What Xiaomi smartphones will get Android 12: a full list of models for 2026

Upgrade to Android 12 for Xiaomi devices has become one of the most anticipated events for owners of smartphones brand. Despite the release of newer versions of the OS (up to Android 14 in 2026), many users are still wondering whether their model will receive the long-awaited update from the smartphone. MIUI 13 on board, because Android 12 brought a revolutionary design change (Material You), improved privacy and optimized the work of background processes — which is critical for budget and mid-budget devices Redmi and the other two. POCO.

In this article, we have collected a current list for 2026 of all Xiaomi models that officially received or will receive Android 12, including devices from the Mi, Redmi, POCO and Black Shark lines. You will also learn about the nuances of updating through OTA and MIUI bootloader, the release date of firmware for different regions, and what to do if your model is not included in the official list.

Xiaomi official list with support for Android 12

Xiaomi has traditionally supported its devices with updates for 2-3 years from the date of release, but for flagship models this period can be extended to 4 years. Below is a full list of smartphones that have already received or are guaranteed to receive Android 12 under the MIUI program 13 or later versions of the shell.

It is important to consider that for some models, the update may be delayed — especially for devices in the Indian (India ROM), European (EEA ROM) and global (Global ROM) markets. For example, the Redmi Note 10 Pro in India received Android 12 a month earlier than the global version.

• 📱 Flagship models: Xiaomi Mi 11, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Lite 5G, Mi 11i, Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10 Ultra, Mi 10T Pro
• 💰 Mid-budget: Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite, Mi 10T Lite, Mi Note 10 Lite, POCO F3, POCO X3 Pro, POCO F2 Pro
• 🎮 Gaming smartphones: Black Shark 4, Black Shark 4 Pro, Black Shark 3, Black Shark 3 Pro
• 📲 Budget Series: Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi Note 10S, Redmi Note 9 Pro, Redmi Note 9 5G, Redmi 10, Redmi 10 Prime
• 🔋 Others: Xiaomi Mi A3 (via Android One, Mi 9 SE (limited support), Mi 9T Pro

If your model isn’t on this list, it doesn’t always mean it won’t get Android 12.Some devices (like the Redmi Note 8 Pro) weren’t originally planned for an upgrade, but thanks to community activity, they’ve gotten unofficial ports via Xiaomi.eu or LineageOS. Officially, Xiaomi has an update policy based on hardware capabilities and the popularity of the model.

How to check if an update is available for your model

Before you search for firmware manually, make sure that the update has not yet arrived automatically.

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Go to the About Phone section. → Updating the system.
3. Click Check for updates.

If the system says "Your version is current", it doesn't always mean that there won't be any more updates, it may not be released for your region or MIUI (stable/beta) version yet.

• 🌐 Official website: Check the support page of your model on mi.com/support.
• 📥 MIUI bootloader: A PC utility that shows all available firmware for your device (download here).
• 🤖 Telegram channels: Channels like @MIUIUpdatesTracker or @XiaomiFirmwareUpdater promptly report new firmware.

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If your smartphone is bootloader locked, upgrading via fastboot can lead to a blink, in which case only use OTA or the official Mi Flash Tool with an authorized account.

Android 12 release date for different Xiaomi models

Xiaomi’s update schedule changes frequently, but the general trend is that flagships get new OS versions first, then mid-budget models, and budget devices are last (or not updated at all).

Note that for some models (such as the Redmi Note 9S or Mi 9T), the Android 12 update was the last major update, meaning that further support will be limited to security patches, not new features.

What’s new in Android 12 for Xiaomi: key features MIUI 13

Android 12, combined with MIUI 13, brought Xiaomi users not only visual changes, but also deep under-the-hood optimizations.

• 🎨 Material You: Dynamic thematication of the wallpaper-based interface (the colors of icons, menus and notifications are adjusted to the background).
• 🔒 Privacy Panel: Detailed control of app access to microphone, camera, and location (with usage indicators in upper right corner).
• ⚡ Improved performance: Mi Turbo technology in MIUI 13 Reduces Multitasking Delays by 15-20%.
• 📊 New widgets: Redesigned widgets for weather, calendar and notes with adaptive size support.
• 🔋 Battery Optimization: Battery Algorithms AI Analyze user habits and limit background activity of unnecessary applications.

However, not all of the changes were positive, with many users complaining about:

• 🐢 Slowing down animations (especially on Snapdragon devices) 7xx).
• 📵 Notification problems (some apps stop showing push notifications after update).
• 🔊 Bugs with sound (for example, the sound in the headphones disappears after restarting).

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If after upgrading to Android 12, the smartphone began to slow down, try to turn off animations in the developer settings (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then Additional → For developers → The scale of animation).

How to Manually Install Android 12 on Xiaomi

If the automatic OTA update doesn’t come, you can install Android 12 manually.

1. Download the correct firmware for your model (for example, from the Xiaomi Firmware Updater website).
2. Unclose the.zip file (if you install it through Recovery).
3. Use one of the methods: 📲 Recovery: Rename the file to update.zip, Put it in the root of memory, then in Recovery select Install. update.zip. 💻 Using Fastboot: Use the Mi Flash Tool (requires an unlocked bootloader).

⚠️ Note: Installing unofficial firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.eu or Pixel Experience) may result in loss of warranty and unstable operation of the module NFC Before you run the firmware, back up through Mi Cloud or TWRP.

Download the firmware for your model (check the device code in Settings → About phone → Model)

Charge your phone at least 60%

Make backup data (photos, contacts, SMS)

Disable Mi Account protection (if you plan to unlock bootloader)

Prepare. USB-cable and PC (for the fastboot method)

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Frequent problems after updating and their solution

Even official MIUI 13 firmware based on Android 12 can contain bugs, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, try resetting to factory settings (don't forget to do a backup!).

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Choose to erase all data.
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot.