HyperOS 3 is quietly making its way to more Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices. Internal Android 15–based builds have surfaced on at least 16 models, signaling that Xiaomi’s next major software update is moving into broader testing beyond its newest flagships.
While the latest premium phones and tablets already have access to early Android 16–based HyperOS 3 builds, these newly spotted test firmwares run on Android 15. That difference shouldn’t worry most users; the headline features and optimizations in HyperOS 3 largely come from Xiaomi’s custom skin rather than the underlying Android version.
Spotted running internal build OS3.0.250923:
– Xiaomi 12
– Xiaomi 12 Pro
– Xiaomi 12S
– Xiaomi 12S Pro
– Xiaomi 12S Ultra
– Xiaomi 12T Pro (Global)
– Xiaomi 12T Pro
– Redmi K50 Ultra
– Redmi K60
– MIX Fold 2
– Xiaomi Civi 3
– Redmi Note 13 5G
– Redmi Note 13R Pro
– Redmi Note 12T Pro
– POCO F5 Pro (Global)
– POCO X6 Neo
Xiaomi hasn’t opened a public beta program for these specific models yet, but the presence of internal builds suggests a wider rollout isn’t far off. The company has been targeting a stable HyperOS 3 release for its newest, top-tier devices by the end of October, with early Android 16–based builds already available for the Xiaomi 15 series, Redmi K80 Pro, and Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro.
For owners of older flagships and popular mid-rangers, the wait may be a bit longer. According to the official roadmap, the stable HyperOS 3 update is slated to arrive on the Xiaomi 12 series, MIX Fold 2, Redmi Note 12T Pro, and Redmi K50 Ultra in January 2026. As always, timelines can shift based on testing feedback and regional rollout strategies.
What you can do now:
– Keep an eye on system update notifications and the built-in feedback or community apps for beta enrollment news.
– Back up your data in advance if you plan to join beta testing once it opens.
– Expect most improvements to come from HyperOS itself, even if your device’s build is based on Android 15 rather than Android 16.
Bottom line: HyperOS 3 is gathering momentum. If your device is on the list, internal testing is already underway, and a public beta or staged release could follow sooner than you think.
