The development of Android 15 is progressing rapidly, with multiple beta builds already released. It has now reached the platform stability phase, which is the final stage before its public release.
Announced at the Google I/O developer conference in May, Android 15 has Xiaomi among its early adopters in the beta program. Currently, the Android 15 beta is available for the Xiaomi 14T, Xiaomi 13T Pro, and Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4, with more devices expected to join the list in the upcoming weeks and months.
New Features and Final Updates
The early builds have shown a variety of new and exciting features, generating anticipation for the stable release. Despite the excitement, Android 15 will be the last OS update for several Xiaomi devices.
Here is a comprehensive list of Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco devices that will receive their final OS update with Android 15.
Xiaomi Devices
- Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Xiaomi 12
- Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Xiaomi 12T
- Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Xiaomi 12S
- Xiaomi Civi 2
- Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
- Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4
Redmi Devices
- Redmi Note 13 5G
- Redmi Note 13
- Redmi Note 13R Pro
- Redmi Note 12
- Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed
- Redmi Note 12R
- Redmi Note 12R Pro
- Redmi Note 12T Pro
- Redmi Note 12S
- Redmi K60E
- Redmi K50 Ultra
- Redmi K50i
- Redmi 13C 5G
- Redmi 13C
- Redmi 13R
- Redmi 12 5G
- Redmi 12
Poco Devices
- Poco M6 Pro 5G
- Poco M6
- Poco X6 Neo
- Poco F5 Pro
- Poco F5
- Poco C65
- Poco C61
This list is unofficial and is based on the analysis of software update policies for each Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco device.
Update Policies and Comparison
Typically, Xiaomi offers a maximum of three Android updates to its flagship phones. However, newer models, like the Xiaomi 14 series and 13T series, come with a promise of four OS updates.
Not just the flagship models, but newer mid-range phones, including the Redmi Note 13 series, are also getting an extra year of Android updates, while older models receive a maximum of two.
Similarly, Xiaomi has been offering a maximum of two OS updates to its Poco phones. However, recent models like Poco X6, X6 Pro, and M6 Pro 4G are promised three years of Android updates.
While these extended software support promises are appealing, Xiaomi still lags behind competitors like Samsung and Google, which now offer seven Android updates.
Android 15 Release Timeline
The official timeline for Android 15 is similar to last year’s Android 14. Therefore, the new OS is expected to be released around the same time, in October. However, this year Google seems to be in a rush.
The Made by Google event, usually held in October, is happening in August this year. As past leaks suggested, the Pixel 9 series will be launched at this event, running Android 15 out of the box. This means the stable version of Android 15 could be released as early as August, with the worst-case scenario being October.
Once the stable build is out, brands like Xiaomi will take extra time to optimize their custom skins (such as HyperOS) to work with the latest Android version. This typically takes a few days to weeks.
Fortunately, not everyone has to wait long for the latest features. Xiaomi has already opened access to the Android 15 beta to test the new OS before its public release. It’s currently available for Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 13T Pro, and Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4, with more models to follow in the coming days and weeks. However, these beta builds might contain bugs and several features may not work properly.
Key Features of Android 15
Android 15 brings a plethora of new features and improvements. Here are the most notable ones:
- Satellite Connectivity Support
Android 15 extends platform support for satellite connectivity, enabling SMS, MMS, and native RCS apps to send and receive messages via satellites. It also includes UI elements to ensure a consistent user experience. Note that not all Android 15 phones may support this feature as it requires specialized chips and carrier support.
- Private Space
This privacy-focused feature allows users to protect apps and files from prying eyes using a different Google account and lock. Files and apps in private space aren’t visible to other users.
- Theft Detection Lock
Enhanced by the Find My Device network, the Theft Detection Lock feature automatically locks the device when someone snatches it and runs away. It works by detecting the motion and requires the device to be logged into the same Google account after a factory reset.
- App Pairs
Users can save their favorite app combinations for split-screen mode, creating an icon that shows both apps. This is a time-saving feature for multitasking users.
- Partial Screen Sharing
This feature allows users to share or record a single app rather than the entire screen, ensuring that sensitive notifications and reminders remain private.
- App Archiving
Similar to iPhone’s app offloading, Android 15 allows users to uninstall unnecessary apps while keeping user data intact, enabling users to continue where they left off after reinstalling the app.
- High-Quality Webcam
Android 15 improves video quality when using an Android smartphone as a webcam for a computer. A new “HQ” symbol in the webcam camera preview enables this high-quality mode, which disables power optimizations to enhance video quality.
