Xiaomi reveals new HyperOS 3 features and global rollout timeline

Xiaomi has finally pulled the curtains on the global rollout plan for HyperOS 3, and yes, it’s starting this October! While we previously had a peek at the Chinese timeline, this announcement gives the rest of us around the world something to look forward to.

HyperOS 3 global rollout schedule

According to Xiaomi, the rollout begins with the Xiaomi 15T Series in October 2025, making these flagships the first to taste the new software. The full roadmap is as follows:

Starting October and November 2025

• Phones: Xiaomi 15T Pro, Xiaomi 15T, Xiaomi 15 Ultra, Xiaomi 15, Xiaomi MIX Flip, Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G, Redmi Note 14 4G, POCO F7 Ultra, POCO F7 Pro, POCO F7, POCO X7 Pro Iron Man Edition, POCO X7 Pro, POCO X7
• Tablets: Xiaomi Pad Mini, Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro, Xiaomi Pad 7
• Wearables: Xiaomi Watch S4 41mm, Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Glimmer Edition, Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Ceramic Edition, Xiaomi Smart Band 10

Starting November and December 2025

• Phones: Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14T Pro, Xiaomi 14T, Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G, Redmi 15, Redmi 14C, Redmi 13, Redmi 13x, POCO F6 Pro, POCO F6, POCO X6 Pro, POCO M7, POCO M6 Pro, POCO M6, POCO C75
• Tablets: Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4, Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G, Redmi Pad 2 Pro, Redmi Pad 2 4G, Redmi Pad 2

Starting December 2025 and March 2026

• Phones: Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Xiaomi 13 Pro, Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13T Pro, Xiaomi 13T, Xiaomi 13 Lite, Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12T Pro, POCO F5 Pro, POCO F5, POCO X6, POCO M7 Pro 5G, POCO C85, Redmi Note 14 5G, Redmi Note 14S, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 13 5G, Redmi Note 13, Redmi 15 5G, Redmi 15C 5G, Redmi 15C
• Tablets: Redmi Pad Pro 5G, Redmi Pad Pro, Redmi Pad SE 8.7 4G, Redmi Pad SE 8.7, POCO Pad

So yes, Xiaomi is covering phones, tablets, and wearables in waves, making this one of their most ambitious global software rollouts yet.

What’s new in HyperOS 3?

Xiaomi says HyperOS 3 is built on three big pillars:

• Intuitive Design — a refreshed look with icons, animations, and widgets that feel brand new.
• Xiaomi HyperConnect — seamless interconnectivity across all your devices, now extending to Apple.
• Xiaomi HyperAI — deeper, system-wide AI that makes your device smarter in every corner.

Let’s unpack the goodies.

Fresh design & smooth experience

• Redesigned Home Screen with new icons and more versatile widgets.
• Over 100 refined animations for smoother, fluid visuals everywhere.
• Optimized core technologies for faster rendering, improved kernel efficiency, and more stable graphics performance.
• Personalized lock screen & wallpapers with AI-powered customization.
• AI Dynamic Wallpapers that bring your photos (pets, landscapes, people, you name it) to life.
• AI Cinematic Lock Screen that transforms every unlock into a mini movie moment.

Xiaomi HyperIsland

Your new central hub for “what’s happening now”:

• Track live activities right from the status bar.
• Dual-island multitasking lets you expand and manage without leaving your screen.
• Dynamic notifications that adapt to music, calls, charging, or schedules.
• Floating windows for quick multitasking.
• Switch between content effortlessly.

Xiaomi HyperConnect

Xiaomi’s ecosystem play gets smarter and more open:

• Touch to Share lets you tap devices to instantly share photos, videos, files, or WiFi passwords (yes, even with iPhones).
• Cross-device unlocking using biometrics.
• Home Screen+ for iPad lets you run Xiaomi apps on iPads with multitasking support.
• Resizable windows to run phone apps like desktop windows.
• Stay connected with one-tap iPhone hotspot connection and instant Xiaomi phone location.
• Cast workout stats from your watch into your camera view when recording.
• Tablet split-screen multitasking with vertical view and new 1:9 ratio.
• Ultra-low latency stylus support for smoother writing/drawing.

Xiaomi HyperAI

This is where HyperOS 3 flexes hardest:

AI Writing

• Generate content with multiple styles.
• Smart image recognition with auto-captioning.
• DeepThink mode shows reasoning before finalizing results.

AI Speech Recognition

• Real-time transcription.
• Background noise reduction for clearer recordings.
• Instant summaries once recording ends.

AI Search

• Summarize results instantly.
• Find on-device content smarter and faster.
• Natural language Q&A with accurate answers.

AI Translate

• AI Interpreter for live calls and conferences.
• AI Subtitles for bilingual transcriptions in real time.
• Conversation Translate for offline, face-to-face chats.

Gallery upgrades

• Improved search in 10 categories (food, landscapes, etc.).
• Smarter recommendations.
• Customizable layouts.

Gemini 2.0 integration

• Gemini Live lets you share your screen/camera and ask about what you see.
• Connected apps to pull info and take action across Xiaomi + Google apps in one prompt.
• Image generation turns ideas into vivid, realistic visuals.

Privacy & security

HyperOS 3 isn’t just about flashy AI. It packs serious security muscle:

• Quantum-level encryption with post-quantum protection.
• Edge-to-cloud AI data security, offering privacy-first protection on both device and cloud.
• Secure channel transmission for safer communications.
• On-device privacy storage plus confidential cloud computing.
• MiTEE-powered interconnectivity protocol to keep your devices safe.
• Cross-device biometric authentication across the ecosystem.

Clearly, HyperOS 3 isn’t just a software update. It’s Xiaomi’s boldest attempt yet at building a unified, intelligent, cross-device ecosystem that’s more beautiful, more personal, more connected, and yes, more Apple-friendly than ever before.