Hello iQOO Fam!

For years, iQOO has delivered absolute powerhouse hardware, but the software felt like an uninvited compromise. Funtouch OS was bloated, heavily criticised, and lacked visual identity.

But with the jump to OriginOS, everything changes. 👇

If you followed iQOO in global markets like India, you know the pain. Funtouch OS was long chided for feeling like a generic, clunky iOS clone. Meanwhile, tech enthusiasts looked at the beautifully polished, widget-heavy OriginOS exclusive to China with massive envy. 

The pivot happened when iQOO officially axed Funtouch OS globally, aligning international markets directly with China. The transition kicked off with OriginOS 6 (Android 16), and right now, the rollout for OriginOS 7 (Android 17) is in full swing for devices like the iQOO 15 Series.

So, what makes OriginOS a software redemption arc?

• Geometric & Intentional Design: It ditches the borrowed iOS clones for a clean, Scandinavian-inspired design language.
• Desktop-Grade Widgets: The interactive component tiles are functional, beautiful, and deeply customisable.
• Choreographed Animations: System animations are tuned perfectly to reduce cognitive load, making the 120Hz/144Hz displays feel impossibly smooth.

More importantly, it finally grounds iQOO's high-performance hardware. For a brand that markets itself to gamers and power users, the system-level optimization, improved multitasking, and deep AI tools in OriginOS feel native rather than slapped on. 

Has iQOO found a different software identity?

Yes. By abandoning the dated Funtouch legacy, iQOO has finally carved out a unique, premium software presence. The introduction of specific performance-centric gaming dashboards, aggressive memory management tailored for their hardware, and a radically distinct visual language separates them from the generic Android crowd.

Arjun Bansal

Ranger

iQOO Community