Vivo has confirmed that OriginOS 6, built on Android 16, will debut globally on October 15 at the “Brave New Origin: 2025 Vivo OriginOS Global Launch Event” in Shanghai. Ahead of the international rollout, the software will first launch in China on October 10 during the Vivo Developer Conference. At present, Vivo ships its devices outside China with Funtouch OS, which provides fewer customization options compared to OriginOS, currently limited to the Chinese market.
Vivo’s Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Shi Yujian said the new OS is designed to give users a smoother and smarter experience. This marks the first time OriginOS will be available outside China, replacing FuntouchOS on Vivo and iQOO smartphones.
OriginOS 6 brings a major design update built on Vivo’s atomic design system. It introduces a new “Comfort Engineering” philosophy for natural and intuitive use, along with the “Light and Shadow Space” concept that adds more depth and spatial order across the interface. The lock screen has been revamped with customizable clocks, a transparent color palette, and real-time rendering that simulates refraction and shadows of light. The digital clock can adjust its contrast based on lighting conditions for a layered, three-dimensional effect.
The update also includes a redesigned control center, new charging animations, and smoother transitions across the system. Vivo has rebuilt the Android core to improve compute performance, enhance display rendering, and optimize memory management. New AI features include an upgraded eraser that works with Live Photos, AI lighting effects, and a shake-to-group sharing option that builds on the existing touch-to-share tool.
The Vivo X300 series and iQOO 15 will be the first devices to ship with OriginOS 6 in China later in October, with a global rollout expected by the end of the year. The X300 and X300 Pro are scheduled to launch in China on October 13. Preview program registrations begin on September 29 for users who want early access.
It is not confirmed if the global version of OriginOS 6 will differ from the Chinese release, but Vivo users worldwide have long requested the change for its customization options and smoother performance compared to FuntouchOS.
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