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OxygenOS 16 Update Rolling Out to OnePlus 12R Globally, Brings New AI Tools and Upgraded Performance

OxygenOS 16 Update Rolling Out to OnePlus 12R Globally, Brings New AI Tools and Upgraded Performance

OnePlus 12R gets stable OxygenOS 16 update in India as global rollout begins.

Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Ketan Pratap | Updated: 29 November 2025 17:49 IST

OxygenOS 16 Update Rolling Out to OnePlus 12R Globally, Brings New AI Tools and Upgraded Performance

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Highlights

OxygenOS 16 begins rolling out to OnePlus 12R globally
The update brings fresh interface, performance tweaks, and AI tools
OxygenOS 16 update will be rolled out in batches

OnePlus has started rolling out its Android 16-based operating system, OxygenOS 16, to the OnePlus 12R as part of its global update schedule. The smartphone is part of the first batch of devices that will get the OS update in November, followed by older handsets in December and the first quarter of 2026. The update brings OnePlus's latest visual design, improved animations, performance tweaks, and AI features to the OnePlus 12R. The update will also be rolled out to users in India.

OnePlus 12R Gets OxygenOS 16 Update

According to a post on the company's official community forum, OxygenOS 16 is now rolling out for OnePlus 12R handsets, starting with users in India before expanding to other markets. This aligns with an updated global schedule shared by media earlier, which placed the 12R among the first wave of devices receiving the new OS in November 2025.

Built on Android 16, it brings a redesigned user interface with smoother animations, refreshed icons and improved system navigation. Many devices receiving this update also see new AI-powered productivity and utility features under the “Plus Mind” umbrella, along with visual tweaks.

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OxygenOS 16 introduces a refreshed user interface with what OnePlus calls a Liquid Glass design. This includes updated icons, smoother transition effects and a more consistent visual language across system apps and menus. The update also improves haptic feedback and system-level animations, making navigation feel more responsive.

The update also brings upgraded multitasking tools to the 12R as well. Users get an improved Smart Sidebar, allowing quicker access to apps, floating windows and split-screen modes. The update improves how apps resize and switch contexts, which is useful for productivity tasks or for jumping between messaging apps and media.

Apart from this, system improvements include better memory management, optimised background activity and more stable performance under heavy workloads. OxygenOS 16 also updates privacy controls with finer-grained permission toggles introduced in Android 16, along with improvements to location and app access indicators.

Additionally, users can expect upgrades to the camera interface, including smoother mode switching and refinements to image-processing pipelines. Although the update does not add new camera features specific to the OnePlus 12R, the company typically includes performance optimisations and algorithmic updates in major OS releases.

OnePlus 12R

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent display
Flagship-level performance
Superfast 100W charging
Good main rear camera

Bad
Overall average camera setup
No eSIM

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Display 6.78-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 16GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5500mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 2780x1264 pixels

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