Xiaomi is making a change that will delight update policy users. According to the announcement made in China, updates will be provided for many models for a longer period of time. The first of these models will be the Redmi K60 Ultra, which attracts attention with its 24GB RAM and 1TB storage.
Xiaomi will provide 4 years of updates for Redmi K60 Ultra and more
Xiaomi has set new standards for updates for its flagship devices. With the Redmi K60 Ultra announced on August 15, Xiaomi announced a significant change in its policy. The most striking aspect of the announcement is that the K60 Ultra will receive four years of Android upgrades as well as security updates for five years.
The Redmi K60 Ultra will be the first device to benefit from the company’s extended software support. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, it offers 24GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage. The fact that this very powerful model will receive a new Android version for four years will ensure its longevity.
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With this move, Xiaomi is coming to the same level with industry leaders in software support. Samsung and OnePlus, for example, offer five years of security updates and four years of Android upgrades for their flagship devices. Google, on the other hand, guarantees three Android upgrades and a five-year security suite for its Pixel devices.
Xiaomi also didn’t mention the MIUI upgrades the Redmi K60 Ultra will receive. This makes it unclear for which models the extended support policy will apply. It should be noted that the new update promise is only valid for the Chinese market for now.
If Xiaomi succeeds in expanding its new software plan beyond China, it can rival companies like Samsung and OnePlus globally. It can also offer longer-lasting uses by supporting its powerful models with software.
