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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Rumours are rife that the Xiaomi 12 will be the first phone to debut with the MIUI 13 out of the box. Earlier, the company executive revealed that he has been using MIUI 13, and now the company has revealed the software’s major enhancements over MIUI 12.5.

Xiaomi claims that the upcoming version of MIUI would be focused mostly on smoothness and fluency. In comparison to the previous version, the MIUI 13 will feature a 15% to 52% boost in system fluency.

The apps will open quicker, and the frame drop rate will be reduced by almost 90%. The MIUI 13 will also have Focus Computing 2.0, liquid storage, and atomic memory, resulting in faster read and write times.

Moreover, the company CEO Lei Jun has shared a poll on Weibo asking for what feature do the users expect to have in the upcoming MIUI 13. The majority of the users reported that they expect the software to be bug-free.

It seems that Xiaomi has already focused on the stability of the MIUI 13 and so did it list such options in the poll. It is to be noted that the MIUI 13 will be on top of the Android 12 OS for the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro smartphones.

Recently, the company revealed the list of its first batch of phones to receive the update. The phones in the first batch include the Xiaomi 11 Ultra, Xiaomi 11, Redmi K40 Pro, K40 Pro+, and the Xiaomi 11 Youth Edition. Interestingly, the company is also testing the MIUI 13 on 2019’s Redmi Note 8, which might get the official update in the next batch.

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Xiaomi is known for introducing changes in the MIUI weekly beta builds. Ahead of MIUI 13 announcement, the beta channel is getting revamped with a design overhaul, new features, and removals. Let’s take a look at the changes in the latest MIUI Beta 21.12.4 release.

According to Xiaomiui, Xiaomi has removed a couple of things, added a dyad of new features, and made changes to an existing feature in the MIUI Beta 21.12.4 build.

Removal of Screen On Time and Weather Super Wallpaper

First and foremost, the latest MIUI Beta release no longer has an option to check screen on time (SOT). For those unaware, Google removed this feature with Android 12.

Hence, Xiaomi appears to be following the footsteps of the search giant. As of now, this change is only applicable to devices running Android 12-based MIUI builds.

Users will have to use any third-party application of their choice to check SOT information.

Interestingly, the Chinese tech giant has also removed the Weather Super Wallpaper, which was added in January. It goes away even by installing version V3.0.1.0 of the MIUI Weather app.

Document Watermark and Mi Drive in File Manager

The MIUI camera app gets a watermark option while scanning documents. Using this feature, users can protect their important documents from unauthorized copying.

Further, users can now directly access their files from Xiaomi Cloud inside the MIUI file manager application itself. This is possible because of a new MiDrive shortcut in the app.

Low Battery Level Reduced

Finally, Xiaomi has reduced low battery level warning in MIUI from 30% to 15%. Previously, it would require at least 30% battery to install a system. But now, with the new change, only 15% is enough.

We expect Xiaomi to introduce even more changes ahead of MIUI 13 official release in the coming weeks.

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A few days back, a leak about the upcoming MIUI 13 surfaced online. It revealed some key features and improvements of the software over the current MIUI 12. The new MIUI 13 feature list also included memory expansion, but the feature wasn’t detailed before. Today, a fresh leak has shed some light on its usability and suggested how it will work in real scenarios.

According to the leak, the memory expansion feature will be similar to the virtual RAM feature seen in Oppo and Vivo smartphones. It will allow any Xiaomi device to get an additional 3GB of RAM apart from the standard RAM on the phone. Basically, it will use the phone’s storage as RAM when the feature is turned on.

As per a screenshot from the settings page of a Xiaomi phone, there will just be a toggle to turn the feature on or off. The feature is said to help old Xiaomi phones having a limited amount of RAM.

Apart from this, the upcoming MIUI 13 is expected to come with some visual changes. Rumors have it that the upcoming UI will bring new animations, new app icons, and a game floating window.

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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 unveiled MIUI 12 in late April. It has been over a year, however, the company is yet to announce the next major iteration of its mobile operating system. Instead, the Chinese tech giant has been delivering the MIUI 12.5 incremental update for eligible devices worldwide. But now, it looks like Xiaomi may finally unveil MIUI 13 in the coming days.

On May 26, Xiaomi released a beta version (V21.05.26.beta) of the MIUI Cleaner app (via PiunikaWeb). The changelog for this version of the application is rather strange.

Although the latest version of MIUI is currently MIUI 12.5, the changelog mentions that the company has added support for MIUI 13 floating windows. This clearly suggests that MIUI 13 is indeed in development.

As Xiaomi has now started updating its system apps for MIUI 13 compatibility, there’s a high chance for the next-gen MIUI to go official very soon. A rumor from early May tipped that MIUI 13 could be announced in June. The same report also revealed certain popular older devices which won’t be getting the update.

Even if Xiaomi unveils MIUI 13 by the end of this month, don’t expect your device to be updated right away. As usual, we expect the company to release weekly beta builds, followed by stable builds in China and other regions.

As of now, there’s no information regarding the new features in MIUI 13. Above all, Xiaomi is yet to officially confirm the release of the next major MIUI release.

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Xiaomi recently unveiled the MIUI 12.5 Stable version and the update has not even been pushed to all eligible models. The second round of OTA push is scheduled for June. The company disclosed that the MIUI 12.5 is akin to a major OTA upgrade but Mi fans are already looking forward to MIUI 13. The Chinese tech giant is expected to roll out the MIUI 13 update sometime soon.

The rumor mill is presently buzzing with reports that the next-gen MIUI 13 custom ROM is scheduled for release in the second quarter of this year. A specific release date was even given as Friday, June 25, 2021.

According to MyDrivers, the source also disclosed that Xiaomi won’t be providing MIUI 13 updates for some fairly old models namely the 2019 Mi 9 series, Mi MIX 3, Redmi Note 8 series, and Redmi 8 series. At present, the MIUI 12.5 update has been pushed to the Mi 9 SE (among the first batch of models to get the update). The Mi MIX 2S and Mi 8 series will also be upgraded to MIUI 12.5 in the near future but these models won’t see the official MIUI 13 ROM.

The source didn’t reveal details of the features the MIUI 13 custom ROM will bring to the table but we expect the lock screen, main interface, Negative One-screen, animation effects, fluency, privacy, and security, as well as the battery life will see significant enhancements.

There is no official word yet from Xiaomi about the MIUI 13 release schedule.

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