Will Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power Get Android 12 Update?

Xiaomi finally launched its new device Redmi 9 Power in India in December 2020. The device comes with quad rear cameras, runs on Android 10 based on MIUI 12, and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC.

If you are someone who is wondering whether this device will get the official Android 12 update, then let’s find out. In this article, we will make sure to update you on all the Redmi 9 Power Android 12 related news, information, downloads, and also guide you to flash the firmware on your device.

Will Redmi 9 Power Get Android 12 Update?

As we know, this device has not yet received the Android 11 update, then we doubt the release of the Android 12 update for this device very soon. Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power came out of the box with Android 10 based on MIUI 12, and there is no info on whether this device will receive the Android 11 or Android 12 update.

However, there is no exact date when Xiaomi will roll out the Android 12 update for their devices, we regret it because there is currently no such news coming out from the official’s side. But, it is confirmed that by the end of 2021, you’ll for sure get the update.

New Software Update Tracker:

Updated on September 06, 2021: Today Xiaomi rolled the August 2021 security patch for Redmi 9 Power in India with software version V12.0.10.0.QJQINXM.

Updated on February 01, 2022: Today Xiaomi has rolled the December 2021 security patch update for the device globally with software version V12.0.12.0.QJQINXM. The update is based on Android 10.

Updated on June 27, 2022: Xiaomi has rolled the April 2021 security patch update for the device globally with software version V12.5.4.0.RJQINXM. The update is based on Android 11.

Redmi 9 Power Device Overview:

The Redmi 9 power sport an all-plastic-built budget device. It features a 6.53 inch IPS LCD panel with an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. It has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 and will be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. In terms of processing power, it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor, which is a lower mid-range processor built on the 11nm manufacturing process. It is an octa-core processor with four Kryo 260 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz and 4 Kryo 260 cores clocked at 1.8 GHz. The device comes with Android 10 out of the box with MIUI 12 running on top.

Coming to the cameras, It sports a triple camera setup at the back, which features a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.8 lens, an 8MP ultrawide sensor(120 degrees field of view) with an f/2.2 lens, and a 2MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 lens. Coming to the front, It has a single 8MP sensor with an f/2.0 lens, which will be housed in a waterdrop style notch at the top.

The device comes with three RAM variants of the phone with the standard starting at 4GB, which will have internal storage of 128GB. Then we also get a 6GB and an 8GB variant with 128GB of internal storage. And finally, the top variant will have 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. There is a dedicated slot for MicroSD expansion, though, so even the standard storage of 128GB should be enough for most people. In terms of connectivity, we get Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, Infrared sensor, and USB Type-C 2.0. There is a massive 6,000 mAh battery on the phone, which is the USP of the device. It is capable of 18W fast charging and 2.5W reverse charging. It will be available in four color options: Gray, Green, Blue, Orange.

Wrap Up!

Regrettably, we do not have any particular release date for Android 12 for the Redmi 9 Power. But, you can bookmark this page as we will soon add an update tracker to this page along with respective links. For complete information about the Android 12 updates for Xiaomi devices including eligible devices and other information, you can head over here.

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