Xiaomi has been gradually releasing its newest skin update, HyperOS, to its smartphones. The Redmi K40 and K40 Pro Plus are the latest models to receive this update.

As reported by ITHome, Xiaomi has begun the rollout of the HyperOS update based on Android 14 for the K40 and K40 Pro Plus in China. It seems to be an internal testing version, likely a beta. So it will take some time for the stable version to be available to everyone.

The update itself is quite large at 5.2GB and includes the latest security patch for April. Here’s the complete changelog (translated from Chinese) for the devices:

Xiaomi HyperOS

Xiaomi's HyperOS creates a "full ecology for people, cars, and homes" operating system

System
Update Google security patch (2024#04) to improve system security

Low-level refactoring
Xiaomi's HyperOS bottom layer is reconstructed to bring out excellent hardware performance;

Key task identification and dyeing technology dynamically controls resource allocation based on task importance, providing stronger performance and lower power consumption;

Ultra-low-power rendering framework improves battery life and provides smoother animation effects;

SOC integrated frequency modulation, connecting the entire machine's hardware resources in series, responding to changes in computing power requirements faster, with fewer frame drops and smoother flow;

Refresh storage technology to reduce storage fragmentation, allowing you to use it as new for a long time;

Intelligent network selection capabilities have been upgraded to make the network smoother in weak network environments;

Intelligent signal selection engine dynamically adjusts antenna strategies to improve signal stability

Cross-terminal intelligent connection
Xiaomi HyperConnect cross-device interconnection framework enables efficient device connection and ultimate collaboration;

The new integrated device center enables dynamic real-time networking of all devices. You can view and control surrounding devices in the control center;

Comprehensive upgrade of cross-device experience, supporting cross-device calling of various hardware capabilities such as cameras, screens, and communications;

Applications, audio and video, clipboard and other data and services can be freely transferred between multiple devices;

Global security;

Security and privacy architecture for device interconnection
Devices verify each other's security through TEE, and data transmission is encrypted at the hardware level;

Cross-end privacy system, including Internet permission management, Internet behavior reminders and Internet behavior records.

Aesthetics of life
A globalized sense of life aesthetics creates delicate and comfortable visuals and light and coherent dynamic effects. The diverse fusion of expressions brings a new systematic aesthetic experience;

A new motion language brings a light and coherent global motion experience;

Vitality color system, natural colors full of vitality, give the interface a brand new look;

Unified system fonts, designed for the world;

New weather design, real-time weather engine creates a surreal visual experience;

Global focus notification system, dynamically display key information changes;

The new artistic lock screen turns every photo of yours into a poster. It also has dynamic glass material, making it stunningly beautiful the moment you turn on the screen;

Desktop icon design upgraded, colors and shapes completely refreshed
Reconstruct multi-task window management, unified interaction, efficient and easy to use.

Users can head over to Device Settings > About > Software Update > Check for Update to grab the latest firmware. Before upgrading, make sure you have an ample amount of storage and battery left on your smartphone. Otherwise, it may cause issues that may even corrupt data.

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Redmi has been teasing the launch of the Redmi K50 series for the last few days. The brand had earlier revealed that the lineup will debut after the Chinese New Year. Hence, the teasers have started getting more momentum now. Earlier today, the brand’s general manager disclosed that the most powerful device in the lineup is coming soon. A few hours later, he shared some details about the older Redmi K40 series.

Lu Weibing, General Manager of Redmi, took to Weibo to reveal that the last-gen Redmi K40 series has now entered the stage of delisting to welcome the next-gen Redmi K50 series. According to ITHome, the Redmi K40 Pro is completely out of stock, while some variants of the Redmi K40 are still on sale.

The Redmi K50 series is rumored to include a total of four phones. Two of them will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, whereas the remaining two will house MediaTek Dimensity chips.

The brand is expected to unveil the most expensive model first in the form of the Redmi K50 Gaming Edition. This handset is said to feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and is expected to start at ¥3,499.

Further, Redmi K50, the cheapest smartphone in the family, is rumored to sport Snapdragon 870 chipset. Finally, the Redmi K50 Pro and the Redmi K50 Pro+ are anticipated to house Dimensity 8000 and Dimensity 9000 chips respectively.

These three phones are said to start at ¥1,999, ¥2,699, and ¥3,299 sequentially.

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Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 13 stable update for the first batch of eligible devices in China. The latest version of MIUI also brings along Android 12 for these smartphones and tablets. After Mi 11, Xiaomi Pad 5 series, and Redmi K40, the update is being seeded out for the rest of the original Mi 11 and Redmi K40 family, in addition to Xiaomi MIX 4.

The Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has recently begun to roll out MIUI stable update based on Android 12 for the following phones in its home country.

• Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

  • MIUI 13 Stable: V13.0.5.0.SKACNXM
  • Region: China

• Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro

  • MIUI 13 Stable: V13.0.5.0.SKACNXM
  • Region: China

• Xiaomi MIX 4

  • MIUI 13 Stable: V13.0.2.0.SKMCNXM
  • Region: China

• Redmi K40 Pro+

  • MIUI 13 Stable: V13.0.5.0.SKKCNXM
  • Region: China

• Redmi K40 Pro

  • MIUI 13 Stable: V13.0.5.0.SKKCNXM
  • Region: China

Just like the previous devices, the newest update for the aforementioned handsets is only live for the beta testers. If these early adopters don’t face any issues, then the software will be rolled out to the general public by the end of January as scheduled.

