Android 15 is the next major upgrade from Google, and it has already been confirmed to bring plenty of exciting features and enhancements. While we’re still waiting for its public release, Xiaomi has already revealed an initial batch of its phones and tablets that will get the Android 15 upgrade.
Xiaomi will release the Android 15 update to its eligible device with MIUI 16 skin at the top. However, devices that have already been upgraded to HyperOS will get the new OS with a new HyperOS skin.
If you have a Xiaomi, Redmi, or Poco device, you must be wondering if it is eligible for the Android 15 upgrade. Check out the list below to find out.
Xiaomi, Redmi, & Poco Devices Eligible for Android 15 Update
[Confirmed List]
(Xiaomi)
- Xiaomi 14
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Xiaomi 13T
- Xiaomi 13T Pro
- Xiaomi 12
- Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Xiaomi 12T
- Xiaomi 12T Pro
(Redmi)
- Redmi Note 13
- Redmi Note 13 5G
- Redmi Note 13 Pro
- Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
- Redmi Note 12
- Redmi 13C
- Redmi 12
- Redmi 12 5G
(Poco)
- Poco M6 Pro 5G
Xiaomi has confirmed the Android 15 eligibility for these devices on its software support page. However, this is not the complete list. More devices are expected to get the new OS upgrade mentioned below.
[Unconfirmed List]
(Xiaomi)
- Xiaomi 14 Pro
- Xiaomi 13
- Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Xiaomi 12S
- Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro
- Xiaomi Civi 3
- Xiaomi Civi 2
- Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
- Xiaomi Pad 6
- Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro
- Xiaomi Pad 6 Max 14
- Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4
(Redmi)
- Redmi Note 13 4G
- Redmi Note 13 5G
- Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
- Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
- Redmi Note 13R
- Redmi Note 13R Pro
- Redmi Note 12 4G
- Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
- Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed
- Redmi Note 12R
- Redmi Note 12R Pro
- Redmi Note 12T Pro
- Redmi Note 12S
- Redmi K70
- Redmi K70E
- Redmi K70 Pro
- Redmi K60
- Redmi K60 Pro
- Redmi K60 Ultra
- Redmi 13R
- Redmi 13C
- Redmi 13C 5G
- Redmi 12
- Redmi 12 5G
- Redmi Pad Pro
- Redmi Pad Pro 5G
- Redmi Pad SE
- Redmi Turbo 3
- Redmi A3
- Redmi A3x
(Poco)
- Poco F6
- Poco F6 Pro
- Poco F5
- Poco F5 Pro
- Poco X6
- Poco X6 Neo
- Poco X6 Pro
- Poco M6
- Poco M6 Pro
- Poco M6 Pro 5G
- Poco Pad
- Poco C65
- Poco C61
- Poco C51
These Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco devices are expected to get the Android 15 update, per the software update policy.
Xiaomi’s Software Update Policy: A Mixed Bag
The Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has long offered only three years of OS updates to its flagship phones; that’s recently changed to four. The announcement went live in October last year, a month after Google announced seven years of OS updates to its Pixel 8 and 8 Pro.
Software updates are crucial, especially major OS upgrades that bring many new features and exciting upgrades. They keep your device relevant in the coming years.
Xiaomi was clearly lagging behind Samsung, OnePlus, and Google in this department. Last year, it finally took a bold step to announce four years of OS updates, putting the company’s software update policy on par with that of other major Android smartphone brands.
It’s good to see Xiaomi offering longer software support, but I’m still unhappy with the brand as it doesn’t reveal the software policy for most devices. So, users are left in the dark as to how many generations of Android updates their device will get.
From the past rollouts, I can say their high-end devices get three OS updates. However, the recent ones are eligible for four. Mid-range and budget phones typically get two Android updates, but select devices get an additional generation of Android OS.
When Will Xiaomi Start Rolling Out Android 15 Update?
Android 15 development is in full swing. Google has already released multiple developer previews and beta builds. In the coming weeks, the latest OS will enter platform stability to finish things up and prepare for the final release.
Google is expected to release Android 15 in October. Around this time, Xiaomi will start rolling out the stable Android 15 update to its eligible devices, starting with recent flagship modes.
The company has already announced the Android 15 beta program for several devices, including Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 13 Pro, and Xiaomi Pad 6S 12.4. If you have any of these devices, sign up for the beta program to get an early taste of Android 15. Check out our guide on how to download and install Android 15 beta on Xiaomi devices.
Android 15: What Exciting About the New OS?
Here are the major changes in Android 15:
1. Satellite Connectivity
One of the most talked-about features in Android 15 is the satellite connectivity support. It lets you send texts to others even if your device isn’t connected to a cell tower nearby, as long as you have access to the open sky.
What’s better is that the OS supports satellite connectivity for SMS and MMS apps as well as preloaded RCS apps. Unlike iPhones, this feature will not be limited to emergency uses only on Android 15.
2. App Archiving
Similar to offloading apps on iPhones, Android 15 will allow users to uninstall unnecessary apps while keeping the user data around. There won’t be any data loss; you can continue where you left off after reinstalling/unarchiving the app.
Android already has app archiving via the Google Play Store. This means you can only archive and restore apps through the Google Play Store. But Android 15 integrates this feature at the OS level, allowing users to archive/restore apps, even those installed outside of the Google Play Store.
3. App Pairs
Android 15 lets you save your favourite split-screen app combinations for quick access. For example, if you take a lot of notes from YouTube, create an app pair for YouTube and your favourite notes app. Tapping on the app pair will instantly open both apps in the split screen mode.
This is one of the most valuable additions to Android 15 to save time and effort. However, this functionality could be limited to large-screen devices as the official website explicitly mentions “large screen devices”.
4. Private Space
Android 15 introduces “private space” to keep your sensitive apps and files away from prying eyes under an additional layer of authentication. This is similar to Secure Folder on Samsung phones.
Users can set a separate lock screen for the private space. The apps in your private space do not show in the recent view, and all downloads are hidden from the other (regular) space. It’s a great way to protect your banking apps and other secret apps from others’ views.
5. Partial Screen Sharing
Android 15 lets you share or record a single app rather than the entire screen. So you don’t have to worry if you accidentally open a sensitive app while sharing your screen with someone. This feature is already available to Pixel owners, now extending to all Android 15 devices.
6. Notification Cooldown
Google has introduced the “notification cooldown” feature with Android 15 to prevent people from getting overwhelmed by too many notifications from the same app. This feature lowers the volume of successive notifications from the same app.
7. High-Quality Webcam
The new operating system significantly improves the webcam video quality. It adds a new “HQ” symbol in the webcam preview mode, tapping on which disables the power optimizations to offer an improved video quality.
It’s rumoured that Google might also introduce the “Battery health” feature in Android 15, which will show us the remaining battery health. iPhones have had this feature for years, and it could finally come to Android devices as well. Fingers crossed.
What are your expectations with the new Android OS? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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