Honor Just Did It: They Fully Copied Xiaomi's 'Hyper Island'

Saturday, 29 November 2025 at 20:31

Let's just be honest about the tech world—everyone copies everyone. We saw Apple do the "Dynamic Island" thing. Then Xiaomi rolled out their version, the Hyper Island, back in August 2025. Now, Honor is fully committing to the trend with a huge expansion of their Agile Capsule in the new MagicOS 10.

Who cares who did it first, though? The point is, this interactive capsule design is seriously useful, and Honor just made it way more powerful. They’re basically saying, "Yes, we’re doing the pill-shaped multitasker, and we’re going deep."

The MagicOS 10 Capsule: Multitasking Overload

Honor is calling this a way to simplify task management. It's all about getting faster access with constant visual updates so you don't have to jump out of one app to check another.

The Agile Capsule sits right at the top of your screen. It shrinks into a small pill when it’s not being used, then instantly blows up into a full capsule when you need to interact with it.

They’ve packed an insane amount of functions into this little bubble—it's not just for music anymore!

Key Capsules You Need to Know:

Focus Area	Capsule Functionality	The Simple Benefit
Payments/Access	NFC Capsule: Opens wallet cards immediately.	Tap-and-go without digging through menus.
Security	Face Unlock Capsule: Real-time status for face recognition.	You know exactly when your phone is secure.
Time/Recording	Screen Recording Capsule: Shows time; supports pause/resume.	Record your screen without a giant button blocking the view!
Accessories	Headphone Capsule: Shows the name, type, and battery life.	Instant status check on your Honor headphones.
Utilities	Charging Capsule: Real-time battery status and charging indicators.	Always know if you're actually fast charging.
Quick Toggle	Ringtone/Flashlight: One-tap switch for silent/vibration mode or the flashlight.	Fast actions without pulling down the full settings shade.
Travel	Travel Capsules: Updates for railway tickets (12306) and local services (Hello Bike).	Real-time status on your travel plans and rentals.

It’s a Smart Move, Regardless of the Name

Honor previously had a basic version of this—the "Dynamic Capsule" on MagicOS 8.0—but the MagicOS 10 update is where they really committed.

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This change underlines a huge industry focus: they want you to control the device without ever leaving the app you are currently using. By positioning live tasks (like a stopwatch or a voice recording) in this single, clean interface, Honor is giving users huge power without interrupting their workflow.

It looks like the interactive pill is the future of Android/iOS design. And with this massive feature list, Honor is definitely making a very strong play for the title!

Key Takeaways

Feature Copied: Honor significantly expanded its Agile Capsule feature in MagicOS 10, following the design trend set by Xiaomi’s Hyper Island and Apple’s Dynamic Island.
New Scenarios: The capsule now supports many daily tasks, including NFC card access, face recognition status, and accessory management.
Key Use: The NFC Capsule allows instant card access and switching without opening the wallet app.
Recording Control: The Screen Recording Capsule is enhanced, allowing users to pause/resume recording without a screen-blocking interface.
Industry Trend: The update confirms the industry-wide shift toward capsule-based interaction models for enhanced real-time multitasking.