Xiaomi is slated to release a mid-year update for its Chinese devices currently running on MIUI 13 in the second half of 2022. Dubbed the H2 2022 MIUI 13 Mid-Year update, the update is expected to bring many software features we’ve seen from recent Xiaomi releases like the Xiaomi 12 lineup, and the Redmi K50 series, as well as stability improvements. 

However, Xiaomi recently published on its MIUI Forum in China that it will be dropping many devices from its MIUI 13 (China Version) Open Beta programme from July 18th, 2022 onwards, and several of these devices include Xiaomi flagships equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset. 

The devices dropped from the aforementioned list are the:

• Xiaomi CC9 Pro
• Xiaomi Mi 10
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition
• Redmi K30
• Redmi K30 5G
• Redmi K30i 5G
• Redmi K30 Pro 5G

Normally devices dropped from the MIUI Beta Programme will not be receiving any more Android OS upgrades(MIUI 14 based on Android 13). However, the devices will still be eligible for another MIUI upgrade(i.e. MIUI 14 based on Android 12) and another year of security updates from Xiaomi.

The devices listed above were initially launched with MIUI 11 based on Android 10 out of the box in early 2020, and all of them have recently been updated to MIUI 13 based on Android 12. 

According to Xiaomi‘s track record, providing 2 years of Android OS upgrades and 3 years of security updates to its flagships is quite common. However, ever since the launch of the Xiaomi 11T series, the brand has promised to provide 3 years of Android OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates to its flagships launched after the Xiaomi 11T series which include the Xiaomi 12 series and Redmi K50 series as well. 

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Xiaomi has been rolling out MIUI 12.5 stable update to its devices in China for the last few weeks. The latest recipients of this update are Mi 10S and Redmi K30i 5G. The former is an improved Mi 10, whereas the latter is a cheaper variant of the vanilla Redmi K30 5G.

The Xiaomi Mi 10S is a new smartphone that got released in March 2021. The device debuted with MIUI 12 based on Android 11. It is exclusively sold in China, just like the Mi 11 Pro and the Mi MIX Fold.

That said, MIUI 12.5 is sort of the first major update for this handset. This new system update arrives with build number V12.5.1.0.RGACNXM. This particular software build is currently in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase. 

This means the update is being rolled out in batches and therefore, it is only available for a select few users. Anyway, it should reach all the units in the coming days.

On the other hand, the Redmi K30i 5G is almost a year old now. This phone released with Android 10-based MIUI 11. It was updated to MIUI 12 and even got the Android 11 update early this year.

Now, Xiaomi is seeding MIUI 12.5 update for this handset with build number V12.5.2.0.RGICMXM. However, the update is marked as ‘Stable Beta’, which means it is being rolled out in batches and may take some time to reach all units.

Lastly, just like the Mi 10S, the Redmi K30i 5G is a China-exclusive smartphone. Hence, there’s no other regional software build for this phone.

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Redmi took to Weibo today to confirm that the sales of the Redmi K30 series have surpassed 3 million units in China. It took around seven months for the company to achieve this milestone.

Redmi unveiled the Redmi K30 4G and Redmi K30 5G in December 2019. The Redmi K30 4G went on sale in December while the company’s first 5G-ready phone. i.e. the Redmi K30 5G debuted in January with an irresistible price tag of 1,999 Yuan (~$285). It is the world’s first smartphone to feature the Snapdragon 765G mobile platform and the Sony IMX686 64-megapixel camera.

In March, Redmi revealed that it sold 1 million units of the Redmi K30 models and then announced the Redmi K30 Pro 5G and Redmi K30 Pro 5G Zoom Edition by the end of the same month. Both models are the first Snapdragon 865 powered flagship phones from the brand. They are currently priced between 2,699 Yuan (~$385) and 4,299 Yuan (~$612).

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The Redmi K30 5G Racing Edition smartphone was introduced in May. It debuted as the first Snapdragon 768G powered handset. By the end of the same month came the Redmi K30i 5G as the cheapest 5G phone with a current starting price of 1,499 Yuan (~$213).

