📱 Vivo to Finally Launch Phones with OriginOS Outside of China? Here’s What We Know
Vivo has long maintained a dual-software strategy: Funtouch OS for global markets, and OriginOS for its domestic Chinese audience. For years, users outside China have requested Vivo to bring the sleek, fluid OriginOS experience to markets like India. Now, it looks like that long-standing request may finally be fulfilled — or is it?
🇮🇳 OriginOS For India: About Time?
According to tipster Abhishek Yadav, Vivo’s upcoming smartphone—possibly the Vivo V60 — could be the first model to feature OriginOS outside China, specifically in India. Even more exciting is the claim that the new software version will be based on Android 16, Google’s upcoming mobile OS.
While this news has sparked excitement across tech communities, the tipster himself is urging caution. In his post on X (formerly Twitter), he advises waiting for official confirmation and more details on how Vivo plans to localize the OS for Indian users.
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🚫 The China-OriginOS vs. India Challenge
There’s a major hurdle Vivo must overcome: Google Play Services.
- The Chinese version of OriginOS lacks core Google apps like the Play Store, Gmail, and Maps.
- If Vivo intends to bring OriginOS to India, it will need to fully integrate Google’s ecosystem.
- This could require major backend work, and so far, Vivo has not confirmed this development.
We’ve previously asked Vivo about their plans to replace Funtouch OS with OriginOS in India, and the brand has only said it’s “studying the feasibility” — never giving a clear timeline.
🤖 Funtouch OS vs. OriginOS: A Familiar Debate
| Feature | Funtouch OS | OriginOS |
|---|---|---|
| Global Support | ✅ | ❌ |
| Google Apps | ✅ | ❌ (in China) |
| UI/UX Design | Improving but standard | Premium, grid-based, fluid |
| Performance | Heavier but optimized | Lighter, smoother transitions |
| Customization | Moderate | Deep, widget-style interface |
Funtouch OS has improved, but OriginOS has become widely admired due to video reviews from China. Many global users are now eager to try the enhanced experience firsthand.
🧭 What This Could Mean for Vivo
If this rumor holds true, the Vivo V60 could serve as a test device to evaluate:
- Market reaction to OriginOS in India
- Integration of Google Services
- Feasibility of rolling it out globally
This could also influence software strategy for iQOO, Vivo’s performance-focused sub-brand.
📝 Final Word
While the signs are promising, it’s best to temper expectations. Until Vivo officially confirms the news, OriginOS outside China remains speculative.
But if the leak is accurate, August 2025 could mark a big shift in how Vivo approaches its international software strategy. We’ll be watching closely and updating as more details surface.
The Vivo V60 price is expected to launch at about 49999 rs.
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