Xiaomi has started rolling out HyperOS 3.1, its latest software upgrade for supported smartphones and tablets. Based on Android 16, this update brings meaningful UI improvements, smarter system features, and tighter integration with both native Android capabilities and Xiaomi’s ecosystem.

🔥 What’s New in HyperOS 3.1

HyperOS 3.1 focuses on refinement and deeper customization, rather than just cosmetic changes. Key highlights include:

✨ Enhanced Super Island

  • Built on Android’s Live Updates API, the Super Island (Xiaomi’s take on “Dynamic Island”) now supports real-time third-party app integration like music progress, reminders, and notifications.

📲 New and Redesigned Apps

  • Completely rewritten Gallery and Weather apps deliver smoother performance and a fresh user experience.

🔒 Lock Screen & UI Tweaks

  • Better lock screen controls, more expressive widgets, and deeper customization make your device feel more personal.

🧠 Performance & Motion Updates

  • From improved multitasking animations to better app launch performance and motion sickness-reducing visuals, the UI feels both faster and more comfortable to use.

📅 Release Timeline

  • China beta: Started Jan 22, 2026.

  • Global rollout: Expected to begin late Jan – Feb 2026, starting with flagship devices before expanding to more models.

Users can check for the update via Settings → About phone → System update once the rollout reaches their region.

📲 Who Will Get HyperOS 3.1

Since HyperOS 3.1 is tied closely to Android 16, only devices that support or already run Android 16 will receive the update. Current lists of supported devices include many recent Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO phones and tablets:

  • Xiaomi 15 Series – e.g., 15 Ultra, 15 Pro, 15, 15T, 15T Pro

  • Xiaomi 14 Series – 14 Ultra, 14 Pro, 14, 14T Pro, 14T

  • Xiaomi 13 Series – 13 Ultra, 13 Pro, 13, 13T Pro, 13T

  • Other Flagships – MIX Flip

  • POCO Flagships & Phones – F7 Ultra, F7 Pro, X7 Pro, X7, X6 Pro, etc.

  • Redmi Note Series – Note 14 Pro+ 5G, Note 14 Pro, Note 14, Note 13 Pro+ 5G, Note 13 Pro

  • Redmi Series – Redmi 15 5G, 15C, 14, 14C, 13x

  • Pads & Wearables – Pad 7 Pro, Pad 7, Pad Mini, Watch S4, Smart Band 10

These devices benefit from faster animations, new UI functions, and enhanced ecosystem features like cross-device calling and native AirPods support.

❌ Who Won’t Get HyperOS 3.1

Not all phones make the cut. Devices that won’t receive this update typically don’t support Android 16 or have hardware limitations:

Dropped by HyperOS 3.1

  • Xiaomi 12 Series (12, 12 Pro, 12S, 12S Pro, 12S Ultra, 12T, 12T Pro)

  • Xiaomi Civi 2 / Civi 3

  • Xiaomi MIX Fold 2

  • Xiaomi 13 Lite

  • POCO F5, F5 Pro, M6 Pro, X6 Neo, C65

  • Redmi K60 / K60 Pro, K50 Ultra

  • Redmi Note 12 Turbo, Note 12T Pro, Note 13 5G, Note 13R Pro

  • Xiaomi Pad 6 Max 14

These devices may continue receiving security patches and minor bug fixes, but they won’t get the full HyperOS 3.1 experience.

🧠 Why Some Devices Are Left Out

The main reason devices miss HyperOS 3.1 is its Android 16 requirement and dependence on advanced NPU support for new features like Live Updates and system optimizations. Older chipsets simply don’t support all the new system demands, so Xiaomi has limited 3.1 to newer models.

📌 Final Take

HyperOS 3.1 is a polish and performance-focused upgrade, bringing smarter notifications, redesigned apps, and deeper UI customization — but only for devices that meet the Android 16 requirement. Whether you own a recent flagship or a slightly older model, it’s worth checking your device’s eligibility and keeping an eye out for the update in early 2026.

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