HyperOS 3 Update: These Poco Smartphones Will Receive the Upgrade First, Along With New Features

Poco users have a reason to celebrate. Alongside the launch of the new Poco F8 series, the company has officially announced the rollout schedule for HyperOS 3. The latest operating system, based on Android 16, was first released in September and is currently available on the Xiaomi 17 lineup. Now, Poco devices are set to receive the update as well. Here’s the complete list of eligible models and the expected timeline.

Which Poco Phones Will Get HyperOS 3 First?
Poco has confirmed that models from the Poco X7 Series and Poco F7 Series will be the first to receive the HyperOS 3 update. Devices from the Poco M Series and Poco C Series will follow next year. This rollout timeline was revealed during the global launch of the Poco F8 series.

Rollout Timeline for HyperOS 3 (Global Market)

October–November
• Poco F8 Pro
• Poco F8 Ultra
• Poco F7 Ultra
• Poco F7
• Poco F7 Pro
• Poco X7 Pro Iron Man Edition
• Poco X7 Pro
• Poco X7

November–December
• Poco F6
• Poco F6 Pro
• Poco M7
• Poco X6 Pro
• Poco M6
• Poco M6 Pro
• Poco C75

December–March 2026
• Poco F5
• Poco F5 Pro
• Poco M7 Pro 5G
• Poco X6
• Poco C85
• Poco Pad X1
• Poco Pad
• Poco Pad M1

Key Features of HyperOS 3
HyperOS 3 introduces several major upgrades, including a feature called HyperIsland—similar to Apple’s Dynamic Island. This pill-shaped interactive alert appears at the top of the screen and provides real-time notifications.

The Android 16-based OS also brings a suite of AI enhancements, such as:
• AI-powered writing tools
• Smart Screen Recognition
• DeepThink mode for intelligent suggestions
• Upgraded AI speech recognition for improved audio quality
• Real-time transcription and automatic audio summaries

With these updates, HyperOS 3 promises a more responsive, AI-driven, and visually polished user experience for Poco users worldwide.