The brand has so far been testing Android 16 Beta update on the OnePlus 13, and with the official announcement now out, here's a list of all the eligible devices that could get OxygenOS 16.

OxygenOS 16 eligible devices

OnePlus 13 will be the first of the few devices to get access to new OxygenOS 16 features. It will be accompanied by the OnePlus 12 series, OnePlus Open and OnePlus Pad 3, all of which are confirmed to get the stable update to OxygenOS 16 by November 2025

This will be followed by the Nord 5, Nord CE5, Nord 4 and Nord 3 device which will receive the latest version before the end of 2025. OnePlus will commence the rollout to its older devices during Q1 2026

OnePlus Phones

OnePlus 13 Blue colourway in red background
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OnePlus 13 Blue colourway in red background
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Starting with the OnePlus 11, the brand promised four years of major Android updates to its phones. The OnePlus 13R was the first "R" device to be promised the same, but the 11R and 12R will only get three major updates each. 

  • OnePlus 13 (Stable update in November 2025)
  • OnePlus 13R (Stable update in November 2025)
  • OnePlus 13s (Stable update in November 2025)
  • OnePlus 12 (Stable update in November 2025)
  • OnePlus 12R (Stable update in November 2025)
  • OnePlus 11 (Stable update in December 2025)
  • OnePlus 11R (Stable update in December 2025)
  • OnePlus 10 Pro (Stable update in Q1 2026)

A surprising addition to the list is the OnePlus 10 Pro whose last update was expected to be OxygenOS 15, but OnePlus has confirmed that the three-year-old flagship will live another update. Besides, this will be the last update for the OnePlus 11R, as it has already received Android 14 and Android 15. 

OnePlus Nord Series

OnePlus Nord 5 in pearl white colourway with ship in the background
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OnePlus Nord 5 in pearl white colourway with ship in the background
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The OnePlus Nord 5 and the Nord CE 5 are expected to be among the first set of Nord devices to get the Android 16-based OxygenOS 16. OnePlus promises four major updates to both Nord 5 and Nord CE 5, but only two years for the Nord CE4.

  • OnePlus Nord 5 (Stable update in December 2025)
  • OnePlus Nord CE 5 (Stable update in December 2025)
  • OnePlus Nord 4 (Stable update in December 2025)
  • OnePlus Nord 3 (Stable update in December 2025)
  • OnePlus Nord CE 4 (Stable update in Q1 2026)
  • OnePLus Nord CE 4 Lite (Stable update in Q1 2026)

Therefore, the Nord 4 and both Nord 5 series of devices are eligible for four years from the date of their launch. OxygenOS 16 will be the last update for Nord CE 4 and Nord CE 4 Lite. The same goes for the OnePlus Nord 3, which was promised three years of major updates.

OnePlus Foldable and Tablets

OnePlus Open in crimson red colouway with red gradient background
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OnePlus Open in crimson red colouway with red gradient background
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The OnePlus Open is promised four major Android updates, and since it launched with Android 13 out of the box, it's confirmed to get OxygenOS 16 in November 2025. Besides, a handful of OnePlus tablets are also eligible.

  • OnePlus Open (Stable update in November 2025)
  • OnePlus Pad 3 (Stable update in November 2025)
  • OnePlus Pad 2 (Stable update in November 2025)
  • OnePlus Pad (Stable update in Q1 2026)
  • OnePlus Pad Lite (Stable update in Q1 2026)

OnePlus Pad 3 and Pad Lite are the brand's latest offerings in the tablet category. OnePlus has confirmed three major Android updates for both tablets. 

Expected OxygenOS 16 features

OnePlus 13 smartphone lying flat with orange background
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OnePlus 13 smartphone lying flat with orange background
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Besides Android 16 features, OxygenOS 16 comes with a redesigned UI, new customisation and AI features. These include:

  • Flux Themes 2.0 will allow users to personalise their lock screen with AI wallpapers, dynamic moving photos, depth effects and translucent clock styles.
  • Fluid Cloud is OnePlus' version of Dynamic Island on iPhones, and it offers extend live alerts support for apps like YouTube Music, food delivery services and more.
  • AI Efficiency Suite brings a slew of new AI features including AI writing, AI Scan and improved Mind Space.
  • Parallel Processing 2.0 makes room for smoother animations and app transitions.

With beta builds of OxygenOS 16 already in testing, the first stable version is confirmed to arrive in November 2025 for select flagship OnePlus phones. The rest of the eligible devices should get OxygenOS 16 within the first quarter of 2026, so stay tuned.

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Ajaay's love affair with technology started young, with the Nokia N-Gage piquing his interest. Since 2016, he's channeled his passion for tech into crafting explainers and guides on iOS, macOS, Android, social media, privacy & cybersecurity, and AI. When it's time to unplug, Ajaay enjoys playing EAFC, unwinding to music on a pair of open-backs, building his dream audiophile gear, or watching Arsenal struggle to keep a clean sheet.

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