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Announcements about the end of a device’s lifecycle are unlikely to surprise anyone, but it’s still important to keep track of them, especially when you’re still using one of these gadgets. Xiaomi recently updated its official list of end-of-life devices, adding ten more smartphone and tablet models under the Xiaomi, Poco, and Redmi brands. These devices will no longer receive HyperOS updates, security patches, or system bug fixes, which effectively means that support for them has ended completely.
The following ten devices have been added to Xiaomi’s blacklist: Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi 12S Ultra, Xiaomi Pad 6, Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro, Poco X5 5G, Poco X5 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 12T Pro, Redmi K60E, and Redmi 10 5G. It’s worth noting that most of these changes apply to versions for specific geographic markets. For example, the restrictions on the Xiaomi 12 lineup apply specifically to models for China, Indonesia, and Russia, rather than to absolutely all international versions. These devices are approximately three to four years old.
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Specifically, the global release of the Xiaomi 12 family took place in March 2022, the Poco X5 series debuted in February 2023, and the Redmi Note 12T Pro hit store shelves in June 2023. The main practical consequence of this decision is the immediate cessation of security updates, meaning that any newly discovered system vulnerabilities will remain unpatched. Xiaomi’s current, improved support program – which provides long-term device updates – does not apply to these devices, as this initiative was only launched in 2025, by which time all the models mentioned had long since been sold.
In fact, most of these phones and tablets have not received new software updates for quite some time. Therefore, adding them to the EOL list is more of an official confirmation of the current state of affairs than a sudden surprise. However, this legal status is significant because it clearly indicates that even if a critical security threat is discovered, no security patches will be released for these devices anymore. For devices you use every day, this poses a real threat to privacy, going far beyond the mere lack of new interface features.
It’s also worth noting that, at the same time, Xiaomi is already rolling out a new version of its HyperOS 3.3 system, based on Android 17, for current models.
The most concerning aspect of this situation is the status of the Xiaomi 12S Ultra. In 2022, this device was considered one of the best camera phones on the market thanks to its Leica-tuned optics and the high performance of the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. Users who once paid a hefty sum for this premium gadget are now left defenseless against future system threats and vulnerabilities. For a device that was originally very expensive, this situation is an unpleasant price to pay for progress.
Most of the discontinued models are aimed at the domestic Chinese market and certain other local markets; this is particularly true for specific regional versions of Poco and Redmi. At the same time, owners of international Xiaomi 12 variants in other parts of the world may continue to receive support, depending on the specific firmware installed. To verify the official status of your smartphone, you should check the information yourself on the Xiaomi Security Center portal.
Xiaomi’s updated support strategy – which now promises up to six years of security patches and four generations of major operating system updates for its flagship models – was not yet in effect when these devices were released in 2022 and 2023. At that time, the devices were sold with significantly more limited warranty commitments. The current rules apply only to products released starting in 2025. Although this useful change came too late for the ten models mentioned, it’s definitely something to keep in mind when choosing a new smartphone or tablet today.
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