Highlights

• Redmi K60 Ultra sets a new benchmark with its extensive software support.
• Inclusion in the MIUI 15 upgrade’s initial wave enhances the device’s appeal.
• Expected global release as Xiaomi 13T Pro adds to anticipation.

Traditionally recognized for their hardware prowess, Android devices often fall short when it comes to prolonged software updates.
Except for Google Pixel and select Samsung Galaxy units, extended software support remains a rarity within the Android ecosystem.

Breaking the mold, Xiaomi seems poised to step into this league, as evident from their recent announcement regarding the Redmi K60 Ultra’s extensive software support.

What’s the Extent of Redmi K60 Ultra’s Software updates?

Redmi took to its official Weibo account to address this question.
It was disclosed that the Redmi K60 Ultra will be entitled to at least four significant Android OS upgrades alongside a five-year span of security patch updates.

This mirrors the software support timeline offered by Samsung for its chosen Galaxy devices.

Having debuted in China with MIUI 14 based on Android 13, the Redmi K60 Ultra is now slated for upgrades up to Android 17.

This departure is notable since Xiaomi and Redmi phones have a history of receiving MIUI updates over the years, but substantive Android OS updates have been infrequent.

Hence, it’s possible to encounter a device with a newer MIUI version but not the corresponding Android OS iteration.

The supplementary year of security patches is an appreciable inclusion. This implies that although major OS upgrades will cease by 2027, users can still expect security enhancements for an additional year.

This news is particularly heartening for those who prefer to extend their device’s lifespan until it’s absolutely necessary to upgrade.

Moreover, the same Weibo post reveals that the Redmi K60 Ultra will be part of the initial cohort to receive the MIUI 15 upgrade. While the new MIUI version is presently undergoing internal testing, an alpha build has been identified on Xiaomi’s server.

Although the present announcement pertains solely to the Redmi K60 Ultra, it could potentially herald a new era.

It’s conceivable that Xiaomi and Redmi might extend prolonged software support to other devices as well.
Nevertheless, the scope of this extension – whether limited to Chinese launches or encompassing global offerings – remains to be seen.

As rumors circulate about the Redmi K60 Ultra’s international debut as the Xiaomi 13T Pro, excitement continues to mount.

Set to coincide with the Xiaomi 13T’s launch on September 1, both models are anticipated to share striking similarities while featuring a few distinct deviations.

Key Features of Redmi K60 Ultra

• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
• RAM: 12 GB, 16 GB, 24 GB.
• Storage: 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB.
• Display: 6.67 inches.
• Camera: Triple Camera.
• Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh.

FAQs

Ques) How long will Redmi K60 Ultra receive software updates?

Ans) Redmi K60 Ultra will get 4 major Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security patches.

Ques) Is Redmi K60 Ultra part of MIUI 15 upgrade?

Ans) Yes, it’s among the first devices to receive MIUI 15 in an upcoming wave.

Ques) When will Redmi K60 Ultra debut globally as Xiaomi 13T Pro?

Ans) The global release is expected alongside Xiaomi 13T on September 1.

Ques) Is Xiaomi’s trying to catch up to Samsung’s firmware update policy?

Ans) Samsung’s been winning at the firmware update game for some years now.

Not even Google can match the company’s firmware policy, but some rival OEMs have been trying to catch up.
Xiaomi, or at least one of its subsidiaries, is among them.

This month, Xiaomi and its subsidiary, Redmi, announced a couple of new devices, including the MIX Fold 3 foldable phone and the Redmi K60 Extreme Edition, respectively.
Neither seems to be coming to the global market, but for K60 customers in China, Xiaomi’s Redmi had a bit of a surprise.

The Xiaomi subsidiary announced that the Redmi K60 Extreme Edition will get four major Android OS upgrades and five years’ worth of security patches .
K60 should enjoy a similar firmware update policy as the majority of Samsung Galaxy devices.

Ques) How well will Xiaomi compete with Samsung ?

Ans) Offering four OS upgrades and support for a total of five years is a step in the right direction for Xiaomi’s subsidiary. Nevertheless, only time will tell if Xiaomi and/or Redmi will enforce this new policy as well as Samsung did over the past few years.

It’s unclear if this policy will apply to Xiaomi phones sold globally or if it’s bound to China.
Redmi is definitely on the right track to offer more consumer-friendly devices that can be used, in theory, for half a decade without needing a replacement.

But whether or not this new policy will bring Xiaomi and Redmi as much success as it did to Samsung remains to be determined.
The outcome will depend heavily on the consistency and quality of updates.

Samsung is testing One UI 6.0 for the Galaxy S23 series through an open beta program. The company is expected to release the Android 14-based update for several Galaxy phones before the end of the year. One UI 6.0 is a massive update that changes and refreshes the interface in many ways, such as a refreshed quick toggle area, new widgets, and a new system-wide typeface.