Download: MIUI 12 stable update rolling out to several Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices

MIUI 12 is the newest big release for Xiaomi smartphones, perhaps even bigger than an Android version jump. Features on Xiaomi devices are dictated more by their MIUI versions than the underlying Android version, so a MIUI version upgrade is an exciting event. The first batch of devices to receive the MIUI 12 stable update included the Xiaomi Mi 9, Redmi K20/Mi 9T, and Redmi K20 Pro/Mi 9T Pro. As we reach the end of June 2020, Xiaomi’s first phase of MIUI 12 rollout is complete, as many more devices have been added since the initial rollout. This article will serve as the central repository of download links for all Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices that have received their official MIUI 12 stable updates. We’ll update it regularly with fresh builds!

MIUI 12: Features

MIUI 12 was announced in April 2020, following the footsteps of MIUI 11 that gained massive popularity thanks to Xiaomi’s hardware push as well as the feature abundance within the UX.

MIUI 12 Hands-on: 12 interesting new features added in Xiaomi’s Android OS

MIUI 12 brings along a cleaner UI, new animations, changes to navigation gestures, new live wallpapers, and AOD designs, privacy indicators for the microphone, camera, and location usage, improvements to multi-window, and Picture-in-Picture, an in-built sleep tracker, and many more changes throughout the UX!

Download: MIUI 12 Super Earth, Super Mars, Super Saturn Live Wallpaper, ported for all devices

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List of Devices that have received stable MIUI 12

This article covers devices that have received a stable MIUI 12 update in any region. If you are looking for closed betas, you can follow along our dedicated coverage here:

Download the MIUI 12 Closed Beta for Xiaomi and Redmi devices

Here are the devices that currently have a stable MIUI 12 build available. Note that the devices are sorted alphabetically for their codename.

1. Mi Mix 3 5G (andromeda)
2. Redmi 9C (angelica):
   1. Redmi 9C (angelica)
   2. POCO C3 (angelicain)
   3. Redmi 9C NFC (angelican)
3. Mi 10T / Redmi K30S (apollo)
4. Redmi 10X (atom)
5. Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia)
6. POCO F1 (beryllium)
7. Redmi 10X Pro (bomb)
8. Redmi Note 9 5G [China] (cannon)
9. Mi 10 Ultra (cas)
10. Redmi 9 India (cattail)
11. Mi 9 (cepheus)
12. Redmi K30 Ultra (cezanne)
13. Mi Mix 2 (chiron)
14. POCO M3 (citrus)
15. Mi 10 Pro (cmi)
16. Mi 9 Pro 5G (crux)
17. Redmi Note 9S / Redmi Note 9 Pro [India] (curtana)
18. Redmi 9A (dandelion)
19. Redmi K20 / Mi 9T (davinci)
20. Mi 8 (dipper)
21. Mi 8 Pro (equuleus)
22. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max [India] (excalibur)
23. Mi 10T Lite / Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G (gauguin)
24. Redmi Note 8 (ginkgo)
25. POCO M2 Pro (gram)
26. Mi 9 SE (grus)
27. Mi Note 3 (jason)
28. Redmi Note 9 Pro (joyeuse)
29. Redmi 9 (lancelot)
30. Mi CC9e (laurus)
31. Redmi Note 7 / Redmi Note 7S (lavender)
32. Redmi Note 9 4G / Redmi 9 Power (lime)
33. Redmi K30 Pro / POCO F2 Pro (lmi)
34. Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G (merlin)
35. Mi 10 Lite 5G (monet)
36. Mi Max 3 (nitrogen)
37. Mi Mix 3 (perseus)
38. Redmi K30 4G / POCO X2 (phoenix)
39. Redmi K30 5G (picasso)
40. Redmi K30i 5G (picasso48m)
41. Mi 8 Lite (platina)
42. Mi Mix 2S (polaris)
43. Mi 9 Lite / Mi CC9 (pyxis)
44. Redmi K20 Pro / Mi 9T Pro (raphael)
45. Redmi 6 Pro (sakura)
46. Mi 8 SE (sirius)
47. POCO X3 (surya)
48. Mi Note 10 Lite (toco)
49. Mi Note 10 / Mi CC9 Pro (tucana)
50. Mi 10 (umi)
51. Mi 8 Explorer Edition (ursa)
52. Mi 10 Youth Edition / Mi Note 10 Lite Zoom (vangogh)
53. Mi CC9 Meitu Edition (vela)
54. Redmi Note 7 Pro (violet)
55. Redmi Note 8T (willow)
56. Redmi S2/Redmi Y2 (ysl)

Generic flashing instructions are available at the bottom of this article. However, we advise users to refer to the device forums for specific flashing instructions for their device, in case there are any variations or special instructions that need to be followed.

Another important point to note: Xiaomi follows only a thin distinction between “beta stable” update and “stable” updates. Beta stable updates are only intended for users enrolled within the Mi Pilot beta testing program, meaning that builds assigned for this group will not install on devices with Mi Accounts that do not have the requisite permission. Once the Mi Pilot beta testers give positive feedback, the same build then gets opened up as a stable release, creating a lot of confusion — for instance, the same builds linked below might first fail to install, but then they will make an appearance through the official OTA. If you get the error message that the update is for closed beta testers only, you can sideload the update through TWRP.

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MIUI 12: Download Links

Download links to MIUI 12 stable and beta stable releases are included below. These builds are first sorted with device codenames, and then according to their regions and release. Recovery ROMs and Fastboot ROMs are both included, wherever present.

1. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (andromeda)

• Xiaomi unveils the 5G Mi Mix 3 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 for €599
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	Europe (andromedaeeaglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.PEMEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.PEMEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (andromedaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.PEMMIXM	Download Link	Download Link

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2.1. Redmi 9C (angelica)

• Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C launch with big batteries, notched displays, and new MediaTek processors
• Xiaomi may rebrand the international Redmi 9C as Redmi 9 and POCO C3 in India

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	Europe (angelicaeeaglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.3.0.QCREUXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.4.0.QCREUXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.5.0.QCREUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (angelicaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.4.0.QCRMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.5.0.QCRMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.3.	V12.0.6.0.QCRMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.4.	V12.0.7.0.QCRMIXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	Download Link
	Indonesia (angelicaidglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QCRIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.2.	V12.0.2.0.QCRIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.3.	V12.0.3.0.QCRIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Turkey (angelicatrglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.2.0.QCRTRXM	Download Link	–
4.2.	V12.0.3.0.QCRTRXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.3.	V12.0.4.0.QCRTRXM	Download Link	Download Link

2.2. POCO C3 (angelicain)

• POCO C3 with MediaTek Helio G35, 5,000mAh battery, and triple cameras launched in India

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	India (angelicaininglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QCRINXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QCRINXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.3.	V12.0.3.0.QCRINXM	Download Link	Download Link

2.3. Redmi 9C NFC (angelican)

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	Europe (angelicaneeaglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.3.0.QCSEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.4.0.QCSEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (angelicanglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.2.0.QCSMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.3.0.QCSMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (angelicanruglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.3.0.QCSRUXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.2.	V12.0.4.0.QCSRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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3. Xiaomi Mi 10T / Redmi K30S (apollo)

• The Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 and 144Hz displays
• Xiaomi Mi 10T and Mi 10T Pro with Snapdragon 865, 144Hz Adaptive LCD display, 5G launch in India
• The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is proof that a great LCD is better than a good AMOLED
• Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro Performance and Gaming Review: T is for Terrific
• Xiaomi Mi 10T XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (apollo)
1.1.	V12.0.3.0.QJDCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.5.0.QJDCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.6.0.QJDCNXM	Download Link	–
	Europe (apolloeeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.4.0.QJDEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.5.0.QJDEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.3.	V12.0.6.0.QJDEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.4.	V12.0.10.0.QJDEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.5.	V12.0.11.0.QJDEUXM	Download Link	–
	Global (apolloglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.2.0.QJDMIXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
3.2.	V12.0.3.0.QJDMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.3.	V12.0.6.0.QJDMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.4.	V12.0.7.0.QJDMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	India (apolloinglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.2.0.QJDINXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.2.	V12.0.3.0.QJDINXM	Download Link	Download Link

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4. Redmi 10X (atom)

• Redmi 10X 5G, Redmi 10X Pro and Redmi K30i 5G launched in China
• Redmi 10X XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (atom)
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QJHCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.4.0.QJHCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.5.0.QJHCNXM	Download Link	Download Link

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5. Redmi Note 8 Pro (begonia)

• Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 series launched in China alongside RedmiBook and Redmi TV
• Redmi Note 8 Pro comes to Europe with a 64MP camera and MediaTek Helio G90T for €249
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro launched in India alongside MIUI 11
• Redmi Note 8 Pro XDA Forums
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro Review: The Performance Champion in the Mid-Range Segment

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (begonia)
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QGGCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.3.0.QGGCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.4.0.QGGCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Europe (begoniaeeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QGGEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.2.0.QGGEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (begoniaglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.0.4.QGGMIXM (Rolled back)	Download Link	–
3.2.	V12.0.2.0.QGGMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.3.	V12.0.3.0.QGGMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.4.	V12.0.5.0.QGGMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	India (begoniainglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.0.3.QGGINXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
4.2.	V12.0.1.0.QGGINXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.3.	V12.0.2.0.QGGINXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.4.	V12.0.3.0.QGGINXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Indonesia (begoniaidglobal)
5.1.	V12.0.1.0.QGGIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
5.2.	V12.0.2.0.QGGIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
5.3.	V12.0.3.0.QGGIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (begoniaruglobal)
6.1.	V12.0.3.0.QGGRUXM	Download Link	–
6.2.	V12.0.5.0.QGGRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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6. POCO F1 (beryllium)

• Xiaomi Pocophone F1 launches globally in 65 countries
• Xiaomi Poco F1 launches in India with Snapdragon 845 and starting price of Rs. 20,999
• Xiaomi POCO F1 Design, Display, Speed, and Smoothness Review
• POCO F1 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	Global (berylliumglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.0.3.QEJMIXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.1.0.QEJMIXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.3.	V12.0.2.0.QEJMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (berylliumruglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.2.0.QEJRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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7. Redmi 10X Pro (bomb)

• Redmi 10X 5G, Redmi 10X Pro and Redmi K30i 5G launched in China
• Redmi 10X Pro XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (bomb)
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QJLCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.5.0.QJLCNXM	Download Link	Download Link

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8. Redmi Note 9 5G [China] (cannon)

• Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 9 5G, Redmi Note 9 4G, and Redmi Watch in China

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (cannon)
1.1.	V12.0.3.0.QJECNXM	Download Link	Download Link

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9. Mi 10 Ultra (cas)

• Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi K30 Ultra are flagships commemorating Xiaomi’s 10th anniversary

