🔧 Extend RAM on OPPO Phones: How to Activate It and Its Impact on Gaming, Editing, and Daily Use
📌 Introduction
Over the past few years, OPPO has gradually introduced the Extend RAM or Virtual RAM feature across its product lines. Unlike some brands that implement this feature broadly, OPPO has chosen a more selective approach by adjusting it based on ColorOS version, RAM capacity, and storage type on each model.
As a result, not all OPPO phones—both older and newer—support Extend RAM. These differences often cause confusion among users, especially when comparing models that appear similar in specifications but offer different system features.
This article discusses Extend RAM support across OPPO phones globally and in Indonesia, while also explaining activation steps, real-world functions, and its impact on gaming, video editing, and everyday use.
🔍 Brief Explanation: What Is Extend RAM on OPPO Phones?
Extend RAM is a system feature in ColorOS that allows a device to use part of its internal storage as virtual RAM. When physical RAM approaches its limit, the system shifts some application processes to this storage space.
Important points to understand:
- Extend RAM is not an increase in physical RAM
- It does not change hardware specifications
- It is slower than actual RAM
- Its effectiveness depends heavily on the storage type (UFS vs eMMC)
OPPO began offering this feature more consistently starting with ColorOS 12, although some models running ColorOS 11 received limited support through system updates.
📊 Global OPPO Phone Table & Extend RAM (Virtual RAM) Support
The data below includes global OPPO models, covering both devices that support and do not support Extend RAM (RAM Expansion).
| OPPO Model | Year | Extend RAM Support | Operating System |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPPO Find 5 | 2013 | ❌ No | Older ColorOS |
| OPPO Find 7 / 7a | 2014 | ❌ No | Older ColorOS |
| OPPO R1 / R3 | 2014 | ❌ No | Older ColorOS |
| OPPO R5 | 2014 | ❌ No | Older ColorOS |
| OPPO R7 / R7 Plus | 2015 | ❌ No | Older ColorOS |
| OPPO F1 | 2016 | ❌ No | Older ColorOS |
| OPPO F1 Plus / F1s | 2016 | ❌ No | Older ColorOS |
| OPPO A33 / A35 | 2016 | ❌ No | Older ColorOS |
| OPPO A37 / A39 | 2016 | ❌ No | Older ColorOS |
| OPPO F3 / F3 Plus | 2017 | ❌ No | Older ColorOS |
| OPPO A57 (2017) | 2017 | ❌ No | Older ColorOS |
| OPPO A71 / A83 | 2017 | ❌ No | Older ColorOS |
| OPPO F5 | 2017 | ❌ No | Older ColorOS |
| OPPO F7 | 2018 | ❌ No | Older ColorOS |
| OPPO A3 / A5 (2018) | 2018 | ❌ No | Older ColorOS |
| OPPO A7 / A7x | 2018 | ❌ No | Older ColorOS |
| OPPO Find X | 2018 | ❌ No | Older ColorOS |
| OPPO R15 / R15 Pro | 2018 | ❌ No | Older ColorOS |
| OPPO Reno (Gen 1) | 2019 | ❌ No | Older ColorOS |
| OPPO Reno 2 / 2F / 2Z | 2019 | ❌ No | Older ColorOS |
| OPPO A1k | 2019 | ❌ No | Older ColorOS |
| OPPO A3s / A5s | 2019 | ❌ No | Older ColorOS |
| OPPO A9 2020 | 2019 | ⚠️ Update | ColorOS 11 (update) |
| OPPO A5 2020 | 2019 | ⚠️ Update | ColorOS 11 (update) |
| OPPO F11 / F11 Pro | 2019 | ⚠️ Update | ColorOS 11 (update) |
| OPPO A31 (2020) | 2020 | ❌ No | ColorOS 6 |
| OPPO A52 | 2020 | ⚠️ Update | ColorOS 11 |
| OPPO A72 | 2020 | ❌ No | ColorOS 7 |
| OPPO A53 (2020) | 2020 | ⚠️ Update | ColorOS 11 |
| OPPO A91 | 2020 | ❌ No | ColorOS 7 |
| OPPO Reno 3 / 3 Pro | 2020 | ⚠️ Update | ColorOS 11 |
| OPPO Reno 4 / 4 Pro / 4F | 2020 | ⚠️ Update | ColorOS 11 |
| OPPO Find X2 / X2 Pro | 2020 | ⚠️ Update | ColorOS 11 |
| OPPO A15 / A15s | 2020 | ❌ No | ColorOS 7 |
| OPPO A54 | 2021 | ⚠️ Update | ColorOS 11 |
| OPPO A74 4G / 5G | 2021 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 11+ |
| OPPO A55 | 2022 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 11 |
| OPPO A16 / A16e | 2021 | ✅ Yes (Update) | ColorOS 12 |
| OPPO Reno 5 / 5F / 5Z | 2021 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 11+ |
| OPPO Reno 5 Pro 5G | 2021 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 11+ |
| OPPO Find X3 / X3 Pro | 2021 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 11+ |
| OPPO A76 | 2022 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 12 |
| OPPO A96 | 2022 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 12 |
| OPPO A57 (2022) | 2022 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 12 |
| OPPO A77 / A77s / A77 5G | 2022 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 12 |
| OPPO Reno 6 / 6 Pro / 6Z | 2022 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 13 |
| OPPO Reno 7 / 7Z / 7 Pro | 2022 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 12 |
| OPPO Find X5 / X5 Pro | 2022 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 12 |
| OPPO A17 / A17k | 2022 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 12 |
| OPPO A18 | 2023 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 13 |
