OPPO appears to be taking design cues from Apple for its upcoming ColorOS 17 software update. A new leak suggests the Chinese manufacturer plans to incorporate Apple’s liquid glass visual elements into its Android skin, complete with enhanced lighting effects and smoother animations throughout the interface.
The timing makes sense as OPPO looks to differentiate its software experience in an increasingly competitive Android market. With brands constantly seeking ways to stand out, borrowing successful design elements from iOS has become a common strategy across the industry.
According to tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, who revealed the ColorOS 17 details, the update will bring several Apple-inspired visual changes to OPPO devices. The leaked information points to a more cohesive design language that mirrors some of iOS’s most recognizable elements.
The reported changes include more consistent rounded corners across different parts of the system, similar to Apple’s current design philosophy. OPPO also plans to add real-time lighting effects to notifications, pop-up alerts, and music playback screens. The company may even introduce Dynamic Island-style ‘Live Alerts’ that provide ongoing information about background activities.
ColorOS 17 will also focus on what the tipster calls “more light field rendering,” which should make UI animations appear more dynamic and fluid. This builds on improvements already made in ColorOS 16.1, which enhanced system animations but apparently didn’t go far enough for OPPO’s vision.
The software update represents more than just cosmetic changes. Earlier leaks suggested ColorOS 17 would include:
- Improved CPU resource allocation for better performance
- Enhanced memory management during multitasking
- Better app retention when switching between programs
- Fewer frame drops across the interface
- Camera improvements with smoother zoom transitions
This focus on both visual polish and performance optimization reflects broader trends in the Android ecosystem. Manufacturers are increasingly competing on software experience rather than just hardware specifications, making interface design and system smoothness critical differentiators.
OPPO’s decision to embrace Apple’s design language also highlights the iPhone maker’s influence on mobile interface trends. While some may see this as copying, it’s become standard practice for successful design elements to spread across platforms, ultimately benefiting users regardless of their device choice.
ColorOS 17 will be based on Google’s upcoming Android 17 and may debut first on the OPPO Find X10 series, expected to launch in October. The software will then roll out to other OPPO devices according to the company’s usual update schedule.
However, these details remain unconfirmed leaks, so the final ColorOS 17 implementation may differ from current reports. OPPO has not officially announced any details about its next major software update, leaving room for changes before the eventual release.