Xiaomi improves updates for budget smartphones. Redmi Note 13 will receive the longest support so far

System as well as security updates are an integral part of a smooth user experience in the world Android smartphones. The Chinese manufacturer is also aware of this Xiaomi, which is adding software support for its cheaper branded smartphones Redmi.

Redmi Note 13: Expansion of both system and security updates

Redmi Notes 13 is a new series of smartphones of the upper middle class, which has already been introduced on the domestic market, i.e. the Chinese market. However, a new version is now being prepared for distribution outside China. It is specifically about the Indian version, which will be presented on January 4, 2024.

The series will consist of three smartphones. It is specifically a basic model Redmi Notes 13, as well as Redmi note 13pro, and also very well equipped Redmi Note 13 Pro +. However, before the launch itself, we also learned interesting information about the software support from the manufacturer.

Exclusive: All Redmi Note 13 series phones will ship with MIUI 14 based on Android 13, in India as well as Globally.

All phones will get 3 years of Android updates (up to Android 16) & 4 years of security updates.

These phones will not receive Xiaomi HyperOS anytime soon. pic.twitter.com/6s2l8vSxpL

- Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) December 26, 2023

The details were published by a well-known whistleblower with the nickname Sudhanshu Ambhore. According to available information, the Indian series of devices will arrive Redmi Note 13 with an already pre-installed operating system Android 13. It should be based on the graphics superstructure in the version MIUI 14.

Further, extended support for updates is also expected. Specifically, it is three years of updates to the Android operating system. That is, until the version labeled Android 16. In addition, these devices will support up to four years of security fixes for various vulnerabilities in the system.

Unpleasant news about HyperOS

This represents a significant extension compared to the standard two-year support. This is a kind of average in the given price category, which also applies to Xiaomi, Redmi a POCO devices in the middle and upper middle class.

Despite the positive news about software support, we also have one disappointing piece of information. Indeed, the leak states that the series Redmi The Note 13 will not be getting an update to the new operating system in the near future HyperOS, from Xiaomi. We do not yet know whether this will change in the future.