OxygenOS 16 is a weird update

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After how good OxygenOS 15 was, this year’s update takes an unexpected turn. In this video, we break down why OxygenOS 16 leans a little too hard into iOS-style design, where it loses some of its Android identity, and why that’s frustrating for long-time OnePlus fans. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://bit.ly/Join9to5Google Love podcasts? Try Pixelated: A 9to5Google Podcast - https://pca.st/nj4u Subscribe ► https://bit.ly/9to5G | Read full article ► https://9to5google.com/2025/12/17/oxygenos-16-is-an-annoyingly-weird-update-video/ FTC: We use income-earning auto-affiliate links: https://9to5mac.com/about/#affiliate Want to sponsor the next 9to5Google video? Get in touch: [email protected] ## Follow us https://www.instagram.com/9to5google/ https://twitter.com/9to5Google/ https://facebook.com/9to5Google/ Damien: https://www.threads.net/@damienwildeyt Jordan: https://twitter.com/JordanInTheKnow 🎥 Other channels 🎥 https://youtube.com/9to5Mac/ https://youtube.com/electrekco/ https://youtube.com/9to5Toys/ https://youtube.com/dronedj/ Damien's favorite gear: - Panasonic Lumix S5 II X: https://amzn.to/3Vqce8E - Panasonic 85mm f1.8: https://amzn.to/3rkwHdQ - Sigma 28-70mm f2.8: https://amzn.to/4ahsoW2 - Godox SL-60W: https://amzn.to/3exGWGA - RODE NTG-3: https://amzn.to/3iidwNu Jordan's favorite gear: - Canon R8: https://amzn.to/3URdIIN - Canon RF 50mm F1.8: https://amzn.to/3UGwIti - Audio-Technica AT2020 USB Microphone: https://amzn.to/3SIO6ej - MacBook Pro 14-inch: https://amzn.to/3I6ZDPA - Godox SL-60W: https://amzn.to/3wnmUu4 - NEEWER 72 Inch Tripod: https://amzn.to/49FZqP7 Timestamps -- 00:00 – Intro & Initial Thoughts 00:33 – OnePlus & OxygenOS History 01:12 – Android 16 & Oppo/OnePlus Merge 02:04 – iOS-Style Aesthetic Changes 02:58 – UI Issues & Accessibility Concerns 03:35 – Mixed Inspiration vs Copying 04:47 – Odd Feature Additions (Compass, Plus Key) 05:08 – Performance & Smoothness 05:44 – Useful Features Worth Keeping 06:00 – Android Identity & iOS Influence 06:41 – Overall Feature Depth & Optimization 07:01 – Final Thoughts & Community Question