Xiaomi HyperOS 3 announced: what’s new and when it’s rolling out

Thursday, 28 August 2025 at 17:52

Xiaomi officially unveiled HyperOS 3 in China, framing the release with the promise that “everything goes smoothly.” Beyond the slogan, this update targets three things users notice every day: faster performance, smarter assistance, and easier movement between devices—now extending to select Apple hardware.

Faster performance

HyperOS 3 brings a new scheduling system for apps and graphics. Xiaomi says users will see real gains:

Apps open up to 21% faster
Video playback runs 10% smoother
Game frame rates rise by 15% under light load
Touch response in games is 9% quicker

Animations across the system have also been polished in over 100 everyday interactions, making the interface feel more fluid and consistent.

Personalization with “Super Island”

The standout addition is Xiaomi Super Island, a central hub for live activities and notifications that works with more than 70 services.

Other customization options include:

Cinematic Lock Screen: each unlock shows a fresh visual scene
AI dynamic wallpapers: photos can turn into cinematic backdrops
Unified customization hub: lock screens and wallpapers in one place
Redesigned Photos app: smarter search in 10 categories and automatic Pet Albums

Works across more devices—including Apple

HyperOS 3 is designed to connect seamlessly across Xiaomi’s ecosystem and now also works with iPad, Mac, and iPhone:

iPad: Run phone apps with full multitasking support
Mac: Open up to three mobile app windows; unlock Xiaomi phones with Touch ID or Face ID
iPhone: Sync notifications, mirror WeChat/QQ, share files and photos, sync cloud galleries, and connect to hotspot or location with one tap

Other platforms see upgrades too. PCs can open six app windows at once. Tablets support new split-screen ratios and low-latency handwriting. Wearables can transfer heart rate data in real time or hand off navigation. TVs add event reminders and multi-screen viewing.

Smarter AI tools

HyperOS 3 uses AI to simplify tasks:

Super XiaoAI Suggestion: context-aware guidance
One-Step Access: shortcuts powered by on-device AI, planned to reach 80+ apps and 1,000+ features by September
Screen Circle: draw a circle on screen to search, translate, or share instantly

Security and privacy

The update strengthens protection with post-quantum cryptography, end-to-end data privacy, offline device tracking, and dual-layer login with multi-factor checks.

Rollout in China

From Aug 29: Xiaomi 15 series, Redmi K80 Pro/Ultra, Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5, Pad 7 Pro
By Sept 17: MIX Flip 2, Redmi K80, Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra/7, Redmi Pad, Xiaomi TV S Pro Mini LED
By Sept 30: MIX Fold 4, MIX Flip, Xiaomi 14 series, Redmi K70 series, Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4

Rollout dates may change, so Xiaomi advises users to follow official community announcements.