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 an initial 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 intermediaries, such as the Redmi Note 15 Pro line. The company claims that internal optimizations can result in up to 30% greater system fluidity compared to the previous version, a gain that aims to improve the user experience in daily tasks and games.
The distribution process will be carried out gradually, 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.
A detailed list of recipients
The first group of devices to receive HyperOS 3 includes a strategic selection of devices launched between 2023 and 2024. The list covers both flagships from the main brand and premium mid-range products from the Redmi sub-brand, ensuring that a broad user base has access to the new features.
From the main line, the models are: Xiaomi MIX Fold 3, Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Xiaomi 13
In line Redmi, the updated ones are: Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus, Redmi Note 15 Pro, 13Pro. 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 flagship products, from foldables to mid-market bestsellers.
The technical innovations of the operating system
HyperOS 3 represents a considerable technical leap, focusing on three central pillars: efficiency, intelligence and connectivity. The system architecture has been redesigned to be lighter and more agile, which translates into faster animations, redesigned icons for intuitive navigation and a reduction in energy consumption. Testes’s internal Xiaomi indicate a gain 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, allowing for more fluid and transparent synchronization of data and notifications. 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 for three years for all devices on the list.
Artificial intelligence as a pillar of experience
Artificial intelligence is one of the great highlights of HyperOS 3, which now incorporates advanced tools directly into the system. Funções such as enhanced photo editing and real-time audio transcription have been integrated, with the difference that all processing occurs 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 safe on the device itself.
In addition to creative tools, AI acts proactively to optimize daily use. The system learns from the user’s habits to offer personalized application and notification suggestions, making interaction more efficient. Connectivity has also been enhanced by intelligent algorithms, which improve speeds on 5G networks, especially on the Redmi Note 14 series, and reduce latency to less than 10 milliseconds in functions such as screen mirroring between a Xiaomi 13 smartphone and a compatible tablet.
Version codes and installation preparations
Each device receives a specific build of HyperOS 3, optimized for its hardware. For example, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra receives version OS3.0.3.0.WMACNXM, which focuses on improved 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 that users perform a complete backup of their important data before starting the installation process to avoid accidental loss.
The 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 stage of the schedule will prioritize regions such as Europa and Índia, where global variants of models such as the Xiaomi 13 will be the first to receive the update. The expectation is that the América Latina will receive the update in the following months, starting in April, depending on the certifications and adaptations required by local operators.
Situation of devices in the Brazilian market
Many of the devices listed for the initial update, like the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus and the foldable Xiaomi MIX Consumidores interested in the brand’s technology will find previous generation options available in national retailers.
Currently, models such as the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G can be found for prices in the range of R$2,199, while the Redmi Note 14 Já older versions, such as the Redmi Note 13 Pro and the Note 13
For models already present in the country, checking the availability of the update must be done directly on the device, accessing the “Settings” menu and then the “About phone” section. The company warns users to download software only from official sources, avoiding installation packages distributed through unverified channels.
Strengthening the connected ecosystem
With HyperOS 3, Xiaomi advances its strategy of creating a fully integrated device ecosystem. The new interface improves interoperability with wearables, such as the upcoming Mi Band 10, allowing health data synchronization and notification mirroring to occur more stably and without interruptions between the smartphone and the watch.
This update also extends the useful life cycle of the 10 models covered, ensuring software support and security until the year 2028. The 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.
