Xiaomi is still the king of gaming smartphones in 2025 with its extensive lineup of high-performance but affordable phones. If you are a person who appreciates the POCO F series for its flagship level of performance, the Xiaomi T series for balance performance, or the Redmi Note Pro+ for a budget phone experience, Xiaomi has something in store for every gamer to cater to their requirements. Each series offers a specific blend of speed, efficiency, and cooling technology specifically designed for gaming.

POCO F Series – The game-changing champion

The POCO F series remains among the most gaming-friendly phone lines for enthusiasts. Powered by premium chips like the Snapdragon 8 Elite, great cooling mechanisms, and high refresh rate AMOLED displays, POCO F phones deliver buttery-smooth gaming even on the graphically heaviest of games. With large batteries and fast charging support, they are ideal for marathon gaming sessions without overheating or performance throttling.

Xiaomi T series

The Xiaomi T series (also called the Redmi K Ultra series in China) is another excellent choice for gamers seeking near-flagship performance for mid-range costs. Such phones tend to have high-performance processors, better vapor chamber cooling, and 120Hz displays. The Xiaomi T series offers top-notch performance together with sleek design, thus suitable for gaming as well as everyday usage.

Redmi Note Pro+ series – The budget gamer’s choice

For people seeking great gaming performance at affordable prices, the Redmi Note Pro+ is an excellent choice. It may not compete with mainline chips but delivers optimized mid-grade processors, optimized GPU performance, and smooth 120Hz panels—all for a superior balance of price vs. gaming quality.

POCO X Series – Balanced and affordable

The POCO X series bridges the gap between budget and flagship performance. It is targeted towards casual gamers who want decent gaming performance with not a compromise on battery life or camera capability. They often inherit software optimizations from higher-end POCO F models to deliver consistent frame rates in mainstream mobile games.

Last words

Whether you are a high-end competitive gamer or just a casual player, Xiaomi’s diverse series from the POCO F, POCO X, Redmi Note Pro+, and Xiaomi T series offers capable devices in every price tier. Their match of strong hardware, efficient cooling, and MIUI/HyperOS optimizations puts Xiaomi among the very best brands for mobile gaming in 2025.

Xiaomi has now pushed a new update to its HyperOS 3 Launcher, version labeled RELEASE-6.01.02.1725-11042024, built on November 4, 2025. The update is primarily made up of performance optimizations and bug fixes for an enhanced user experience on supported Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices running HyperOS 2.2 or above.

What’s new in the HyperOS 3 Launcher

The latest Launcher update focuses on optimizing system performance and improving UI responsiveness. While no major visual changes are introduced, this build enhances animation fluidity and app loading speed, which aligns with Xiaomi’s continuous effort to refine HyperOS 3 ahead of its full rollout.

This release, reportedly stable on HyperOS 2.2, patches several bugs from user reports on earlier builds. It also optimizes memory management to reduce launcher crashes on heavy multitasking sessions. Users on earlier HyperOS versions should verify compatibility before updating.

How to update your HyperOS Launcher

The update is not available via the System Updater, so it has to be manually installed by users. The Xiaomi users can simply download it from HyperOSUpdates.com or via the MemeOS Enhancer application. Not only does the MemeOS Enhancer application provide access to the latest Xiaomi system components, but also allows users to unlock hidden HyperOS features, update the launcher, and control other system settings directly from the screen.

Final thoughts

With this latest HyperOS 3 Launcher release, Xiaomi continues to refine the user interface experience, preparing for the upcoming global rollout of HyperOS 3. The stability improvements and subtle performance enhancements show Xiaomi’s dedication to ensuring fluidity and consistency across all its devices.