MIUI 13 stable version may release on December 16 - check eligible devices

Update: The original article has been updated to reflect the new changes around the MIUI 13 stable upgrade development.

Since the beginning of November, leaks and rumors regarding the launch of MIUI 13 became active. And, it wasn't tough to guess from this hyperactivity that the launch of the latest OS update by Xiaomi was around the corner. Speculations are that MIUI 13 will be available for all Xiaomi devices and sub-brands Poco and Redmi. The update brings better optimizations in terms of animations with new wallpapers, themes and a plethora of other features. 

As per a report from tipster @xiaomiui, the beta version of the MIUI 13 may start to roll out from November 27, while the stable version could release on December 16 at a special event. This goes in line with what Lei Jun, CEO at Xiaomi said a couple of days back. 

As per a hunt done by a developer named Kacper Skrzypek, the MIUI 13 stable build is now ready and it could launch alongside the Xiaomi 12, which is highly speculated to launch sometime this month only. The developer managed to dig into Xiaomi's software to conclude that the stable build is being readied for the Xiaomi 12. Those builds are for the Chinese version of the phone, but the global variant will likely follow.

Xiaomi has not revealed the smartphones that are going to get the update. However, @xiaomiui was able to enlist eligible Xiaomi phones that could receive the MIUI 13 stable version. 

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Devices listed for the MIUI 13 stable version update

Below is the updated list of eligible devices.

• Mi 10
• Mi 10S
• Mi 10 Pro
• Mi 10 Lite
• Mi 10 Lite Zoom
• Mi 10 Ultra
• Mi 10T
• Mi 10T Pro
• Mi 10i
• Mi 10T Lite
• Mi 11
• Mi 11 Pro
• Mi 11 Ultra
• Mi 11i
• Mi 11X Pro
• Mi 11X
• Mi 11 Lite
• Mi 11 Lite 5G
• Xiaomi 11T
• Xiaomi 11T Pro
• Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
• Xiaomi CIVI
• Xiaomi MIX 4
• Xiaomi MIX FOLD
• Xiaomi Pad 5
• Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro
• Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 5G

Other smartphones launched by Xiaomi in the last two years will also be getting the update in early 2022. Rumors suggest that Mi 9, Mi MIX 3, Redmi 8 series and the Redmi Note 8 series will not get the MIUI 13 update. In addition, the Chinese version of the update will be rolled out first followed by the global launch. 

MIUI 13 expected features

As compared to its predecessor, MIUI 13 is going to have significant changes in design and looks. The update could bring memory fusion technology and a layered rendering system similar to the virtual RAM  offered in Oppo and Vivo smartphones. Memory fusion technology enables a smartphone to use a portion of storage as RAM to enhance performance. Xiaomi phones could get an additional 3GB RAM with the mentioned feature. 

MIUI 13 could also introduce floating windows for games which will happen for the first time as none of the custom skins have offered that. Along with that, the update may also include new fonts and animations, native screen recording support, enhanced notifications panel, new gestures, redesigned app icons, improved battery performance, etc. 

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