The Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi has officially started distributing HyperOS 3.1, the latest version of its proprietary interface developed on the basis of the Android 16. The software entered the beta phase at China on January 22, 2026 and already includes internal tests for several global models, marking a new stage in the brand’s ecosystem. The central focus of this update lies in the deep integration of native artificial intelligence with the devices’ everyday functions.
This new version represents a significant structural evolution compared to the company’s previous systems. AI processing power has been built directly into the core of the operating system to optimize power management, smooth animations, and predictive user interactions. Devido to moving to a new base from
Key innovations and performance
HyperOS 3.1 brings visible changes to the interface, including a redesigned application menu to be more intuitive. RAM memory management has received technical improvements to enable more efficient multitasking, ensuring that devices with different hardware configurations can maintain stable performance even with multiple apps open.
System animations have been refined to provide smoother transitions, reducing the occurrence of stuttering or frame drops during navigation. Essas corrections aim to deliver a more consistent user experience, equalizing performance between high-end devices and mid-range models.
Another technical novelty is the Super-OTA architecture, which allows the installation of updates in the background without blocking the use of the smartphone. The process occurs continuously and silently, eliminating the need for that traditional progress screen that left the device unusable for several minutes.
Artificial intelligence capabilities
Artificial intelligence acts natively in several layers of the new software. The system is now capable of optimizing battery consumption by predicting the owner’s usage patterns, adjusting processor resources in real time to save energy without compromising performance.
Interaction with apps has also been improved through more accurate contextual suggestions. Ferramentas of productivity and creativity, such as automatic image editing and summarizing long texts, gained additional refinements, becoming more agile and assertive.
Connectivity between the Xiaomi ecosystem has been strengthened. Call transfer and screen sharing between the brand’s smartphones and tablets now occur with greater stability, making life easier for those who use multiple devices for work or leisure.
List of eligible devices
Distribution includes a wide range of devices, initially prioritizing the most advanced lines. The Xiaomi 17 series leads the global tests, followed by previous generations such as Xiaomi 15, 14 and 13, including its variants Pro and Ultra. Tablets as well as Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro are also on schedule to receive new productivity features.
The subsidiary Redmi concentrates a large proportion of eligible intermediary devices. The Note 15 series appears complete in the list, along with the high-performance K series lines (K80 and K90) and the Turbo line. Já the POCO brand focuses on cost-benefit, with emphasis on the POCO F7 and the X7
- Xiaomi 17, 17Pro, 17Pro Max, 17Ultra
- Xiaomi 15, 15 Pro, 15 Ultra, 15S Pro, 15T, 15T
- Xiaomi 14, 14 Pro, 14 Ultra, 14T, 14T Pro
- Xiaomi 13, 13Pro, 13Ultra, 13T Pro
- Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro, Civi 5
- Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, Mix Fold 4, Mix Flip, Mix Flip 2
- Xiaomi Pad 7, Pad 7 Pro, Pad Mini
- Redmi Note 15, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Plus
- Redmi Note 14, 14 Pro, 14
- Redmi Note 13, 13R, 13 Pro, 13 Pro 4G, 13
- Redmi K90, K90 Pro Max
- Redmi K80, K80 Pro, K80 Ultra
- Redmi K70, K70E, K70 Pro
- Redmi Turbo 4, Turbo 4
- Redmi 15, 13x
- Redmi Pad 2, Pad 2 Pro, Pad 2
- POCO F7, F6 Pro
- POCO X7 Pro
- POCO Pad M1
Safety schedule and recommendations
The global release schedule foresees a stabilization of distribution from February 2026.
To ensure a safe installation, it is essential to be connected to a stable Wi-Fi network, avoiding the use of mobile data which could corrupt the download in the event of signal fluctuations. Após the update, the first restart of the system may take longer than normal, as the software performs automatic adjustments and calibration of the new components.
Keywords: Xiaomi HyperOS, Android 16, system update, compatible cell phones.
Long-tail keywords: list of cell phones that will receive Hyperos 3.1 with Android 16.
Sources researched:
https://www.mi.com/global/hyperos
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi-news.php3
https://www.androidauthority.com/xiaomi-hyperos-update-tracker/