Finally, Google started rolling the next major version of Android for the supported Google Pixel device. After the Android 8.0 Oreo, this is the 9th iteration from Google. After the preview, Android 9.0 Pie is available for Pixel and other beta supported devices. With Android Pie, Google has revamped many UI changes which include the notification panel, Settings, Quick Toggles and more. The main highlighted features of Android Pie is notification panel, indoor WiFi positioning, support for iPhone X-style notches, Material Design 2, Dark Mode, Enhanced Auto-fill, Dual Camera API, Neural network API implementation and many more.
Features Of Android 9.0 Pie
Basically, the new Android Pie 9.0 is one of the most sophisticated OS from Android which has been enhanced with plenty of new features, applications, UI and GUI and lots more giving you a great user experience.
NextGen Transition Animations
When it comes to transition animations, you can expect Android has worked on it a lot. Since every iteration comes with a distinct transition, the new Android version has received a revamped blinds transition where the screen makes the transition to another screen in a jiffy giving a blind animation. Moreover, when the user comes back to the main menu, the animation plays back in reverse.
Multi-camera Support API
With the new Android Pie 9.0, you can enjoy a multi-camera support. With it means is that you can use two or more physical cameras either front camera assembly or front and rear cameras together. It has its own applications such as it provides seamless zoom and enhance videos and images.
Well, the easiest way to remember something or take a notorious image of your friend’s conversation or any other thing, screenshot made it extremely easy. Once taken, it automatically saves itself in the gallery that can be viewed later unless you delete it. Generally, you need to press two buttons that can be a combination of Power button, home button volume rockers which can be different for devices belonging to different manufacturer and OS. But with Android Pie, this simple procedure has been simplified further. Now, just tap on the Power button and select the option of Screenshot from the dialog box and done. What’s more? You can edit the screenshot by saving it in the photo gallery which is an add-on feature lacking in previous OSes.
No Unauthorized access to Mic & Camera
Another privacy oriented feature included in the upcoming Android version is that it doesn’t allow any apps that might capture sound and video using mic and camera respectively to spy on the user. This is a breach of security and a prioritized concern that needs immediate action. And believe it or not, there are apps that can grab such information from the user without his permission and information. But not anymore since the Android Pie is equipped with features that won’t allow such apps to access mic and camera without user’s consent.
Alerts when the call is being recorded
In days when privacy is of paramount priority, someone recording your calls can land you in trouble. Call recording apps work in the background and record calls without the recipient knowing about it. But if you are using Android Pie 9.0, it has a surprise for you. It has a built-in feature that alerts the user whenever the calls at the other side are being recorded. This can help you wade off from troubles that are waiting for you. Also, this increases the privacy of the users exercised by the OS itself.
New Notification Panel
Google has completely revamped the Notification Panel which is the most used feature of any smartphone. Now, you can enjoy a cool and subtle looking notification panel which has been improved for both its features and appearances as the GUI and UI is totally different from previous iterations. Moreover, it is equipped with Smart Replies feature. That scans your messages in the notification tray and predicts a suitable reply that can help you do things faster than earlier.
Lock on Landscape Mode
Android smartphones can either use their phones in portrait mode or landscape mode, however, there are only a few apps and features that work in landscape mode. Even if you try locking the orientation at the landscape mode, it will retreat back to portrait mode the moment you toggle the auto-rotation button on the notification panel, but with the new upgrade, you can set the landscape mode as the default for each and every app and features on your Xiaomi smartphones.
List of Android 9.0 Pie Supported Xiaomi Mi Series Devices
Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite
The Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite is a great offering by the Xiaomi from its Mi Series of devices. This device features a 6.26 inches Full HD Display. Under the hood, the device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chip along with 6 GB of RAM. There is a 3350 mAh capacity battery powering this device up. With that being said, we can expect the update for Android 9.0 Pie for this device as well.
Estimated date: Yet to be announced
Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro was launched back in September this year. The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro features a 6.21 inches Full HD display. Talking about the internals of the device, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845Snapdragon 845 chip along with 8 GB of RAM. The device packs a 3000 mAh capacity battery inside. With that being said, we can expect the update for Android 9.0 Pie for this device as well.
Estimated date: Yet to be announced
Xiaomi Pocophone F1
The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 is one of the most popular devices by the Xiaomi at the moment. Just in case if you don’t already know, Poco is a subbrand by the Xiaomi. The Xiaomi Pocophone F1 packs some really powerful internals for the price it comes at. This is the reason why it is one of the most talked about smartphone this year. This device too will be updated to the latest version of the Android, the Android 9 Pie.
