For the longest time, vivo has used Funtouch OS as its Android skin of choice. This used to be the case all over the world, until vivo launched its newest Android skin, OriginOS, in China back in 2020. vivo’s original motive in creating this new OS was to bring more modern Android sensibilities to its own Android skin. Previously a China-exclusive, vivo OriginOS to the global stage on October 15, 2025, live from Shanghai, China. This shift to a new OS marks a major milestone for millions of vivo users worldwide.
In a video released by vivo Philippines on September 25, vivo Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Shi Yujian said, “The brand new OriginOS is designed to bring our users a smoother and smarter mobile experience.”
“We are thrilled to finally share OriginOS with our Filipino users. This upgrade is a leap forward in speed, design, and intelligence that will elevate how Filipinos connect and create every day.”
Zeng Kai, vivo Philippines CEO
vivo X300 Series Will Be First with OriginOS 6
The vivo X300 Series will debut globally this October. Those will be the first smartphones that run vivo OriginOS 6 based on Android 16. Users can expect a faster, more intuitive, and visually stunning experience from the moment they start using it.
Join the Global Celebration
Be part of this exciting leap in mobile technology at the vivo OriginOS Global Launch Event on October 15, 2025.
Witness the future of vivo as it unfolds and see how its new OS will redefine the smartphone experience.
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