According to Xiaomiui, Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi is internally testing MIUI 15. The new MIUI 15 update is based on Android 14 and the company is testing this update for the Redmi K70 series. According to internal documents, Xiaomi is internally testing versions MIUI-V15.0.0.2.UNLCNXM, MIUI-V15.0.0.2.UNKCNXM and MIUI-V15.0.0.1.UNMCNXM. These are different models of the Redmi K70 series.
The Redmi K70 series comes in three different models: Redmi K70 Pro, K70 and K70E. The model numbers for these models are ‘23117RK66C’, ‘2311 DRK48C’ and ‘23113RKC6C’. The Pro model will be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. However, the Redmi K70 will use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, while the K70 E will come with a Dimensity 9200+ SOC processor.
Redmi K70 series: What we know so far
Key specs
The Redmi K70 Pro recently appeared on Geekbench, revealing some of its key specs. According to the listing, the device runs Android 14 and has 16GB of RAM on board. It is powered by an octa-core CPU with a 1 + 2 + 5 configuration, with the main core clocked at 3.0GHz.
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Upgraded rear cameras
The Redmi K70 series is expected to launch with upgraded rear cameras. While there is no official information on the camera specs, rumours suggest that the devices will feature a triple or quad camera setup with improved sensors and lenses.
No wireless charging
According to recent leaks, the Redmi K70 series may not come with wireless charging. This is surprising, as wireless charging has become a standard feature on most flagship smartphones.
MIUI 15: What to expect
New features
Xiaomi has released some screenshots of MIUI 15, giving us a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming update. The screenshots reveal a new design language with a focus on simplicity and minimalism. The update should also bring new features such as a better Control Center, decent privacy settings and performance optimisation.
Phone Compatibility
MIUI 15 should be compatible with most Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones. However, older devices may not get all the new features due to hardware limitations.
Bottom line
Xiaomi is currently testing MIUI 15 for its Redmi K70 series phones. This series should come with better rear cameras, but may not have wireless charging. MIUI 15 should bring a new design language. It will also bring new features such as a new control centre and improved privacy settings. While there is no official release date for MIUI 15, we expect it to arrive in China by the end of 2023.
