Discover MIUI 13: Features, Supported Devices, and Update Considerations

On December 28th, Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 13 based on Android 12 across a range of its smartphones. The latest MIUI update brings significant enhancements to the interface, along with a host of intelligent features, improved device performance, and an enhanced user experience. So, what's new in MIUI 13? Should you update to MIUI 13? Which devices will be supported? Let's dive into the details.

Let's explore everything about MIUI 13 to help you decide whether to update to MIUI 13 in today's article. Make sure to read till the end to get all the information you need.

Is it worth updating to MIUI 13? What's new in MIUI 13?

To determine whether to update to MIUI 13, it's crucial to understand that the main interface on MIUI 13 has been redesigned. It comes with numerous new features, enhancing the user experience and making device usage more appealing compared to MIUI 12.

Specifically, MIUI 13 will introduce dynamic wallpapers, fonts, redesigned app icons, providing users with a lively usage experience and more aesthetically pleasing features. This includes new wallpapers, super wallpaper mode, and more.

In addition, Xiaomi has optimized swipe gestures and transition effects to ensure smoothness, making it more enticing for users.

Beyond the interface, MIUI 13 introduces several intriguing new features. Notably, the integration of memory and system usage to function as virtual RAM expands the device's RAM, enhancing overall performance. However, it's unfortunate that not all devices are expected to support this feature, according to some sources.

Moreover, MIUI 13 will introduce a floating window feature to support multitasking on a single phone screen while gaming. The Xiaomi MIUI 13 version is also expected to optimize hardware for improved battery life and fast charging capabilities.

Here are the details of the upgrades present in MIUI 13 (Not all devices will receive all new features):

• New dynamic wallpapers.
• Redesigned interface and improved gestures.
• Enhanced battery performance.
• Improved operations and additional features.
• User interface enhancements.
• Increased touch sensitivity.
• Real-time editing filters for photos and videos.
• Improved scrolling screenshot feature.
• Enhanced sharing menu, app pinning.
• Native screen recording support.
• Scheduled options for airplane mode.
• Improved notification control for social media apps, enabling quicker responses and an enhanced user experience.
• More flexible storage experience.
• Improved fast charging.
• New power-saving mode for enhanced battery performance.
• Enhanced notification system for managing old and new notifications from various apps.

Which devices will receive the update?

Information about MIUI 13 has been circulating for a while, and to compensate for the delay, Xiaomi decided to release both the beta and stable versions simultaneously on December 28th instead of separately.

Devices receiving the stable MIUI 13 update on December 28th

• Mi Mix 4 V13.0.1.0.SKMCNXM
• Mi 11 Ultra V13.0.1.0.SKACNXM
• Mi 11 V13.0.1.0.SKBCNXM
• Mi 11 Lite 5G V13.0.1.0.SKICNXM
• Redmi K40 Pro/Plus V13.0.1.0.SKKCNXM
• Redmi K40 V13.0.1.0.SKHCNXM

Devices receiving MIUI 13 Beta update on December 28th

• Mi Mix 4
• Mi 11 Ultra/Pro
• Mi 11 Mi 11 Lite 5G
• Xiaomi Civi
• Mi 10 Pro
• Mi 10S
• Mi 10
• Mi 10 Ultra
• Mi 10 Youth Edition
• Mi CC 9 Pro/Mi Note 10
• Mi Tab 5 Pro 5G
• Mi Tab 5 Pro
• Mi Tab 5
• Redmi K40 Pro/Pro+/Mi 11i/Mi 11X Pro
• Redmi K40 / POCO F3 / Mi 11X
• Redmi K40 Gaming/POCO F3 GT
• Redmi K30 Pro/POCO F2 Pro
• Redmi K30S Ultra/Mi 10T
• Redmi K30 Ultra
• Redmi K30 5G
• Redmi K30i 5G
• Redmi K30/POCO X2
• Redmi Note 11 5G/Redmi Note 11T
• Redmi Note 11 Pro/Pro+
• Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G/POCO X3 GT
• Redmi Note 10 5G/Redmi Note 10T/POCO M3 Pro
• Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G/Mi 10i/Mi 10T Lite
• Redmi Note 9 5G/Redmi Note 9T 5G
• Redmi Note 9 4G/Redmi 9 Power/Redmi 9T
• Redmi 10X 5G
• Redmi 10X Pro

*Some devices may be temporarily suspended due to Android 12 upgrade

Devices receiving MIUI 13 update in the first phase (January-February 2022)