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (cas)
1.1.	V12.0.6.0.QJJCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.7.0.QJJCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.8.0.QJJCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.4.	V12.0.9.0.QJJCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.5.	V12.0.10.0.QJJCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.6.	V12.0.13.0.QJJCNXM	Download Link	Download Link

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10. Redmi 9 [India] (cattail)

• Xiaomi may rebrand the international Redmi 9C as Redmi 9 and POCO C3 in India
• Xiaomi Redmi 9 with MediaTek Helio G35, 5000mAh battery launched in India

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	India (cattailinglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QCTINXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QCTINXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.3.0.QCTINXM	Download Link	Download Link

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11. Xiaomi Mi 9 (cepheus)

• The Xiaomi Mi 9 launches with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 48MP camera, up to 12GB RAM, In-display Fingerprint Scanner, and more
• Xiaomi Mi 9 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 launched in Europe for €449
• Xiaomi Mi 9 XDA Forums
• Xiaomi Mi 9 Review – A contender for the best value flagship smartphone

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (cepheus)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFACNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFACNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.3.0.QFACNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.4.	V12.0.4.0.QFACNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.5.	V12.0.5.0.QFACNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Europe (cepheuseeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFAEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFAEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.3.	V12.0.3.0.QFAEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (cepheusglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFAMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFAMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.3.	V12.0.3.0.QFAMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (cepheusruglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFARUXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFARUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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12. Redmi K30 Ultra (cezanne)

• Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra and Redmi K30 Ultra are flagships commemorating Xiaomi’s 10th anniversary

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (cezanne)
1.1.	V12.0.8.0.QJNCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.11.0.QJNCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.12.0.QJNCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.4.	V12.0.13.0.QJNCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.5.	V12.0.16.0.QJNCNXM	Download Link	Download Link

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13. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (chiron)

• Xiaomi Announces the new Mi Mix 2, Mi Note 3 and Mi Notebook Pro
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Indian Launch: First Impressions and Hands-On with Xiaomi India’s Most Expensive Smartphone
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (chiron)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.PDECNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (chironglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.PDEMIXM	Download Link	Download Link

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14. POCO M3 (citrus)

• POCO M3 with Snapdragon 662 and 6000 mAh battery launches in Europe
• POCO M3 Hands-on: A Good-Looking Budget Phone
• POCO M3 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	Europe (citruseeaglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJFEUXM	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.3.0.QJFEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.4.0.QJFEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (citrusglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJFMIXM	Download Link	Download Link

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15. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (cmi)

• Xiaomi launches the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro with 90Hz screen, 108MP camera, and Snapdragon 865
• Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro launched globally with the Snapdragon 865, 108MP camera, and 90Hz display
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro XDA Forums
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Review: Xiaomi’s best phone yet!

For MIUI 12 builds based on Android 11, check out our dedicated update tracker.

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (cmi)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJACNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJACNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.3.0.QJACNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.4.	V12.0.4.0.QJACNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.5.	V12.0.6.0.QJACNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.6.	V12.0.9.0.QJACNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.7.	V12.1.2.0.RJACNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.8.	V12.1.3.0.RJACNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.9.	V12.2.1.0.RJACNXM	Download Link	–
	Europe (cmieeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJAEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJAEUXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
2.3.	V12.0.5.0.QJAEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.4.	V12.2.1.0.RJAEUXM	Download Link	–
	Global (cmiglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJAMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.2.	V12.0.5.0.QJAMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.3.	V12.1.2.0.RJAMIXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
3.3.	V12.2.1.0.RJAMIXM	Download Link	Download Link

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16. Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (crux)

• Xiaomi launches the Mi 9 Pro 5G with MIUI 11, Snapdragon 855+ and new Mi TV Pro lineup with 8K support

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (crux)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFXCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFXCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.3.0.QFXCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.4.	V12.0.4.0.QFXCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.5.	V12.0.5.0.QFXCNXM	Download Link	–

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17. Redmi Note 9S / Redmi Note 9 Pro [India] (curtana)

• Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max with Snapdragon 720G, up to 33W fast charging
• Xiaomi launches the Redmi Note 9 Pro globally as the Redmi Note 9S
• Redmi Note 9S / 9 Pro India XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	Europe (curtanaeeaglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJWEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJWEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (curtanaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJWMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJWMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	India (curtanainglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJWINXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.2.	V12.0.1.0.RJWINXM	Download Link	–
	Turkey (curtanatrglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJWTRXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJWTRXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (curtanaruglobal)
5.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJWRUXM	Download Link	Download Link
5.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJWRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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18. Redmi 9A (dandelion)

• Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C launch with big batteries, notched displays, and new MediaTek processors
• Redmi 9A XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (dandelion)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QCDCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QCDCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.3.0.QCDCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.4.	V12.0.4.0.QCDCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.5.	V12.0.5.0.QCDCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Europe (dandelioneeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.4.0.QCDEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.6.0.QCDEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.3.	V12.0.7.0.QCDEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.4.	V12.0.8.0.QCDEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.5.	V12.0.9.0.QCDEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (dandelionglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.3.0.QCDMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.2.	V12.0.5.0.QCDMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.3.	V12.0.6.0.QCDMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.4.	V12.0.7.0.QCDMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.5.	V12.0.8.0.QCDMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	India (dandelioninglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.3.0.QCDINXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.2.	V12.0.4.0.QCDINXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.3.	V12.0.6.0.QCDINXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.4.	V12.0.7.0.QCDINXM	Download Link	–
	Indonesia (dandelionidglobal)
5.1.	V12.0.1.0.QCDIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
5.2.	V12.0.2.0.QCDIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
5.3.	V12.0.3.0.QCDIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
5.4.	V12.0.4.0.QCDIDXM	Download Link	–
	Russia (dandelionruglobal)
6.1.	V12.0.1.0.QCDRUXM	Download Link	Download Link
6.2.	V12.0.3.0.QCDRUXM	Download Link	Download Link
6.3.	V12.0.4.0.QCDRUXM	Download Link	Download Link
6.4.	V12.0.5.0.QCDRUXM	Download Link	Download Link
6.5.	V12.0.6.0.QCDRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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19. Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T (davinci)

