Most of you like Vivo’s new OriginOS skin
Vivo’s FunTouch operating system was arguably the worst Android skin among the major manufacturers. Between the iOS-inspired aesthetic and the unnecessary redesign of warehouse elements, it’s easy to see why there have been many critics.
Fortunately, Vivo unveiled a new Android skin called OriginOS last week that has a different look to its previous efforts while adding some nice features. This asked us what you think of the new Android overlay.
What do you think of Originos VOS?
Results
We published the poll on November 19, 2020 and it received 1,511 votes during that time. Almost two thirds (64.7%) of all respondents voted “Yes” for the new Android skin. So it seems clear that Vivo has taken a step in the right direction with OriginOS.
The new skin offers a unique homescreen (at least compared to other Android skins), Live Tile style notifications, and some nice wallpaper ideas. So we can see why people might like it.
However, just over 35% of the readers surveyed reacted negatively to the new Android skin, and it appears that these readers were very vocal in their dislike. Many comments have accused OriginOS of being an iOS clone.
Vivo confirmed too Android Authority that the new skin is currently limited to China. For what it’s worth, the brand recently launched their phones in Europe. These devices contain a localized version of FunTouch OS, which thankfully is more in tune with the standard Android. For good or bad, you probably won’t be able to try OriginOS anytime soon.
Remarks
- Dushu VacadePlus: So they copied Apple’s iOS widgets. Very original.
- Chu Zhen Mok: Once again, this is something like iOS.
- Mako: Nobody needed another iOS clone
- Nova Launcher and Other Custom Launcher> Any OEM Skins / Launcher
- Wongwatt: Wow, what a terrible mess. I really hope this only applies to China as the light touch version of the X51 is a much better idea in the west.
Hopefully they’ll add wireless charging to the X61 (and keep the lighter skin), which may bring me on board with Vivo - Andrew Zuo: EA is now making an operating system?
Thank you for taking this survey and leaving comments! What do you think of OriginOS and these results? Let us know in the comments!
