Emir BardakçıThe global release of Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3 was officially launched by Xiaomi in January 2026. The ‘base’ version of the operating system, which changes depending on the device’s age, is different, although the interface is very similar.
The “No-Difference”
“If you compare the visual or functional differences between the Android 15 and Android 16 versions of HyperOS 3, there aren’t many.” The good news for users of HyperOS 3 on Android 15 is that almost all features have been successfully backported by Xiaomi.
- Hyper Island: Both variants come with the interactive “Dynamic Island” style notification system for music, charging, and notifications.
- Visual Identity: Both have new icons, battery/signal indicators, and blur effects.
- Ecosystem Connectivity: The high-demand iPhone call and SMS forwarding function works for Android 15 as well as Android 16 builds.
HyperOS 3 Key Features (Common to Both Versions)
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Refreshed UI | New icon sets, as well as some tweaks to the UI to give it a cleaner look. |
| Efficiency Boost | “Under the hood” improvements that boost efficiency by up to 30%. |
| Enhanced Animations | Smooth system-level transitions & improved blur effects. |
| Hyper Island | Real-time interactive alerts at the top of the screen. |
| Cross-Device Continuity | Forward calls and text messages from your iPhone to your Xiaomi smartphone. |
The Real Differences: Why Android 16 Still Matters
Although it is similar on the surface, it has a “ceiling” effect on Android 15 users due to the platform that lies underneath:
1. The HyperOS 3.1 Cutoff
This is the most important news for your readers. HyperOS 3.1 is exclusive to Android 16 only. If you are currently receiving the update of HyperOS 3, which is based on Android 15, you won’t get the update of HyperOS 3.1 or any point updates that require the Android API in the future.
2. Security Integration
- Android 16: Security is built directly into the operating system.
- Android 15: Traditional monthly updates protect this version.
Although secure, this version does not have the “Advanced Protection” set found in the Android 16 kernel.
3. Future AI Modules
There could be some heavy-lifting AI functionalities that require the Android 16 Neural Network API, which could mean that the devices running HyperOS 3 and based on Android 15 will have the “Lite” version of these functionalities.
Summary: Should You Care?
If you’re on an older device such as the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the Redmi Note 13 5G getting the update of the Android 15 version: Don’t worry. You’re getting the 30% efficiency improvement, as well as the Hyper Island, but that’s as far as your journey goes. As a user on either the Xiaomi 15 or 14T Pro, you’re on an Android 16 base, which means you’re at the table for HyperOS 3.1 later this year.
Hello sir redmi note 13 5g me kab aayega hyper os 3 ka update
When will my own phone be eligible for it and my own phone is redmi note 14 pro plus 5g.
l thank you all for the good works you’re doing and I’m asking God to guide you for more and more improvements on all your products.
Thanks.
I remain.
Evang Prince Uga Uba.
When will Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G come?
Please tell me when the Poco will get the Android 16 update.
This is a very good update
I have same phone, and as much as I checked it will receive it around December-February
I really didn’t expect to hear false news and messages from Xiaomi employees. You, the CEO of Xiaomi, the manufacturer of smart devices, yourself announced that we will send three full updates to owners of all Xiaomi products for each device. But unfortunately, this news was not true. Because Note 13 Forty received only two full updates and Android 16 should have been given to this type of mobile phone, but you did not stand behind your word and said that it will only receive Hyper 3 with Android 15. My only question is why are you lying? Why are you not keeping your promises? Don’t you think, maybe that’s why you can’t compete with Samsung? Because Samsung executives are honest and precise in all their promises about updates and have more credibility and commitment to their customers. Lying is not good.
I really didn’t expect to hear false news and information from Xiaomi employees. As the CEO of Xiaomi, a smart device manufacturer, you personally announced that we would provide three full updates for each Xiaomi product user per device. Unfortunately, this news is not true. Because the Note 13 Forty only received two full updates, and this type of phone should get Android 16, but you broke your promise, saying it would only receive Hyper 3 with Android 15. My only question is, why did you lie? Why don’t you keep your promise? Don’t you think this might be why you can’t compete with Samsung? Because Samsung executives are honest and precise in all update promises and have more credibility and commitment to customers. Lying is not good.
I have a Redmi C14 and I want to update it to Android 15
how can I update android
they did and done there part 2 android update and 3 os update ur the uneducated one with a smart phone who can’t understand basic things 2 android updates for mid range smart phone take it or leave it basically hyper os 3 will be based on Android 15 ur Last given android update
Can I get the 3.0 update on Redmi Note 12 Pro? Thank you.
estoy de acuerdo con siavash y eso que el redmi note 13 salió no más el año pasado toca que dejen de decir mentiras porfavor
Xiaomi must roll out updates for all the flagship and flagship killer phones just like Apple does. Apple rollout the updates for all devices in one go. The same goes for the mid-range and budget-friendly phones. What they are doing is selecting the recent phones, testing, and rolling them out. People are going crazy to get the updates ASAP.
What you call lies and deception, you said and sent in the application that the Redmi Note 12 series would receive HyperOS 3 with Android 15, and then you changed it, saying it would not receive HyperOS 3. So many changes and so many deceptions to people who are being fed day by day. That’s why there are so many complaints. A device that is barely 2 years old is already being retired so that we buy more entry-level phones, and then surely doing the same. You don’t want customers, you want money and more money, for God’s sake. And then you want to grow like big companies like Samsung and Apple, they do keep their promises. Let’s be serious, HyperOS 3 with some restrictions, and customers will be a bit more encouraged. Be serious.
why in poco c75 control center won’t apply the themes? is there something wrong to the theme app or what?
when will redmi 13x get hyper os3
When will Redmi Note 4 5G receive the Hypiros and Android 16 update in Turkey?
note 12pro 5g get android 15 Or not
Do I get the new OS 3 update for my Redmi Note 13 pro 5G? If yes, when?
Even though they don’t get security updates anymore, current chipsets can actually last longer, even up to 7 years. However, some phone vendors seem I’m too lazy to optimize major updates, so vendors just release fewer updates instead of getting updates all the time, which actually slows down the device. This is what causes people to always change their cell phones for security reasons (even though it’s actually not very useful). Because Even the latest Android, like Android 15, for example, will still have support for over seven years. For added security, it’s better to use a custom ROM and root your device so that we can be more competent.
On the Poco X6 5G I lost a lot of features, even many of the features were lost from the beginning of Hyper Bug 2.0, such as :
1. AOD Animations is missing (even though it’s good)
2. Power usage (Dev options) Even though it is a built-in fps counter from Xiaomi, why was it removed?
this is the thing i hate in hyper bug Xiaomi:
1. why does the animation when the phone is hot slow down like the iPhone? (even though in the early Hyper OS build (or what I call 1.0) when the phone was hot there was no decrease in animation speed like that.😡😡
2. Even the built-in GFX feature is no longer helpful for heavy games.🫠
3. and finally, why My phone always gets updates that are quite longer than the phones that have the latest releases a few months apart? This means that older phones are the same as those that were released a long time ago. This means that older phones are being neglected by Xiaomi. 🥀🥀