We recently reported about OPPO’s decision to merge OxygenOS and realme UI with ColorOS, reportedly as part of its efforts to reduce software research and development costs. It was further revealed that ColorOS 17, based on the Android 17 operating system, will be the only user interface offered to eligible OnePlus and realme smartphone users who wish to upgrade their devices.
Now, based on the software update policy announced for existing OnePlus smartphones, we expect that the global devices mentioned below will likely be eligible to receive the upcoming ColorOS 17 update.
Read more about it below.
OnePlus ColorOS 17 Update – Unofficial List of Eligible Smartphones
Starting with the flagship models, the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus Open are expected to receive the Android 17-based ColorOS 17 update. Both devices were launched with Android 13 and were promised four major Android operating system upgrades, meaning Android 17 should be their final major software update.
Moving on to the OnePlus 12 series, both the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R are also likely to be eligible for the upcoming update along with the newer OnePlus 13, OnePlus 13R, OnePlus 13s, OnePlus 15, and OnePlus 15R smartphones.
Regarding the Nord-series devices, the OnePlus Nord 4, OnePlus Nord 5, OnePlus Nord CE5, OnePlus Nord 6, OnePlus Nord CE6, and OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite are also expected to receive the upcoming ColorOS 17 software update. Adding more to the list are the recently launched OnePlus N6 and the upcoming OnePlus N6x, which will also be eligible for the ColorOS 17 update.
The unofficial list of eligible OnePlus smartphones is given below.
OnePlus Flagship Smartphones
- OnePlus 11
- OnePlus Open
- OnePlus 12
- OnePlus 12R
- OnePlus 13
- OnePlus 13R
- OnePlus 13s
- OnePlus 15
- OnePlus 15R
OnePlus Nord-Series Smartphones
- OnePlus Nord 4
- OnePlus Nord 5
- OnePlus Nord CE5
- OnePlus Nord 6
- OnePlus Nord CE6
- OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
Also to add, the eligibility of these smartphones has been determined based on the major operating system update policy announced by OnePlus at the time of their respective launches. Therefore, the list mentioned above should be considered unofficial until the company shares its complete ColorOS 17 rollout roadmap.
Furthermore, the exact features, eligible markets, and rollout timeline of the Android 17-based ColorOS 17 update have not yet been revealed. It is also not known whether all eligible OnePlus smartphones will receive the update at the same time or whether it will be released in different phases.
More details concerning the ColorOS 17 update and its supported OnePlus devices are expected to be revealed as its official rollout moves closer.
Stay tuned for more updates!
