No, HyperOS is the successor to MIUI and runs on a new, leaner system core. Visually and functionally they're similar, but HyperOS additionally unifies tablets, wearables, and smart-home devices into one shared ecosystem.
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HyperOS / MIUI: Definition & explanation
In a nutshell
HyperOS is Xiaomi's current Android skin, the successor to MIUI. It connects smartphones, tablets, wearables, and smart-home devices through a unified ecosystem operating system.
How does HyperOS / MIUI work?
HyperOS launched in 2023, gradually replacing MIUI, which served as Xiaomi's Android skin for over a decade. Both are built on stock Android but add custom design, extra apps, and features. HyperOS goes further: it aims to unify not just smartphones but tablets, laptops, smart TVs, wearables, and smart-home devices under one shared operating-system foundation, similar to Apple's iOS/iPadOS/macOS ecosystem. Technically, HyperOS runs on a leaner core that Xiaomi claims uses less storage and runs smoother than MIUI. Users get cross-device features like shared clipboard, file transfer, and notifications, a redesigned control center, and deeper AI integration. Common criticisms include preinstalled bloatware, ads within system apps, and a UI that diverges heavily from stock Android. Xiaomi has since promised longer update cycles for HyperOS devices, addressing earlier complaints about short software support.
Advantages of HyperOS / MIUI
- Seamless cross-device ecosystem integration
- Extensive customization and theming options
- Rich feature set out of the box
- Increasingly longer update support
Disadvantages of HyperOS / MIUI
- Preinstalled bloatware and third-party apps
- Ads within system apps in some regions
- UI diverges heavily from stock Android
- MIUI-to-HyperOS transition can feel inconsistent
Frequently asked questions
Newer Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO models ship with HyperOS out of the box, while older devices receive it via update. Very old models with weak hardware or expired support may remain on MIUI.
HyperOS replaces the design, icons, control center, and many system apps with Xiaomi's own versions and adds extra features. Unlike stock Android, it includes preinstalled third-party apps and, in some cases, ads within system applications.
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