POCO has confirmed the official rollout schedule for the HyperOS 3 update during the launch of the POCO F8 Series.
Xiaomi previously released a broader list covering Xiaomi, Redmi, and select POCO models, but this new announcement focuses specifically on POCO devices.
Key Features of HyperOS 3
- Hyper Island – a new interactive notification area similar to Dynamic Island, showing alerts and live activities.
- AI Upgrades – screen recognition, AI tools for writing, improved widgets, and enhanced system intelligence.
- Performance Boost – faster graphics rendering and smoother animations across the system.
- UI Improvements – fluid animations, redesigned icons, better multitasking, and an updated Gallery app.
- Device Features –
- Tablets: better stylus response, improved split-screen multitasking
- Watches: workout stats can appear on the phone while recording video
- AI Features –
- AI writing, caption generation, multiple writing styles
- Real-time transcription, enhanced voice clarity, and instant summaries
- AI search with summaries, better on-device search
- Translation tools, including AI Interpreter and bilingual subtitles
- HyperConnect – Faster cross-device sharing, improved compatibility with Apple devices, resizable app windows, and easier hotspot and device connection.
- Security – Post-quantum encryption, stronger privacy protection, and secure data transmission.
POCO Devices Eligible for HyperOS 3
| Timeline | Eligible Devices |
|---|---|
| Starting October and November 2025 | POCO F8 Ultra |
| POCO F8 Pro | |
| POCO F7 Ultra | |
| POCO F7 Pro | |
| POCO F7 | |
| POCO X7 Pro Iron Man Edition | |
| POCO X7 Pro | |
| POCO X7 | |
| Starting November and December 2025 | POCO F6 Pro |
| POCO F6 | |
| POCO X6 Pro | |
| POCO M7 Pro | |
| POCO M7 | |
| POCO M6+ | |
| POCO M6 | |
| POCO C75 | |
| Starting December 2025 and March 2026 | POCO F5 Pro |
| POCO F5 | |
| POCO X6 | |
| POCO M7 Pro 5G | |
| POCO C85 | |
| POCO Pad | |
| POCO Pad X1 | |
| POCO Pad M1 |
The update is based on Android 16 and brings several new features, UI changes, and system optimizations.
POCO notes that the rollout schedule may vary by region and device, and updates will be shared as they become available.