If you’ve followed Android phones for more than a few months, you know the drill: flashy launch, quick updates… then silence. So when Xiaomi recently announced up to five years of software support for several of its devices — well, I raised an eyebrow. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a welcome shift. It puts Xiaomi in the same league as Google and Samsung when it comes to long-term updates. In some cases, it even surpasses them — at least on paper. But before you assume your device is covered, the fine print matters. So let’s break it down. Which models actually get long-term support, and how long is long?
First: The Flagships That Go the Distance
These are the golden children — the devices Xiaomi wants you to notice for their software support. If you’ve shelled out for a Xiaomi 15 or 15 Ultra, you’re in luck. Both get updates until 2031. That’s six years — four years of major Android upgrades and two more of security patches. The POCO F7 Pro and F7 Ultra get the same treatment.
Let’s be real though — how many people keep a phone for six years? Probably not many. Still, the option matters, especially if you plan to resell or pass it down.
Full 6-Year Support Club:
- Xiaomi 15 Ultra – updates through March 2031
- Xiaomi 15 – March 2031
- POCO F7 Pro – March 2031
- POCO F7 Ultra – March 2031
Mid-Range Devices: Not Forgotten
Here’s where things get interesting. Xiaomi is extending a solid five years of security updates (not necessarily Android upgrades) to many of its upper mid-range devices. That’s a step up — and for phones that cost half the price of a flagship, it makes a difference.
Here are a few examples, with their support timelines:
- Xiaomi 14T Pro (Sept 2024) – updates to Sept 2029
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra (Mar 2024) – updates to Mar 2029
- Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G (Jan 2025) – updates to Jan 2029
- POCO X7 Pro (Jan 2025) – until Jan 2029
Again, mostly security updates. Still valuable — but don’t expect Android 20 on your Note 14 Pro.
Budget Phones Are Getting More Love Than Usual
This part surprised me. Historically, budget phones get the short end of the stick when it comes to updates. Not here. Devices like the POCO M7 Pro 5G or Redmi 14C are getting four full years of support. Not groundbreaking, but still a leap forward compared to the old “18 months if you’re lucky” routine.
For users who just want something that lasts and stays secure, that’s not nothing.
Budget Devices with Decent Support:
- POCO M7 Pro 5G – until Jan 2029
- Redmi Note 14 5G – also Jan 2029
- POCO C75 – up to Sept 2028
- Redmi 14C – Sept 2028
- POCO F6 Pro – May 2028
Tablets Are Now in the Game Too
It’s easy to forget about Android tablets — many brands seem to. Xiaomi hasn’t. Their new Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro will both get updates through 2028. That’s not bad for a device most people treat like a streaming screen with extras.
What This Really Means
It’s tempting to treat this like a marketing stunt — and sure, there’s some of that. But Xiaomi extending support across its portfolio (not just on the flagships) is a solid shift. It pushes the baseline higher. It sets expectations.
Now, will they actually follow through on all this? We’ll see. Promises are easy. Rolling out OTA updates across dozens of models in multiple markets? That’s harder. But if you’re a Xiaomi user — or thinking about becoming one — this is exactly the kind of progress that should be encouraged. It’s overdue, frankly.
