The Xiaomi has started the update process for HyperOS 3, its latest user interface built on the Android 16. The announcement, made on December 11, 2025, confirms the release of the software for a first batch of 10 smartphones from the Xiaomi and Redmi lines, with distribution starting in the Chinese market. The new version promises significant advances in performance, ecosystem integration and features based on artificial intelligence.
Among the first devices to receive the update are high-end models, such as the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, and popular mid-range models, such as the Redmi Note 15 Pro. The company claims that internal optimizations can result in a system that is up to 30% more fluid compared to the previous version, an achievement that aims to improve the user experience in everyday tasks and games.
The distribution schedule will be carried out gradually and in phases to ensure the stability of the system and correct any flaws before expanding to the global market. Usuários and China can now check the download availability through the device settings.
Detailed list of devices covered
The first group of devices that will receive HyperOS 3 includes a strategic selection of devices launched between 2023 and 2024.
From the main line, the models are: Xiaomi MIX Fold 3, Xiaomi 13
In line Redmi, the recipients are: Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus, Redmi Note 15 Pro. The inclusion of so many models from the Note series reinforces the importance of this segment for the company.
This initial selection demonstrates Xiaomi’s commitment to keeping its portfolio up to date, offering a longer and more robust software lifecycle for its most prominent products, from foldables to best-selling mid-market products.
Operating system technical innovations
HyperOS 3 represents a technical leap focusing on three main pillars: efficiency, intelligence and connectivity. The system architecture has been redesigned to be lighter and more agile, which translates into faster animations, redesigned interfaces for visually cleaner navigation and a reduction in energy consumption. Testes internal Xiaomi points to an increase of up to 20% in battery life in models such as the Redmi Note 13 Pro during intense use.
The update also unifies the control experience between different devices in the brand’s ecosystem, such as smartphones, tablets and IoT products. Data and notification synchronization becomes more transparent and fluid. Novas APIs are available to developers, encouraging the creation of third-party applications that integrate natively and take advantage of the full potential of hardware and software, while support for monthly security updates has been extended to three years for all devices on the list.
Artificial intelligence as a pillar of experience
Artificial intelligence is one of the standout features of HyperOS 3, which now integrates advanced tools directly into the system. Funções like enhanced photo editing and real-time voice transcription have been integrated, with the twist that all processing takes place locally on the device. Essa approach guarantees greater privacy for the user, as it eliminates the need to send sensitive data to external servers, keeping personal information secure on the device itself. Além of creative tools, AI acts proactively to optimize daily use. The system learns from the user’s habits to offer application suggestions and personalized notifications, making interaction more efficient. Connectivity has also been enhanced with intelligent algorithms that improve the speed of 5G networks, especially on the Redmi Note 14 series, and reduce latency to less than 10 milliseconds in activities such as screen mirroring between an Xiaomi 13 and a compatible tablet.
Global Release Schedule
After the initial phase in China, Xiaomi plans to expand the distribution of HyperOS 3 to the global market starting in January 2026. The second phase of the schedule will prioritize regions such as Europa and Índia, where global models such as the Xiaomi 13 will be among the first to receive the update.
The expectation is that América Latina will begin receiving the update in the following months, starting in April, depending on the certifications and adaptations required by local operators. The company will communicate specific details for each region as the schedule progresses.
Many of the devices listed for the initial update, such as the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus and the Xiaomi MIX Consumidores interested in the brand’s technology will find options from previous generations in national retailers.
Version codes and preparation to install
Each device receives a specific build of HyperOS 3, optimized for its hardware. Como example, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra receives version OS3.0.3.0.WMACNXM, which focuses on improvements in thermal management, while the Redmi Note 14
The update is distributed via Over-The-Air (OTA) and requires a stable internet connection, preferably Wi-Fi, and a free storage space of at least 5 GB. Xiaomi strongly recommends users to make a complete backup of their important data before starting the installation process to avoid accidental loss.
Strengthening the connected ecosystem
With HyperOS 3, Xiaomi advances its strategy of creating a completely integrated device ecosystem. The new interface improves the ability to collaborate with wearables such as the upcoming Mi Band 10, allowing health data synchronization and notification playback to occur more stably and without interruptions between the smartphone and the bracelet.
This update also increases the useful life of the 10 models covered, ensuring software support and security until the year 2028. Essa measure not only adds value to the product for the consumer, but also aligns with more sustainable market practices, reducing the early disposal of fully functional electronic devices.
Situation of devices in the Brazilian market
Currently, models such as the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G can be found with prices in the range of R$2,199, while the Redmi Note 14 Older Versões such as the Redmi Note 13 Pro and the Note 13
