Xiaomi is preparing HyperOS 4, its customised interface based on Android 17. Among the expected changes is a redesigned interface inspired by Apple’s Liquid Glass design.
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Android 17 as the foundation for HyperOS 4
A screenshot said to show the upcoming system has leaked online. HyperOS 4 is expected to build on Android 17, adding Xiaomi’s own interface and features. Android provides the foundation for apps and the phone’s operation, while Xiaomi customises the look and feel of the interface.
For users, that could mean receiving new Android features alongside Xiaomi’s changes after updating. However, specific features may not be available on every supported phone.
A Liquid Glass-inspired design
HyperOS 4 is expected to introduce a visual style inspired by Liquid Glass, the design used on Apple devices. This is an expected change to Xiaomi’s interface, not a feature of Android 17 itself.
Graphics effects can place greater demands on a phone’s hardware. Available information suggests the new look could therefore be limited to the newest and most powerful models. A phone could receive the HyperOS 4 update without getting every new visual effect.
Users are also expected to have the option to turn off the Liquid Glass-inspired effects and use a more traditional look. A simpler interface could help with smoothness or power consumption, although the actual benefit would depend on the device and the final version of the software.
Which phones have been mentioned?
The Xiaomi 17T has been mentioned as the first series to feature HyperOS 4. Updates are also expected for devices in the Xiaomi 17 and Xiaomi 15 series, particularly newer models. That does not mean every phone in those series will receive all the graphics effects.
Less powerful devices are expected to retain a more traditional look, with core HyperOS 4 elements and Android 17 features. The available information does not yet provide an exact list of supported models or details of regional differences.
When could HyperOS 4 arrive?
A launch around late May or early June has been mentioned in connection with the Xiaomi 17T series, while speculation also points to a June arrival for HyperOS 4. The available information does not specify a year for those dates, so they should not be treated as a precise update schedule.
Although the first devices are expected to get the system shortly after its introduction, owners will need to wait for details about the rollout and feature availability for individual models.
