Emir BardakçıXiaomi is gearing up for the arrival of HyperOS 3, which is based on both Android 15 and Android 16. For many of its old smartphones which get Android 15 based HyperOS 3, this will be the last update, with there being no future upgrades in the form of HyperOS 3.1 updates. Currently, the Xiaomi is internally testing the Android 15-based version of the HyperOS 3 on some smartphones, which is an important milestone in the software development process of the company, aiming to deliver the latest OS on many smartphones.
Which Xiaomi Devices Will Get Android 15-Based HyperOS 3 First?
Xiaomi has already started the testing process on the Android 15-based Hyper OS 3 on some of their smartphones. This particular build will be the last major update on some smartphones, so users must be ready for some limitations on future updates. The list of smartphones that are believed to be in the first wave of updates, according to the testing process, first batch include the REDMI Note 13 5G, the POCO F5 Pro, and the Xiaomi 13 Lite, which may be receiving the update to the HyperOS 3 on the Android 15 platform firstly.
Initial Worldwide Rollout of Android 15-based HyperOS 3
Going by the information provided in the Mi community testing logs, the Redmi Note 13 5G is one of the first smartphones that will receive the Global update for Android 15-based HyperOS 3. The other smartphones that will receive the update are:
- Xiaomi 13 Lite / Civi 2 (EEA – OS3.0.0.1.VLLEUXM)
- POCO F5 Pro / Redmi K60 (China – OS3.0.0.4.VMNCNXM | Global – OS3.0.0.1.VMNMIXM)
- POCO X6 Neo / Redmi Note 13 5G / Redmi Note 13R Pro (China – OS3.0.0.4.VNQCNXM | Turkey – OS3.0.0.2.VNQTRXM | Global – OS3.0.0.2.VNQMIXM | EEA – OS3.0.0.2.VNQEUXM)
- Xiaomi MIX FOLD 2 (China – OS3.0.0.1.VLRCNXM)
- Redmi Note 12T Pro (China – OS3.0.0.1.VLHCNXM)
- Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro (China – OS3.0.0.2.VMYCNXM)
- Xiaomi 12T Pro / Redmi K50 Ultra (China – OS3.0.0.1.VLFCNXM)
- Xiaomi Civi 3 (China – OS3.0.0.2.VMICNXM)
- Xiaomi 12 Pro (China – OS3.0.0.1.VLBCNXM)
- Xiaomi 12S Ultra (China – OS3.0.0.1.VLACNXM)
- Xiaomi 12 (China – OS3.0.0.1.VLCCNXM)
- Redmi K60 Pro (China – OS3.0.0.2.VMKCNXM)
Of these, the Redmi Note 13 5G appears to be the leading contender for the Android 15-based HyperOS 3 Global update, going by the initial testing schedules. According to our list, Xiaomi still haven’t started to test Android 15 based HyperOS 3 on these devices:
- Xiaomi 12S
- Xiaomi 12S Pro
- POCO F5 5G
- POCO M6 Pro
- Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Xiaomi 12T
No devices other than those listed here are expected to receive HyperOS 3 based on Android 15.
The Way Forward to Future Updates: What It Means to Users of Xiaomi
For users of the Xiaomi lineup who have supported handsets, the arrival of the HyperOS 3 will mean an optimized interface with even more capabilities due to the optimization brought about by Android 15. However, consumers will be glad to learn that some older versions will also get updates but will cease thereafter, with users advised to be well-informed about the updates to ensure their handsets will be among those receiving the latest updates from the constant commitment of Xiaomi to deliver the latest modifications.
