SHANGHAI/GLOBAL – In a clear declaration of intent for the coming AI era, global technology leader Vivo has officially announced a “Dual AI Strategy,” centered around the global rollout of its most advanced operating system to date, OriginOS 6, and the introduction of new AI-centric hardware, starting with the flagship-level Vivo X300 series.
The move, unveiled at the company’s recent “Brave New Origin: 2025” event, marks a significant shift, replacing the older Funtouch OS globally and unifying Vivo’s software experience around three core pillars: smoothness, design, and Artificial Intelligence.
The Dual AI Engine: On-Device and Cloud Synergy
Vivo’s new dual AI focus is a sophisticated approach, combining advanced on-device intelligence—deeply integrated into the core OS—with robust cloud-based AI capabilities powered by a crucial partnership with Google.
At the heart of the cloud strategy is the upgraded integration of Google’s Gemini and the popular Circle to Search functionality. This collaboration delivers a smarter, more contextual user experience, allowing for seamless information retrieval and advanced interaction across the system. Features like AI Creation and AI Search within the new OS leverage these cloud capabilities for tasks such as instant summarization, proofreading, and natural language queries across apps and files.
On the local side, the newly launched devices like the Vivo X300 are expected to feature dedicated AI processing hardware (likely within the flagship-level chipsets) to power essential, real-time functions. This on-device AI enables Vivo’s signature photography enhancements, such as AI Retouch—which integrates AI Erase, Image Expander, and Photo Enhance into a single, seamless workflow—and specialized functions like AI Festival Portrait and AI Four-Season Portrait, which process complex image data locally for instant, professional-grade results.
OriginOS 6: The Foundation for Intelligence
The OriginOS 6 serves as the primary vessel for this AI vision. Key software enhancements highlight a move towards a more proactive, intelligent user experience:
- Origin Island: An evolution of the standard notification system, this feature displays real-time, contextual status updates and actionable suggestions at the top of the screen, leveraging the new Android 16 Live Updates integration. It enables fluid actions like Copy & Go (for instant calls or calendar creation from copied text) and Drag & Go (for seamlessly moving content between apps).
- Smoothness Mastery: Underlying the AI is the new Origin Smooth Engine, which coordinates computing, storage, and display modules for sustained, top-tier performance. Vivo claims this architecture, featuring an 8+1 Ultra-Core Computing framework and Dual Rendering for animations, results in up to 18.5% faster app cold-start speeds and a 41% faster touch response.
- Cross-Device Collaboration: Vivo AI extends productivity beyond the phone with tools like Office Kit and One Tap Transfer, ensuring workflows remain smooth across phones, PCs, and tablets.
Hardware to Match the Ambition
While the software rollout is a global event, the new hardware, such as the Vivo X300 (set to launch in key markets like Malaysia and India starting November), is engineered to capitalize on the new dual-AI structure.
Although specific global phone names and price points are still emerging, the company’s recent portfolio update emphasizes AI-powered cameras (including a Vivo-first 200MP main sensor on certain models like the V60e), ultra-long-lasting BlueVolt Batteries (up to 6500mAh with 90W FlashCharge), and durable designs with IP68/IP69 ratings. These specifications underscore the readiness of the new generation of Vivo devices to handle the intensive computational demands of a deep AI integration.
The phased global rollout of OriginOS 6 begins in November 2025, starting with high-end devices like the X Fold5 and X200 series. With the company celebrating its 30th anniversary, this ambitious dual AI strategy signals Vivo’s commitment to not just participate in, but to actively lead, the next generation of mobile computing. The focus on both seamless local processing and powerful cloud intelligence positions the brand to deliver truly personalized and intelligent experiences to its global user base.