• Redmi K20 Pro with Snapdragon 855, pop-up 20MP selfie camera, triple rear cameras, 27W fast charging is the new game-changing “flagship killer”
• Xiaomi Mi 9T officially announced as the European version of the Redmi K20
• Xiaomi launches its flagship killers Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro in India
• Redmi K20 / Xiaomi Mi 9T XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (davinci)
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFJCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.3.0.QFJCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.4.0.QFJCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.4.	V12.0.6.0.QFJCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Europe (davincieeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFJEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.3.0.QFJEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (davinciglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFJMIXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
3.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFJMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.3.	V12.0.3.0.QFJMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.4.	V12.0.5.0.QFJMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	India (davinciinglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFJINXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
4.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFJINXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.3.	V12.0.3.0.QFJINXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.4.	V12.0.5.0.QFJINXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (davinciruglobal)
5.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFJRUXM	Download Link	Download Link
5.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFJRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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20. Xiaomi Mi 8 (dipper)

• Xiaomi launches the Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, and Mi 8 SE in China
• Xiaomi Mi 8 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (dipper)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QEACNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QEACNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.3.0.QEACNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (dipperglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QEAMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.2.0.QEAMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (dipperruglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QEARUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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21. Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (equuleus)

• Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro announced with a pressure-sensitive in-display fingerprint scanner
• Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro with pressure-sensitive in-screen fingerprint sensor comes to the UK
• Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (equuleus)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QECCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QECCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (equuleusglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QECMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (equuleusruglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QECRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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22. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max [India] (excalibur)

• Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max with Snapdragon 720G, up to 33W fast charging
• Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Hands-on – The Note 9 Pro on Steroids!
• Redmi Note 9 Pro Max XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	India (excaliburinglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJXINXM	Download Link	–

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23. Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite / Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G (gauguin)

• Xiaomi unveils the Mi 10T Lite with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G and 120Hz display
• Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite XDA Forums

 

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (gauguin)
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QJSCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.4.0.QJSCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.6.0.QJSCNXM	Download Link	–
	Europe (gauguineeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJSEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJSEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.3.	V12.0.4.0.QJSEUXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
2.4.	V12.0.5.0.QJSEUXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
2.5.	V12.0.6.0.QJSEUXM	Download Link	–
	Global (gauguinglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJSMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.2.	V12.0.5.0.QJSMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.3.	V12.0.6.0.QJSMIXM	Download Link	–

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24. Redmi Note 8 (ginkgo)

• Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 series launched in China alongside RedmiBook and Redmi TV
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, Redmi Note 8 Pro launched in India alongside MIUI 11
• Redmi Note 8 Review – Great Value For Money Without Compromise
• Redmi Note 8 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (ginkgo)
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QCOCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.3.0.QCOCNXM	Download Link	–
	Global (ginkgoglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QCOMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.2.0.QCOMIXM	Download Link	–
	India (ginkgoinglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QCOINXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Indonesia (ginkgoidglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.1.0.QCOIDXM	Download Link	Download Link

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25. POCO M2 Pro (gram)

• POCO M2 Pro launched in India with Snapdragon 720G, 5000mAh battery and 33W fast charger
• POCO M2 Pro Review – An Upgraded Redmi Note 9 Pro
• POCO M2 Pro XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	India (graminglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJPINXM	Download Link	Download Link

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26. Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (grus)

• Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is the first smartphone with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
• The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is starting to become available in Europe
• Xiaomi Mi 9 SE XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (grus)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFBCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFBCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.3.0.QFBCNXM	Download Link	–
	Europe (gruseeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFBEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFBEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (grusglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFBMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFBMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (grusruglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFBRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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27. Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (Jason)

• Xiaomi Announces the new Mi Mix 2, Mi Note 3 and Mi Notebook Pro
• Xiaomi Mi Note 3 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (jason)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.PCHCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (jasonglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.PCHMIXM	Download Link	Download Link

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28. Redmi Note 9 Pro (joyeuse)

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	Europe (joyeuseeeaglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJZEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (joyeuseglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJZMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Indonesia (joyeuseidglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.2.0.QJZIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.2.	V12.0.3.0.QJZIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (joyeuseruglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJZRUXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJZRUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Turkey (joyeusetrglobal)
5.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJZTRXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
5.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJZTRXM	Download Link	Download Link
5.3.	V12.0.3.0.QJZTRXM	Download Link	Download Link

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29. Redmi 9 (lancelot)

• Xiaomi Redmi 9 with quad cameras, 5020 mAh battery launched in Spain, starting at €139
• Redmi 9 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (lancelot)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJCCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.4.0.QJCCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (lancelotglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJCMIXM	Download Link	Download Link

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30. Xiaomi Mi CC9e (laurus)

