HyperOS 2.0 vs HarmonyOS 6: Copycats or Innovation?

HyperOS HarmonyOS comparison. # HyperOS 2.0 vs. HarmonyOS 6: Who Copied Who? (And What Xiaomi Should Steal Next!)

Okay, Mi Fans and Huawei fanatics, gather ’round! Let’s dive into a topic that’s sure to stir up some controversy. It’s the age-old question: who’s copying who? Today, we’re putting HyperOS 2.0 and HarmonyOS 6 under the microscope. While HarmonyOS 6 is undoubtedly impressive, some of its features bear a striking resemblance to those first seen (or popularized) in Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2.0. But, before you reach for your pitchforks, we’ll also explore features where Huawei excels and that Xiaomi should seriously consider adopting before Lei Jun’s grandpa gets really mad!

10 Features HarmonyOS 6 “Borrowed” from HyperOS 2.0 (Without Asking!)

Let’s be honest, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right? But sometimes, the flattery is so blatant, it’s almost criminal. Here are 10 features that debuted (or became widely known) with HyperOS 2.0 and have now mysteriously appeared in HarmonyOS 6.

1. The Smart Island… Now Called Harmony Island!

Remember when the Xiaomi 14 Ultra launched with its “Smart Island,” and everyone called it the “Chinese Dynamic Island?” Well, eight months later, HarmonyOS 6 unveils its “Harmony Island.” Same elongated pill shape, same behavior, same animations when playing music, and even the same little bounce when you tap it. Huawei, at least call it the “National Treasure Island” or something!

2. Identical Control Center (But in Purple!)

• HyperOS 2.0: Swipe down from the top right corner –> large, rounded cards, separate brightness and volume sliders.
• HarmonyOS 6: Exactly the same, but painted purple so it doesn’t look too obvious. Seriously, even the order of the toggles is identical! Is that homage, or just a straight-up Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V?

HyperOS HarmonyOS comparison

3. “Nuclear Reactor” Charging Animations

HyperOS 2.0 brought us the cool charging animation – a circle that grows and fills with a liquid effect, complete with synchronized haptic feedback.

HarmonyOS 6 features the same circle, the same liquid effect, the same vibration… but now with a dragon that appears when it hits 100%. Come on, Huawei, throw in a panda at least! Try to hide it a bit, okay?

4. Side Gestures for Back That “Always Work”

HyperOS 2.0 perfected the gesture of swiping from any edge to go back (goodbye, back button!).

HarmonyOS 6 copies it verbatim and even brags about it in their presentation: “New intelligent gesture!” New to you, buddy, new to you.

5. iPad-Style Taskbar on Tablets

HyperOS 2.0 on the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4: a fixed bottom bar with recent apps.

HarmonyOS 6 on the MatePad Pro 13.2: a fixed bottom bar with recent apps. The difference? One is black, and the other is… also black. Innovation level: god.

6. Resizable Floating Windows With the Same Rounded Corners

In HyperOS, you drag the little capsule, and bam!, a floating window appears with the same rounded corners and shadow.

In HarmonyOS 6, you drag the capsule, and… wait, is this déjà vu, or am I going crazy?

7. Exactly the Same Blur Effects on Notifications

HyperOS 2.0: Notification pops up –> background blurred with a glass effect.

HarmonyOS 6: Notification pops up –> background blurred with a glass effect. Only Huawei calls it “Xuanwu Crystal” to sound more premium. Sure, sure.

8. The “Focus Mode” With a Giant Circular Timer

HyperOS: A circle that closes as you work.

HarmonyOS 6: A circle that closes as you work… but now with motivational phrases from the Party. Inspiring, I guess?

9. Unlock Animations With a “Liquid” Effect When Recognizing Your Face

HyperOS 2.0: The lock icon dissolves like water.

HarmonyOS 6: The lock icon dissolves like water… but it’s red. Because China.

10. IoT Control Center That Groups Devices by Room

HyperOS shows you “Living Room –> lights + air + TV.”

HarmonyOS 6 shows you… “Living Room –> lights + air + TV.” The difference? Huawei forces you to put a Chinese flag on the room. Nice touch.

Discovering the HyperOS HarmonyOS comparison

Quick summary: HarmonyOS 6 is beautiful, incredibly smooth, and highly innovative… if you’ve never used Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 in your life. Let’s be honest, It is not a tech review!

5 Things XIAOMI Should COPY from Huawei RIGHT NOW (Because We’re Embarrassed We Don’t Have Them!)

Okay, enough pointing fingers. Let’s be fair. Huawei does some things so much better than Xiaomi that it deserves a metaphorical smack upside the head. Here are five features Xiaomi needs to steal – stat!

1. SuperFrame Rate in Games: 120 FPS in ALL Titles

HarmonyOS 6 forces 120 FPS even in games that don’t natively support it. HyperOS still depends on the developer. The result? Genshin Impact on Huawei runs smoother than on Xiaomi. Yes, it hurts to say it.

2. Real Continuity Between Phone and Tablet/PC (Like Apple Continuity)

In HarmonyOS, you can start writing an email on your phone, tap your tablet, and continue exactly where you left off, with the same clipboard, same open files… Xiaomi still makes you copy and paste like a caveman. Check HyperOS 3: Interconnectivity Revolution! post about the subject!

3. Satellite SMS + Real Beidou Emergency Calls

The Mate 80 Pro lets you send SMS via satellite and even make voice calls in areas with no coverage. Xiaomi 15 Pro… well, wishes you good luck and hopes you pray to the 5G gods. This would have made the Xiaomi 15 Pro vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro a lot more competitive.

4. Air Gesture Recognition WITHOUT Touching the Screen

Huawei: Wave your hand over it, and you can change the song, turn up the volume, or answer a call.

Xiaomi: You have to touch the screen like a Pleistocene hominid.

5. AI That Actually Edits Photos and Removes Complex Objects in 0.2 Seconds

HarmonyOS 6 erases people, posts, reflections, and even lost souls with a precision that HyperOS can’t match yet. Xiaomi’s AI is good… but Huawei’s is from another planet.

Conclusion (So You Can Argue in the Comments)

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HarmonyOS 6 is HyperOS 2.0 on steroids, with more money and less Google. You can find more about technology in our blog and the Xiaomi news. HyperOS 2.0 is more global, cheaper, and with services you actually use outside of China. But let’s admit it: in 2025, they’re both copying each other like they’re in a secret WhatsApp group called “Let’s Steal Ideas and Say Nothing.” The next installment of this is coming next year with Android 16 features!

So, the next time a Huawei fan tells you, “HarmonyOS is the future,” tell them:

“Yes, the future… of HyperOS 3.0, which will be released in 2026.”

And the next time a Mi Fan says, “HyperOS is better because it has Google,” remind them that Huawei lets you call via satellite while they’re crying without coverage in the mountains.

Team HyperOS or Team HarmonyOS? Let it all out in the comments, and may the Chinese tech wars begin!