The company says MIUI 12.5, based on Android 11, is much more optimized than previous Android versions. It is reported that the consumption of RAM compared to MIUI 12 has decreased by 20 percent. Besides, the firmware is 22 percent less CPU intensive and 15 percent more energy-efficient than its predecessor. However, during the new shell presentation, the company did not mention features such as MIUI +, an updated sandbox mechanism, improved live wallpapers, realistic system sounds, and tactile feedback that are available in the Chinese version of the firmware. However, the focus has been on noticeable improvements in performance and interface smoothness. MIUI 12.5 system control gestures will be processed in a separate thread, which will significantly increase responsiveness. Moreover,

Xiaomi has announced that it will start updating branded smartphones to the new software version from the second quarter of this year. The update will spread in waves. The company has already published a list of smartphones that will enter the first two waves:

First wave:

• Xiaomi Mi 11
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro
• Xiaomi Mi 10
• Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro
• Xiaomi Mi 10T

Second wave:

• Mi 10 Lite 5G
• Mi 10T-Lite
• Mi Note 10 Pro
• Mi Note 10
• Mi Note 10 Lite
• Redmi Note 9T
• Redmi Note 9 Pro
• Redmi Note 9S
• Redmi note 9
• Redmi Note 8 Pro
• Redmi 9

Besides, in the future, according to the company, MIUI 12.5 will receive more devices.