HyperOS is a custom Android-based operating system developed by Xiaomi, designed to replace MIUI as the primary OS for Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones, as well as other ecosystem devices like tablets, smart home gadgets, and electric vehicles.
Key Features of HyperOS:
- Lightweight & Faster Performance
- Built on a rewritten Android framework (based on Android 14 for newer devices).
- Claims lower power consumption and smoother animations compared to MIUI.
- Cross-Device Integration
- Supports Xiaomi’s ecosystem (phones, tablets, smart home, cars).
- HyperConnect enables seamless sharing between devices (similar to Apple’s Continuity).
- New UI & Design (HyperOS Aesthetics)
- Floating windows, redesigned control center, and dynamic widgets.
- More customization options (fonts, icons, always-on display).
- Smoother 120Hz+ animations (optimized for high-refresh-rate screens).
- Enhanced AI Features
- AI-powered image/video enhancement (similar to Google Pixel’s computational photography).
- AI voice assistant improvements (better than XiaoAI in MIUI).
- Better Privacy & Security
- On-device AI processing (reduces cloud dependency).
- Improved app permission controls.
HyperOS vs. MIUI: What’s Different?
| Feature | HyperOS | MIUI |
|---|---|---|
| Base OS | Android 14 (newer) | Older Android versions |
| Performance | Faster, lighter | Heavier, more bloated |
| Ecosystem | Seamless Xiaomi device integration | Limited cross-device sync |
| AI Features | Advanced (on-device AI) | Basic cloud-based AI |
| UI Design | Smoother, more modern | Traditional MIUI look |
| Availability | Newer Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco devices | Older Xiaomi phones |
Devices Getting HyperOS (2024-2025)
- Flagships: Xiaomi 14 series, Redmi K70, POCO F6
- Mid-range: Redmi Note 13 series, Xiaomi 13T
- Older Models: Some MIUI 14 devices may upgrade later.
Release Date & Availability
- Launched in China (Q4 2023) for Xiaomi 14.
- Global rollout started in 2024 (slower than MIUI updates).
Controversies & Issues
⚠ Still based on Android (not a standalone OS like HarmonyOS).
⚠ Some users report bugs in early builds.
⚠ May not come to all older Xiaomi phones.
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