We expect the international rollout to begin sometime later in Q1 2022. For the uninitiated, the Mi 11 Pro and the Xiaomi MIX 4 are not sold outside mainland China. On the other hand, the Redmi K40 Pro+ is known as Mi 11X Pro in India and Mi 11i elsewhere.

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Xiaomi has confirmed to unveil MIUI 13 before the end of 2021. Since we are only a month away from the stipulated timeline, the announcement for the latest version of MIUI may come anytime soon. Ahead of that, details regarding initial builds emerge.

According to Xiaomiui, MIUI 13 builds are currently ready for the following 9 devices. All of these are premium Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones.

MIUI 13 Initial Builds

• Xiaomi MIX 4

  • V13.0.0.1.SKMCNXM

• Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra / Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro

  • V13.0.0.3.SKACNXM

• Xiaomi Mi 11

  • V13.0.0.3.SKBCNXM

• Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G

  • V13.0.0.3.SKICNXM

• Xiaomi Mi 10S

  • V13.0.0.2.SGACNXM

• Redmi K40 Pro+ / Redmi K40 Pro

  • V13.0.0.3.SKKCNXM

• Redmi 40

  • V13.0.0.2.SKHCNXM

Unfortunately, the above-listed software builds are not available for download at the moment. Xiaomi might release them exclusively for beta testers in the coming days.

Since the software is ready for multiple handsets, we think that the company may soon announce the date for MIUI 13 launch conference. At the same time, it might also open registrations for beta testers for whom these initial builds will be rolled out first.

MIUI 13 is said to fix issues faced by Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO users. But only time will tell whether Xiaomi manages to pull it off.

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Xiaomi announced the Redmi K40 Pro Plus this year in February. The smartphone features a 6.67 inch Super AMOLED display with an IP53 rating that protects it from dust and water. The device is worth $ 769.99 in general, but Giztop has an exclusive offer where you can grab the high-end device at $549.

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Redmi K40 Pro Plus Specifications

Redmi K40 Pro Plus comes with a 6.67 inch Super AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The panel offers a 120Hz refresh rate coupled with 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal memory. The dual sim device is rated IP53, making it dust and splash-resistant.

Under the hood, Redmi K40 Pro Plus equips an Octa-core processor-based Snapdragon 888 5G chipset along with Adreno 660 GPU. It powers the latest stable channel, Android 11 out of the box along with the company’s own customized skin, MIUI 12.

For shooting purposes, Redmi K40 Pro Plus houses a 20MP sensor at the front. On the other side, it has a triple camera module indulging a massive 108MP primary lens, an 8MP ultrawide snapper, and a 5MP macro shooter.

A 4,520 mAh battery backs up the Redmi K40 Pro Plus that supports 33W of fast charging. In fact, the company claims, it takes 52 minutes for the device to get fully charged. Other features of the smartphone include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, NFC, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 6, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, and Hi-Res Audio Wireless.

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MIUI 12.5 is the latest version of Xiaomi’s mobile operating system. The company has been delivering this update to eligible devices for the past few weeks. The latest phones to receive this update are Redmi K40 Pro, Redmi K40 Pro+, and Redmi Note 9 5G.

The Redmi K40 Pro and Redmi K40 Pro+ are basically the same phones with a different primary camera. Hence, these handsets run a common MIUI build. Therefore, they are receiving the MIUI 12.5 update at the same time.

The MIUI 12.5 update for the Redmi K40 and the Redmi K40 Pro+ comes with build number V12.5.2.0.RKKCNXM. It is currently in the Stable Beta phase. That means the new system update is only available for a select few users.

On the other hand, the Redmi Note 9 5G MIUI 12.5 update arrives with build number V12.5.1.0.RJECNXM. It is also in the Stable Beta phase. Most importantly, this update also brings Android 11.

The MIUI 12.5 update for these smartphones should be available for all users in the coming days if there are no major issues with the builds. Similarly, we can soon expect the international versions of these devices to get the update as well.

For those unaware, the Redmi K40 Pro+ is sold as Mi 11i and Mi 11X Pro in the global markets. Whereas, the Redmi Note 9 5G is known as Redmi Note 9T 5G.

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Back in February, the Redmi K40 series of smartphones had officially been launched in China. The new devices arrived with notable specifications and in multiple colors, and now, it has just launched in a new Ink Feather color variant.

According to an ITHome report, the new color option is now available from the Chinese tech giant. As per official notes, the company has put in extra effort to achieve the new design on the rear panel of the handset. Apparently, the process was complex, with micron level transfers to reproduce the color design that is similar to the Damascus-knife pattern that was available in the K40 Pro and K40 Pro+.