• Xiaomi CC9, CC9e, and CC9 Meitu Edition with triple rear cameras launched in China

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (laurus)
1.1.	V12.0.3.0.QFMCNXM	Download Link	Download Link

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31. Redmi Note 7 / Redmi Note 7S (lavender)

• Redmi Note 7 announced with a 48MP camera for ~$150
• Xiaomi launches the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro in India, starting at ₹9,999 and ₹13,999
• Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 7S in India with a 48MP camera, Snapdragon 660 for ₹10,999
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (lavender)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFGCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFGCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Europe (lavendereeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFGEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (lavenderglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFGMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	India (lavenderinglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.0.2.QFGINXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
4.2.	V12.0.1.0.QFGINXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (lavenderruglobal)
5.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFGRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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32. Redmi Note 9 4G [China] / Redmi 9 Power [India] (lime)

• Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, Redmi Note 9 5G, Redmi Note 9 4G, and Redmi Watch in China

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (lime)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJQCNXM	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.3.0.QJQCNXM	Download Link	–
1.3.	V12.0.5.0.QJQCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.4.	V12.0.6.0.QJQCNXM	Download Link	–
	India (limeinglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJQINXM	Download Link	Download Link

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33. Redmi K30 Pro / POCO F2 Pro (lmi)

• Xiaomi launches the Redmi K30 Pro with a notchless pop-up camera design and Snapdragon 865
• POCO F2 Pro with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 launches globally, starting at €499
• Redmi K30 Pro / POCO F2 Pro XDA Forums
• POCO F2 Pro Review – A battery champ that cuts the right corners

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Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (lmi)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJKCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJKCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.3.	V12.0.5.0.QJKCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.4.	V12.0.8.0.QJKCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.5.	V12.0.9.0.QJKCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.6.	V12.1.2.0.RJKCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.7.	V12.1.3.0.RJKCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.8.	V12.2.1.0.RJKCNXM	Download Link	–
	Europe (lmieeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJKEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJKEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.3.	V12.0.3.0.QJKEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.4.	V12.2.1.0.RJKEUXM	Download Link	–
	Global (lmiglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJKMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.2.	V12.0.3.0.QJKMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.3.	V12.0.4.0.QJKMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.4.	V12.2.1.0.RJKMIXM	Download Link	–
	Indonesia (lmiidglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJKIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJKIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.3.	V12.0.4.0.QJKIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (lmiruglobal)
5.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJKRUXM	Download Link	Download Link
5.2.	V12.0.3.0.QJKRUXM	Download Link	Download Link
5.3.	V12.0.4.0.QJKRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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34. Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G (merlin)

• Xiaomi launches the Redmi Note 9 series globally alongside the Mi Note 10 Lite
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 with MediaTek Helio G85 SoC launched in India for ₹11,999 ($160)
• Redmi Note 9 / Redmi 10X 4G XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (merlin)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJOCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.3.0.QJOCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.3.	V12.0.4.0.QJOCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.4.	V12.0.5.0.QJOCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.5.	V12.0.6.0.QJOCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Europe (merlineeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJOEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJOEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.3.	V12.0.3.0.QJOEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.4.	V12.0.4.0.QJOEUXM	Download Link	–
	Global (merlinglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.2.0.QJOMIXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
3.2.	V12.0.3.0.QJOMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.3.	V12.0.4.0.QJOMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.4.	V12.0.5.0.QJOMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	India (merlininglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJOINXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJOINXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.3.	V12.0.4.0.QJOINXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.4.	V12.0.5.0.QJOINXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Indonesia (merlinidglobal)
5.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJOIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
5.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJOIDXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
5.3.	V12.0.3.0.QJOIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (merlinruglobal)
6.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJORUXM	Download Link	Download Link
6.2.	V12.0.3.0.QJORUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Turkey (merlintrglobal)
7.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJOTRXM	Download Link	Download Link
7.2.	V12.0.3.0.QJOTRXM	Download Link	Download Link

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35. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (monet)

• Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G announced with Snapdragon 765G and 48MP camera

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	Europe (moneteeaglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJIEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJIEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.3.0.QJIEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (monetglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJIMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJIMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.3.	V12.1.1.0.RJIMIXM	Download Link	–

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36. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (nitrogen)

• Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is here – Specifications, Pricing, and Availability
• Xiaomi Mi Max 3 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (nitrogen)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QEDCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (nitrogenglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QEDMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (nitrogenruglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QEDRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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37. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (perseus)

• Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 launches with bezel-less design, magnetic slider, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 is finally here in Europe, starting with Spain and Italy
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Review – Proof That Xiaomi Can Do Premium, Too
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (perseus)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QEECNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (perseusglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QEEMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.2.0.QEEMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (perseusruglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.2.0.QEERUXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.1.	V12.0.3.0.QEERUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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38. Redmi K30 4G / POCO X2 (phoenix)

• Redmi K30 launches with a 120Hz screen, Snapdragon 765G, and 64MP Sony IMX686
• POCO X2 with 120Hz display, Snapdragon 730G launches in India at ₹15,999 ($225)
• Redmi K30 4G / POCO X2 XDA Forums
• POCO X2 Review: Every Bit Better Than the POCO F1

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (phoenix)
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QGHCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.3.0.QGHCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.4.0.QGHCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.4.	V12.0.5.0.QGHCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	India (phoenixinglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QGHINXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.2.0.QGHINXM	Download Link	Download Link

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39. Redmi K30 5G (picasso)