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Xiaomi Black Shark
The Xiaomi Black Shark is quite a powerful device by Xiaomi. This device is designed keeping the needs and requirements of gamers in mind. Under the hood, the Xiaomi Black Shark is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chip along with 8 GB of RAM. There is a 4000 mAh capacity battery powering this device. This device will also be updated to the latest version of the Android, the Android 9 Pie.
Estimated date: Yet to be announced
Xiaomi Mi Mix
The first Xiaomi Device on our list is the Xiaomi Mi Mix which is likely to get the update for the Android Pie. The device was launched by the Company recently and will, therefore, get the Android 9.0 Pie update pretty soon. Though, we don’t know the exact date of release but expect it to be before the end of this year.
Estimated date: Yet to be announced
Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth
The Xiaomi Mi 8 Youth is a great offering by the Xiaomi from its Mi Series of devices. This device features a 6.26 inches Full HD Display. Under the hood, the device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chip along with 6 GB of RAM. There is a 3350 mAh capacity battery powering this device up. With that being said, we can expect the update for Android 9.0 Pie for this device as well.
Estimated date: Yet to be announced
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is another great Android Device which is yet to be launched by the Company. There is a lot of hype and rumors around the internet regarding this device. Considering the fact that the Device would be launched after the release of the Android Pie, we can expect it to come with the latest Android Pie out of the box.
Estimated date: October 2018
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
Mi Mix 2S is one of the latest offerings by Xiaomi. The device gained much popularity and is a success for the Company. Given that the device was launched in April this year, we can expect the update for Android 9.0 Pie for this device as well.
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Xiaomi Mi Max
Xiaomi’s Mi Max, if you remember was launched back in 2016. The device was released with the Snapdragon 650 chip. This makes the device quite old and outdated. Xiaomi is much likely not to roll out an update for this 2-year-old device. Though the users can still enjoy the MIUI 10 on their MI Max.
Estimated date: Will not be updated
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
The Mi Max 2 was launched by the Company last year in the month of June. The device comes with the Snapdragon 625 chip and 4GB of RAM out of the box and is still a decent performer. That being said, we can expect an update for this device as well.
Estimated date: Yet to be announced
Xiaomi Mi Max 3
The Mi Max 3 is the latest offering from Xiaomi for the Max series. The device is quite new and was launched in the markets in July this year. The device comes with the Snapdragon 636 and massive 6GB of RAM. Given that, the Android Pie is much likely to be released for this Xiaomi Device.
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Xiaomi Mi 5
Xiaomi Mi 5 was one of the most revolutionary devices of the Company. It has been a while since the device has been launched. Just in case you don’t remember, the device was released with the Snapdragon 820 chip back in 2016. That being said, this device is not expected to get the update for Android 9.0 Pie.
Estimated date: Will not be updated
Xiaomi Mi 6
If you remember, the Xiaomi Mi 6 was launched by the company last year in the month of April. The device is still a decent performer, coming with the Snapdragon 835 chip and 6 GB of RAM. Given that the Mi 6 is expected to get the Android 9.0 Pie update pretty soon.
Estimated date: Yet to be announced
Xiaomi Mi 8
The Mi 8 is the latest Mi series Smartphone by Xiaomi. The device was launched this year with the Snapdragon 845 chip inside. The device was launched with the Android 8.1 Oreo. Xiaomi has finally started rolling the Android 9.0 Pie for this device. Check out the link below.
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Xiaomi Mi 8 SE
The Mi 8 SE is another device which is being launched by the company recently. The device comes with a Snapdragon 710 chip inside along with 6 GB of RAM. Given that the Xiaomi is much likely to roll out the Android 9.0 Pie update for this device.
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Xiaomi Mi A1
The Xiaomi Mi A1 or we can say the Mi 5X was launched by the Company last year. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 625 chip and 4Gb of RAM. Given that the device is an Android One device, the Xiaomi would roll out the Android 9.0 Pie for this device as well.
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Xiaomi Mi A2
The Mi A2 or the Mi 6X was released the previous month of this year. The device comes with a Snapdragon 660 chip and 6GB of RAM. This makes the device much powerful. That being said, we can see an update rolling out for this device as well.
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Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite
The Mi A2 Lite or the Redmi 6 Pro was also launched this year. The smartphone is not as much powerful as the Mi A2 but still performs good enough especially in its segment with the Snapdragon 625 and 4Gb of RAM. That being said, we can see an update rolling out for this device as well.
