Vivo Rolls Out OriginOS 6 and BlueOS 3, Ahead of a Global Rollout
Vivo has officially introduced OriginOS 6 in China, paired with the new BlueOS 3 for its smartwatch lineup. Built on Android 16, the update is set to debut first on the Vivo X300 Pro, X300, and iQOO 15, before expanding to older models over the coming months. This launch marks a significant refresh for Vivo’s software strategy, integrating AI-powered features and a redesigned user experience that aims to blend aesthetics with practical tools for daily use.
A Fresh, Liquid Glass-Inspired Design
The centerpiece of OriginOS 6 is its refreshed visual language. The home screen, lock screen, and app grid receive a modern makeover with circular app icons and curved-edge widgets. A notable design cue is a dynamic, resizable clock widget that adapts as notifications arrive, offering a cleaner, more adaptive home screen. This overhaul reportedly draws inspiration from Apple’s Liquid Glass approach introduced with iOS updates, bringing a sense of depth and translucency to the interface.
One of the standout features mirrors Apple’s Dynamic Island with an in-house creation called “Atomic Island” (translated from Chinese). It provides quick access to controls such as music playback and stopwatch, without pulling users away from their current task. Additional refinements include progressive blur effects, stacked notifications for better readability, and a redesigned control center with customizable quick settings for faster interactions.
Blue River Smooth Engine: Smoother, Quicker, More Efficient
Under the hood, OriginOS 6 leverages Vivo’s new Blue River Smooth Engine. The engine incorporates advanced capabilities such as super-core computing, a dual-rendering architecture, and photonic storage. These components work together to deliver smoother animations, more responsive touch input, and steadier frame rates when navigating between apps and screens. Vivo positions the Blue River engine as a key factor in reducing lag, delivering a noticeably more fluid user experience even on devices with varying hardware profiles.
AI-Powered Tools for Everyday Tasks
OriginOS 6 introduces a broad suite of AI features designed to assist across daily tasks and media editing. Among them are an AI phone assistant, AI summary generation, AI photo elimination, and Circle to Search 2.0 — a feature that enables users to highlight an object on screen and instantly fetch related information. A notable addition is Live Photo AI Removal, which extends beyond still photos to cover Live Photos, allowing users to remove unwanted elements with ease. An AI image editor can enhance resolution, remove objects, and convert images to PDFs, expanding the ways users can refine media directly on their devices.
BlueOS 3 Brings Extended Battery Life to Vivo’s Smartwatches
Alongside OriginOS 6, Vivo introduced BlueOS 3 for its smartwatch lineup, featuring on-watch enhancements designed to improve battery efficiency and user experience. Debuting on the Vivo Watch 5 and iQOO Watch 5 (Wi‑Fi and Cellular variants) from November 3 as part of a public beta, the update also promises longer longevity on capable devices — with claims suggesting the Vivo Watch GT 2 can reach up to 33 days of life under BlueOS 3. New always-on display watch faces, improved animations, personalized app suggestions, and Blue Heart V calling support round out the smartwatch platform’s upgrades.
Rollout Schedule: A Staggered, Multi-Phase Deployment
Vivo outlined a staged rollout for OriginOS 6, spanning from November 2025 through May 2026. The initial wave focuses on flagship and high-end models in late 2025, with broader device compatibility rolling out through 2026. The schedule includes several series across Vivo and iQOO lines, reflecting a measured approach to ensuring software stability, regional availability, and user onboarding across devices.
What This Means for Users
OriginOS 6 and BlueOS 3 signal Vivo’s push toward AI-driven personalization and smoother, more immersive experiences. By blending a refined, Liquid Glass-inspired aesthetic with practical features like Dynamic Island-style interactions and a powerful new engine, Vivo aims to compete more directly with other major Android brands. For owners of the X300 Pro, X300, iQOO 15, and early iQOO/ Vivo devices, the update promises a richer interface, faster performance, and broader AI capabilities that streamline everyday tasks—from photo editing to on-device information retrieval.
