Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro Android 13-Based MIUI Beta Update Announced: Details

Xiaomi has revealed that the MIUI Beta update for these smartphones is over 4GB in size.

By Siddhant Chandra | Updated: 18 August 2022 00:56 IST

Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro Android 13-Based MIUI Beta Update Announced: Details

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Only 200 Xioami 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro users will be a part of the first wave of this update

Highlights

Xioami 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro may get overheated after the update
The update to the MIUI beta is expected to take longer than usual
Android 13 is not fully compatible with third party apps for now

Xiaomi announced on Monday that is rolling out a MIUI beta update for Android 13. This beta version is available for the company's Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro handsets. However, the Chinese tech giant has announced that only 200 users will be given access to the Android 13-based MIUI beta during the first wave of updates. Xiaomi has warned users that the update process might take longer than usual. Furthermore, the smartphone could get overheated or face performance issues after the update, according to the firm.

Xiaomi announced the rollout of a beta version of MIUI based on Android 13 via Twitter. Only Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro users are eligible to apply to join the first wave of updates. The company has revealed that only 200 users will be granted access to the beta during the first wave of updates.

????Exciting news! MIUI Beta for #Android13 is available now.????#Xiaomi12 and #Xiaomi12Pro users who are interested can apply to join the first wave through this link now!
????Link: https://t.co/bWXQMOGntq

*Please note that Xiaomi Community is not accessible in India. pic.twitter.com/qbvZE177US
— MIUI (@miuirom) August 15, 2022

In addition, Xiaomi mentioned in a community post that beta testers should make a backup of important data before updating their smartphones. The update process is expected to take longer than usual, and the device may face overheating and performance issues after the update, according to the company.

The handset could take some time to adapt to the MIUI beta. Some third-party applications may not be compatible with Android 13 and may not function properly, as per the Chinese smartphone manufacturer.

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The Xiaomi 12 update carries the firmware version V13.0.4.0.TLCMIXM and the Xiaomi 12 Pro update bears the firmware version V13.0.4.0.TLBMIXM. Both MIUI beta updates are over 4GB in size.

On Tuesday, Vivo also announced a similar Android 13 beta update as part of its Android 13 Preview Program in India. The company asked Vivo X80 Pro users to register for getting the Funtouch OS 13 update that will roll out on August 23. Vivo subsidiary iQoo also announced that that iQoo 9 Pro owners can apply to join the company's Android 13 preview program.

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Xiaomi 12

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.28-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 5-megapixel + 13-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 4,500mAh

OS Android

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Xiaomi 12 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Great build quality
Crisp 120Hz AMOLED display
Quick 120W wired charging
Powerful speakers
Good camera performance

Bad
No official IP rating
No macro camera or shooting mode
Gets hot while recording video

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Display 6.73-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4,600mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1,440x3,200 pixels

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