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Xiaomi on Wednesday announced its brand-new Android 16-based user interface, the HyperOS 3, at its September 2025 launch event. HyperOS 3 is full of AI-algorithms, and includes a new look for the home screen. It will be pre-installed on the Xiaomi 17 series, starting with the Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Pro and even Xiaomi 17 Pro Max. Xiaomi to start MIUI 10 Global Stable ROM testing on more devices; Full List Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco handsets will be updated starting from October via OTA.

HyperOS 3 Key Features

HyperIsland: Xiaomi’s Take on Dynamic Island

Most significant is the introduction of HyperIsland (reminiscent of Apple’s Dynamic Island) into ‪HyperOS 3. It features an at-a-glance event notification and live activity tracking on the home screen.

Key functions include:

- Displaying charging speed when the phone is plugged in 

- Music controls, call notifications, and schedules at the top of the display

- Dual-island design to switch, expand, or manage tasks without leaving the current screen

This feature aims to improve multitasking on Xiaomi devices significantly.

HyperAI: Smarter AI Integration

HyperOS 3 introduces HyperAI, a suite of on-device AI tools designed to boost productivity:

AI Writing Tools: Smart screen recognition, DeepThink mode, and style/tone adjustments for texts and emails

AI Speed Recognition: Better audio quality, real-time transcription, and automatic summaries

AI Search: Summarised results, on-device content search, and AI-generated answers

Gallery Search: Quickly find photos within 10 categories, such as food or landscapes

Visual Experience Upgrades

HyperOS 3 goes beyond functionality with new AI-powered visuals:

- AI Dynamic Wallpapers: Transform still images into moving backgrounds

- AI Cinematic Lock Screen: Personalised, immersive lock screen animations

- A redesigned home screen tailored for Android 16

HyperOS 3 Rollout Schedule

Here’s when devices will get the Android 16-based HyperOS 3 update:

Timeline

Devices Receiving Update

October 2025

Xiaomi 15T Pro, Xiaomi 15T, Watch S4 (41mm), Smart Band 10 (out of the box)

Oct–Nov 2025

Xiaomi 15 series, Xiaomi Mix Flip, Redmi Note 14 series, Poco F7 series, Poco X7 series, Xiaomi Pad Mini, Pad Mini 7 series

Nov–Dec 2025

Xiaomi 14 series, Redmi Note 13 Pro, Redmi 15, Redmi 14C

By March 2026

Xiaomi 13 series, Redmi Pad Pro 5G, Redmi Note 14 series (older variants)

Final Thoughts

Xiaomi is linking in its ecosystem to Android 16, and emphasizing AI assimilation through HyperOS 3. From multitasking tool of HyperIsland to productivity feature and AIPowered visuals are processed by HyperAI, the update enriches Xiaomi’s devices which are becoming smarter and user-friendly. The phased rollout ensures new as well as existing devices receive the software upgrade, underlining Xiaomi’s focus on providing a consistent AI-driven user experience across all its products.