OnePlus has confirmed that the next major OS upgrade for its devices will come with the ColorOS 17 skin instead of OxygenOS 17. The rollout is expected to begin in the coming weeks, but unfortunately, the update won’t reach many OnePlus devices.

The OxygenOS 16 update, based on Android 16, was the last major upgrade for many OnePlus devices, and therefore, they aren’t eligible for future major upgrades, including ColorOS 17. The list includes flagship phones such as the OnePlus 11R, 10R, and 10 Pro, as well as a couple of Nord series phones.

Take a look at the list below to find out if you will need a hardware upgrade soon.

List of OnePlus devices that are not eligible for the ColorOS 17 update

This list has been prepared after carefully reviewing the software update policy for every OnePlus device, and so it must be accurate.

OnePlus flagship phones

• OnePlus 11R
• OnePlus 10R
• OnePlus 10T
• OnePlus 10 Pro

OnePlus Nord series

• OnePlus Nord 3
• OnePlus Nord CE 4
• OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite

OnePlus Pad series

• OnePlus Pad
• OnePlus Pad Go

To keep the list short and relevant, we’ve only included OnePlus devices that received the OxygenOS 16 update but are not eligible for ColorOS 17.

If your OnePlus device is on the list above, it may be time to start thinking about an upgrade. The device should still receive security patches for a while, but it won’t have access to the newest features, visual upgrades, and AI capabilities that come with major upgrades.

There are some excellent OnePlus phones in the market, promising up to four major OS upgrades. Most recent flagship phones are covered by that promise, and it also extends to some Nord phones. That means you don’t need to spend a premium just to get long-term software support. Click here to check the full list of OnePlus phones that promise four major Android upgrades.

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Realme has officially confirmed that it’s phasing out Realme UI and will switch entirely to Oppo’s ColorOS. That means upcoming Realme devices will instead come with ColorOS skin, but this change will also impact existing Realme devices.

The company has announced that eligible older Realme devices will be upgraded to the ColorOS skin. Well, ColorOS 17, to be precise. However, they didn’t publish a list of those eligible devices. So, we’ve created one based on the current software update policy.

These Realme phones will be upgraded to ColorOS 17

Even though Realme is switching to Oppo’s ColorOS, it will likely fulfill the software commitment it made earlier. Therefore, our list, which is based on the update policy, should be mostly accurate.

Realme GT series

• Realme GT 8 Pro
• Realme GT 7
• Realme GT 7 Pro
• Realme GT 7 Pro Racing
• Realme GT 7T
• Realme GT 6
• Realme GT 6T
• Realme GT 5 Pro

Realme number series

• Realme 16
• Realme 16 Pro
• Realme 16 Pro+
• Realme 16T
• Realme 15
• Realme 15 Pro
• Realme 15 Lite
• Realme 15T
• Realme 15x
• Realme 14
• Realme 14 Pro
• Realme 14 Pro+
• Realme 14T

Realme P series

• Realme P4
• Realme P4 Pro
• Realme P4 Lite
• Realme P4 Lite 4G
• Realme P4 Power 5G
• Realme P4R
• Realme P4x
• Realme P3
• Realme P3 Pro
• Realme P3 Ultra
• Realme P3x

Realme C series

• Realme C100
• Realme C100 4G
• Realme C100x
• Realme C100i
• Realme C85
• Realme C85 4G
• Realme 85 Pro
• Realme C83
• Realme C75
• Realme C75x
• Realme C73
• Realme C71

Realme Narzo series

• Realme Narzo Power 5G
• Realme Narzo 100x
• Realme Narzo 100 Lite
• Realme Narzo 90
• Realme Narzo 90X
• Realme Narzo 80 Lite
• Realme Narzo 80 Lite 4G
• Realme Narzo 80 Pro
• Realme Narzo 80x

Realme Note series

• Realme Note 80
• Realme Note 70
• Realme Note 70T

Alongside these smartphones, Realme will also upgrade the Realme Pad 3 tablet to ColorOS 17, based on Android 17.

