If you use a OnePlus or Oppo phone, then you may have heard about OxygenOS and ColorOS. Both of them are Android-based custom skins, but people often think that both are the same. But the truth is that there are many differences between them. Today we will compare both in detail and see what is different between OxygenOS 15 vs ColorOS 15.
OxygenOS 15 vs ColorOS 15
1. Lock Screen Customization
The first thing you will notice is lock screen customization. Both UIs have beautiful clock styles and smooth transitions. But if you are using an Oppo phone with ColorOS 15, then you will get extra lock screen themes which are not available in OxygenOS 15.
If you go to the settings and open the “wallpaper and style” section, then you will get extra themes like “Car” and “Zen Planet” in ColorOS, which are not available in OnePlus’s OxygenOS 15. This means that Oppo users have more customization options.
2. Home Screen and Icons
When you boot the phone for the first time, you will get circular icons in OxygenOS 15, while in ColorOS 15, you will see slightly square-shaped icons. But don’t worry, because you can easily change your icons.
You just have to go to the “wallpaper and style” section and choose the “icons” option. Then you can go to the custom option and change the icon shape according to your choice. This flexibility is available in both OxygenOS 15 and ColorOS 15.
3. Bloatware and Pre-installed Apps
If you like a clean and minimal UI, then OxygenOS 15 will win here. Because OnePlus’s OxygenOS 15 has very few pre-installed apps. Yes, one or two extra apps like “App Market” are available, but overall it gives a clean experience.
On the other hand, there are a lot of pre-installed apps in ColorOS 15. Such as “FinShell Pay”, “My Oppo”, “Snapchat”, “Phone Manager”, “Hot Apps” folder and many more unwanted apps that come by default in Oppo phones. Yes, you can disable or uninstall these apps, but it feels a bit weird to have so much bloatware in a flagship phone.
4. Quick Settings Panel
If you open the quick settings panel, you will find rounded toggles in OxygenOS 15, while in ColorOS 15, they will be of a slightly rectangular shape.
Another difference that will be visible is the background blur intensity. The difference between light and dark mode is more clearly visible in OnePlus’s OxygenOS 15. This difference is not so noticeable in ColorOS 15.
OxygenOS 15 also has a “two-tone color accent” feature which is not yet available in ColorOS.
5. Settings Menu and Icons
If you open the settings menu, you will notice another difference. OxygenOS 15 has “inline icons”, while in ColorOS 15, these appear in the form of “filled icons”. This is a small visual difference, but creates a distinct look.
6. Exclusive OnePlus Features
If you are using a OnePlus device, you will get some exclusive features which are not available in Oppo’s ColorOS 15.
- Red & White Accent Clock: This feature is available only for OnePlus devices.
- Never Settle Lock Screen Font: This is a special font that is available only in OxygenOS 15.
- Hidden Easter Egg in Calculator App: If you open the calculator and type “1+” and press “=”, then you will get a special animation of “Never Settle”, which is not available in any Oppo phone.
- Software Update Page: The software update screen is slightly different in both OnePlus and Oppo. The layout of OnePlus looks a little more minimal and clean.
- Exclusive Clock Widget: OnePlus devices have a “Never Settle” clock widget, which is not available in ColorOS.
7. Animations and Performance
If you want smooth animations and fast performance, then both OS are best. OxygenOS 15 and ColorOS 15 both provide flagship-level smooth animations.
If you are using a OnePlus or Oppo flagship phone, then you will not feel any major difference in the animations. Both OS give a fluid and lag-free experience.
Which is better – OxygenOS 15 or ColorOS 15?
Now the question is whether OxygenOS 15 is better or ColorOS 15? It completely depends on your preference.
- If you like a clean and minimal UI with minimal bloatware, then OxygenOS 15 is a better choice.
- If you want more customization and extra themes, then ColorOS 15 will be better for you.
- If you are a fan of animations and smooth performance, then both OS give equally good experience.
So the final decision is in your hands. Which OS did you like? OxygenOS 15 or ColorOS 15?
