The next biggest upgrade, “OxygenOS 16.1”, has started appearing in early leaks, which gives users a glimpse of what could be one of the most refined and feature-packed updates yet. Initially, it will be rolled out for flagship models such as OnePlus and Oppo. This update will be available only for devices that carry the base OxygenOS 16 update.
There are rumors that this update will come in May or June 2026 (late Q2 2026). This update aims to build upon the AI-focused features introduced in the base OxygenOS 16, which brought improved multitasking and new themes.
Let’s break down everything, which includes the expected timeline, key features, and which devices are likely to receive the update first.
Features This Update Carries
The OxygenOS 16.1 update focuses on a “Lockscreen Island” for live alerts, a revamped camera UI, and enhanced notification stacking.
Let’s see what each feature helps:
- Lockscreen Island & Live Activities: This feature is similar to Dynamic Island, which shows real-time updates for apps like sports scores, music, and timers.
- Revamped Camera UI: This is an updated interface prepared for simplicity, better playability, and efficiency.
- Notification Center: It features a new stacking notification style, enhancing the user experience in managing alerts.
- Enhanced Personalization: More customizations for the Lock Screen, which include improved widgets and a more immersive music player interface.
- System Stability: It continues to focus on smooth performance and stability, which is built on the Flow Motion animations introduced in OxygenOS 16.
Timeline & Eligible Devices
The OxygenOS 16.1 update is going to be released in two phases, where the first phase is expected between May 10 and May 20. The devices it includes are:
- OnePlus 15
- OnePlus 15R
- OnePlus 13 & OnePlus 13s
- OnePlus Nord 6
- OnePlus Pad 3
The second phase is expected between May 21 and May 31. The devices it includes are:
- OnePlus 13R
- OnePlus 12
- OnePlus Nord 5
- OnePlus Pad 2
Speaking about other devices of OnePlus, then it may have updates of OxygenOS 16.1 around June. These leaks have not yet been announced or officially announced by OnePlus or other companies. So stay tuned for confirmation and more details of updates.