Highlights
- HyperOS 3 based on Android 16 launches first in Europe with Xiaomi 15T/15T Pro and expands to Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco devices through early 2026.
- Xiaomi introduces Hyper Island, a pill-shaped interactive hub for notifications and live actions, now available across eligible devices with limited animations on lower-RAM models.
- New AI tools include DeepThink Note Writing, real-time voice translation, and gallery search, while system performance sees a 30% boost and smoother animations.
Caption – Xiaomi Rolls Out HyperOS 3 Globally. (Image credit – Xiaomi)
Xiaomi has officially launched HyperOS 3 worldwide, marking its next major software evolution built on Android 16. The update brings smarter AI-driven tools, enhanced system performance, and a refreshed user interface.
The rollout starts in Europe with the Xiaomi 15T and 15T Pro and will gradually expand to more Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco devices through early 2026.
Hyper Island – Xiaomi’s Dynamic Island Alternative
Caption – Hyper Island is supposedly a Dynamic Island alternative. (Image credit – Xiaomi)
The highlight of the update is Hyper Island, a pill-shaped interactive hub positioned at the top of the display. It consolidates notifications, live activities, and quick actions into one compact area, allowing users to manage music playback, reply to messages, or track ongoing events without leaving the current app.
Compatible with over 70 apps and services, Hyper Island serves as Xiaomi’s take on Apple’s Dynamic Island. Notably, insider PaperKing13 revealed that the latest HyperOS 3.0.23 build removes the earlier code restrictions that limited Hyper Island to select devices. This means all eligible Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco smartphones will now receive the feature.
However, there’s a small limitation. Devices with lower RAM (around 6GB or less) won’t include the feature’s animated transitions. While the core functionality remains intact, budget models will have simpler, non-animated interactions.
The Xiaomi 15T and 15T Pro have already received the feature globally, while entry-level phones are expected to get it between December 2025 and March 2026.
AI-Powered Enhancements
HyperOS 3 introduces several AI-based features designed to boost creativity, productivity, and system intelligence. New features include –
- DeepThink Note Writing – Expands short notes into detailed ideas or summaries.
- AI Voice Translation – Offers real-time translation across multiple languages.
- AI Noise Reduction – Enhances clarity in recorded audio.
- Gallery AI Search – Lets users find images by objects, people, or context.
- System-Wide AI Search – Quickly locates apps, settings, and files.
- AI Image Description & Summarisation – Converts visual content into contextual captions or summaries.
Performance and Visual Improvements
Xiaomi claims HyperOS 3 delivers a 30% performance boost with apps launching 21% faster and energy efficiency improved by 10%. Gaming performance has also been optimised with fewer frame drops during high-load sessions.
To complement these upgrades, Xiaomi has introduced over 100 refined animation tweaks, resulting in smoother transitions and more natural navigation throughout the interface.
With HyperOS 3, Xiaomi aims to blend AI intelligence, refined aesthetics, and cross-device optimisation into a single cohesive experience. The new OS promises faster performance, smarter tools, and a more unified visual flow, cementing Xiaomi’s vision for a seamlessly connected ecosystem.
Global Rollout Timeline
The company confirmed that beta testers will be the first to receive the update, while regular users can manually check for availability under Settings > About Phone > System Update.
- October–November 2025: Xiaomi 15 series, 15 Ultra, Redmi Note 14, and Poco F7/X7 models
- November–December 2025: Xiaomi 14 lineup, Poco F6, and select Redmi mid-range devices
- December 2025–March 2026: Older flagships like the Xiaomi 12 and 13 series
This phased approach ensures that most recent Xiaomi devices get upgraded to HyperOS 3.
Below is the full list of all smartphones eligible for the latest HyperOS 3 update –
Starting October and November 2025
- Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
- Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G
- Redmi Note 14 Pro
- Redmi Note 14
- Poco F7 Ultra
- Poco F7 Pro
- Poco F7
- Poco X7 Pro Iron Man Edition
- Poco X7 Pro
- Poco X7
Starting November and December 2025
- Redmi Note 13 Pro
- Redmi 15
- Redmi 14C
- Redmi 13
- Redmi 13x
- Poco F6 Pro
- Poco F6
- Poco X6 Pro
- Poco M7
- Poco M6 Pro
- Poco M6
- Poco C75
Starting December 2025 and March 2026
- Poco F5 Pro
- Poco F5
- Poco X6
- Poco M7 Pro 5G
- Poco C85
- Redmi Note 14 5G
- Redmi Note 145
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+
- Redmi Note 13 Pro
- Redmi Note 13 5G
- Redmi 15 5G
- Redmi 15C 5G
- Redmi 15C
FAQs
Q1. What is Hyper Island and which devices will support it?
Answer. Hyper Island is Xiaomi’s new pill-shaped interactive hub that consolidates notifications, live activities, and quick actions. It will be available across eligible Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco smartphones, though devices with 6GB RAM or less will have simplified, non-animated interactions.
Q2. What AI features are included in HyperOS 3?
Answer. HyperOS 3 introduces several AI tools including DeepThink Note Writing, real-time voice translation, AI noise reduction, gallery and system-wide search, and image summarisation.
Q3. When will HyperOS 3 roll out globally?
Answer. The rollout begins in Europe with the Xiaomi 15T and 15T Pro in October 2025, expanding to more Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco devices through March 2026 in a phased schedule.