What Xiaomi HyperOS is
Xiaomi HyperOS is Xiaomi’s operating system for phones, tablets, and connected devices. Officially it sits inside the “Human x Car x Home” (人车家) ecosystem: system-level integration across phones, cars, and smart-home devices, with device control and cross-device handoff. It is not a desktop operating system like macOS or Windows: HyperOS runs on mobile and IoT devices and works with Windows and macOS computers through cross-device connectivity — the official page marks several connected features as supporting Windows and macOS.
HyperOS 4
The version featured on the official product page is Xiaomi HyperOS 4. The official page lists these main directions:
- Visual refresh: “soft-light glass” (柔光玻璃) as the core material, plus lock-screen clock customization, folders, and widget stacking; the page notes these effects are limited to Snapdragon 8 Elite, Dimensity 9500, and XRING O1 platforms or above.
- Performance: official comparisons with the previous generation, such as total launch time across 30 apps and app cold-start times.
- AI: Super Xiao Ai 2.0, described as built on Xiaomi’s MiMo large model, with Task Island (Xiaomi Super Island), Inspiration Sphere, and Expert Mode (deep research, slide and webpage creation); the page also notes that AI Call and the Super Xiao Ai keyboard are limited to mainland China.
- Human x Car x Home connectivity: a merged device center, synced SMS verification codes across two phones, picking up files from a distance, and call handoff.
The rollout, per the official page: the first beta batch pushed on the afternoon of August 14, 2026, covering the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, REDMI K90 Pro Max, and the Xiaomi Pad 8 series; batches on August 27 and September 17 expanded it to the Xiaomi 15 series and more phones and tablets. Xiaomi notes that eligible devices and timing may be adjusted; see the official page.
Discussion in the show
In Weekly #003’s chapter “用代码做宣传片和配乐” (making promo films and soundtracks with code), Guizang mentions in the Chinese transcript that he recommended a HyperOS 4 demo video by Chen Baoyi showing how the system ties together the Human x Car x Home ecosystem, and argues that Xiaomi is not missing underlying capabilities — the problem is more about concept communication and how it is demoed. This is a participant’s view of how the product is presented, not a review of the system. Chen Baoyi is the video’s creator, a person discussed on the show.
Frequently asked questions
Which devices does HyperOS 4 support?
The first beta batch on the official page covers the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (including the Leica edition), Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, REDMI K90 Pro Max, and the Xiaomi Pad 8 series, later expanded to the Xiaomi 15 series and more devices; Xiaomi notes eligibility and timing may change. See the official page.
When was HyperOS 4 rolled out?
Per the official page: first beta on the afternoon of August 14, 2026, with expansion batches on August 27 and September 17. The full schedule belongs to the official page.
How does HyperOS relate to Super Xiao Ai and MiMo?
Super Xiao Ai is the AI assistant built into HyperOS; the official page describes the HyperOS 4 version, Super Xiao Ai 2.0, as based on Xiaomi’s MiMo large model, with Task Island, Inspiration Sphere, and Expert Mode.
Why are some HyperOS 4 features missing on my phone?
The official page notes two limits: soft-light glass and related visual effects require Snapdragon 8 Elite, Dimensity 9500, XRING O1, or above; AI Call and the Super Xiao Ai keyboard are limited to mainland China. Features such as Inspiration Sphere arrive in batches over OTA. Check the official page and in-system documentation for availability.
Is HyperOS the same kind of system as macOS?
No. HyperOS is Xiaomi’s operating system for its mobile and connected devices; macOS is Apple’s desktop operating system. They meet only in cross-device connectivity — several HyperOS connected features officially support Windows and macOS computers.