Google's next major upgrade, Android 15, is set to introduce numerous exciting features and enhancements. While we await its public release, Xiaomi has already announced the initial batch of its phones and tablets that will receive the Android 15 update.
Xiaomi will deploy the Android 15 update with the MIUI 16 skin for its eligible devices. However, those already updated to HyperOS will receive the new OS with a new HyperOS skin.
Xiaomi, Redmi, & Poco Devices Eligible for Android 15 Update
Confirmed List
- Xiaomi 14
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Xiaomi 13T
- Xiaomi 13T Pro
- Xiaomi 12
- Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Xiaomi 12T
- Xiaomi 12T Pro
Redmi
- Redmi Note 13
- Redmi Note 13 5G
- Redmi Note 13 Pro
- Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
- Redmi Note 12
- Redmi 13C
- Redmi 12
- Redmi 12 5G
Poco
- Poco M6 Pro 5G
Xiaomi has confirmed Android 15 eligibility for these devices on its software support page, but this is not the complete list. More devices are expected to receive the new OS upgrade.
Unconfirmed List
Xiaomi
- Xiaomi 14 Pro
- Xiaomi 13
- Xiaomi 13 Pro
- Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Xiaomi 12S
- Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro
- Xiaomi Civi 3
- Xiaomi Civi 2
- Xiaomi Civi 1S
- Xiaomi Mix Fold 3
- Xiaomi Mix Fold 2
- Xiaomi Pad 6
- Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro
- Xiaomi Pad 6 Max 14
- Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4
Redmi
- Redmi Note 13 4G
- Redmi Note 13 5G
- Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G
- Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G
- Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
- Redmi Note 13R
- Redmi Note 13R Pro
- Redmi Note 12 4G
- Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G
- Redmi Note 12 Pro Speed
- Redmi Note 12R
- Redmi Note 12R Pro
- Redmi Note 12T Pro
- Redmi Note 12S
- Redmi K70
- Redmi K70E
- Redmi K70 Pro
- Redmi K60
- Redmi K60 Pro
- Redmi K60 Ultra
- Redmi 13R
- Redmi 13C
- Redmi 13C 5G
- Redmi 12
- Redmi 12 5G
- Redmi Pad Pro
- Redmi Pad Pro 5G
- Redmi Pad SE
- Redmi Turbo 3
- Redmi A3
- Redmi A3x
Poco
- Poco F6
- Poco F6 Pro
- Poco F5
- Poco F5 Pro
- Poco X6
- Poco X6 Neo
- Poco X6 Pro
- Poco M6
- Poco M6 Pro
- Poco M6 Pro 5G
- Poco Pad
- Poco C65
- Poco C61
- Poco C51
These Xiaomi, Redmi, and Poco devices are expected to get the Android 15 update according to the software update policy.
Xiaomi’s Software Update Policy: A Mixed Bag
Xiaomi has traditionally offered only three years of OS updates for its flagship phones, but this was extended to four years last October. This change came shortly after Google announced seven years of OS updates for its Pixel 8 and 8 Pro models.
Major OS updates are crucial as they bring new features and improvements, keeping devices relevant over the years. Xiaomi had been lagging behind competitors like Samsung, OnePlus, and Google in this area. However, the company recently announced four years of OS updates, aligning its policy with other major Android brands.
Despite this positive change, Xiaomi's software policy remains unclear for most devices. Users often don't know how many Android updates their device will receive. Typically, high-end devices get three OS updates, while mid-range and budget phones receive two updates, with some exceptions getting an additional generation.
When Will Xiaomi Start Rolling Out Android 15 Update?
Android 15 development is well underway, with multiple developer previews and beta builds already released by Google. The final release is expected in October, around which time Xiaomi will begin rolling out the stable Android 15 update to its eligible devices, starting with recent flagship models.
Xiaomi has announced the Android 15 beta program for several devices, including Xiaomi 14, Xiaomi 13 Pro, and Xiaomi Pad 6S 12.4. Owners of these devices can sign up for the beta program to experience Android 15 early. Our guide on how to download and install the Android 15 beta on Xiaomi devices can help you get started.
Android 15: What’s Exciting About the New OS?
Here are the major changes in Android 15:
- Satellite Connectivity
- Allows sending texts without a nearby cell tower, as long as there is access to the open sky. This feature supports SMS, MMS, and RCS apps, and is not limited to emergency use.
- App Archiving
- Similar to offloading apps on iPhones, it enables uninstalling unnecessary apps while retaining user data. This feature is integrated at the OS level.
- App Pairs
- Allows saving favorite split-screen app combinations for quick access, particularly useful for large-screen devices.
- Private Space
- Introduces a "private space" to keep sensitive apps and files under an additional layer of authentication, similar to Samsung's Secure Folder.
- Partial Screen Sharing
- Enables sharing or recording a single app rather than the entire screen, preventing accidental exposure of sensitive apps.
- Notification Cooldown
- Reduces the volume of successive notifications from the same app to prevent notification overload.
- High-Quality Webcam
- Improves webcam video quality by disabling power optimizations, indicated by a new “HQ” symbol in the preview mode.
There are also rumors that Google might introduce a "Battery health" feature in Android 15, similar to what iPhones have had for years.
What are your expectations for the new Android OS? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
