Good news for OnePlus users! The company has officially started rolling out the stable OxygenOS 16 update for its latest flagship smartphones — the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13s.
The update rollout has already begun in India, and other regions will receive it in the coming weeks. Since it’s a phased rollout, some users might get the update sooner than others.
Update Details
According to reports from The Tech Outlook, a few Indian users have already received the stable OxygenOS 16 update on their devices.
- Update size:
- OnePlus 13 – 3.49 GB
- OnePlus 13s – 3.42 GB
- Firmware versions:
- OnePlus 13: IN: CPH2649_16.0.0.210 (EX01)
- OnePlus 13s: IN: CPH2723_16.0.0.211 (EX01)
The update brings the latest Android 16 features, smoother animations, performance boosts, better privacy controls, and new AI-powered enhancements.
Users who have already installed the update report that it runs smoothly with no major bugs or issues so far.
When Will Other Regions Get It?
OnePlus has not yet shared the exact timeline for the OxygenOS 16 rollout outside India. However, based on the company’s past schedule, users in other countries can expect the update to arrive within one to two weeks.
In some cases, it might take longer, depending on local testing and carrier approvals.
Next Big Launch: OnePlus 15 Coming Soon
Alongside the software rollout, OnePlus is also preparing to launch its next flagship — the OnePlus 15 — in India.
The company has officially confirmed that the OnePlus 15 will debut on November 13 at 7 PM, and sales will begin the same day at 8 PM.
The phone will be available in three color options:
- Absolute Black
- Misty Purple
- Sand Dune
OnePlus 15 Launch Offers
OnePlus has also introduced a special Bonus Drop Gift Code sale on its website.
For ₹249, customers can buy a gift code that includes:
- A ₹2,999 OnePlus 27W Freezing Point Magnetic Cooler
- A ₹999 two-year Battery Protection Plan
That’s nearly ₹4,000 worth of free gifts. The company is also offering a lifetime display warranty with the phone.
OnePlus 15 Key Specifications
The OnePlus 15 will be India’s first smartphone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, claimed to be the fastest mobile CPU in the world.
The phone will run OxygenOS 16 out of the box and feature advanced AI capabilities.
Camera setup:
- 50MP primary camera
- 50MP ultra-wide camera
- 50MP telephoto lens
- 32MP front camera
The rear cameras can shoot 8K videos at 30fps.
Display:
- 6.78-inch 3rd-gen BOE flexible AMOLED panel
- 1.5K resolution, 165Hz refresh rate
- 1800 nits peak brightness
- 330Hz touch sampling rate
- 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and 1.07 billion colors
Battery:
- 7,300mAh capacity
- 120W wired Super Flash charging
- 50W wireless Flash charging
These specs match the Chinese variant, and similar configurations are expected for the Indian model.
Expected Price
In China, the OnePlus 15 starts at 3,999 Yuan (around ₹50,000) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB model.
The top-end 16GB RAM + 1TB variant costs 5,399 Yuan (around ₹67,000).
The Indian pricing is expected to stay close to these figures.
Bottom Line
With the OxygenOS 16 stable update rolling out and the OnePlus 15 launch just days away, OnePlus is clearly gearing up for a strong end to 2025.
If you own a OnePlus 13 or 13s, you can check for the update manually under Settings > About Device > OxygenOS Version > Check for Updates. Make sure to back up your data, connect to Wi-Fi, and have at least 50% battery before installing.