• Redmi K30 launches with a 120Hz screen, Snapdragon 765G, and 64MP Sony IMX686
• Redmi K30 5G XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (picasso)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QGICNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QGICNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.5.0.QGICNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.4.	V12.0.6.0.QGICNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.5.	V12.0.7.0.QGICNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.6.	V12.1.1.0.RGICNXM	Download Link	–

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40. Redmi K30i 5G (picasso48m)

• Redmi 10X 5G, Redmi 10X Pro and Redmi K30i 5G launched in China

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (picasso48m)
1.1.	V12.0.3.0.QGICMXM	Download Link	Download Link

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41. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (platina)

• Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite launches in China with Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
• Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (platina)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QDTCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (platinaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.3.0.QDTMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (platinaruglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QDTRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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42. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S (polaris)

• Xiaomi launches the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S in China with dual cameras and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (polaris)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QDGCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QDGCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (polarisglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QDGMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (polarisruglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QDGRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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43. Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite / Mi CC9 (pyxis)

• Xiaomi CC9, CC9e, and CC9 Meitu Edition with triple rear cameras launched in China
• Xiaomi launches the Mi CC9 in Europe as the Mi 9 Lite, not the Mi A3 Pro as some had hoped
• Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite / Mi CC9 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (pyxis)
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFCCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Europe (pyxiseeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFCEUXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
2.2.	V12.0.3.0.QFCEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.3.	V12.0.4.0.QFCEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (pyxisglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFCMIXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
3.2.	V12.0.3.0.QFCMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.3.	V12.0.4.0.QFCMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (pyxisruglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFCRUXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
4.2.	V12.0.3.0.QFCRUXM	Download Link	–

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44. Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (raphael)

• Redmi K20 Pro with Snapdragon 855, pop-up 20MP selfie camera, triple rear cameras, 27W fast charging is the new game-changing “flagship killer”
• Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro announced as the international version of the Redmi K20 Pro
• Xiaomi launches its flagship killers Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro in India
• Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T XDA Forums
• Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Review: ‘Flagship Killer’ Reimagined

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (raphael)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFKCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFKCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.3.0.QFKCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.4.	V12.0.4.0.QFKCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.5.	V12.0.5.0.QFKCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Europe (raphaeleeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFKEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFKEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.3.	V12.0.3.0.QFKEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (raphaelglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFKMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFKMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.3.	V12.0.3.0.QFKMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	India (raphaelinglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFKINXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
4.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFKINXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.3.	V12.0.3.0.QFKINXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (raphaelruglobal)
5.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFKRUXM	Download Link	Download Link
5.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFKRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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45. Redmi 6 Pro (sakura)

• Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro is the first Redmi phone with a display notch
• Xiaomi Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro, and Redmi 6A launch in India
• Redmi 6 Pro XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (sakura)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.PDICNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	India (sakurainglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.2.0.PDMMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.4.0.PDMMIXM	Download Link	Download Link

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46. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE (sirius)

• Xiaomi launches the Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, and Mi 8 SE in China

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (sirius)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QEBCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QEBCNXM	Download Link	Download Link

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47. POCO X3 (surya)

• Xiaomi unveils the POCO X3 NFC with a 120Hz display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, and 64MP quad camera
• POCO X3 NFC XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	Europe (suryaeeaglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QJGEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.3.0.QJGEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.4.0.QJGEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (suryaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.2.0.QJGMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.3.0.QJGMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.3.	V12.0.4.0.QJGMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	India (suryainglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.2.0.QJGINXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.2.	V12.0.5.0.QJGINXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Indonesia (suryaidglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.3.0.QJGIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (suryaruglobal)
5.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJGRUXM	Download Link	Download Link
5.2.	V12.0.3.0.QJGRUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Turkey (suryatrglobal)
6.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJGTRXM	Download Link	Download Link
6.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJGTRXM	Download Link	Download Link
6.3.	V12.0.3.0.QJGTRXM	Download Link	Download Link

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48. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite (toco)

• Xiaomi launches the Redmi Note 9 series globally alongside the Mi Note 10 Lite
• Xiaomi Mi 10i revealed as possible Indian Mi Note 10 Lite

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	Europe (tocoeeaglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFNEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFNEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (tocoglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFNMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.3.0.QFNMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (tocoruglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFNRUXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFNRUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Turkey (tocotrglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFNTRXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFNTRXM	Download Link	Download Link

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49. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 / Mi CC9 Pro (tucana)

• Xiaomi Mi CC9 Pro with 108MP penta rear camera, Snapdragon 730G launched in China
• Xiaomi Mi Note 10, Mi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 8T arrive in Europe
• Xiaomi Mi Note 10 XDA Forums
• Xiaomi Mi Note 10 First Impressions: 108MP of Greatness

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (tucana)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFDCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFDCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Europe (tucanaeeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFDEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.3.0.QFDEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (tucanaglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QFDMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.2.	V12.0.2.0.QFDMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.3.	V12.0.3.0.QFDMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Indonesia (tucanaidglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFDIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.2.	V12.0.3.0.QFDIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (tucanaruglobal)
5.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFDRUXM	Download Link	Download Link
5.2.	V12.0.3.0.QFDRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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50. Xiaomi Mi 10 (umi)

• Xiaomi launches the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro with 90Hz screen, 108MP camera, and Snapdragon 865
• Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro launched globally with the Snapdragon 865, 108MP camera, and 90Hz display
• Xiaomi Mi 10 5G with a 108MP camera, Snapdragon 865, and ad-free MIUI launched in India
• Xiaomi Mi 10 XDA Forums
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Review – Redefining Mi as a Premium Smartphone Brand

For MIUI 12 builds based on Android 11, check out our dedicated update tracker.