Realme hasn’t revealed which phone will be the first to launch with ColorOS 17 or when it will begin rolling out ColorOS 17 to older devices. However, it’s safe to say that we’ll see ColorOS 17 on an Oppo smartphone first.

For those wondering what the shift will look like: we highly doubt much will change as Realme UI and ColorOS look similar. In fact, both custom skins have been sharing the same codebase for years. So, the change won’t be day and night. Still, users can expect some new features and changes that were previously exclusive to ColorOS.

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OnePlus has officially shut down its operations in most parts of the world, but software updates will continue to be rolled out to eligible devices — with a completely new flavor. OxygenOS will be replaced by ColorOS on all active OnePlus devices.

The company has confirmed a massive restructuring that will completely retire the OxygenOS software platform globally. Following the official release of ColorOS 17, all active OnePlus devices “will have the option to voluntarily update to the latest ColorOS,” the company wrote in a post on the OnePlus Community.

Below is a list of all OnePlus phones and tablets that will receive the ColorOS 17 update.

These OnePlus devices are eligible for the ColorOS 17 update

The community post doesn’t reveal which devices are in line for the ColorOS 17 upgrade. So, we reviewed the update policy for each device to compile the list below. Since it’s based on the official update policy, it must be accurate.

OnePlus flagship phones

• OnePlus Open
• OnePlus 15
• OnePlus 15R
• OnePlus 13
• OnePlus 13R
• OnePlus 13s
• OnePlus 13T
• OnePlus 12
• OnePlus 12R
• OnePlus 11

OnePlus mid-range phones

• OnePlus N6
• OnePlus Nord 6
• OnePlus Nord CE 6
• OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite
• OnePlus Nord 5
• OnePlus Nord CE 5
• OnePlus Nord 4

OnePlus tablets

• OnePlus Pad 4
• OnePlus Pad 3
• OnePlus Pad 2
• OnePlus Pad Lite
• OnePlus Pad Go 2

OnePlus says this strategy adjustment “enables us to streamline software development, accelerate update delivery, improve software quality, and make better use of our shared engineering and R&D capabilities.” That means we can still hope for timely software releases, which have been a key part of OxygenOS.

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Realme has officially confirmed a major software change for its smartphones in India. The company has revealed that upcoming devices will no longer ship with Realme UI, signalling a new direction for its software strategy while also aligning more closely with Oppo’s ecosystem.

Future Realme phones will ship with ColorOS 17

During a meeting with media (via. GSMArena), Realme India confirmed that its future smartphones will launch with ColorOS 17 instead of Realme UI. The company said the move is intended to simplify software development and make the update process more efficient by sharing resources across the Oppo ecosystem.

Although Realme did not reveal which smartphone will debut with ColorOS 17, the software is expected to appear first on upcoming Oppo devices before making its way to Realme’s next generation of smartphones.

The company also confirmed that eligible existing Realme smartphones will receive the ColorOS 17 update as part of their promised software support. For instance, the Realme GT 8 Pro, which debuted with Realme UI 7 and carries a commitment for four Android OS upgrades, will transition to ColorOS 17 before receiving future software versions.

For most users, the change is unlikely to feel dramatic because Realme UI already shares many design elements, features, and system apps with ColorOS. In fact, Realme originally launched its early smartphones with ColorOS before introducing Realme UI in 2020.

OnePlus is making a similar transition

The announcement follows OnePlus’ recent confirmation that eligible smartphones will also receive an optional upgrade to ColorOS 17 after its official release. Existing OnePlus users will be able to choose whether to switch from OxygenOS to ColorOS, and the company says users who upgrade will have the option to roll back to OxygenOS later.

OnePlus has explained that adopting a shared software platform will help improve update delivery, software quality, and engineering efficiency. The company has also confirmed that existing OnePlus devices will continue receiving scheduled software updates, security patches, warranty coverage, and after-sales support despite ending new product launches in Europe and North America.

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Not every smartphone brand appears convinced that a dramatic visual overhaul is the next step for Android software. As reports point to some manufacturers embracing glass-inspired interface designs, Oppo has indicated that its upcoming ColorOS 17 update could place greater emphasis on refining the overall user experience.

