Official: Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro will get four Android updates, five years of security patches

Yesterday Xiaomi lastly revealed the official announcement date for the oft-leaked 13T and 13T Pro. They will each be unveiled at a particular occasion in Berlin, Germany on September 26.

Today, Xiaomi Communications Director Daniel Desjarlais principally began the official teaser marketing campaign for the upcoming duo by revealing that they will each get four main Android updates in addition to five years of security patches.

We are proud to announce a major enhancement to our dedication to offering distinctive software program assist. Xiaomi 13T and Xiaomi 13T Pro will embody 4 generations of Android OS upgrades, in addition to 5 years of security patches.

— Daniel Desjarlais (@Daniel_in_HD) September 6, 2023

This software program replace promise for the earlier technology of the corporate’s ‘flagship killer’ sequence was three main OS updates and four years of security patches with the 12T and 12T Pro final yr, so we’re seeing a one-update and one-year enhance this time round.

Xiaomi can also be, with this transfer, matching Samsung, however there are fairly necessary caveats to say. The Korean firm points month-to-month security updates for all of its high-end gadgets, whereas Xiaomi sends one out each two months – and there is no purpose for us to imagine that will change for the 13T and 13T Pro.

Also, the primary main improve will be Android 14, so these will solely be lined till Android 17. Had they launched just a few months later with Android 14 on board, and the identical replace promise, they might have made it to Android 18. All that stated, it is nice to see extra Android gadget makers prolong their software program assist home windows, even when it’s only for particular gadgets like on this case.