Software support is a key aspect for smartphones, and Xiaomi has done a good job so far. It’s been a reliable brand when it comes to software updates. However, the update policy has been decent until last year when it started promising longer software support for many premium as well as mid-range smartphones.
Last year, Xiaomi upgraded its update policy to offer four major Android updates to high-end phones and tablets. Several mid-range models were also fortunate to receive the same treatment. Here, we’ve prepared a list of Xiaomi devices that will receive four major OS updates. Review it below to find out if yours is eligible for longer software support.
Xiaomi devices eligible for four major Android updates
- Xiaomi 15
- Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Xiaomi 14
- Xiaomi 14 Pro
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Xiaomi 14T
- Xiaomi 14T Pro
- Xiaomi Mix Flip
- Xiaomi Pad 7
- Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro
- Poco F7
- Poco F7 Pro
- Poco F7 Ultra
- Redmi Note 14 4G
If your Xiaomi phone or tablet is on the list, you can expect a total of four major OS updates. For example, if it launched with Android 15, it should receive OS updates all the way up to Android 19.
Surprisingly, the sub-$200 Redmi Note 14 4G is also on the list. However, its siblings with higher price tags, such as Redmi Note 14 Pro and Note 14 Pro+, don’t get the same treatment.
Xiaomi has made excellent improvements to its update policy, particularly for newer models. It’s good to see mid-range phones like Redmi Note 14 (4G) and Poco F7 getting the flagship treatment in terms of longer software support. Hopefully, more mid-range and cheaper models will benefit from this impressive update policy.
With the improved update policy, Xiaomi matches OnePlus and Vivo, but it’s still behind many of its peers. For instance, Oppo and Motorola offer up to five major Android updates, while Realme offers up to six. Samsung and Google promise up to seven major OS updates. Xiaomi will, hopefully, bridge the gap by making regular improvements to its update policy.
The brand is currently busy with HyperOS 3 release, which was unveiled a few days back. All the devices on the aforementioned list are eligible for this major upgrade. Many of them are also eligible for the HyperOS 3 beta program, which is already live for select models. Head over to this article to learn more about HyperOS 3, including the latest changes and beta rollout timeline.
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1. Five biggest upgrades to HyperOS 3
2. HyperOS 3 beta update rolling out to these 8 Xiaomi phones
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