Xiaomi developers continue to slowly roll out global updates of HyperOS 2 based on the Android 15 operating system (released builds), and insiders have already begun to share the first rumors about the future HyperOS 3 based on Android 16, which will see the light of day earlier than usual.
The upcoming Android 16 will indeed bring a wave of improvements to devices and Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3 platform, based on Android 16, may receive all these innovations and changes.
Since it was announced that HyperOS 3 will be based on Android 16, Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco users are naturally expecting improvements in terms of device performance, security and user experience along with more fine-tuning of the system.
Next, let’s take a look at the main points that are expected to appear in HyperOS 3 based on Android 16:
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Better support for adaptive refresh rate (ARR)
Android 15 introduced adaptive refresh rate for the first time, allowing the screen refresh rate to better match the frame rate of the content using discrete VSync steps. This not only makes the display smoother, but also significantly reduces battery consumption by avoiding unnecessary mode switching.
And of course, Google is improving this with Android 16 with new APIs, allowing app developers to better optimize their apps for this feature. Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3 will likely implement these improvements, making it smoother on supported devices, especially those with high frame rate displays.
Improved Gesture Navigation
Android 16 improves the Back animation feature for better gesture navigation, making the movements even smoother, especially when going to the home screen or using swipe gestures between apps.
Since HyperOS is designed from the ground up to provide a smooth user experience, these predicted updates will likely be included, making navigation much more responsive and overall enjoyable for Xiaomi users.
Improved Wi-Fi Security with 802.11az Support
Security hasn’t been forgotten in Android 16, but there’s now an improved Wi-Fi ranging technology that’s implemented via the 802.11az protocol. In this improved version, you can expect a higher level of accuracy, improved scalability, and even AES-256 encryption for added resistance to potential MITM attacks.
With Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3, this will translate into features based on the principle of proximity control, such as unlocking connected devices or vehicles using Wi-Fi signals, without compromising user security.
Bundled Notifications
Android 16 includes smarter Bundled Notifications, which group notifications with similar themes into a less intrusive, unified view. It will introduce Bundled Notification, which overrides app-specific settings to deliver a cleaner user interface, making it easier to manage notifications and take action on alert messages.
Xiaomi is likely to follow this feature in HyperOS 3 for better clarity of notifications that won’t clutter the user’s lock screen or notification panel. Xiaomi HyperOS China currently has a similar feature that classifies your selected notifications as “unimportant.”
Refreshed Notification Cooldown
Android 16 brings back Notification Cooldown, which (for those unfamiliar) gradually reduces the volume of subsequent notifications from one specific app to avoid overwhelming the user with too many frequent notifications.
The good thing about Notification Cooldown is that, unlike previous versions, you now have the ability to turn it on and off across the board, excluding messages from your key contacts. This improved iteration could come to HyperOS 3 as an improvement to help organize notifications more conveniently.
Enhanced Privacy and Security
Android 16 will focus heavily on enhanced security protocols with improved permission management and robust encryption. Xiaomi’s Hyper OS 3 will leverage these important privacy enhancements to better control user data, block access for third-party apps, and open up more transparency in the use of app permissions.
AI-Based Enhancements
With Xiaomi investing heavily in AI, the highly anticipated HyperOS 3 based on Android 16 is expected to feature features powered by AI algorithms. There will be smarter features for core apps, better camera optimization, and overall more AI-powered predictive tools that will make the device easier to use.
P.S. We collect all the most interesting information about the new version of the HyperOS 3 software platform here, and you can read all the most interesting news about HyperOS in this section.
