If you’re using a Xiaomi Mi 9T or Xiaomi Redmi K20 and want to breathe new life into your device, installing an Android 16-based custom ROM is a solid move. Google recently released Android 16 for Pixel devices, and developers have already ported unofficial AOSP builds to older phones like the Xiaomi Mi 9T and Redmi K20. In this guide, you’ll learn how to safely install Android 16 on Xiaomi Mi 9T and Redmi K20 and enjoy its latest features.
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Xiaomi Mi 9T and Redmi K20 Overview:
Xiaomi Mi 9T features a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED Full-HD+ display with a screen resolution of 2340×1080 pixels. It’s a 19.5:9 aspect ratio display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 support and supports HDR as well. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC coupled with Adreno 618 GPU. The handset packs 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage options. Xiaomi Mi 9T sports a triple rear camera setup of 48MP wide + 8MP telephoto + 13MP wide-angle sensor with an LED flash. While the front features a 20MP pop-up selfie camera with AI modes. The smartphone comes with Android 9.0 Pie on top of MIUI 10 out of the box. It has a 4,000 mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging.
The Dual Nano-SIM featured handset has connectivity options like Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPS, Bluetooth 5, Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo Plus, NFC, USB Type-C, 3G/4G, etc. While the sensors on the phone include an accelerometer, ambient light, magnetometer, gyro, proximity, and an on-screen fingerprint sensor. The device supports AI Face Unlock as well. Additionally, the device supports Game Turbo 2.0, Always-On Display, supports Dark Mode, supports MI Turbo, etc.
Android 16 Features:
Android 16 introduces Material 3 Expressive, a refined evolution of Google’s design language for smartphones and tablets. While it doesn’t completely reinvent the interface, it represents one of the most noticeable user-facing changes in the OS. Rather than a dramatic visual overhaul, Material 3 Expressive enhances the foundation laid by Material Design 3 by introducing smoother, more dynamic animations, larger touch targets, and bolder typography.
