While native system keyboards are an established feature for Xiaomi users in China, an update released today, March 30, 2026, for the Xiaomi HyperOS 3 Beta has caught the attention of the tech community. Spotted running on the China-exclusive Xiaomi 17, the latest beta version of Xiaomi’s system input method stands out due to its substantially updated UI. This leak provides a clear look at the significant design overhaul Xiaomi is preparing for the highly anticipated HyperOS 4.
New Aesthetics
The screenshots from today’s beta update reveal a clear departure from the flatter UI elements of current versions. Xiaomi is moving towards a more layered and spatial aesthetic.
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The “Advanced Material” Effect: The most notable addition is when you enable “Advanced Materials”. When enabled, it applies a prominent frosted glass (Gaussian blur) effect to the keyboard’s background. This translucent design blends the keyboard with the content behind it, offering increased visual depth like iOS’ keyboard.H
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Refined Rounded Corners: The overall layout has been adjusted. The keyboard module, AI toolbars, and settings menus now feature softer, rounded corners. This gives the interface a floating, card-like appearance rather than a strict edge-to-edge block.
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Integrated AI UI: The AI dialogue and translation tools are directly integrated into a customizable floating toolbar that matches the new frosted glass aesthetic, rather than relying on secondary menus.
The Blueprint for HyperOS 4
In software development, a UI change of this scale in a core system app often indicates broader system-wide plans. This keyboard beta serves as a strong indicator for the upcoming HyperOS 4 Design Language.
Based on this leak, it is highly probable that HyperOS 4 will adopt this “Advanced Material” approach across the operating system. Users can expect the implementation of real-time blur effects in the Control Center, Notification Shade, system pop-ups, and native applications. This marks a transition towards a layered design that prioritizes continuous animations and transparency effects over solid, flat backgrounds.
