Emir BardakçıThe surprising detail in Xiaomi’s published HyperOS 3 eligible devices list is that while the Xiaomi 12T Pro will surely get the update, it won’t be the case for the Xiaomi 12T. This has drawn the attention of users since both models came out simultaneously and had similar expectations regarding updates.
This means that the Xiaomi 12T was not in the initial planning schedule, so the company hasn’t started internal testing on this model for HyperOS 3.
Why the Xiaomi 12T Pro Qualifies for HyperOS 3
Although both devices have a very proximal release timeline, the 12T Pro is special because its Chinese counterpart is sold as Redmi K50 Ultra, which has a much longer software roadmapping in the Chinese market. This positioning ensures early access to new firmware like the HyperOS 3 that will run on top of Android 15.
The Xiaomi 12T does not have a twin in the Chinese market, however, so it doesn’t benefit from the same development cycle. Indeed, HyperOS 3 preparations for the model have not been started as per current internal roadmaps.
What This Means for Xiaomi 12T Users
While the Xiaomi 12T Pro is confirmed to move forward with HyperOS 3, the standard Xiaomi 12T stays on HyperOS 2.2 based on Android 15. This situation does not indicate any negative stance toward the device but rather reflects Xiaomi’s structured software policy for global and China-based model families.
That means users of the Xiaomi 12T should still get a stable software experience, while future consideration might adjust the update roadmap of the device since Xiaomi does periodically revise compatibility lists.
