FP trendDecember 29, 2020 5:04:46 PM
Xiaomi has released the MIUI 12.5 alongside the launch of the flagship Mi 11. The company will release the stable version of the upgrade of its Mi and Redmi phones starting in April 2021 system update it comes as an improvement over MIUI 12, but there are several notable improvements that come with MIUI 12.5. The latest version includes super wallpapers, new animations, along with improved privacy protection controls. Initially, the stable update will only hit the domestic market of China in the Mi 11, Mi 10 Extreme Commemorative Edition, Mi 10 Pro and Mi 10 models. Other countries and models will have the update later.

MIUI 12
MIUI 12.5 promises less power and memory consumption. The Super-Earth, Super Mars and Super Saturn live wallpapers added via MIUI 12 received additions in the form of Snow Mountain and Geometry wallpapers. According to Xiaomi, these will consume 40% less power than MIUI 12. Overall, the 12.5 upgrades will consume up to 32% less memory and offer a 17% decrease in power consumption.
Whenever an application tries to access the clipboard data, the device will show you a request in the form of a pop-up window. MIUI 12.5 also offers users the ability to select to share their approximate location and not the exact one. Both features are similar to those shared via Apple’s iOS 14.
Other enhancements include new sound effects, architectural animation, and sleek interface effects.
After releasing the update on December 28, Xiaomi has also started the registration process to test the MIUI beta 12.5. This is a closed beta, although the company plans to launch public betas in batches starting in January. According to the XiaomiUI Telegram Channel, only some Redmi and Mi devices are eligible for closed beta. These are Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Note 9, Redmi 10X 5G, Redmi 10X Pro, Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi K30, Redmi K30 5G, Redmi K30i 5G, Redmi K30 Pro, Redmi K30S Ultra, Redmi K30 Ultra, Mi 9, Mi 9 SE, Mi CC9e, Mi CC9 Pro, Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro, Mi 10 Ultra and Mi 10 Youth Edition.