ColorOS 17 and OxygenOS 17: Leak reveals highlights of Android 17-based update for Oppo and OnePlus phones

ColorOS and OxygenOS are custom Android skins used by Oppo and its sister company OnePlus. Now that Google has announced the latest Android 17 beta, ColorOS 17 and OxygenOS 17 are expected to follow suit. Ahead of any official announcement, a leak originating from Telegram (via Android Headlines) suggests details of the upcoming custom skins.

Performance improvements

ColorOS 17 and OxygenOS 17 are tipped to have improved CPU resource management for enhanced performance. Both Android 17-based custom skins are expected to feature better memory management, allowing for faster app launches with fewer micro-stutters.

Additionally, multitasking is said to be improved with longer app retention. The source suggests that there may be software optimizations aimed at improving battery life (25,000mAh Ugreen powerbank curr. $120 on Amazon).

Animations and camera improvements

One of the key highlights of the new custom skins is expected to be improved system-wide animations, making them smoother and more consistent throughout the interface. The UI may be further optimized to reduce frame drops.

The leak points to improvements in the camera department as well. ColorOS 17 and OxygenOS 17 are said to feature smoother zoom transitions while taking photos and videos, with reduced lag during continuous zoom.

For now, there is no concrete release timeline for the new custom skins. However, ColorOS 17 and OxygenOS 17 may roll out to compatible devices after the stable release of Android 17. Since the above information is based on a leak, approach it with caution until official information is revealed.