The upcoming Redmi K50 series is expected to include multiple models featuring different chipsets. One of these devices, codenamed Poussin, houses a Qualcomm SM8250-based chipset rumored as Snapdragon 870+. According to a new report, this smartphone may not launch at all.

Xiaomiui was the first to report on Xiaomi Poussin with model number L10A when it emerged in MIUI code. Earlier findings revealed the presence of SM8350-based silicon, an FHD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) 120Hz display, and a wide + ultrawide + macro triple camera setup.

The handset has a single model number 21121210AC and going by that, it was supposed to be exclusive to China. So why does this phone is now said to not see a release?

Xiaomiui says that the first internal MIUI build for this device was released in August as 21.8.12. Further, its latest build is 21.11.19, which was released in November. All of its builds are based on Android 11.

Instead of changing the base to Android 12, Xiaomi stopped developing MIUI builds for this smartphone altogether. This is the reason why the handset is thought to be shelved.

Another possible reason for the termination of Xiaomi Poussin is the existence of Xiaomi Munch. For the unaware, Munch with model number L11R is identical to the Poussin. Hence, the former may hit the market instead of the latter.

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Xiaomi is expected to debut its next generation of premium smartphones starting in December. These new devices were anticipated to run Android 12. But it looks like some of them will be left out. However, they will boot the yet-to-be-announced MIUI 13.

According to reports by Xiaomiui, the alleged Xiaomi 12X and Redmi K50 will ship with Android 11 instead of Android 12. Anyway, though they will come with a year-old Android version, they will be still released with the upcoming MIUI 13.

The source suggests that the chipset, which will power the handsets, is the reason for an older version of Android. These devices codenamed Pschye and Poussin are said to feature a Qualcomm SM8250-based silicon. The exact name of the chip is rumored to be Snapdragon 870+.

Since all the previous SM8250-based phones came out with Android 11, Xiaomi appears to be doing the same with these forthcoming handsets. By doing so, the company will not have to develop an additional version of Android for these smartphones after Android 12.

Having said that, the reason stated here is merely an assumption. However, the phones will most likely launch with MIUI 13 based on Android 11 as their software builds are already in the testing phase.

As far as other details are concerned, the Xiaomi 12X (Psyche) is expected to be the long-rumored mini smartphone with a 6.28-inch display and a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL GN5 primary camera. On the other hand, the Redmi K50 (Poussin) will be similar to the Redmi K40 with a 48MP Sony IMX582 main camera.

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