While the high end K40 variants are available in the new color on JD.com, these new versions do not arrive with a change in price and are the same as the other color options. Talking about the device itself, the series aims to be a relatively affordable flagship that is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor and a 4,520mAh battery pack that supports up to 33W fast charging. It is also thin and light, weighing 196 grams and measuring in just 7.8mm in thickness.

The display of the device is a E4 AMOLED panel that supports 120Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate. Furthermore, the rear camera module is a 48 megapixel triple lens system, which includes an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 5 megapixel telephoto camera as well.

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The Redmi K40 Pro+ went on sale officially earlier today in China at around 10 AM local time. A few hours later, the company has shared the domestic sale details of the entire K40 series in the country.

As per the official Weibo post, Xiaomi has managed to sell 1 million units of the Redmi K40 series in just 23 days in China. The company thanked everyone for the love and said that it would do its best to keep the stocks in the coming days.

If you recall, the Redmi K40 series launched in China on February 25. Along with the Redmi K40, K40 Pro duo, the company also brought the top-of-the-line 2021 flagship, the Redmi K40 Pro+. However, except for the Pro+ variant, the other two devices went on sale initially.

Last year, when the Redmi K30 Pro launched, the first sale clocked 100 million yuan revenue in just 30 seconds. A few months later, the company broke the news that the entire K30 series sold 3 million units in China. Coming back, the current sales data is from Xiaomi’s own data center and the period of calculation is March 4 0:00- March 26 14:00.

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Redmi K40 series feature the same 6.67-inch E4 AMOLED display panels. However, they differ in chipset and cameras. The non-Pro has Snapdragon 870 chipset, while the Redmi K40 Pro variants have Snapdragon 888.

You can read our extensive comparison to know the differences between the Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro, and Redmi K40 Pro+.

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Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi unveiled the Redmi K40 series in late February. The lineup includes three smartphones, namely Redmi K40, Redmi K40 Pro, and Redmi K40 Pro+. A month after these device’s launch, all three of them have been rated A+ by DisplayMate.

DisplayMate calls itself “an industry standard for optimizing, calibrating, testing, evaluating, and comparing all types of displays” on its website. The company mostly reviews high-end devices.

However, the Redmi K40 series phones are not expensive. But they still come with a high-quality display. As a result, DisplayMate has rated their display A+.

According to the firm, the display on the Redmi K40 series comes close to ‘Text Book Perfect Calibration Accuracy and Performance’. Further, this panel is ‘Visually Indistinguishable From Perfect’.

As far as specs are concerned, the three smartphones in the Redmi K40 series flaunt an identical display. All three sport a 6.67-inch Samsung E4 Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels (FHD+).

This panel not only supports up to 120Hz refresh rate but also 360Hz touch sampling rate. Further, this screen has a 1,300 nits peak brightness level, 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, JNCD≈0.36, and ΔE≈0.35.

That said, although the Redmi K40 series is exclusive to China, the same phones will be available in global markets with a different name. The Redmi K40 is already official for international markets as POCO F3. But it will be called Mi 11X in India. Whereas, the Redmi K40 Pro+ will be sold as Mi 11X Pro in India and Mi 11i elsewhere. Lastly, the Redmi K40 Pro may not launch outside China.

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Xiaomi launched the K40 series in China a few days ago. Soon after that, reports started surfacing that these devices will be rebranded under POCO for the Global markets. Now, kacskrz, an XDA senior member, has found evidences of the devices and it may come to India under the ‘Mi’ branding.

As per the code snippet found by kacskrz, a Xiaomi device with ‘Mi’ branding and ‘Mi 11X‘ market name appears with model number M2012K11AI. Additionally, the codename of the device is shown as ‘aliothin’. In case you don’t know, this model number and codename belong to the Redmi K40(already certified by India’s BIS).

That is, going by the usual naming of Xiaomi, the ‘in’ at the end of ‘alioth’ should indicate that it’s an Indian variant. Similarly, another code reveals a new device called ‘Mi 11X Pro’. If the above guess turns true, then the Redmi K40 Pro should take the Mi 11X Pro naming.

Earlier today, tech influencer Mukul Sharma said that the K40 will be rebranded as POCO for the Global markets. However, it looks like the devices won’t come to India under POCO but debut as Mi 11X, Mi 11X Pro. If that isn’t enough, a third device with the ‘Mi 11i‘ moniker suggests that it could be the rebranded Redmi K40 Pro Plus for Global markets.

#RedmiK40 aka #PocoF3 = #Mi11X for India.
CC @aamirXDA @Deiki_kun @MishaalRahman pic.twitter.com/Yo3Ve0X7GY

— Kacper Skrzypek (@kacskrz) March 4, 2021

The Redmi K40 Pro+ has a codename ‘haydn’ and the corresponding Mi 11i has “haydn_pro”. That said, there is no sign of this launching in India as the Mi 11i codename has “haydn_pro_global” and no ‘in’.

Last month, Manu Kumar Jain confirmed that two Snapdragon 870 and Snapdragon 888 devices are coming to India. If you match it with the above info, it leaves us to believe that the Mi 11 devices for India will be a rebrand of the Redmi K40, K40 Pro from China. Anyway, let’s wait for official info to confirm it.

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