Skipping HyperOS 3 for HyperOS 26: Xiaomi will reportedly follow Apple and use a year-based naming scheme

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Previously, we shared that Apple is touted to use a year-based naming scheme for its smartphone OS, skipping iOS 19 for iOS 26 (year 2026). Now, it looks like Xiaomi is reportedly planning to do the same with its HyperOS. 

 

Xiaomi will reportedly skip HyperOS 3 for HyperOS 26

According to XiaomiTime, Xiaomi is likely to launch the next version of HyperOS in October 2025, which will be based on Android 16. Furthermore, the Chinese tech giant is mulling a year-based naming scheme for the OS, similar to Apple’s, with the release. 

This means that it may skip HyperOS 3 for HyperOS 26, and so on, moving forward. Among the reasons why Xiaomi may do this are market alignment with the industry, consumer clarity, global standardisation and future-proofing. 

Of course, do take this with a grain of salt, as nothing is confirmed yet. Until further info is available, do stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.