| OPPO A38 | 2023 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 13 |
| OPPO A58 | 2023 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 13 |
| OPPO A78 4G / 5G | 2023 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 13 |
| OPPO A98 5G | 2023 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 13 |
| OPPO Reno 8 / 8T / 8 Pro | 2023 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 13 |
| OPPO Reno 9 / 9 Pro | 2023 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 13 |
| OPPO Find X6 / X6 Pro | 2023 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 13 |
| OPPO A60 | 2024 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 14 |
| OPPO A79 | 2024 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 14 |
| OPPO A80 | 2024 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 14 |
| OPPO Reno 10 / 10 Pro / 10 Pro+ | 2024 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 14 |
| OPPO Reno 11 / 11F / 11 Pro | 2024 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 14 |
| OPPO Find X7 / X7 Ultra | 2024 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 14 |
| OPPO A3 / A3 Pro (2024) | 2024 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 14 |
| OPPO Find X8 / X8 Pro | 2024 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 15 |
| OPPO Reno 12 / 12 Pro / 12F | 2025 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 14/15 |
| OPPO Reno 13 / 13 Pro | 2025 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 15 |
| OPPO Reno 14 / 14 Pro / 14F | 2025 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 15/16 |
| OPPO Find X9 / X9 Pro | 2025 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 16 |
| OPPO Find N5 | 2025 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 16 |
| OPPO A5 (2025) | 2025 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 15 |
| OPPO A5 Pro 5G | 2025 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 15 |
| OPPO A6 Pro 5G | 2025 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 15 |
| OPPO A6x 5G | 2025 | ✅ Yes | ColorOS 15 |
⚙️ How to Enable Extend RAM (RAM Expansion) on OPPO Phones
General steps commonly used on OPPO devices:
1️⃣ Open Settings ⚙️
2️⃣ Go to About Device
3️⃣ Tap RAM
4️⃣ Select RAM Expansion / Extend RAM
5️⃣ Enable Extend RAM
6️⃣ Choose the available virtual RAM capacity
7️⃣ Restart the device 🔄
📌 Important note:
Menu location and available capacity vary depending on the device model and ColorOS version. On some older models, this menu appears only after a system update—or may not be available at all even if the hardware seems capable.
🧠 Functions of Extend RAM (RAM Expansion)
In real-world usage, Extend RAM helps to:
- Support light multitasking
- Keep apps running in the background
- Reduce app reloads when switching tasks
- Maintain system stability when RAM is nearly full
🎮 Impact of Extend RAM on Gaming
For gaming, Extend RAM does not increase FPS and does not improve GPU performance. However, its indirect benefits include:
- Reducing the risk of games closing when switching apps
- Keeping games active in the background
- Reducing reload times when reopening games
This feature is most noticeable on devices with 4–6 GB of physical RAM.
🎬 Impact of Extend RAM on Video Editing
For light video editing apps such as CapCut, VN, or InShot, Extend RAM helps to:
- Keep apps stable when switching menus
- Reduce minor lag during previews
- Prevent projects from closing during multitasking
However, for heavy rendering tasks, Extend RAM does not provide significant performance gains.
📱 Extend RAM for Everyday Use
For daily activities such as:
- Social media
- Chat and email
- Browsing
- Light streaming
Extend RAM helps the system feel more stable and responsive, especially on mid-range devices.
✅ Advantages of Extend RAM on OPPO Phones
✔ Integrated directly into ColorOS
✔ No additional apps required
✔ Can be adjusted or disabled at any time
✔ Helps improve multitasking stability
✔ Safe when used according to system recommendations
❌ Disadvantages of Extend RAM on OPPO Phones
✖ Slower than physical RAM
✖ Reduces available internal storage
✖ Does not improve heavy gaming performance
✖ Less effective on older eMMC storage
✖ Excessive allocation may reduce system responsiveness
🔚 Conclusion
Extend RAM on OPPO phones is a supporting feature, not a replacement for physical RAM. OPPO implements it selectively based on device capability and ColorOS version, which is why results vary between models.
By understanding model support, system behavior, and technical limitations, users can take advantage of Extend RAM more effectively—whether for gaming, video editing, or daily use—without expecting unrealistic performance improvements.
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