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Xiaomi commits to extended Android updates, but there’s a catch
July 01, 2025
Xiaomiis set to introduce a new Android update policy alongside its forthcoming11T series. The company confirmed that the Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro would receive three Android system upgrades and four years of security patches when they officially arrivelater this month.
Xiaomi believes this change will better serve the longer lifecycle of smartphones while improving the long-term security of those who hang onto them.
The move also puts Xiaomi at par withSamsung’s Android upgrade commitment, which allows its newer devices four years of security updates with three major Android upgrades. The likes of OnePlus, and more recently OPPO and vivo, commit to three-year upgrade periods for specific models, too.
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What about older Xiaomi phones?
There is a caveat, though. The new policy does not apply to current Xiaomi smartphones. At least not yet. Xiaomi explicitly states that only the 11T and 11T Pro will benefit from the move. It did, however, confirm it would “evaluate the possibility” of extending the policy to more devices in the future. This could prove a tough task given Xiaomi’s extensive smartphone offerings. That said, data from a recent poll suggests our readersdemandthat a three-year upgrade commitment should be the standard for all devices across the industry.
What else can we expect from the Xiaomi 11T series? Thanks to several leaks and early confirmations, we have a fairly good idea of what the phones will bring. Xiaomi recently confirmed the Pro model would support 120W charging. Rumors also mention a 120Hz display, a 5,000mAh battery, and theSnapdragon 888SoC.
We won’t have to wait too long for concrete details, though. Xiaomi will launch the 11T series on September 15.
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