Xiaomi is giving its lock screen a major visual refresh in HyperOS 4. A fresh leak of internal UI files shows that Xiaomi is redesigning how notifications appear on the lock screen, introducing three clean view options: List, Stack, and Count.
If those choices sound familiar, it is because Apple rolled out the exact same notification modes with iOS 16.
What’s New in the HyperOS 4 Lock Screen?
In previous MIUI and HyperOS versions, incoming notifications were displayed as long, individual cards taking up vertical space across your wallpaper. HyperOS 4 changes that with a new customize menu under Settings > Notifications & Lock Screen:
List: The classic look. Displays full, individual notification cards stacked down the display.
Stack: Bundles incoming alerts into layered, translucent cards clustered at the bottom of the screen. Swiping up expands the full list.
Count: The ultimate minimalist mode. It replaces full notification cards with a tiny badge (e.g., “3 Notifications”) at the bottom, keeping your lock screen photo completely clutter-free.
This feature ties directly into Xiaomi’s broader Liquid Glass UI design for HyperOS 4, which relies on real-time lighting effects and frosted glass textures across system controls. For a deeper breakdown of the visual redesign, check out our previous NokiaPowerUser coverage on the HyperOS 4 UI leaks.
How It Compares to Apple’s iOS Setup
| Notification Style | HyperOS 4 Implementation | iOS Inspiration |
| List Mode | Full individual cards from top to bottom. | Standard iOS list layout. |
| Stack Mode | Layered translucent cards anchored at the bottom. | Default iOS bottom-stacked view. |
| Count Mode | Simple numeric badge showing unread count. | iOS “Count” display mode. |
While several Android phone makers have experimented with bottom-anchored notifications, Xiaomi’s implementation directly mirrors Apple’s three-way toggle.
When Will It Roll Out?
Leaked code suggests that while the core feature will be widely available, advanced visual effects—like live backdrop blur on stacked notifications—may require flagship processors (such as the Snapdragon 8 Elite) due to live GPU rendering requirements.
Xiaomi is expected to kick off its first public HyperOS 4 beta testing phase in China soon, followed by a broader global rollout.
