Xiaomi unveils HyperOS 2 with AI capabilities and these features
Xiaomi has announced HyperOS 2: the latest operating system (OS) for Xiaomi devices such as smartphones, smartwatches and smart TVs. It builds on the success of HyperOS, which was unveiled in October 2023. This new operating system features the Chinese smartphone maker’s HyperCore technology, which is claimed to deliver improvements in performance, graphics, networking and security. It also uses artificial intelligence (AI) for tasks such as wallpaper creation, converting rough sketches into related images, and real-time translation.
Xiaomi HyperOS 2 release date, compatible models
Xiaomi say HyperOS 2 is introduced out-of-the-box in the latest devices such as the flagship Xiaomi 15 series, Pad 7 series, Watch S4 series, Xiaomi TV S Pro Mini LED 2025 series, Redmi Smart TV series and the Mi Band 9 Pro. According to the company, it will also be introduced on the Xiaomi 14 series and older smartphones, smart TVs and wearable devices in the coming weeks and months.
In November, the update will be released for the Xiaomi 14 series, Xiaomi Mix Fold 4, Xiaomi Mix Flip, Redmi K70 series and the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4. In December, the Xiaomi 13 series, Xiaomi Mix Fold 3, Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro, Redmi K60 series, Redmi Turbo 3, Redmi Note 14 series, Xiaomi Pad 6 Max 14, Pad 6 Pro and the Redmi Pad Pro series the HyperOS 2 update. Finally, in the first half of 2025, the updates will be released for the Xiaomi 12S and Xiaomi 12 series, Xiaomi Mix Fold 2, Xiaomi Civi 3, Civi 2, Redmi K50 series, Redmi Note 13 series, Redmi Note 12 series, Redmi 14R 5G, 14C, Redmi 13R 5G, 13C 5G, Redmi 12 5G, 12R, Xiaomi Pad 6 and the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4.
HyperOS 2 features
According to Xiaomi, HyperOS 2 includes three new core technologies: HyperCore, HyperConnect and HyperAI. The first is a self-developed underlying kernel technology platform supported by new dynamic memory and Storage 2.0. The company says it has a proprietary microarchitecture scheduler that can reduce CPU idle time by 19 percent. On smartphones, this results in up to 54.9 percent faster app launch speeds, according to the company.
Xiaomi’s latest OS update brings visual changes across the board. It includes a revamped desktop layout with more customization options, smoother transitions with dynamic effects and 3D real-time weather simulation effects. HyperOS 2 also introduces HyperConnect, which enables improved connectivity with other devices in the Xiaomi ecosystem. It supports dual-camera streaming between smartphones and tablets. Furthermore, the update introduces Xiaomi Interconnectivity Services that Apple users can take advantage of to access files, photos and other content on Xiaomi devices.
Another notable highlight of the update is the huge range of AI features on board thanks to the HyperAI suite. It uses AI to generate personalized lock screen wallpapers, writing tools that can generate, summarize and refine the text, speaker identification and transcription in calls and recordings. HyperOS 2 also bundles an AI Magic Painting feature that can regenerate images with enhancements. The company is also introducing a new AI-powered system that it claims will protect users from deepfake fraud.
