The world of Xiaomi has been buzzing with excitement over the next big evolution of our operating system, HyperOS 3, but a recent reveal of the official rollout schedule has thrown a small shock into our community. While several popular devices have already received the Android 15 update, it is being officially stated that they will not be making the jump to HyperOS 3. While this decision may come as a disappointment to some, it is likely due to their commitment to the core tenet of the HyperOS philosophy, namely optimal performance. It is quite possible that the improved, fluidity-focused animation system that comes with HyperOS 3 requires a higher minimum hardware threshold to maintain the incredibly smooth, lag-free experience that our users have come to expect. While we expected these devices to make the cut, Xiaomi’s commitment to quality over quantity means that the emphasis is on a flawless user experience on supported hardware.
Why HyperOS 3 Upgrade is Being Restricted
The primary reason for excluding some models from the HyperOS 3 update is the ambitious new features and associated hardware demands. Xiaomi is committed to delivering a seamless and high-performance experience. The next version of HyperOS features a significantly improved animation engine, deeper AI integration, and new connectivity features that require powerful processing power and memory. It appears that the hardware of the devices listed below, while fully capable of running current systems, cannot stably handle the full suite of advanced graphical and processing loads of HyperOS 3. For these phones, the final major feature update will be HyperOS 2.2, after which they will transition to a schedule of continued security and minor maintenance updates until their official End-of-Life (EOL) date.
Devices that have reached their final feature updates
According to the official rollout schedule, the following devices will finish their major feature updates with HyperOS 2.2 Android 15 and will not receive HyperOS 3:
- Redmi 13R 5G / Redmi 13C 5G / POCO M6 5G (EOL: November 10, 2026)
- Redmi Note 13 (EOL: January 15, 2028)
- Redmi Note 13 NFC (EOL: January 15, 2028)
- Redmi Note 12R / Redmi 12 5G / POCO M6 Pro 5G (EOL: September 1, 2027)
- Redmi Note 12S (EOL: May 10, 2027)
- Redmi Note 12 4G / NFC (EOL: March 23, 2027)
- Redmi 12 (EOL: June 16, 2027)
- Redmi 13C / POCO C65 (EOL: November 10, 2026)
These dates indicate how long users can receive security patches and minor fixes, so that their devices remain safe and effective for years to come. Other devices with Android 15 will receive the HyperOS 3 update.
Take a look at the game-changing HyperOS 3 features
For the lucky devices that received the upgrade, HyperOS 3 brings a huge leap in user experience, system performance, and intelligent features. This update is designed to make everyday interactions with your Xiaomi phone incredibly intuitive and smooth. There is a clear emphasis on a unified design language and advanced AI capabilities.
The main highlights of the upcoming HyperOS 3 include:
- All-new icons: A fresh, clean look across the system.
- Updated status bar: New battery and signal icons to modernize the look.
- Hyper Island: Xiaomi's dynamic implementation of notifications and ongoing activities, inspired by the concept of dynamic interaction areas.
- Minor UI changes: Small, thoughtful changes to the menu and system screens for improved aesthetics and usability.
- Improved device integration: Features that reflect the best of other ecosystems, including deep integration for call and SMS forwarding and seamless screen sharing with Xiaomi HyperConnect powered devices.
- AirDrop-style sharing: Fast, proximity-based file sharing between nearby phones, making content transfers effortless.
- Improved fluidity: Significantly more system-wide animations and sophisticated background blur effects.
- Performance Optimization: An impressive 30% better performance optimization is expected across the system, ensuring lightning-fast response.
- Deep AI Integration
