Key Takeaways
1. Xiaomi is launching the stable HyperOS 3 for older devices, following the Android 16-based version for newer models.
2. Internal testing is underway for at least 16 models, including Xiaomi 12T Pro, MIX Fold 2, and Redmi Note 13 5G.
3. The builds for older devices are based on Android 15 but include similar UI changes and new features as HyperOS 3.
4. The stable update is expected to start rolling out in December 2023 for select models, with a full rollout by March 2026.
5. Chinese versions of the devices will receive the update sooner, with some expected to get it in December and others in January.
After launching the Android 16-based version of its upcoming significant software update for over a dozen devices, such as the Xiaomi 15 series, Redmi Note 14 line, POCO X7 series, and Poco F7 / F7 Pro, Xiaomi is preparing to introduce stable HyperOS 3 for a selection of older Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco smartphones.
Internal Testing Underway
Internal test builds seen by XiaomiTime show that at least 16 models are currently utilizing stable internal test versions of HyperOS 3. These devices include the Xiaomi 12T Pro, MIX Fold 2, Xiaomi 12S Ultra, Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Lite, Redmi Note 13 5G, Poco F5 Pro, Poco F5, and Redmi Note 12T Pro. If everything goes well and no major bugs arise in these test builds, a public release for these models should not be too far away.
Features and Updates
Even though these builds are based on Android 15 instead of the Android 16 foundation used for HyperOS 3 on newer devices, they still offer similar UI changes, fresh features, and upgrades across devices that represent the company’s newest software design.
The complete list of devices currently in internal testing, along with their respective builds, is as follows:
Rollout Schedule
According to Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3 global update timeline, the Xiaomi 12T Pro, 12S Ultra, 12 Pro, Xiaomi 13 Lite, Redmi Note 13 5G, Poco F5 Pro, and Poco F5 should begin receiving the stable update in December, with the full rollout expected to finish by March 2026.
The Chinese versions are planned to get the update sooner. For instance, the Redmi K60 Pro, Redmi Note 13 5G, Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro, and Pad 6 Max are anticipated to receive it in December, while MIX Fold 2, Xiaomi 12S series, Xiaomi 12 series, Redmi Note 12 series, Redmi 14C, and Redmi Pad Pro are expected to see it in January, concluding the rollout.
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