Xiaomi is preparing to take a new leap with HyperOS 3.0, its operating system based on Android 16 that aims to go far beyond being just a layer of customization.
What's coming isn't just a facelift. It's a deep update, designed to make all Xiaomi devices work as a single, fluid, intelligent ecosystem. HyperOS 3.0 wants to change the daily experience with your mobile phone, your tablet or any other device from the brand. We'll keep up with all the new features as they arrive.
All the new features coming with HyperOS 3.0
While HyperOS 3.0 is still built on top of Android, this time it's based on Android 16, and Xiaomi has taken the opportunity to inject features that move it quite far from the classic Android experience. Rather than major visual changes, many of the improvements are internal, designed to make the system run more efficiently, quickly, and quietly.
One of the most striking novelties is the arrival of Live Updates, a feature that allows you to receive updated information in real time, without having to open applications. If it works as promised, it could completely change the way we view data and receive notifications.
The photo selector has also been revamped, which should now be much more intuitive and faster, leaving behind the feeling of using an outdated feature. Another important addition is the integration of the Privacy Sandbox, a solution that offers more control over the tracking and management of personal data., which reinforces Xiaomi's focus on privacy.
The inclusion of the The WritingTools API opens the door for AI-powered writing tools to be integrated directly into your favorite apps, Making tasks like writing texts, responding to messages, or automatically generating content easier. All of this doesn't sound particularly spectacular on its own, but together they create a smarter, less intrusive operating system that works in the background to keep everything running smoothly.
The camera, silent protagonist
HyperOS 3.0 also introduces several improvements designed for those who use their mobile phone as their primary photography tool. Hybrid Auto Exposure is now added, a feature designed for improve low-light photos and achieve more balanced results.
If you like maximum control, you'll be able to manually adjust the color temperature, a feature much appreciated by advanced photographers. Motion Photos are also available, allowing you to capture moments just before and after pressing the shutter button. Full support for full-screen apps is added, leaving behind annoying black bars.
Of course, support for Ultra HDR, a feature that improves the dynamic range of photos and makes colors look more vivid and realistic, couldn't be missing. On high-end phones like the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, these improvements aren't just technical details. They're noticeable from the first shot.
Internal improvements in HyperOS 3.0
There's also a lot of work under the hood. HyperOS 3.0 fully integrates the Vulkan graphics engine, resulting in a smoother experience in demanding games and applications. App installation and launch will be faster thanks to cloud compilation, a system that preprocesses apps to reduce waiting times. The system also includes in-process audio codecs, which improve sound quality and reduce delay. The result is that everything from opening an app to listening to music or playing online games feels more immediate and fluid.
One of the main goals of HyperOS 3.0 is to make all the devices in the Xiaomi ecosystem work more coordinated, without you having to do anything.And to do so, they'll be adding support for Auracast, which allows you to send audio to multiple devices at the same time—perfect for sharing music or sound with your headphones and speaker at the same time.
Also arriving are LE Audio features, which improve sound quality on compatible devices such as hearing aids and wearables. This is complemented by a new, more accurate location system and advanced APIs for developers.
Lastly, Gemini Extensions expands the integration of AI assistants, which will be present in more parts of the system to help you in the background. In short, HyperOS 3.0 isn't just another update. It's a clear roadmap to a faster, more connected, and smarter ecosystem.
Xiaomi tablets and phones to be updated to HyperOS 3.0
The new version won't just be available on the latest models. Xiaomi has confirmed a long list of devices, including those in the Redmi and POCO series.This demonstrates their intention to keep much of their recent catalog up to date.
Xiaomi phones that will be updated to HyperOS 3.0
- Xiaomi 15
- Xiaomi 15T series
- Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Xiaomi 15Ultra
- Xiaomi 14 Series
- Xiaomi 14
- Xiaomi 14T series
- Xiaomi 14 Pro
- Xiaomi 14Ultra
- Xiaomi 13
- Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Xiaomi 13Lite
- Xiaomi 13T series
- Xiaomi MIX Flip
- Xiaomi MIX Flip 2
- Xiaomi MIX FOLD 3
- Xiaomi MIX FOLD 2
POCO phones that will be updated to HyperOS 3.0
- POCO F5
- LITTLE F5 Pro
- POCO F6
- LITTLE F6 Pro
- POCO F7
- LITTLE F7 Pro
- POCO F7 Ultra
- LITTLE X6 5G
- LITTLE X6 Pro 5G
- LITTLE X7
- LITTLE X7 Pro
- POCO X7 Pro - Iron Man Edition
- LITTLE M6 Pro 4G
- LITTLE M6 Pro 5G
- LITTLE M6 4G
- LITTLE M6 5G
- LITTLE M7 Pro 5G
- LITTLE M8
- LITTLE C65
- LITTLE C75
- POCO C75 5G
- LITTLE C85
Redmi phones to be updated to HyperOS 3.0
- Redmi Note 14 Series
- Redmi Note 13 Series
- Redmi Note 12 4G
- Redmi Note 12 4G NFC
- Redmi Notes 12S
- Redmi Notes 12 Turbo
- Redmi Note 12t Pro
- redmi 12
- redmi 13
- Redmi 13C
- Redmi 14C
- Redmi 14C 5G
- Redmi A3 Pro
- Redmi A4 5G
- Redmi A5
- Redmi K80 Series
- Redmi K70 Series
- Redmi K60 Series
- Redmi K60
- Redmi K60 Pro
- Redmi K50 Ultra
- Redmi K Pad
- Redmi Turbo 3
- Redmi Turbo 4
- Redmi Turbo 4 Pro
Xiaomi tablets to receive HyperOS 3.0
- Xiaomi pad 7
- xiaomi pad 7 pro
- Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro
- Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra
- Xiaomi Pad Mini
- Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro
- xiaomi pad 6 pro
Redmi tablets to receive HyperOS 3.0
- RedmiPad SE
- Redmi Pad Pro
- Redmi Pad SE 8.7
- Redmi Pad Pro 5G
How to update your Xiaomi to HyperOS 3.0
When the update is available for your model and region, you can easily install it. Just follow these steps:
- Open device settings.
- Tap About this device.
- Select MIUI Version (or HyperOS Version, as applicable).
- Click Check for updates.
- If one is available, the system will give you the option to download and install it directly.
The process may take a few minutes. It's recommended that your phone be charged to at least 50% and that you back up your data before beginning. So, if you have a compatible Xiaomi, get ready to enjoy everything HyperOS 3.0 has to offer.