When Vivo announced that Funtouch OS would be replaced by OriginOS 6 globally, the change sparked a massive interest among smartphone enthusiasts. It signalled a bold shift in design philosophy and software strategy. While Funtouch has served as a functional OS, it often felt like a patchwork of customisations. With the world rapidly embracing features like AI-driven experiences and user friendliness, Vivo needed something better and more ambitious. And that is precisely what OriginOS 6 promises.

The biggest challenge for Vivo is not introducing new features or a better design, but rather facing the massive expectations from users in India and around the globe. After filtering through all the rumours, teasers, and developer builds from the Chinese version, here are six defining features in OriginOS 6 that are coming to Vivo and iQOO devices by the end of this year.

New Features in OriginOS 6 and Why They Matter

Faster and Smoother Animations

From the two teaser videos of OriginOS 6 released by Vivo, it is clear that faster animations and a smoother interface are the top highlights. The video showcases ultra-fast app switching with swift movements, indicating that the UI will offer swift multitasking.

It can also be perceived that OriginOS 6 will offer better memory management, as the apps appear to be kept active even while switching. This will be a huge upgrade over Funtouch OS, as it used to take a fraction of a second for an app to get active after loading from memory.

AI Integration

Vivo’s official page of OriginOS 6 announcement mentions that the new interface will be enriched with AI capabilities. Although the company has not shared an exact list of features, we can build an idea of what to expect from the Chinese version.

The company is expected to introduce support for on-device translation, AI-powered image generation, and possibly a digital assistant. It is worth noting that Vivo has extensively used MediaTek’s processors for its recent flagship X Series, and it also holds an R&D partnership with the chipmaker. The company has also showcased such similar features at its China launches, and these may finally make their way to the global version starting with Origin OS 6.

Dynamic Island-Inspired Cutout

Another video shared by Vivo itself showcases a feature where you can drag images from your phone’s gallery to the camera cutout and upload them directly to any social media app. This looks like an upgraded version of Apple’s Dynamic Island. It will allow you to quickly share media across apps, without having to open new apps each time.

The teaser also shows that you can pin certain apps to this floating window. When we combine this with the smoother animations, OriginOS 6 is set to offer a seamless multitasking experience.

Android 16

OriginOS 6 will be based on the latest Android 16 version. It brings the latest security updates and everything new from the world of Android. Some notable features in Android 16 include desktop-style multitasking, improved privacy and security, new dashboards for settings and permission management, better support for third-party apps for always-on display, and more.

If these sound familiar, it’s because Vivo already has some of these features in Funtouch OS. However, the functionality can be restrictive due to Android 15’s permissions. The latest version of Android will open all paths for Vivo to integrate these functions in a seamless way in OriginOS 6.

Fresh Colours in Notification Panel

The logo of OriginOS 6 emphasizes brighter colours like orange, red, and pink. Although Funtouch has always allowed users to customize accent colours, the new OriginOS 6 may take a dynamic approach in a more colour-intuitive design.

It’s an open fact that Funtouch is known to be inspired by Apple’s iOS, especially in the notification panel and settings page. However, Apple recently introduced a massive change with its Liquid Glass design, and we may see some excerpts of the same in OriginOS.

New Widgets

Vivo has shared quite a few details about OriginOS 6 in China, which include several new widgets. These include better music control, wallpaper controls, improved app integration with widgets, quick access to certain features, and more. Considering that the company is bringing the same OS to the global market, we can expect most of these widgets to be carried forward to Vivo and iQOO phones.

OriginOS 6 Launch Date

OriginOS 6 will be officially unveiled in China on October 10. The upcoming Vivo X300 Series will be the first phone from the company to boot the new version out of the box. Vivo has also started an insider preview of OriginOS 6 to select users of the Vivo X200 Pro and the iQOO 13. The stable version rollout is expected globally from November.

FAQs

Q. Which devices are eligible for OriginOS 6?

All Vivo and iQOO smartphones eligible for the Android 16 update will receive OriginOS 6. This applies to all flagship, mid-range, and budget series from the company.

Q. When will OriginOS 6 arrive in India?

There is no official launch date of OriginOS 6 in India. The company is already running an insider preview of the same for the Vivo X200 Pro and the iQOO 13.

Wrapping Up

OriginOS 6 looks like a turning point for iQOO and Vivo by rethinking what software looks, feels, and behaves. For Indian users, this also means potential gains in performance and smarter features, allowing you to extract more productivity from your smartphone. Vivo’s hardware game is already super strong, and the new interface is expected to elevate the experience further.

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