Two more phones from Xiaomi join the 6-year update elite club

In a historic commitment to long-term updates to software, Xiaomi has expanded the ranks of devices that will be supported with security updates up to 2031 with the newly launched POCO F7 Pro and POCO F7 Ultra joining the elite ranks. The action highlights Xiaomi’s heightened commitment to long-term software support, elevating the company to among the industry leaders in terms of update longevity. The news comes after previous commitments to the Redmi Note 14 series and represents a significant change in Xiaomi’s approach to device lifecycle management, giving users assurance in using devices well into the future.

Xiaomi’s growing long-term support portfolio

The list of Xiaomi devices receiving long-term security updates now includes a robust set of mid-range and high-end devices

POCO F7 Pro (valid until 27 March 2031)
POCO F7 Ultra (until 27 March 2031)
Xiaomi 15 Ultra (until March 1, 2031)
Xiaomi 15 (until 1 March 2031)
Redmi Note 14 (until 1st March 2031)

This comprehensive extension of support demonstrates the commitment to providing value beyond the initial sale, addressing one of the largest challenges confronting buyers of smartphones.

Mid-Range Devices with Extended Support

While coming in just under the six-year mark, a variety of other devices from Xiaomi will boast strong four-year security update support:

Redmi Note 14 5G (up to 10 January 2029
Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G (until 30 January 2029)
Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G (until 1 January 2029)
Redmi Note 14 Pro (until 15 January 2029)
POCO X7 (until January 30, 2029)
POCO X7 Pro (until January 7, 2029

The company tablet range is also receiving an extended support period with the Xiaomi Pad 7 and the Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro both receiving security updates through March 1, 2028.

What It Means to Consumers

This new policy of updates represents a significant shift in the manner in which Xiaomi supports its software. Traditionally, Android manufacturers have offered 2-3 years of security updates with high-end devices receiving longer-term support in some instances. The shift in Xiaomi to offer six years of security updates to chosen devices places the company at the forefront in terms of long-term support.

For the consumer, the longer support duration equals longer device life, improved security, and perhaps better resale value. It answers environmental concerns with longer patterns of device use and less electronic waste and resource consumption.

The addition of POCO F7 Pro and POCO F7 Ultra to this elite category signals that Xiaomi may be applying the same policy to other models in the future and establishing a new standard in the market.