Xiaomi was founded in 2010 and gradually expanded its portfolio from smartphones to wearable technology and other devices. Alongside Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones, its products include the Redmi Watch 5 and Mijia Smart Audio Glasses.
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From MIUI to HyperOS
One of Xiaomi’s early software foundations was MIUI, its custom interface for Android. It changed the look and feel of Xiaomi phones and allowed users to personalise their devices.
Xiaomi HyperOS later followed MIUI. On phones, it is a software environment based on Android, so the name change does not mean Xiaomi phones stopped using Android. Nor does the transition mean that HyperOS replaced MIUI on every older device.
Having its own software environment gives Xiaomi more control over how its devices look and work. For users, that means an interface and settings that differ from those on other Android phones.
Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO
The company’s phones are sold under several brands. Redmi is a brand within Xiaomi, not the name of a single product. POCO smartphones are another part of the portfolio.
Examples include the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, which are among the brand’s high-end smartphones, as well as the REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G and POCO X8 Pro Max. The different brands and model ranges help Xiaomi address different user needs and price points.
Smartwatches and audio glasses
Xiaomi makes more than phones. The Redmi Watch 5 is an example of a smartwatch in its portfolio, while the Mijia Smart Audio Glasses are a wearable audio device in the form of glasses. They extend the company’s range with products people can wear and use beyond their smartphones.
Ads on Xiaomi phones
Some lower-cost Xiaomi phones may show ads in system apps. These are not just ads on websites or in third-party apps: they can be part of the software supplied with the phone and affect day-to-day use.
Whether ads appear can vary by model, software version and region. Users who do not want to see recommendations or ads can check the system settings and the settings of individual system apps. The available options may differ between devices.
