Xiaomi HyperOS 4: Which phones are excluded and who gets Soft Light Glass?

Xiaomi has begun the phased rollout of its new HyperOS 4 software in China, starting with the Xiaomi 17 series and flagging a significant break from older devices. The update introduces a «Soft Light Glass» design, characterized by a translucent aesthetic often compared to Apple’s Liquid Glass, along with a customizable lock screen clock. However, not all devices will receive this experience; only phones equipped with Snapdragon 8 Elite, Dimensity 9500, or Xiaomi’s XRING O1 chip will get the full visual effects, while others receive a simplified version.

The new update promises tangible performance boosts, with Xiaomi claiming it frees up 27.2 percent more memory after eight hours of use and increases app launch speeds by 17.5 percent during long sessions. Furthermore, the Super XiaoAI 2.0 assistant now utilizes Xiaomi’s MiMo AI model, adding an «Expert Mode» for multi-step tasks, although these AI features are currently China-exclusive.

Based on Android 17, HyperOS 4 follows the rollout schedule that began in October 2026. While 57 phones and 15 tablets are listed for the update, models reaching the end of their support lifecycle, such as the Xiaomi 12T and Redmi Note 12, are excluded. Firmware trackers have also noted that six specific budget models, including the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G and Poco X6 5G, have not entered the testing phase yet. Xiaomi has not yet confirmed if these models will be dropped or if they will remain on HyperOS 3, as the global and India-specific release dates remain unannounced.