Xiaomi has finally unveiled MIUI 13 at the Xiaomi 12 series launch event in China. Although it sounds like a major upgrade, it doesn’t bring any significant changes over MIUI 12. That’s because MIUI 12.5 and MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition have already introduced certain changes. Above all, almost all the new exciting features will most likely remain exclusive to China. With that being said, let’s take a look at what MIUI 13 has to offer.

Unlike previous generations, Xiaomi now has three branches of MIUI for its Android devices. They are called MIUI 13, MIUI 13 Pad, and MIUI 13 Fold. As the names suggest, the software is now optimized specifically for smartphones, tablets, and foldables respectively. For the foldables, MIUI is a combination of both regular MIUI for MIUI Pad.

MIUI 13

MiSans Font

MIUI 13 brings new font called MiSans. Xiaomi claims that this is a simple font optimized for Chinese and English languages to offer clear visibility and comfortable reading.

The font is part of Dynamic Font System 2.0. As it inherits OpenType features, the height of hyphens automatically adapts to uppercase and lowercase letters.

This minimalistic font is already available for download on the MIUI Themes app in China for devices running previous iterations of MIUI.

Widgets

Ever since Apple introduced widgets with iOS 14, Android OEMs are playing catch-up although the feature has been present on Google’s operating system for years. That’s because it has been dormant without any interesting development so far.

Now, Xiaomi has also joined the new race for dynamic widgets with MIUI 13. For the unaware, the company has been testing this feature since August 2021.

The widgets in MIUI 13 are sort of similar to those found on vivo’s OriginOS Ocean and OPPO’s ColorOS 12. In other words, they probably won’t make their way to international markets.

Because these widgets are offered by prominent Chinese applications. Additionally, Xiaomi is also offering widgets for mini-games, countdowns, reminders to drink water, what to eat today suggestions, and more.

Although we don’t have much hope for the availability of new widgets outside mainland China, it would be wonderful if the firm somehow manages to bring them.

Beauty of Science Wallpapers

MIUI 12 set the bar high for live wallpapers with the introduction of MIUI Super Wallpapers. For MIUI 13, the company has partnered with Beauty of Science for a new set of wallpapers.

These latest wallpapers display the crystal structure of various minerals. The new wallpapers are a result of 8K time-lapse photography using a polarization microscope.

Just like the MiSans font, the Beauty of Science Wallpapers are also up for download in China.

Customizable Xiao AI Virtual Assistant

Users can create their own customized avatar of Xiaomi’s Xiao AI virtual assistant in China. They can choose from over 50 sets of clothing and accessories.

That’s not all, users can also choose from different voices and set a custom wake word.

Privacy

MIUI 13 is certified by even more agencies than MIUI 12 for privacy. The new interesting feature in the last iteration was ‘Virtual ID’. Whereas, MIUI 13 brings changes to the face authentication system.

Previously, only the face is scanned by the system. But now, the upper body is included in the scan for more data. Further, users can opt for a watermark while scanning important documents.

The system also protects users from spam calls/texts, malicious applications, and harmful file transfers

Optimizations

MIUI 13 brings improvements for Focus Computation, Atomic Memory, and Liquid Storage. These three self-developed technologies debuted on MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition.

Xiaomi claims that the fluency of system applications and third-party applications are now improved by 20-26% and 15-52% respectively when compared to MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edtion.

Devices like Xiaomi Mix 4 can now easily hold an average of 14 apps in the background. Finally, read-write performance only drop by 5% on handsets like Mi 11 Pro after 36 months of usage.

Mi Magic Center

The new Mi Magic Center is Xiaomi’s answer to Huawei’s HarmonyOS Super Device. Users can manage their Xiaomi ecosystem products from this single place.

 They can cast/stream screen content or music from one device to another by simply dragging. Unlike Huawei, Xiaomi also lets users customize their devices with stickers to add a personal touch and for easier recognition.

Only select devices are compatible with Mi Magic Center.

MIUI 13 Pad

Multitasking

MIUI 13 Pad brings support for floating windows. The application windows can be also resized as per requirements. Hence, users can perform multiple tasks at a given time.

Just like devices from Apple, Samsung, Huawei, and Honor, Xiaomi products running MIUI 13 are also now in synchronization with each other. Hence, users can continue their tasks on their tablet from where they left off on their smartphone and vice versa.

