vivo just made a big move — OriginOS 6 is finally official. Announced at its October 2025 developer event in China, the new software isn’t just a visual refresh. It’s a complete rethink of how vivo wants its phones to look, feel, and perform. More importantly, it’s a global unification step: the company is retiring Funtouch OS and shifting all upcoming devices to OriginOS 6, as confirmed by India Today.
For years, vivo users outside China ran a different interface from those at home. That changes now. With this rollout, vivo promises a single, polished experience for users everywhere — whether on a flagship in Shanghai or a mid-ranger in Mumbai. It’s a major change designed to simplify updates and give vivo a stronger, global software identity.
Background: One OS to Rule Them All
Merging OriginOS and Funtouch OS is more than a branding update. As Unbox.ph notes, it’s a strategic move for consistency, faster updates, and better ecosystem control. With one unified interface, vivo gains tighter oversight over features and security, while users get a cleaner, bug-free experience and the same design language across markets.
What’s New in OriginOS 6
1. Design Overhaul
The new “Light & Shadow Space” design adds depth and realism through subtle gradients, natural lighting, and layered elements. Gizmochina reports that animations and transitions now flow more smoothly, while the control center, notifications, and lock screen have been completely refreshed for a softer, more elegant look. Everything feels calmer, cleaner, and more intuitive to navigate.
2. AI-Driven Experience
AI takes center stage this year. According to Smartprix, OriginOS 6 introduces an upgraded on-device assistant that can summarize text, remove objects from photos, and convert screenshots into PDFs. It also improves contextual actions — like suggesting replies or translations in real time. vivo’s new BlueOS 3 platform for wearables complements it, connecting phones and smart devices under one intelligent ecosystem.
3. Built on Android 16
Running on Android 16, the system brings faster app launches, better multitasking, and improved energy efficiency. Gadgets 360 highlights smoother long-term performance and more reliable background task handling across vivo and iQOO devices, even for older models still in support.
Release Timeline & Eligible Devices
The OS launched on October 10, with the global rollout beginning October 15, 2025. The vivo X300 and iQOO 13 series are first in line, followed by a public beta for select older models later this year, as reported by Navbharat Times.
Why It Matters
By merging Funtouch and OriginOS, vivo joins rivals like Xiaomi and OnePlus in offering a unified software identity. The sleek visuals, Android 16 foundation, and AI-focused design show a clear push toward refinement and intelligence.
If executed well, OriginOS 6 could become vivo’s strongest global software statement yet — elegant, consistent, and genuinely smart.
Last Updated on October 18, 2025 by Lucy
