Emir BardakçıEnthusiasts are getting increasingly excited as Xiaomi has commenced stable testing of Android 16 alongside HyperOS 2 for Redmi K80 and POCO F7 Pro. The move establishes Xiaomi as one of the top smartphone makers in software support as it ensures that its phones are running with the latest software features. The testing period is an essential part of launching its software in the future, providing users with a smooth and bug-free experience.
Extensive Testing on Multiple Devices
Xiaomi’s Android 16 testing isn’t restricted merely to just the POCO F7 Pro and Redmi K80. The company is also testing Android 16 on several handsets in its portfolio simultaneously, including
- Xiaomi 15 ID Global (dada)
- Xiaomi 15 RU Global (dada)
- Xiaomi 15 TW Global (dada)
- Xiaomi 15 IN Global (dada)
- Xiaomi 15 EEA Global (dada)
- Xiaomi 15 Global (dada)
- Xiaomi 15 China (dada)
- Redmi K70 Ultra, Xiaomi 14T Pro EEA Global (rothko)
- Redmi K70 Ultra, Xiaomi 14T Pro Global (rothko)
- Redmi K70 Ultra, Xiaomi 14T Pro China (rothko)
- POCO F7 Pro, REDMI K80 Global (zorn)
- POCO F7 Pro, REDMI K80 China (zorn)
- POCO X7 Pro, REDMI Turbo 4 China (rodin)
- Xiaomi MIX FLIP Global (ruyi)
- Xiaomi MIX FLIP China (ruyi)
- Xiaomi 15 Pro China (haotian)
- Xiaomi 15 Ultra Global (xuanyuan)
- Xiaomi 15 Ultra China (xuanyuan)
- Redmi K60 Ultra, Xiaomi 13T Pro Global (corot)
- Redmi K60 Ultra, Xiaomi 13T Pro China (corot)
- Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro Global (muyu)
- Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro China (muyu)
- POCO F7 Ultra, REDMI K80 Pro EEA Global (miro)
- POCO F7 Ultra, REDMI K80 Pro Global (miro)
- POCO F7 Ultra, REDMI K80 Pro China (miro)
- Xiaomi MIX FOLD 4 China (goku)
- Redmi K70 Ultra, Xiaomi 14T Pro ID Global (rothko)
- Redmi K70 Ultra, Xiaomi 14T Pro TW Global (rothko)
- Redmi K70 Ultra, Xiaomi 14T Pro TR Global (rothko)
- Redmi K70 Ultra, Xiaomi 14T Pro RU Global (rothko)
What to Expect from Android 16 with HyperOS 2
Android 16 based on HyperOS 2 is likely to deliver some major enhancements in performance, enhanced battery optimization, and new features that are aimed towards a superior user experience. Though not much about the update is available yet, based on updates in the past, one can anticipate that:
- Enhanced system stability
- Increased privacy features
- Polish user interface components
- Improved compatibility within Xiaomi’s product ecosystem
- Advanced AI features for system optimization
Release Timeline
As per Google’s official timeline, the stable release of Android 16 should come in Q2 2025. Meanwhile, Xiaomi has been doing some advance testing and seems to target being one of the first manufacturers that deploy its eligible smartphones with Android 16 after Google has released Android 16 officially.
How to Prepare for the Update
If you have a POCO F7 Pro or Redmi K80, or any of the mentioned smartphones, get ready for Android 16 by having the latest installed version of HyperOS. The system apps can be kept updated using the HyperOSUpdates.com website or downloading the MemeOS Enhancer app from the Play Store, which provides features including access to secret Xiaomi features, system app updates, and finding updates from your screen.
