POCO Confirms HyperOS 3 Rollout Timeline: Eligible Devices and Release Phases Revealed
POCO has officially confirmed the rollout timeline for the HyperOS 3 update. Xiaomi previously shared a broad list of devices across Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO that would receive the Android 16-based upgrade, but POCO has now revealed the exact rollout schedule for its own lineup.
The announcement came during POCO’s global launch event on November 27, 2025, where the brand introduced the POCO F8 Pro, POCO F8 Ultra, POCO Pad M1, and POCO Pad X1. Alongside these products, POCO confirmed when its existing devices will begin receiving HyperOS 3.
What HyperOS 3 Brings to POCO Devices
HyperOS 3 is based on Android 16 and focuses on adding smarter features while improving system performance. Key highlights include:
- Hyper Island – POCO’s Dynamic Island-like feature that shows live activities and active notifications.
- Deeper AI integration – smarter screen recognition, improved widgets, AI writing tools, and more system intelligence.
- Enhanced security – stronger privacy and protection tools plus better Apple ecosystem compatibility.
- Smoother UI performance – refined animations, faster app launches, and more fluid transitions.
POCO HyperOS 3 Eligible Devices and Schedule
POCO has split the rollout into phases depending on model tier and region approval.
Phase 1: October to November 2025
- POCO F7 Ultra
- POCO F7 Pro
- POCO F7
- POCO X7 Pro
- POCO X7 Pro Iron Man Edition
- POCO X7
Phase 2: October to November 2025
- POCO F6 Pro
- POCO F6
- POCO M6+
- POCO M6
- POCO M7 Pro
- POCO M7
Phase 3: December 2025 to March 2026
- POCO F5 Pro
- POCO F5
- POCO X6
- POCO M7 Pro
- POCO C85
- POCO Pad
- POCO Pad X1
- POCO Pad M1
How to Check for the Update
The HyperOS 3 rollout is staged, so availability may vary by region. To check manually:
- Go to Settings
- Tap About phone
- Select System update
Before installing, ensure your phone is connected to Wi-Fi, has enough free storage, and more than 40–50% battery.
Conclusion
With the rollout schedule now confirmed, POCO users finally have a clear timeline for when their devices will receive HyperOS 3. The Android 16-based update adds major AI improvements, cleaner visuals, and smoother system performance across both phones and tablets. If your model is on the list, expect the update within the stated window depending on your region.