Emir BardakçıThe Xiaomi community has experienced a rush of rumors over the past three months regarding upcoming devices and software launches. From the fate of the Xiaomi 17 Pro series to the launch of HyperOS 3, misinformation has spread rapidly across social media. After getting confirmation from multiple insider sources and internal build details, we’ve gathered the finest information about Xiaomi’s future and current plans.
Xiaomi 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max to be China Exclusive
Contrary to earlier rumors, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max will be China-exclusive devices. This means no global or multilingual firmware will be offered on these handsets. Xiaomi has decided to give precedence to its domestic market this generation, optimizing HyperOS 3 features and the new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset for the Chinese ecosystem. And Xiaomi 17 Ultra will not feature a back display.
HyperOS 3 Dynamic Island Arriving on All Xiaomi Devices
When HyperOS 3 was first tested, its Dynamic Island-style interface was limited to flagships such as the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra. Xiaomi has now added this feature to all supported phones, including Redmi and POCO devices. While budget phones may have watered-down animations, Dynamic Island will be functional system-wide once HyperOS 3 goes live globally.
Global HyperOS 3 Stable Update Imminent
Currently, HyperOS 3 stable builds are only available for the Chinese market. Internal beta testing is underway for global variants, and a worldwide rollout is expected within 10 days. These builds are still restricted to Xiaomi’s internal test channel, but users can monitor live build notifications and early reports via our official Telegram community.
HyperOS 3 global beta updates are ready for 6 Xiaomi devices (16 October 2025)
REDMI K90 Pro Is Now Redmi K90 Pro Max
Most discussed has been the naming confusion of the Redmi K90 series. Xiaomi has now officially confirmed that the “Redmi K90 Pro” which was previously rumored will instead be released as the Redmi K90 Pro Max. There will be two models: Redmi K90 and Redmi K90 Pro Max. Their international versions will be released under the POCO brand, as POCO F8 Pro and POCO F8 Ultra respectively.
Xiaomi 18 Series to Feature a Rear Display Again
The upcoming Xiaomi 18 series will continue the innovation seen in the Xiaomi 17 Pro, featuring a secondary rear display. Initially, Xiaomi considered removing this design element, but due to strong market performance and rising demand, the company has decided to retain it. Internal reports suggest this decision was influenced by sales nearing Apple’s flagship numbers, reinforcing Xiaomi’s confidence in its design identity.
While speculation often fuels excitement, Xiaomi’s actual development roadmap remains firmly data-driven and user-focused. With the confirmed features of HyperOS 3, the K90 Pro Max, and the continuation of innovative hardware like rear displays, Xiaomi is set to strengthen its leadership in both domestic and global markets in 2025.
Source: Xiaomi Community
