HyperOS 3.1 vs HyperOS 3: 5 Big Upgrades You Must See!
Exclusive: Feb 2026 Rollout
HyperOS 3.1 vs HyperOS 3: What's Hiding Under the Hood?
Xiaomi has finally started rolling out the HyperOS 3.1 stable update in India. While HyperOS 3 was about "Visuals," version 3.1 is all about "Seamlessness." Built on the Android 16 core, it's fixing the lag issues that some Redmi Note 15 users reported last month.
⚡ The SOTA Revolution (Super OTA)
HyperOS 3.1 introduces SOTA (Super-OTA). Unlike old updates that force you to wait on a "Rebooting" screen, SOTA downloads and installs core system apps in the background. If you see a small gray notification, it means your phone just updated itself without a restart. This is a first for Xiaomi!
Real Comparison: 3.1 vs 3.0
| Feature | HyperOS 3.1 (New) | HyperOS 3.0 (Old) |
|---|---|---|
| Update Style | SOTA (No Reboot Needed) | Standard (10-min Reboot) |
| Apple Support | Native AirPods Pop-up | Generic Bluetooth only |
| Battery Life | +45 mins SOT (Optimized) | Standard SOT |
| Animations | iOS-style Stacked Recents | Grid Layout |
The AirPods "Magic" is Finally Here
This is the most talked-about feature in the 2026 tech community. Xiaomi has integrated Apple’s fast-pairing libraries. Now, opening an AirPods case near your Redmi Note 15 triggers a native pop-up window showing battery levels for each bud. You even get Spatial Audio toggles in the Control Center—something Google didn't even do for Pixels!
Are You Eligible? (India List)
Premium Series
Xiaomi 15 Ultra, 17 Pro, Mix Flip 2, Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro.
Redmi Series
Redmi Note 15 (All Variants), Note 14 Pro+, Redmi K90, Turbo 5 Max.
POCO Series
POCO F7 Pro, POCO X7, POCO Pad M1.
SoftRaftar's Final Take
If you love using premium accessories like AirPods but prefer the power of Xiaomi hardware, HyperOS 3.1 is a mandatory update. It fixes the notification glitches of 3.0 and makes the phone feel "Lite" again.
softraftar's Tip: Update incoming? Keep at least 5GB free for the Super OTA to work smoothly!
