Infinix has announced XOS 16, its latest smartphone operating system built on Android 16. The company describes the update as delivering “Smoother taps. Personal screens. A smarter everyday experience.”
Design and personalization
XOS 16 introduces a refreshed interface inspired by layered light and spatial depth. The Glow Space design adds visual layering across screens, while redesigned system icons present a cleaner visual structure.
Personalization tools allow users to generate wallpapers and themes using AI. A Depth Effect maintains visual continuity between the lock screen and home screen.
Customization options include:
- AI-generated wallpapers and themes
- Depth-of-field visual effects
- Anime-style and doodle-inspired transformations
- AI portrait wallpapers
- Expanded wallpaper format options
AI creation and productivity tools
XOS 16 integrates AI-powered utilities aimed at reducing manual steps and organizing content.
AI creative tools
- Depth of Field: Applies cinematic blur effects
- Self Portrait: Converts photos into 3D-style wallpapers
- Anime & Doodle styles: Artistic image transformations
- AI Theme Generator: Supports text-to-image, image-to-image, and theme creation
- AI Studio tools: AI Eraser, AI Extender, and AIGC Portrait
AI productivity features
- One-Tap AI Button: Assign up to 30+ apps or system functions
- Flash Memo: Captures on-screen content with AI-generated titles, summaries, and tags
- Ask Folax: Saves screen content and generates summaries or drafts
- Mind Hub: Organizes saved content
- AI Writing: Drafts or refines text
- AI Suggestions: Recommends apps and actions based on usage patterns
- AI Note: Converts sketches into organized visuals and notes
- AI Recording Summary: Summarizes recorded conversations
- AI Call Assistant: Real-time call translation, automatic answering for selected calls, and call summaries
- Circle to Search with Google
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Student AI tools: AI Translate, AI Scan to Document, AI Writing, and AI Problem Solving
Media efficiency additions include YouTube Summary, which generates quick video highlights, and Video Battery Saver, which reduces power consumption during streaming.
Gaming features
XOS 16 includes system-level gaming tools focused on performance control and uninterrupted gameplay.
- XBoost Game modes: Performance, Balanced, and Power Saving
- Frame interpolation for smoother visuals
- Bypass Charging to reduce heat during extended play
- Anti-interference mode to block calls and notifications
- Magic Voice Changer 2.0 with adjustable voice profiles
- Voice command controls
- Gameshift immersive gaming zone
Battery intelligence
Battery management features are designed to support long-term device performance.
- Bypass Charging directs power to the system during heavy use
- Battery Self-Repair slows battery degradation and supports extended lifespan
Connectivity and cross-device sharing
- Touch Transfer for iPhone enables NFC-based photo sharing, including Live Photos, without a network connection using a companion app
- Live Photos support for capturing motion-enhanced images
Touch reliability and motion comfort
Touch and motion optimizations support use in varied conditions:
- Rain and waterproof bag touch accuracy improvements
- Sweaty hand recognition to reduce unintended input
- Motion Sickness Relief Mode for travel comfort
Smart utilities and security
XOS 16 includes system tools for multitasking, device control, and recovery support.
- Floating Window multitasking
- Split Screen mode
- IR Blaster support
- Find My Phone tracking
- Remote-enabled Find My Device tracking remains active even if the SIM card is removed
Availability
XOS 16 will come pre-installed on upcoming Infinix smartphones, with a phased rollout planned for eligible existing devices; details of supported models will be shared later.