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List of Android 9.0 Pie Supported Xiaomi Redmi Series Devices
Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is undoubtedly one of the most popular devices from the Company right now. The device features a 6.26 Full HD Display. Under the hood, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chip along with 6 GB of RAM. Xiaomi is much likely to roll out an update for the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 this year.
Estimated date: Yet to be announced
Xiaomi Redmi 6A
The Xiaomi Redmi 6A is another great device from the Xiaomi. The device has a 5.45 inch Full HD Display which looks quite decent. Talking about the internals, the Xiaomi Redmi 6A packs a MediaTek Helio A22 chip inside along with 3 GB of RAM. There is a 3000 mAh capacity battery powering this device up. Xiaomi is much likely to roll out an update for the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 this year.
Estimated date: Yet to be announced
Xiaomi Redmi S2
The Redmi S2, also known as the Redmi Y2 was launched in May this year. The device comes with Snapdragon 625 chip along with the 4GB of RAM. Given that the device is quite new and has some good specifications. Xiaomi is much likely to roll out an update for the Xiaomi Redmi S2 this year.
Estimated date: Yet to be announced
Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Lite
The Redmi Y1 lite, if you remember was launched last year in the month of November. Given that the device came with the Snapdragon 425 chip. It is much likely to not get updated to the Android Pie. Though, you can still enjoy the MIUI 10 on this device.
Estimated date: Will not be updated
Xiaomi Redmi Y1
The Redmi Y1 was launched with the Y1 lite itself and featured a Snapdragon 435 chip inside. This chip is not that much powerful today. That being said, we don’t expect an update for this device from Xiaomi. Though, the users can still enjoy the MIUI 10.
Estimated date: Will not be updated
Xiaomi Redmi Y2
The Redmi Y2, also known as the Redmi S2 was launched in May this year. The device comes with Snapdragon 625 chip along with the 4GB of RAM. Given that the device is quite new and has some good specifications. Xiaomi is much likely to roll out an update for the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 this year.
Estimated date: Yet to be announced
Xiaomi Redmi 6
The Redmi 6 is the latest offering from Xiaomi for its Redmi Series. The device was launched last month and packs some good specifications like the MT6762 Helio P22 and 4GB of RAM. That being said, we can ecpect the Android 9.0 Pie update for this device.
Estimated date: Yet to be announced
Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro
The Redmi 6 Pro was launched this year. The smartphone performs good enough especially in its segment with the Snapdragon 625 and 4Gb of RAM. That being said, we can see an update rolling out for this device as well.
Estimated date: Yet to be announced
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
The Xiaomi Redmi 5A was launched last year in November. The device comes with the Snapdragon 425 chip along with 3GB of RAM. Since the device is not much powerful and is not the latest, it is not expected to get an Android 9 Pie update. The users can still enjoy the MIUI 10 on this device.
Estimated date: Will not be updated
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is one of the most successful devices of the Company. The device comes with Snapdragon 636 and 6 GB of RAM out of the box. Due to the much popularity of the device, it is much likely to get an Android 9 Pie update.
Estimated date: Yet to be announced
Xiaomi Redmi 5
The Xiaomi Redmi 5 was launched last month in December. The Smartphone got many sales, thanks to the Snapdragon 450 and 3GB of RAM for a budget price. The device is much likely to get the Android 9 Pie update.
Estimated date: Yet to be announced
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
The Redmi 5 Plus or the Redmi Note 5 was launched in February this year. The Smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 625 chip along with 4 gigs of RAM. That being said, this device is much likely to get the Android 9.0 Pie update.
Estimated date: Yet to be announced
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
The Redmi Note 5, if you remember was launched in February this year. The Smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 625 chip along with 4 gigs of RAM. That being said, this device is much likely to get the Android 9.0 Pie update.
Estimated date: Yet to be announced
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
The Redmi Note 4 was launched last year by the Company. The device was a success but not as much success as the Redmi Note 3 or the Redmi Note 5 Pro. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 625 chip. This device is much likely to not get the Android 9.0 Pie update.
Estimated date: Will not be updated
Didn’t find your Phone in the list?
Since the upcoming Android version will be rolled out for devices not older than 2 or 3 years, the smartphones users who have devices dating back to 2015 or earlier than that will have trouble finding updates since their devices won’t be compatible with the new OS. But rest assured, there are plenty of ways that you can inculcate not entire OS but at least few parts of it such as by using Lineage OS. The upcoming Lineage OS 16 is being developed by the developers which are based on Android Pie 9.0 that will allow the users to install it on their phones which aren’t compatible with the official update. Stay tuned on GetDroidTips for a daily update on tech and gadgets.