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (umi)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJBCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.4.0.QJBCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.7.0.QJBCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.4.	V12.0.8.0.QJBCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.5.	V12.0.11.0.QJBCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.6.	V12.1.3.0.RJBCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.7.	V12.1.5.0.RJBCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.8.	V12.2.2.0.RJBCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Europe (umieeaglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJBEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.2.	V12.0.2.0.QJBEUXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
2.3.	V12.0.3.0.QJBEUXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
2.4.	V12.0.6.0.QJBEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.5.	V12.2.1.0.RJBEUXM	Download Link	–
	Global (umiglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJBMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
3.2.	V12.1.2.0.RJBMIXM (Rolled Back)	–	–
3.3.	V12.2.1.0.RJBMIXM	Download Link	–
	India (umiinglobal)
4.1.	V12.0.2.0.QJBINXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.2.	V12.0.3.0.QJBINXM	Download Link	Download Link
4.3.	V12.2.2.0.RJBINXM	Download Link	–
	Indonesia (umiidglobal)
5.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJBIDXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (umiruglobal)
6.1.	V12.0.1.0.QJBRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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51. Mi 8 Explorer Edition (ursa)

• Xiaomi launches the Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, and Mi 8 SE in China

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (ursa)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QEHCNXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
1.2.	V12.0.2.0.QEHCNXM	Download Link	Download Link

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52. Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition / Mi 10 Lite Zoom (vangogh)

• Xiaomi Mi 10 Youth Edition 5G with Snapdragon 765G, periscope camera launched in China
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G announced with Snapdragon 765G and 48MP camera

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (vangogh)
1.1.	V12.0.3.0.QJVCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.4.0.QJVCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.3.	V12.0.5.0.QJVCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.4.	V12.0.6.0.QJVCNXM	Download Link	Download Link

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53. Xiaomi Mi CC9 Meitu Edition (vela)

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (vela)
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFECNXM	Download Link	Download Link

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54. Redmi Note 7 Pro (violet)

• Xiaomi launches the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro in India, starting at ₹9,999 and ₹13,999
• The Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro are the true successors of the Redmi Note 3
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro Review: A Great Hardware Package on a Budget
• Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (violet)
1.1.	V12.0.2.0.QFHCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
1.2.	V12.0.3.0.QFHCNXM	Download Link	–
	India (violetinglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.0.2.QFHINXM (Rolled Back)	Download Link	–
2.2.	V12.0.1.0.QFHINXM	Download Link	Download Link
2.3.	V12.0.4.0.QFHINXM	Download Link	–

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55. Redmi Note 8T (willow)

• Xiaomi Mi Note 10, Mi Note 10 Pro and Redmi Note 8T arrive in Europe

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	Europe (willoweeaglobal)
1.1.	V12.0.1.0.QCXEUXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (willowglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.1.0.QCXMIXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Russia (willowruglobal)
3.1.	V12.0.2.0.QCXRUXM	Download Link	Download Link

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56. Redmi S2/Redmi Y2 (ysl)

• Xiaomi Redmi S2 with MIUI 9/Android Oreo 8.1 Launched in China
• Xiaomi Redmi Y2 With Dual Cameras Launched in India, MIUI 10 Global Rollout Detailed
• Redmi S2 XDA Forums

Sr. No.	Build Number, Region, and Status	Recovery ROM	Fastboot ROM
	China (ysl)
1.1.	V12.0.4.0.PEFCNXM	Download Link	Download Link
	Global (yslglobal)
2.1.	V12.0.2.0.PEFMIXM	Download Link	Download Link

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Flashing Instructions for MIUI 12

Note that these are generic flashing instructions that should generally be applicable across Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices. However, there is a possibility that there is a variation that is unique to your device, so we strongly advise visiting your device forums for device-specific instructions.

Recovery ROM Installation for MIUI 12

Recovery ROMs come with a .zip file extension and can be installed either through the Local Update method from within MIUI, or through the Xiaomi stock recovery. You can also use a custom recovery like TWRP for installing these ROMs, though do note that device-specific instructions may differ in that case.

1. Local Update method:
   1. Transfer the download .zip file to your phone, and ensure you place the file in the “downloaded_rom” folder in the internal storage of your device. If no such folder exists, create one in your internal storage base directory.
   2. Within your phone, navigate to Settings > About Phone > System Update, and then press the three-dot icon in the top-right corner, and select “Choose Update Package”.
   3. If the “Choose Update Package” option is missing, tap on the MIUI logo 10 times to activate the option.
   4. Choose the downloaded .zip file.
   5. Wait for the update to install.
2. Recovery method:
   1. Rename the downloaded .zip file to update.zip and transfer it to the base directory of your phone’s internal storage.
   2. Reboot your phone into recovery mode by powering it off and then pressing both the Power and the Volume Up buttons together.
   3. Scroll to the “Install update.zip” option using the volume keys, and select the option using the power button.
   4. Wait for the update to install.
   5. Choose the “Reboot” option if your phone does not reboot by itself after installation is completed.

Fastboot ROM Installation for MIUI 12

Fastboot ROMs come with a .tgz file extension and require a Windows computer for the installation, as well as a phone with an unlocked bootloader. However, despite being comparatively more complicated to install than Recovery ROMs, Fastboot ROMs are sometimes the only way to boot into a working system. For instructions on unlocking the bootloader of your phone, check your device’s subforums on XDA.

