How Many Updates Will Redmi Note 13 Series Devices Receive?

Xiaomi has recently unveiled its latest Redmi Note 13 series in India comprising three models – Redmi Note 13, Redmi Note 13 Pro and Redmi Note 13 Pro+. The smartphones come with impressive specifications and features but the important question is – how many major OS and security updates will these devices receive? Well, we have the answers for you.

HyperOS Updates

The Redmi Note 13 series runs on Android 13-based MIUI 14 out of the box. However, Xiaomi has confirmed that these phones will receive the HyperOS based on Android 14 in the future. More importantly, the company has promised 3 years of major Android OS updates and 4 years of security patches for the Redmi Note 13 series. This indicates that the last major Android version update for these phones will be Android 16.

Here is a quick look at the key specifications of the Redmi Note 13 series phones:

Feature	Redmi Note 13	Redmi Note 13 Pro	Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Display	6.66″ FHD+ OLED 10bit	6.67″ 1.5K OLED TCL C7 12bit	6.67″ 1.5K curved OLED TCL C7 12bit
	120Hz refresh rate	120Hz refresh rate	120Hz refresh rate
	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass Victus
	1000nits peak brightness	1800nits peak brightness	1800nits peak brightness
	1920Hz PWM	1920Hz PWM	1920Hz PWM
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 6080 – 6nm TSMC	Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 – 4nm Samsung	MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra 4nm TSMC
		process
		CPU: 4 × 2.2GHz Cortex A78	CPU: 2 × 2.8GHz Cortex A715,
		4 × 1.95GHz Cortex A55	6 × 2.0GHz Cortex A510
			GPU: Mali G610
RAM and Storage	LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage	LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage	LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage
GPU	Mali G57 GPU	Adreno 710 GPU	Mali G610 GPU
Operating System	Android 13	Android 13	Android 13
Camera (Rear)	108MP+8MP+2MP	200MP OIS Samsung HP3+8MP+2MP	200MP OIS Samsung ISOCELL HP3 +8MP+2MP
Camera (Front)	16MP	16MP	16MP
Battery	5000mAh	5100mAh	5000mAh
Charging	33W	67W	120W
Motor	N/A	X-axis linear motor	N/A
Speakers	Dual stereo speakers	Dual stereo speakers	Dual stereo speakers
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.3
	WiFi 5	WiFi 5	WiFi 6
	IP54	IP54	IP68
	3.5mm audio jack	3.5mm audio jack	3.5mm audio jack
	N/A	N/A	NFC
Fingerprint Scanner	Side-mounted	In-display	In-display
Dimensions	7.6mm thickness, 173.5g weight	7.98mm thickness, 187g weight	9mm thickness, 203.96g weight

With the promise of 3 Android OS updates, the Redmi Note 13 series is guaranteed to receive support till Android 16, which is expected to arrive in 2025. Along with this, 4 years of security patches means users can expect to get regular security updates till 2027. This makes the Redmi Note 13 phones a decent package for those looking for software update support in the mid-range segment.

Compared to previous Redmi Note devices, the update roadmap for the Redmi Note 13 series seems quite promising. The Redmi Note 11 series for instance only got 2 major Android OS updates and 3 years of security patches. So an additional Android version update and an extra year of security patches is a welcome move.

The software update cycle makes the Redmi Note 13 series future-proof to some extent. With major Android version updates, users will keep getting new features and improvements continuously. And regular security updates are crucial to safeguard devices against the latest threats.

Overall, interested buyers can consider the Redmi Note 13 series knowing they are entitled to receive 3 Android OS updates till Android 16. Combined with 4 years of security patches, it is one of the best software update policies for a mid-range smartphone series. This assurance of future software support enhances the appeal of the Redmi Note 13 phones further.

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