Infinix is set to unveil XOS 15, its latest iteration based on Android 15, with a global launch of the Infinix Note 50X today (Thursday) and a specific launch in India scheduled for March 27. The new operating system promises enhanced personalization, smoother animations, and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features when compared to its predecessor, XOS 14. Users can expect to have greater flexibility in customizing their home and lock screens, improved productivity from the AI enhancements, and a better gaming experience, among other benefits.
Although XOS 15 is still in its beta phase, several standout features have been identified that promise to elevate the user experience. Below are three key features of the forthcoming Android 15-based OS that have impressed us thus far.
XOS 15: 3 Notable Features
1. Vogue Portraits – This innovative feature allows users to personalize their home screen wallpaper with images from their gallery. Vogue Portraits offers a unique twist by enabling a variety of themes and styles, including different pattern designs, colors, and artistic effects, to give snapshots a fresh look.
Feature of Vogue Portraits in XOS 15
With Vogue Portraits, users can transform their images into striking visuals reminiscent of comic strips or magazine covers, showcasing creativity and individuality.
2. AI Note – The AI Note feature enhances the Notes application by infusing it with AI capabilities. Similar to Samsung’s sketch-to-image functionality, this tool generates stylized digital art from rough sketches, allowing users to explore various artistic styles, including comics, pixel art, and cyberpunk aesthetics.
Similarities between Infinix’s AI Note and Samsung’s Sketch-to-Image feature
This feature shows impressive accuracy, demonstrating an ability to create detailed interpretations based on even the most basic sketches.
3. Dynamic Bar – The Dynamic Bar in XOS 15, inspired by Apple’s Dynamic Island, is positioned within the hole-punch cutout for the front camera. This feature alerts users to notifications and updates from various applications, including calls and charging notifications, and integrates Google Maps functionality, allowing users to view directions without switching between apps.
XOS 15 Beta: A Feature with Room for Improvement
Among the new features, Infinix has introduced Folax Voice, an AI-driven voice assistant capable of performing system tasks, gleaning information from the web, and summarizing various content. While it functions well for basic activities, some limitations have been noted.
Challenges faced by Folax Voice in identifying objects
In several scenarios, Folax Voice struggled to provide accurate information from source materials and misidentified objects in images. For instance, an attempt to identify an image of the Nothing Ear resulted in a misclassification as the Nothing Ear (Stick). Additionally, the assistant exhibited delays in processing commands, particularly with regard to information retrieval and object recognition.
