Xiaomi to open beta testing for HyperOS 3 (Android 16) this month

August 7, 2025

Xiaomi said goodbye to its MIUI platform in favor of the “HyperOS” platform back in 2023. And now, it seems that Xiaomi is ready to start beta testing Android 16-based HyperOS 3 later this month. Let’s find out more.

Xiaomi HyperOS 3 overview

What’s new?

According to reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, Xiaomi will likely start the beta testing program for HyperOS 3 based on Android 16 later this month. We know that Xiaomi has already started testing its next mobile operating platform internally, so this leak seems highlight likely.

Xiaomi is expected to deliver a more intuitive and refined user interface this time, building on the enhancements introduced in the previous upgrade. Early reports suggest smoother animations, faster transitions, and improved responsiveness throughout the UI.

We can also expect better resource management for faster operation in HyperOS 3. Users can look forward to enhanced device stability and more reliable functionality across the entire ecosystem.

In HyperOS 2 (Android 15), Xiaomi had introduced a couple of important under-the-hood upgrades. Like Xiaomi HyperCore, which is a custom system kernel for improved security, graphics, and network capabilities. It also introduced improvements for cross-device connectivity on top of a bunch of AI-based features.

So while we don’t expect HyperOS 3 to bring some massive system-level upgrades, it could be more geared towards quality-of-life changes instead.

Which devices will support Xiaomi HyperOS 3?

As for now, we don’t know exactly which devices will get the HyperOS 3 update. But we can make some educated guesses. We think Xiaomi’s flagship devices will be the first in line to beta test Android 16-based HyperOS 3.

This includes Xiaomi 15 (review) and Xiaomi 15 Ultra (review) for smartphones, and Xiaomi Pad 7 (review) and Xiaomi Pad 7 Ultra for tablets.