Xiaomi HyperOS: See the first leaked images of the MIUI replacement

The first images of Xiaomi’s new operating system HyperOS were leaked to the internet this Wednesday (18). A test version of the software is floating around the internet, allowing users to get to know the new interface before it is officially released.

As the images show, many apps have a reworked look to fit the new interface. But the overall experience (at least in this version) is quite comparable to traditional MIUI.

The main difference is in the wallpaper and customization settings section of HyperOS. Here users can access wallpaper previews, tweaks for the lock screen (clock style, quick info, and more), and customization suggestions.

The quick settings tray, now called “Control Center”, is very similar to the one in MIUI. It includes buttons for the mobile phone’s main functions, adjusting brightness and volume, media control, and shortcuts for managing smart devices.

Gallery, File Management, Weather, Messages, Alarm, Calculator, Calendar and Clock applications have changed significantly. They all make use of icons with rounded corners, white backgrounds, and tabbed navigation.

Although it is a preview version of the operating system, the leak includes a new loading animation and the screen switching from Always On Display to standard mode.

Take a look at HyperOS’ AOD (Always On Display) and Lock Screen. ??

It has a stunning visual display as the upcoming AOD display is sure to impress. ?? pic.twitter.com/3NmuHej60Y

— Rajesh Rajput (Technobuzz) (@iRaj_r) 18 October 2023

New look for MIUI

Although it is promoted as a new operating system, HyperOS is seen as a sort of new skin of MIUI and not necessarily a replacement. The system may be MIUI 15 and not a completely new operating system, as the screenshots show.

Compared with Xiaomi 13’s A14, the translation changes in the leaked version 23.9.28 have been checked.
– Still MIUI; APK names clearly refer to MIUI 15 and not HyperOS.
– We will have an iOS-like lock screen editor.
– Quantity of changes – IMO, the biggest since MIUI 12

— Kacper Skrzypek ???? (@kacskrz) 17 October 2023

Additionally, an X (Twitter) tipster known as Kacper Skrzypek highlighted that APKs are still calling the system MIUI 15 and not HyperOS. In fact, there is no reference to the new name for now; instead there is just the general heading “System” or “Operating System”.

HyperOS coming in 2024

The new HyperOS was announced on Monday (16) and will be released during 2024. The new system will be released on Xiaomi’s next top model, the Xiaomi 14.

The idea is that HyperOS will gradually take over the MIUI space, serving as a central point for controlling Xiaomi devices.