• Redmi K40 Gaming
• Redmi K30S Ultra
• Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G
• Xiaomi CIVI
• Mi 10S
• Mi 10
• Mi 10 Pro
• Mi 10 Ultra
• Mi 11i
• Mi 11X Pro
• Mi 11X
• Mi 11 Lite
• Mi 11 Lite 5G
• Mi 10T
• Mi 10T Pro
• Redmi K30 Pro
• Redmi K30 Pro Zoom
• Redmi K30 4G
• Redmi K30 5G
• Redmi K30i 5G
• Redmi K30 5G Speed Edition
• Redmi K30S Ultra
• Xiaomi 11T
• Xiaomi 11T Pro
• POCO F2 Pro
• POCO F3
• POCO F3 GT
• POCO X3 Pro
• POCO X3 GT

Devices receiving MIUI 13 update in the second phase (March-May 2022)

• Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
• Mi 10 Lite
• Mi 10 Lite Zoom
• Mi 10i
• Mi 10T Lite
• Xiaomi Pad 5
• Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro
• Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 5G
• Redmi 10 Redmi 10 Prime
• Redmi Note 10
• Redmi Note 10S
• Redmi Note 10 (China)
• Redmi Note 10 5G (Global)
• Redmi Note 10T (India)
• Redmi Note 10T (Russia)
• Redmi Note 11 (China)
• Redmi Note 11T (India)
• Redmi Note 11 JE (Japan)
• Redmi Note 11 Pro (China)
• Redmi Note 11 Pro+ (China)
• POCO M4 Pro 5G
• POCO X2

Devices receiving MIUI 13 update in the third phase (End of May 2022)

• Redmi K30 Ultra
• Redmi K20
• Redmi K20 (India)
• Redmi K20 Pro
• Redmi K20 Pro (India)
• Redmi K20 Pro Premium Edition
• Mi 9
• Mi 9 SE
• Mi 9 Lite
• Mi 9 Pro 5G
• Mi 9T
• Mi 9T Pro
• Mi CC 9
• Mi CC 9 Pro
• Mi Note 10 / Pro
• Mi Note 10 Lite (Android 12)
• Redmi Note 8 2021
• Redmi Note 9 4G
• Redmi Note 9 5G
• Redmi Note 9T 5G
• Redmi Note 9S
• Redmi Note 9 Pro (India)
• Redmi Note 9 Pro (Global)
• Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G (China)
• Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
• Redmi Note 10 JE (Japan)
• Redmi Note 10 Lite (India)
• Redmi Note 10 Pro (India)
• Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (India)
• Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global)
• Redmi 9A
• Redmi 9AT
• Redmi 9i
• Redmi 9A Sport
• Redmi 9i Sport
• Redmi 9C
• Redmi 9C NFC
• Redmi 9 (India)
• Redmi 9 Activ (India)
• Redmi 9 Prime
• Redmi 9
• Redmi 10X 4G
• Redmi 9T
• Redmi 9 Power
• Redmi 10X 5G
• Redmi 10X Pro
• Redmi Note 8
• Redmi Note 8T
• Redmi Note 8 Pro
• Redmi Note 9
• POCO X3 (India)
• POCO X3 NFC
• POCO M3
• POCO M2 Pro
• POCO M3 Pro 5G
• POCO M2
• POCO M2 Reloaded
• POCO C3
• POCO C31
• Xiaomi MIX FOLD

*Some devices may not receive MIUI 13 globally

Should users update to MIUI 13?

The fusion of Android operating system and Xiaomi's MIUI interface almost always brings new experiences and addresses numerous security and performance issues. Updating to MIUI 13, if released by the brand, is something users should consider.

However, it's advisable to wait and assess various user feedback before making a decision.

According to some sources, Xiaomi has also prioritized user feedback by establishing a pioneering team to address issues and review various complaints from users.

According to numerous reviews, with the MIUI team's efforts in recent weeks, the lag and current issues of many device models have significantly reduced. The smoothness and stability of the system are gradually improving, providing some reassurance about Xiaomi's software quality.

Are you looking forward to the launch of MIUI 13? Leave your comments below!

Read more:

• Information about MIUI 13: Anticipating new features, the release date is approaching?
• List of eligible Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO phones for MIUI 13 update
• Expectations for MIUI 13: Beautiful interface, improved performance, and battery efficiency.
• What's new in MIUI 13: Launching in December, MIUI 13 update list?