The advantages of the HyperOS build, which is based on Android 16, will soon be available on Xiaomi handsets, however at least 31 models might not receive them. There are some benefits, but a new piece of information shows how many devices will not get the next big software update.
According to XiaomiTime, the Android 16 (HyperOS) distribution schedule would not include 31 Xiaomi devices. Redmi, POCO, and flagship phones are on the list.
For flagship phones, the Chinese phone manufacturer provides three or four years of major operating system updates and three or four years of security updates. Redmi models receive security fixes for three to six years and two to four significant Android OS upgrades. POCO receives three years of security patches and two years of OS.
These findings indicate that the major OS upgrade cycle for some devices appears to be coming to an end. Here’s some good news, though. These phones will benefit from HyperOS 3, which is based on the Android 15 version, even if they do not receive Android 16.
Indeed, HyperOS 3 will be the last update for smartphones now running Android 15. As a result, you can still use your phone for a year.
Indeed, HyperOS 3 will be the last update for smartphones now running Android 15. As a result, you can still use your phone for a year.
XiaomiTime claims that since HyperOS 3 will still be available, “missing out on Android 16 shouldn’t cause anxiety.” In addition, compared to previous software releases, the next OS has few innovations and just minor UI changes.
Conversely, HyperOS 3.0 will enable your device to have new features and minor adjustments. We don’t yet know the precise features. Check on the models until then:
These 31 Xiaomi devices will not get Android 16 but they will get HyperOS 3:
Xiaomi phones
- Xiaomi 12
- Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Xiaomi 12S
- Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Xiaomi 12T
- Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Xiaomi Civi 3
- Xiaomi MIX Fold 2
Redmi Devices
- Redmi 12
- Redmi 12 5G
- Redmi 13C
- Redmi 13C 5G
- Redmi 13R
- Redmi K50 Ultra
- Redmi K60
- Redmi Note 12 4G
- Redmi 12 NFC 4G
- Redmi Note 12R
- Redmi Note 12S
- Redmi Note 12T Pro
- Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Redmi Note 13 4G
- Redmi Note 13 4G NFC
- Redmi Note 13 5G
- Redmi Note 13R Pro
POCO Models
- POCO C65
- POCO F5 5G
- POCO F5 Pro
- POCO M6 Pro
- POCO X6 Neo
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