Highlights
- OriginOS 6 replaces Funtouch OS with a fresh UI, fluid animations, and Android 16 foundation, debuting on Vivo X300 and iQOO 15 devices.
- Features include YOYO AI assistant, Smart Call, DocMaster, and Origin Smooth Engine for faster app launches, smoother animations, and multitasking.
- New Private Space, Dynamic Origin Island, and Vivo Connection Centre enable secure data separation, cross-device sync, and iPhone pairing.
Vivo has officially launched OriginOS 6 worldwide, marking the end of its long-running Funtouch OS. Announced during the “Brave New Origin: 2025” event in Shanghai on October 15, 2025, the latest software brings a complete design refresh, enhanced AI integration, and improved performance. Based on Android 16, OriginOS 6 represents Vivo’s most ambitious global rollout yet.
“For years, Vivo has deepened its global presence under the principle of ‘More Local, More Global,’ and continues to create products and experiences that stay true to users’ needs,” said SHI Yujian, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Vivo. “As we celebrate Vivo’s 30th anniversary, we are taking the next step with the global debut of OriginOS. Guided by our ‘Origin Design’ philosophy and built on three core pillars of smoothness, design and AI, the brand new OriginOS 6 reimagines the way people connect with the digital world.”
Vivo OriginOS 6 Debuts with X300 Series and iQOO 15
The first devices to ship with OriginOS 6 are the Vivo X300 series and iQOO 15, both powered by Qualcomm’s latest hardware. The X300 lineup went on sale in China on October 13, and its India launch is expected by late November or early December, followed by the iQOO 15 as the brand’s first device to run the new OS.
Indian users can already join the OriginOS 6 Preview Program through the official Vivo and iQOO apps. Beta testing is currently underway, with stable builds expected to roll out in the coming weeks.
OriginOS 6 Rollout Timeline (Global and India)
Vivo confirmed that the rollout will begin with beta testing from October 15, followed by stable versions in November 2025 and beyond. Below is the detailed rollout plan:
Beta Program (Oct 15 – Nov 6, 2025)
- Vivo X200 Pro, iQOO 13 (initial wave), X Fold 5, X200
Wave 1 – Early November 2025
- X Fold5, X200 Pro, X200, X200 FE, V60, iQOO 13
Wave 2 – Mid November 2025
- X Fold3 Pro, X100 Pro, X100, iQOO 12
Wave 3 – Mid December 2025
- V60e, V50, V50e, T4 Ultra, T4 Pro, Neo 10, Neo 10R, Neo9 Pro
Wave 4 – Q1 2026
- X90 Pro, X90
- V60 Lite, V60 Lite 4G, V50 Lite, V50 Lite 4G, V40, V40e, V40 Lite, V40 Lite 4G, V40 SE 80W, V40 SE, V30 Pro, V30, V30e, V30 Lite, V30 Lite 4G, V30 SET4, T4R, T4x, T3 Ultra, T3 Pro
- Y400 Pro, Y400, Y400 4G, Y300 Plus, Y300, Y200 Pro, Y200, Y200e, Y100, Y100 4G, Y58, Y39, Y38, Y31 Pro
- iQOO 11Z10R, Z10x, Z9, Z9s Pro, Z9s
OriginOS 6 – Key Features
Performance Boost with Origin Smooth Engine –
Caption – OriginOS 6 with Origin Smooth Engine. (Image credit – Vivo)
Vivo’s new Origin Smooth Engine improves app cold start speeds by 18.5%, boosts frame rate stability by 10.5%, and enhances animation responsiveness by 35%.
The Dual Rendering system and Origin Animation Suite (featuring Spring, Blur Transition, Morphing, and One Shot effects) make UI interactions feel smoother and more natural. Meanwhile, the Snap-Up Engine enables faster app switching, up to 16% quicker between consecutive launches.
Smarter AI Tools –
Caption – OriginOS 6 with Vivo AI. (Image credit – Vivo)
The system integrates AI Retouch, Smart Call Assistant, DocMaster, AI Creation, AI Search, and Google Gemini. The AI agent YOYO can assist users automatically in relevant contexts, further streamlining multitasking and productivity.
Dynamic Origin Island –
Similar to Apple’s Dynamic Island, Origin Island acts as a multitasking hub for live activities. Users can copy text into calls or calendar events using Copy & Go, or drag edits into other apps with Drag & Go.
Vivo explains, “The new Origin Island surfaces real-time status at the top of the screen and remains visible when you leave apps, integrated with Android 16’s Live Updates integration. It offers contextual suggestions you can act on instantly, enabling Copy & Go—copy a phone number to call, text or save as a new contact, or copy meeting details to create a calendar item, and Drag & Go—edit a photo, for example, and drag it to Origin Island to continue in the suggested app without switching.”
Improved Privacy and Connectivity –
The new Private Space, accessed with a left swipe from the dock, lets users separate personal and business data securely. The Vivo Connection Centre enhances cross-device capabilities, supporting PC screen mirroring, file transfers, and task continuity, even enabling EasyShare pairing with iPhones.
Visual Redesign and Customisation –
Caption – OriginOS 6 Redesign and customisation. (Image credit – Vivo)
OriginOS 6 draws from natural and fluid design principles, introducing translucent layers, adaptive wallpapers, and the new Vivo Sans font (supporting over 40 languages). The redesigned Control Centre, Lock Screen Grid widgets, new charging animations, status bar improvements, and 4×7 adaptive folders offer users deeper personalisation. Features like Flip Cards and Together & Separate layout modes further enhance usability.
FAQs
Q1. What is OriginOS 6 and how is it different from Funtouch OS?
Answer. OriginOS 6 is Vivo’s new Android 16-based operating system, replacing Funtouch OS. It introduces a complete design overhaul, smoother animations, smarter AI tools, and enhanced privacy features.
Q2. Which devices will get OriginOS 6 and when?
Answer. The rollout begins with Vivo X300 and iQOO 15, followed by beta testing for models like X200 Pro and iQOO 13 from October 15. Stable builds will start rolling out from November 2025 through Q1 2026.
Q3. What are the key features of OriginOS 6?
Answer. Highlights include the Origin Smooth Engine for faster performance, AI tools like YOYO and DocMaster, Dynamic Origin Island for multitasking, and a redesigned UI with adaptive folders and new fonts.
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