The update policy of the Redmi Note 14 series has been clarified and Xiaomi’s approach to this issue contains remarkable details. The Redmi Note 14 4G model will receive security updates for six years and will be supported by a total of four major Android upgrades. Since the device was launched with the Android 14 operating system, it will receive the latest Android 18 update and will complete update support by 2027. This is considered as an important step that Xiaomi is moving the long-term software support that it usually offers in flagship models to the middle segment.

Redmi Note 14 became an agenda with its update support

On the other hand, the update policy for the Redmi Note 14 5G model was below expectations. This model will receive only two major Android updates and will be supported with security patches for four years. Note 14 5G, launched with Android 14 operating system, will be updated up to Android 16 at most. Although the official release date of Android 16 is predicted to be June 2025, it is stated that this update may take several months to reach mid-lower segment devices. Thus, Redmi Note 14 5G will lose update support towards the end of 2026.

There is no clear explanation as to why Xiaomi provides long-term update support for the Redmi Note 14 4G model, while limiting this period for the 5G model. However, it is thought that Samsung’s recent move to offer six-year security updates even to its low and mid-segment smartphones has led Xiaomi to follow a similar policy. However, the fact that this approach is only valid for the 4G model may be confusing for users. Xiaomi’s decision to offer the 5G model with more limited update support may be due to hardware differences or the possibility that the 5G chipset may become obsolete earlier.

This information is accurate as it is taken directly from Redmi’s official sources. While long update periods provide a great advantage especially for users who prefer budget-friendly devices, it may be disappointing that the Redmi Note 14 5G will receive relatively short-term support. It remains to be seen how the updates will affect device performance in the long run and whether Xiaomi will change this policy in the future.