Google’s recent announcement to release two Android SDK updates every year has raised many concerns among technology enthusiasts. As a result, Android 16 could be released before June 2025, far ahead of schedule. While the events of Android 15 updates continue across all devices, Xioami is preparing to take the next significant step by integrating Android 16 capabilities into their next HyperOS.
The following is a comprehensive list of Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices that may receive an update to Android 16-based HyperOS, which is simply categorized for review.
Android 16 is currently being tested on HyperOS 2. It is not known when the internal test versions will be released.
Currently, high-end models with great performance and features are taking center stage in Xiaomi’s update plans:
Known for good-level performance at competitive prices
With Android 16 integrated into HyperOS, users can expect:
Xiaomi continues to innovate, ensuring that its devices remain competitive and feature-rich through frequent Android updates. With the release of Android 16 before mid-2024, the aforementioned Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices will gain access to the latest Android SDK. More information will be released once Xiaomi begins handing out the HyperOS updates to these devices.
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Robert Haba is the founder and editor-in-chief of Droid Tools. A lifelong gadget enthusiast with over a decade following the Android ecosystem, he built this publication to cut through the noise and give readers honest, real-world coverage of the tech they actually use.
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