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HyperOS 3 based on Android 15 spotted on 16 Xiaomi and Redmi devices

Xiaomi is testing HyperOS 3 update for a bunch of older Redmi and Xiaomi phones. (Image source: Xiaomi; edited)
Xiaomi is testing HyperOS 3 update for a bunch of older Redmi and Xiaomi phones. (Image source: Xiaomi; edited)
Android 15-based HyperOS 3 internal test builds have been spotted on 16 Xiaomi and Redmi devices, including the Xiaomi 12 series, Redmi Note 13 5G, POCO F5 Pro, and more. Xiaomi hasn’t announced any public beta programs for these phones yet, but the sightings hint that testing is already well underway.

Xiaomi has been busy beta-testing its HyperOS 3 update across a wide range of devices, with plans to deliver the stable release to its latest and most premium models by the end of October. Owners of the Xiaomi 15 series, Redmi K80 Pro, and Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro can already try out an early version of Android 16–based HyperOS 3 skin, and now even more devices are set to get in on the action.

According to XiaomiTime, Xiaomi is internally testing Android 15–based builds of HyperOS 3 for a fresh batch of Xiaomi and Redmi phones. At least 16 models have been spotted running internal firmware OS3.0.250923, including popular devices like the Redmi K50 Ultra, Xiaomi 12, Redmi Note 13 5G, and POCO F5 Pro.

Here's the full list of devices spotted running HyperOS 3

  • 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

The internal test builds are reportedly based on Android 15, which is a bit disappointing as newer Xiaomi devices have received HyperOS 3 betas based on Android 16. However, this shouldn’t be a big deal for most users, as most of the big changes and improvements are tied to Xiaomi's custom skin, HyperOS, anyway. 

Xiaomi hasn’t kicked off any public beta programs for these models just yet, but with internal testing currently underway, users probably won't have to wait too long to get their hands on the new software.

And if you’re wondering when the stable update is coming, Xiaomi’s official roadmap has HyperOS 3 scheduled to land on the Xiaomi 12 series, MIX Fold 2, Redmi Note 12T Pro, and Redmi K50 Ultra in January 2026.

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Kristen Spradlin, 2025-09-23 (Update: 2025-09-25)