Xiaomi is preparing to take a new leap with HyperOS 3.0, its Android 16-based operating system that aims to be much more than just a customization layer.
What's coming isn't just a simple facelift. It's a deep update, designed to make all Xiaomi devices function as a single, seamless, and intelligent ecosystem. HyperOS 3.0 aims to transform your daily experience with your mobile phone, tablet, or any other Xiaomi device. Let's take a look at all the new features.
All the new features coming with HyperOS 3.0
Although HyperOS 3.0 is still built on Android, this time it's based on Android 16, and Xiaomi has taken the opportunity to inject features that significantly distance it from the classic Android experience. Instead of focusing on 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 new features is the arrival of Live Updates, a function that allows users to receive real-time updates without having to open the apps. If it works as promised, it could completely change the way we check data and notifications.
The photo selector has also been revamped and should now be much more intuitive and faster, leaving behind the feeling of using an outdated feature. Another important addition is the integration of Privacy Sandbox, a solution that offers more control over tracking and managing personal data , reinforcing Xiaomi's focus on privacy.
The inclusion of the WritingTools API opens the door for AI-powered writing tools to be integrated directly into your favorite apps, simplifying tasks like writing texts, replying to messages, and automatically generating content. While these features may not sound particularly impressive on their own, together they create a smarter, less intrusive operating system that works seamlessly behind the scenes to ensure everything runs 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 has been added, a feature designed to improve low-light photos and achieve more balanced results.
If you like having maximum control, you'll be able to manually adjust the color temperature, a feature highly valued by advanced photographers. Motion Photos are also included, allowing you to capture moments just before and after pressing the shutter button, and there's full support for full-screen apps, eliminating annoying black bars.
Of course, Ultra HDR compatibility is also included, a feature that enhances the dynamic range of photos, making colors appear more vibrant and realistic. On high-end phones like the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, these new features aren't just technical details. They're noticeable from the very first shot.
Internal improvements in HyperOS 3.0
There's been a lot of work done under the hood, too. HyperOS 3.0 fully integrates the Vulkan graphics engine, resulting in a smoother experience for demanding games and applications. App installation and launch will be faster thanks to cloud compilation, a system that preprocesses apps to reduce wait times. The system also includes in-process audio codecs, which improve sound quality and reduce latency. 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 devices in the Xiaomi ecosystem work more seamlessly together, without you having to do anything . To achieve this, they'll add support for Auracast, which allows you to send audio to multiple devices simultaneously—perfect for sharing music or sound with your headphones and speakers 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.
Finally, Gemini Extensions expands AI assistant integration, making them more present throughout the system to help you in the background. In short, HyperOS 3.0 is more than 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 be limited to 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 product lineup 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.