With the Android 15 release date now revealed, we can expect OEMs to follow along with their own Android versions. It seems like Oppo is the first in line to announce their upcoming Android 15-based update. Its ColorOS 15 is expected to bring new features, most of which could also be added to OnePlus’ OxygenOS. The company has now set an official date for the ColorOS 15 announcement, and here’s everything you need to know about it.
The official OPPO and ColorOS teams posted on Weibo that ColorOS 15 will be showcased during the OPPO Developer Conference 2024 scheduled for October 17. The ODC landing page states, “ColorOS will be revamped, bringing smoother, smarter, dynamic, and efficient user experiences.” Additionally, there’s mention of a Game Ecosystem and OPPO AI, which indicates a shift towards enhancing user engagement and interactivity.
Although there is limited information about the new features of ColorOS 15, previously leaked Chinese OxygenOS beta builds suggest that users can expect new Lockscreen customizations, improved animations, support for more apps in the dynamic island feature, and a revamped Quick Settings panel. This indicates a strong focus on usability and aesthetics, aiming to enhance the overall user experience.
It's important to note that we still don’t have a confirmed release date for ColorOS 15. The Weibo page translates that it “will be available at ODC,” but this likely doesn’t mean it will launch on the same day. Initially, the update will be China-only, as OPPO typically takes its time to roll out new updates globally, similar to the release pattern for ColorOS 14.
Global users can expect to receive ColorOS 15 in January or February 2025, as ColorOS 14 was released in China in November of the previous year. For context, ColorOS 14 introduced a much-needed revamp to the UI along with features like File Dock, Smart Sidebar, and an iOS-like image cropping feature. However, it had a few drawbacks, such as the dynamic island not working with third-party apps, which many hope will be resolved in ColorOS 15 and OxygenOS 15.
ColorOS 15 is not just an update for OPPO users but is also exciting for OnePlus users since ColorOS and OxygenOS share the same code base. Therefore, we can anticipate that the same new features will be introduced in both ColorOS 15 and OxygenOS 15, albeit with some variations. Furthermore, several Android 15 features like App Archiving, partial screen recording, and other security enhancements are expected to be included in ColorOS 15.
What are your expectations from ColorOS 15? Is there a specific feature that you’d like to see in the UI? Let us know in the comments!
