OnePlus Nord OxygenOS 16 With Android 16 Free Update Rolling Out

OnePlus has started rolling out its OxygenOS 16 updates to the affordable Nord smartphone series.

OxygenOS 16, the latest custom UI based on Google’s Android 16, is now available as a free update on the OnePlus Nord 5, OnePlus Nord 4, and OnePlus Nord CE 5.

The update seems to be currently rolling out in India, with a global release expected shortly.

The rollout is relatively quick considering the OnePlus Android 16 update first reached flagship phones like the OnePlus 13 in early November.

This came after the UI’s debut on the OnePlus 15 at the end of October.

OxygenOS 16 features

The update is substantial, weighing around 3.32GB. It includes Google’s November 2025 Android security update.

The update introduces a new design with more Gaussian blur effects for a sleek look reminiscent of Liquid Glass.

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The Quick Settings panel is now more customizable, with enhanced time and date displays. System-wide themed icons have been added, and Flux Themes now offer more depth.

OnePlus has also enhanced animation fluidity in OxygenOS 16, promising improved performance even on more modest hardware.

Watch out for these new features as OxygenOS 16 makes its way to Nord devices.