ColorOS design chief shares sets expectations about ColorOS 17

On June 2, Digital Chat Station claimed that an upcoming Android interface, referred to as “C17”, would introduce several visual refinements. According to the tipster, the software could feature a stronger liquid glass-inspired appearance, more consistent rounded corners across the interface, enhanced light-field rendering effects and dynamic lighting animations in areas such as notifications, music playback controls and the Dynamic Island-style interface.

The tipster has now shared additional details, stating that the software may include a completely new light-field interaction system, AI-powered adaptive colour matching and glass-like interface materials. While the overall layout may not appear dramatically different at first glance, the finer visual details are said to deliver a significantly more polished look and feel.

Following the latest leak, some users speculated that the information was related to ColorOS 17. Responding to these claims, ColorOS Design Director Chen Xi clarified that the leaked description likely does not refer to Oppo’s software. He suggested that the confusion may have stemmed from the mention of light-field design, a term already associated with Oppo’s design language.

Chen added that another smartphone brand is reportedly taking a far more aggressive approach towards liquid glass-style visuals. In contrast, ColorOS 17 is expected to focus on core user experience improvements rather than major interface redesigns. He also noted that the summer development period is generally dedicated to optimising system performance and refining everyday usability, while larger feature additions are usually introduced later.

ColorOS 17 is expected to make its debut on the Oppo Find X10 series in China this September, with a wider rollout roadmap likely to follow.

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Oppo is preparing to release the ColorOS 17 update to its devices. The Android 17-based update is already available for select devices via the beta channel, and it will soon have a public release for a much larger set of devices.

Since ColorOS 17 is a pretty substantial upgrade, millions of Oppo users are waiting for it. However, not every device will make it to the other side. So, it’s best to ensure your device is eligible for the upgrade before the rollout begins.

Oppo devices eligible for ColorOS 17 (Android 17) update: Complete list

Oppo Find N series

• Oppo Find N6
• Oppo Find N5
• Oppo Find N3
• Oppo Find N3 Flip
• Oppo Find N2
• Oppo Find N2 Flip

Oppo Find X series

• Oppo Find X9
• Oppo Find X9 Pro
• Oppo Find X9 Ultra
• Oppo Find X9s
• Oppo Find X8
• Oppo Find X8 Pro
• Oppo Find X8 Ultra
• Oppo Find X7
• Oppo Find X7 Ultra
• Oppo Find X6
• Oppo Find X6 Pro

Oppo Reno series

• Oppo Reno 16
• Oppo Reno 16 Pro
• Oppo Reno 16c
• Oppo Reno 16 F
• Oppo Reno 16 FS
• Oppo Reno 15
• Oppo Reno 15 Pro
• Oppo Reno 15 Pro Mini
• Oppo Reno 15 Pro Max
• Oppo Reno 15 F
• Oppo Reno 15 FS
• Oppo Reno 14
• Oppo Reno 14 Pro
• Oppo Reno 14 F
• Oppo Reno 13
• Oppo Reno 13 Pro
• Oppo Reno 13 F
• Oppo Reno 13 F 4G
• Oppo Reno 12
• Oppo Reno 12 Pro
• Oppo Reno 11
• Oppo Reno 11 Pro

Oppo F series

• Oppo F33
• Oppo F33 Pro
• Oppo F31
• Oppo F31 Pro
• Oppo F31 Pro+
• Oppo F29
• Oppo F29 Pro

Oppo K series

• Oppo K15
• Oppo K15 Pro
• Oppo K15 Pro+
• Oppo K14
• Oppo K14 Turbo
• Oppo K14 Turbo Pro
• Oppo K14x
• Oppo K13
• Oppo K13 Turbo
• Oppo K13 Turbo Pro
• Oppo K13x

Oppo Pad series

• Oppo Pad 6
• Oppo Pad 5
• Oppo Pad 5 Pro
• Oppo Pad 3
• Oppo Pad SE

It’s important to highlight that Oppo has yet to publish an official list of devices eligible for the ColorOS 17 update. The one above is unofficial, but since it’s based on the existing update policy, you can trust it without a second thought.