Rumors are rife that the Redmi K40 series will go official by the end of this year. The Redmi K40 5G may debut with Snapdragon 775G whereas the Snapdragon 875 powered Redmi K40 Pro 5G may launch by the first quarter of next year. As far as the K30 series, the Chinese firm is not done with it yet. Recent reports revealed that it is planning to launch the Dimensity 1000+ SoC powered Redmi K30 Ultra phone soon.

It is speculated that the Redmi K30 Ultra 5G features a 120Hz refresh rate display. It could be sporting a notch-less AMOLED display with an in-screen fingerprint sensor. It could be braced with a Sony IMX686 64-megapixel camera on its rear. The other rumored features of the device include a pop-up selfie snapper, and a 4,500mAh battery with 33W fast charging technology.

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A couple of months ago, Xiaomi-backed Redmi had added a new budget device in its Redmi K30 series lineup in the form of Redmi K30i 5G. At the time, the phone was launched in just one variant — 6GB RAM + 128GB storage.

However, earlier this week, the company introduced two new variants of the Redmi K30i 5G smartphone in China — 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. Both these new models are now available for purchase in China.

As for the pricing, the 8GB + 128GB model is priced at 1,799 yuan (~$255) while the 8GB + 256GB model costs 1,999 yuan (~$283). On the other hand, the 6GB + 128GB model is available for purchase at 1,499 yuan (~$212). The smartphone is being made available in four color options — Blue, White, Red, and Purple.

Coming to the specifications, the Redmi K30i 5G features a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display that offers Full HD+ screen resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The HDR10 complaint screen is also protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass 5.

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Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset and comes with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. The only major difference between the Redmi K30i and Redmi K30 seems to the camera configuration.

The phone features a quad-camera setup on the back that consists of a 48-megapixel primary shooter, coupled with an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 5-megapixel super macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

On the front side, the device comes with a dual-camera setup that includes a 20-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. The smartphone runs MIUI 11 based on the Android 10 operating system and is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 30W fast charging technology support.

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Redmi has silently introduced a new smartphone called Redmi K30i 5G in China. Its design and specifications are identical to the Redmi K30 5G phone that went official in China back in December 2019. The only major difference between the two phones is that the Redmi K30 5i comes with a 48-megapixel primary lens on its back.

Redmi K30i 5G specifications

The Redmi K30i 5G sports a TUV Rheinland certified 6.67-inch IPS LCD display that produces FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The HDR10 complaint screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 5 panel. The pill-shaped cutout on the screen features a 20-megapixel main lens and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens.

The Snapdragon 765G SoC is present under the hood of the Redmi K30i 5G. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and it has a UFS 2.1 storage of 128 GB. There is a 4,500mAh battery inside the device. It comes with support for 30W fast charging.

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Coming to the feature that sets the new Redmi K30i 5G apart from the Redmi K30 5G, its quad-camera setup is led by a 48-megapixel with f/1.79 aperture and 1.6micro large pixel size. It is said to be a Sony lens. The Redmi K30 5G features a 64-megapixel main lens. The other three lenses that are available on the K30 are also available on the K30i. Hence, the 48-megapixel primary shooter on the K30i is accompanied by an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor, a 5-megapixel super macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor.

The MIUI 11 based Android 10 OS come preinstalled on the Redmi K30i 5G. Its other specs include dual-SIM slot with 5G support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, dual-frequency GPS, USB-C, 1217 ultra-linear speaker, smart PA loudspeaker, Hi-Res audio support and 3.5mm audio jack.

Redmi K30i 5G pricing and availability

The Redmi K30i is listed on JD.com with a price tag of 1,899 Yuan (~$262). The 6 GB + 128 GB Redmi K30 5G is available for 1,999 Yuan (~$280). The K30i comes in colors like blue, red, purple, and white. However, only blue and white variants are listed on JD. The handset is now up for pre-orders on the Chinese retailer site. Customer The listing states that the sale of the smartphone will start on June 2.

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