Vivo Replaces Funtouch OS with OriginOS 6 Bringing a Smarter and More Unified Experience Globally

Smartphone brand Vivo has been steadily on the upswing in recent years, especially in India, where it remains the market leader. In its August 2025 report, IDC stated that Vivo topped India's smartphone market for the sixth straight quarter with a 19% market share in Q2 2025. Its strong performance is mainly due to the V-series, which has been able to provide great value for money, sleek design, and reliable performance.

Over time, Vivo has built its brand not only on solid hardware such as its Zeiss camera partnership, previously reserved for its top-of-the-line X-series but also with ongoing evolution of software. The firm is now making a major change by swapping out its legacy Android skin, Funtouch OS, with its China-only OriginOS, beginning with OriginOS 6.

The Global Launch Timeline and Strategy

OriginOS 6 will debut in China on October 10 and worldwide on October 15, representing a significant shift in Vivo's global software play. The rollout will take place gradually across the globe, with India also receiving the update not long after the global debut. The effort is designed to consolidate Vivo's software platform globally and offer consumers a faster, cleaner, and more AI-based experience.

Funtouch OS, which debuted in 2013, used to be roundly panned for its iOS-like look and busy UI. But over time, Vivo honed it considerably particularly after releasing OriginOS in China in 2020, which introduced new-age design, silky smooth animations, and improved customisation. Now, with OriginOS 6, Vivo wants to extend the same level of sophistication to its global customers.

Funtouch OS 15

The existing generation, Funtouch OS 15, was released in October 2024 and was lauded for smoother animations and better performance. Nevertheless, users identified recurring issues such as bloatware, haphazard UI design, and restricted customisation from competitors like Samsung's One UI, OnePlus' OxygenOS, and OPPO's ColorOS.

These inadequacies created the field for OriginOS 6, which will deliver a more refined, quick, and customized Android experience bridging the gaps left behind by Funtouch OS.

What to Expect from OriginOS 6

According to teasers and initial previews observed on the Vivo X200 and iQOO 13, OriginOS 6 is looking to be Vivo's most sophisticated and visually appealing software yet. The design centers around fluid design, increased personalisation, and AI incorporation.

1. New Liquid Glass-Like UI

Vivo revealed an impressive translucent interface on Weibo, complete with a glass-like look that copies the style of Apple's iOS 26 "Liquid Glass" theme. Even the lock screen is getting completely redesigned users can now freely relocate the clock as seen on One UI 8's lock screen customization and have the transparent design that simply compliments wallpapers.

2. Enhanced Quick Settings and Widgets

OriginOS 6 brings more customisation to Quick Settings, including tile size control and enhanced widget stacking. You’ll be able to group notifications and widgets, creating a cleaner and more efficient home screen an idea similar to OxygenOS 15’s beta features.

3. Performance Boosts and Smooth Animations

Vivo asserts that apps will now launch 11% quicker and be 57% more responsive, due to optimizations at both Android framework and OriginOS levels. It implies less lag time, quicker multitasking, and a smoother scrolling experience across the UI.

4. Atomic Island 2.0

Vivo's response to Apple's Dynamic Island, the "Atomic Island," is also being enhanced. With OriginOS 6, it becomes dynamic and more intelligent displaying real-time contextual actions based on the app used.

5. Cross-Device Ecosystem Integration

Like Xiaomi’s HyperOS, OriginOS 6 will reportedly enable inter-device communication, allowing Vivo users to sync content between smartphones, tablets, and laptops seamlessly. This could include note syncing, secondary screen use, and media continuity, bringing Vivo closer to Apple’s ecosystem fluidity.

6. AI-Powered Media Tools

Vivo is also adding a range of AI capabilities, such as an object removal feature for Live Photos, more intelligent gallery organisation, and contextual suggestions for editing. These capabilities are intended to simplify content creation and editing.

Global Rollout and Eligible Devices

Vivo has been cautious not to announce all the supported devices at this moment. It's, however, anticipated that the Vivo X300 series and iQOO 15 will be the initial smartphones to support OriginOS 6 out of the box worldwide. The update will then be available for the majority of Vivo and iQOO phones released in the past two to three years, depending on the company's software support policy.

Older models may get a watermark version of OriginOS 6 or lack some AI and design functionalities because of hardware constraints. Vivo's decision to roll out OriginOS to markets outside of China reflects its ambition to have a consistent software identity across all markets.

Will You Be Pleased with OriginOS 6?

If you already own a Vivo or iQOO phone based on Funtouch OS 15, OriginOS 6 assures a cleaner, smoother, and smarter update. From the silky smooth animations to the new transparent UI and advanced AI features, it's a great stride towards contemporary Android design principles.

For new customers, phones such as the Vivo X300 series or iQOO 15 may provide one of the greatest Vivo experiences to date with AI-powered performance, cross-device capabilities, and future-proof UI design. As much as it pains us to bid farewell to Funtouch OS, its replacement, OriginOS 6, brings a new dawn for Vivo a new era that's visually elegant, smarter, and internationally harmonized.