You would notice that there are no Oppo A-series phones on the list. That’s because most of these phones do not have an official update policy, making it difficult to predict which of those stand a chance. Because of that uncertainty and to keep the list as accurate as possible, we did not include any A-series models. That said, some of them may still receive the update.

We’ll update the list when Oppo makes an official announcement.

If you have an Oppo Find X9 Pro or Oppo Reno 15 Pro, you can sign up for the ColorOS 17 beta testing to access new features and upgrades well ahead of other users. As for the stable rollout, it’s expected to begin early November.

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Oppo’s next major software update appears to be taking shape as new information about ColorOS 17 has surfaced online. While the company has yet to officially discuss the Android 17-based interface, a fresh leak suggests that visual changes could be among the biggest highlights of the upcoming release.

ColorOS 17 may bring a major visual refresh

As can be seen in the above screenshot, the tipster Digital Chat Station claims that ColorOS 17 will incorporate more liquid glass-like interface elements throughout the system. The update is expected to feature a more refined design language with smoother and more consistent rounded corners across different parts of the user interface.

The tipster also mentions additional light-field rendering effects, which could make interface animations appear more dynamic. Real-time lighting effects are said to be integrated into notifications, pop-up alerts, the Dynamic Island-style interface, and music playback screens.

While no screenshots of these individual features have surfaced yet, the leak suggests that Oppo is focusing heavily on visual polish and system-wide consistency. The tipster even hinted that the software could carry a stronger Apple-inspired design influence than before.

Interestingly, this is not the first time information about ColorOS 17 has emerged. A leak from February indicated that Oppo’s upcoming software could include improved CPU resource allocation, enhanced memory management, and better app retention in multitasking scenarios. The same report also claimed that users may see smoother system animations, fewer frame drops across the interface, and refined camera performance with more seamless zoom transitions during photography and video recording.

Although these details remain unconfirmed, they paint a picture of an update that focuses on both aesthetics and everyday usability. If accurate, ColorOS 17 could combine visual enhancements with under-the-hood optimisations to deliver a more polished experience.

ColorOS 17 is expected to debut first on the Oppo Find X10 series, which is reportedly scheduled to launch in China this October. Following that launch, Oppo is likely to announce the rollout plan for additional devices.

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Xiaomi recently confirmed the list of devices that will get the Android 17 OS update, which arrived soon after the first official Android 17 beta went live. Now, early leaks have revealed Oppo’s and OnePlus’s next major software updates based on Android 17. But ahead of any official release roadmap, the latest report has revealed a bunch of key updates for the upcoming ColorOS 17 and OxygenOS 17.

ColorOS 17 and OxygenOS 17: Smoother Performance & System Efficiency

One of the biggest themes across leaks is system performance optimization. Both ColorOS 17 and OxygenOS 17 are reported to refine CPU resource and memory management, resulting in faster app launches, fewer micro-stutters and better overall fluidity when navigating the interface.

Background multitasking is expected to benefit from improved app retention, meaning apps stay active longer instead of reloading frequently. Leaks also suggest deeper internal optimizations like improved garbage collection processes to reduce unnecessary workload on system resources and refine idle power usage, which could translate into more consistent battery life in day-to-day use.

Refined Animations & Interface Fluidity

Both the ColorOS 17 and OxygenOS 17 updates are tipped to bring smoother system-wide animations and reduced UI frame drops, helping make everyday interactions feel more consistent and responsive. Whether scrolling through apps or navigating menus, leaks suggest that transitions and motion feedback will look more polished than before, improving the overall feel and software experience.

Camera apps are also a focus here. Reports point to improved zoom transitions while taking photos and videos, meaning less lag, flickering and abrupt jumps between zoom levels. This would be a great quality tweak that could make major differences during real world shooting sessions.

Camera & Visual Improvements

On the imaging side, one of the more practical changes highlighted in the leaks is smoother zoom behavior in the camera interface. These enhancements are for both stills and video capture. This hints at software-level improvements that could make switching between focal lengths or continuous zooming feel more natural and less jittery. That’s a welcome improvement for users who rely on their phones for quick photo/video tasks.

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