Keyboard and Stylus

Keyboards now support default as well as custom shortcuts. Whereas, users can start taking notes and screenshots on any screen by using the official stylus accessory.

App Compatibility

When Xiaomi unveiled MIUI for Pad in August, it set a target to adapt 2,000 applications for tablets by the end of 2021. Surprisingly, the firm managed to adapt 3,000 apps with MIUI 13 Pad.

MIUI 13, MIUI 13 Pad, MIUI 13 Fold Eligible Devices and Update Plan

MIUI 13 and MIUI 13 Pad stable update will be available for the first batch of devices in China from the end of January 2022. On the other hand, it will be available in international markets from Q1 2022.

As for MIUI 13 Fold stable update, it will be rolled out at the end of April 2022.

MIUI 13 Stable Update Eligible Devices – First Batch

China

Late January 2022

• Xiaomi 12 Pro
• Xiaomi 12
• Xiaomi 12X
• Mi 11 Ultra
• Mi 11 Pro
• Mi 11

International Markets

Q1 2022

• Mi 11 Ultra
• Mi 11
• Mi 11i
• Mi 11X Pro
• Mi 11X
• Redmi 10
• Redmi 10 Prime
• Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
• Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G
• Redmi Note 8 (2021)
• Xiaomi 11T Pro
• Xiaomi 11T
• Redmi Note 10 Pro
• Redmi Note 10 Pro Max
• Redmi Note 10
• Mi 11 Lite 5G
• Mi 11 Lite
• Redmi Note 10 JE

MIUI 13 Pad Stable Update Eligible Devices – First Batch

China

Late January 2022

• Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro
• Xiaomi Pad 5

International Markets

Q1 2022

• Xiaomi Pad 5

MIUI 13 Fold Stable Update Eligible Devices

China

Late April 2022

• Mi MIX Fold

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Earlier, a renowned tipster, Digital Chat Station revealed that the upcoming MIUI 13 software skin will release soon. And, it will be pushed to all the Xiaomi phones launched in the last two years. Now, a fresh leak from a Chinese leaker named Bald Panda, reveals key features of the MIUI 13, taking us closer to the official announcement.

According to the leaker, MIUI 13 skin will come with multiple features. The most significant changes over the current MIUI 12 would be in the design and looks. The MIUI 13 skin is said to come with new animations and fonts. It will also come with redesigned app icons and fresh wallpapers.

Apart from the design, the leaker also revealed some system-based features. The next-gen MIUI will feature a floating window for games. So far we’ve seen floating windows for apps but when it comes to games, it is unlikely to be seen on any software system. This will change with the upcoming MIUI 13 software skin.

Additionally, the UI will bring memory fusion technology and a layered rendering system. The memory fusion technology will work similarly to the virtual RAM feature, where users with limited RAM will be able to improve the performance by using the phone’s ROM.

Other than this, the MIUI 13 update is yet to be announced by Xiaomi. A previous leak revealed that the update will be rolled in mid or late August this year.

Some upcoming phones launching with MIUI 13 will be the much-anticipated Xiaomi Mi Mix 4 and the Xiaomi CC 11 series.

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Xiaomi is expected to unveil MIUI 13, the next major version of its mobile operating system very soon. Ahead of that, the company recently established ‘MIUI Pioneer Group’ to iron out the bugs. Further, the firm has even started updating its system apps for MIUI 13. One such update for an application gives us a first glimpse of the upcoming UI.

1 of 4

According to multiple sources (1, 2, 3, 4), Xiaomi has released a new version of MIUI File Manager with a design language in line with the announced MIUI 13. The V4.3.0.2 of the application has new UI elements, animations, and a redesigned Mi Drive page. 

Unsurprisingly, there are no major changes between the old and the new versions of the MIUI File Manager app. That’s because MIUI 12 debuted with a significant visual overhaul as compared to MIUI 11 and the previous editions. Hence, the next iteration is expected to have only minor visual changes.

That said, MIUI 13 was first rumored to make its debut by the end of June. But it looks like it won’t be the case. Perhaps, it may get announced in July. 

The alleged Mi MIX 4 with an under-display camera is said to be the first smartphone to launch with the new software. Last but not least, Xiaomi is expected to update almost all devices released in the last two years to MIUI 13.

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