Xiaomi launched HyperOS in October last year with the Xiaomi 14 series as a replacement for the MIUI shell. Now, the Chinese smartphone brand seems to be testing the next version of its custom Android interface — HyperOS 2.0 — on a limited number of devices. Xiaomi has yet to announce a release date for HyperOS 2.0, which is based on Android 15, but internal builds of the UI have been spotted on several Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones, including the upcoming Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro.
According to a report by GizmoChina, internal builds of HyperOS 2.0 have been spotted on the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro with firmware version OS2.0.1.5.VOCCNXM and OS2.0.1.2.VOBCNXM respectively. The publication also published an image of a test version installed on a Xiaomi phone.
The internal builds for Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 14 Pro and Xiaomi 14 Ultra are reported to have firmware version OS2.0.0.24.VNCCNXM, OS2.0.0.22.VNBCNXM and OS2.0.0.16.VNACNXM respectively.
Xiaomi has not revealed the roadmap for HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15, but the report claims that these Xiaomi devices will get the update first — Xiaomi 13 Ultra, Xiaomi Mix Fold, Xiaomi Mix Flip, Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro, Xiaomi Civi 2.
Internal testing of HyperOS 2.0 has begun for Redmi K70, Redmi K70 Pro, Redmi K70 Ultra, Redmi K60, Redmi K70E, Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 13R, the publication reports.
HyperOS 2.0 Features (Expected)
HyperOS 2.0 is expected to launch later this month in China. The original HyperOS was first launched in China in October 2023. It appeared on the Xiaomi 14 series. Updates with a new interface were released in India earlier this year.
HyperOS 2.0 is expected to bring several new features and AI-based functionality to Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco devices. The update is expected to include a revamped Game Turbo mode with customization options. It may also contain optimization tools to improve performance in games. It probably supports the detection of hidden cameras using a wireless local area network (WLAN) search.