If you are a Vivo smartphone user, then you must have heard about Funtouch OS. This is Vivo’s custom user interface (UI), which has been running in the global market including India for the last several years. But now new claims are coming out that Vivo is preparing to launch its China-exclusive Origin OS in India. Does this mean that Funtouch OS is about to end now? Or will Vivo run both OS together? Let’s find the answer to this question based on the latest information and internal sources.
What is Origin OS and how different is it from Funtouch OS?
Origin OS is Vivo’s premium operating system, which is currently available only in China. It is much smoother, feature-rich, optimized, and visually appealing than Funtouch OS. For example:
- Smoother animations: Animations while opening applications, swiping and multitasking in Origin OS are much more fluid than Funtouch OS.
- Advanced AI Features: It has a smart AI assistant called “Blue Heart Assistant”, which gives better suggestions by understanding user habits.
- Memory Optimization: With the help of “Memory Fusion 4.0” technology, it improves performance by virtually increasing the RAM of the phone.
- Cleaner UI: It has less bloatware and more customization options as compared to Funtouch OS.
If Origin OS comes to India, it will prove to be a big upgrade for Vivo and iQoo users, especially those who have been jealous of the UI of Chinese Vivo phones.
Is Origin OS really coming to India? What do the latest reports say?
As per the latest news, Vivo has not officially confirmed the India launch of Origin OS. But several sources suggest that the company is considering it. Interestingly, a Vivo employee on Reddit has claimed that during internal training, his zonal manager said that “Origin OS will come to India with Android 16, especially for high-end models.”
However, another Vivo official also indicated a few days ago that the company may add Origin OS-like features to Funtouch OS 16, instead of bringing a completely new OS. This may also be because Origin OS has some difficulty adapting with Google services (such as Play Store, Gmail), which are important for Indian users.
Will Origin OS come with Vivo V60 series?
There are rumors that Vivo may test Origin OS with its V60 series in coming month. Though the phone is launched in india with Funtouch OS 15, but it might get Origin OS 5 update which is based on Android 16. Beta testers have spotted Origin OS-like UI elements in recent firmware, which suggests that Vivo is slowly moving towards a unified UI for global users.
If Origin OS comes, will Funtouch OS end?
The answer is not clear yet. Vivo’s strategy can be of two types:
- Origin OS for high-end phones and Funtouch OS for mid-range/budget phones: As told by a Vivo employee, Origin OS may initially come only for premium models (such as V series and X series).
- Making Funtouch OS like Origin OS: If Vivo wants, it can update Funtouch OS and add features of Origin OS to it, so that users get a new experience, but there is no issue of Google services.
What do users think?
Many Vivo fans on social media are excited about Origin OS coming to India, as Funtouch OS has often been described as “buggy” and “overloaded”. At the same time, some users are doubtful whether Vivo will be able to provide its full functionality in India or not.
Final Word: What to do if you are thinking of buying a Vivo phone?
If you are planning to get a new Vivo phone in the next few months, it would be better to wait a bit. If Origin OS comes with the Vivo V60 series, it could prove to be a big game-changer. Otherwise, Funtouch OS 16 can also bring a big update in itself and if it is seriously good then you can buy Vivo’s V series and X series devices and experienced the new and update UI.
At present, there has been no official announcement from Vivo, but if internal sources are to be believed, then we may see some big changes by the end of 2025. Till then, if you anything, please do let us know in the comments and don’t forget to share it with others on social media!