1. Download MiFlash Tool on your Windows computer. The latest version can be found in Step 1 of this link. Once downloaded, extract the tool and install it. It is also advisable to have ADB and Fastboot installed, just in case you need it.
2. Reboot your phone into Download mode by powering it off and then pressing both the Power and Volume Down buttons together.
3. Connect your phone to the computer using the appropriate USB cable.
4. Download the Fastboot ROM .tgz file and extract it. Remember the extract location, as you will need to paste the address into MiFlash Tool.
5. Run MiFlash Tool on your Windows Computer and in the address bar within the tool, paste the extract location from Step 4.
6. Click “Refresh” within MiFlash and the app should automatically recognize your device.
7. Click “Run” within MiFlash to flash the ROM file to the device.
8. The progress bar within MiFlash will turn green, which indicates that the ROM was successfully installed. Your device should boot automatically to the new version.

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Thanks to XDA Recognized Developer yshalsager for providing the download links!

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Moto G9 Power lands in India with less storage and a cheaper price tag

After launching the Moto G9 Power in the UK and Europe early last month, Motorola has now brought the device to the Indian market. But while the Indian variant features the same design as the international version, it comes with less storage and a significantly cheaper price tag.

Moto G9 Power: Specifications

Specification	Moto G9 Power
Weight	221g
Display	6.8-inch IPS LCD 1640 x 720 (HD+)
SoC	Qualcomm Snapdragon 662: 4 x performance and 4 x efficiency Kryo 260 CPU cores (Up to 2.0GHz) 11nm Adreno 610 GPU
RAM and Storage	4GB RAM 64GB flash storage MicroSD card support
Battery & Charging	6,000 mAh battery 20W fast charger (inside the box)
Rear Camera	Primary: 64MP Quad Pixel f/1.79 Secondary: 2MP macro Tertiary: 2MP bokeh
Front Camera	16MP f/2.0
Ports	USB Type-C port 3.5mm headphone jack
Connectivity	4G LTE NFC Bluetooth 5.0 Type-C port WiFi 802.11.b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz)
Security	Rear-mounted fingerprint reader
Software	Android 10

The Moto G9 Power packs in Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 662 chipset, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. It features a plastic back with a textured surface, which houses a capacitive fingerprint scanner with the Motorola logo and a triple camera setup. The device features a 6.8-inch MaxVision HD+ display with a hole-punch cutout in the top left corner for the selfie camera. The display has an aspect ratio of 20.5:9, and it offers a pixel density of 264ppi.

In the camera department, the Moto G9 Power features a 64MP f/1.79 primary sensor, a 2MP f/2.4 macro sensor, and a 2MP f/2.4 depth sensor on the back. Over on the front, it sports a single 16MP f/2.0 selfie shooter. The device also includes a massive 6,000mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-C port for charging and data syncing, and a dedicated Google Assistant button. Connectivity options include dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC.

As with all other Motorola devices, the Moto G9 Power runs the company’s MyUX Android skin based on Android 10. The skin offers a near-stock Android experience with a handful of Motorola’s customizations on top.

Pricing & Availability

The Moto G9 Power is priced at ₹11,999 (~$163) in India, which is significantly cheaper than its launch price of £179 (~₹17,629) in the U.K. and €199 (~₹17,790) in the rest of Europe, even after you consider the cost of the additional 64GB of storage on the international variant. The device will go on sale on Flipkart starting from December 15th, and it will be available in two color variants — Metallic Sage and Electric Violet.

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Best Cheap Android Phones in December 2020: Google, Motorola, Samsung, OnePlus & More

2020 has been quite a rough year, but if we must find silver linings, one of which is that smartphone brands seem to have finally realized that phone prices have escalated out of control. Sure, the tip top flagships are still priced well into the four-digit range, but now there are plenty of really good options at under $500. If you’re willing to import, you can find even better deals.

Of course it’s nice to have the most cutting-edge devices, but if saving money or getting the best value is your priority, these phones are more than powerful enough for your daily usage needs. However, if money is no object, or you can stretch your budget and want the absolute best, then check out our guide to the best Android phones you can buy right now!

These are the best Budget Android Phones:

• • Best Overall: Google Pixel 4a
  • Best endurance: Moto G Power
  • Best for Samsung fans: Galaxy A51
  • Best newcomer: TCL 10L
  • Best for stylus users: Moto G Stylus
  • Best Android One device: Nokia 5.3
  • Best features & specs (not sold in the US yet): OnePlus Nord
  • Best Value (not sold in US): Poco X3 NFC

Best overall: Google Pixel 4a

Sure, the Google Pixel 4a doesn’t have the most features, the flashiest look, or the most cutting-edge hardware of other phones on this list, but it wins the “Best Overall” category because of two things: software and camera. The Pixel 4a is a pure Google phone, so its version of Android is the cleanest, most up-to-date, and will get support the longest. And while it doesn’t have the focal length versatility of more premium phones, the main camera here is every bit as good as the Pixel 5’s, which means it’s every bit as good as all the other flagships on the market too. This says something, considering that the phone is a fraction of that cost.

Despite its modest pricing, the Pixel 4a has a flagship-level screen-to-body aspect ratio and a large battery that will last all day. Sure, the plastic build and only black color option leave it a looking a bit drab, and this particular model doesn’t support 5G, but this is a $350 phone with a photography experience and software experience that beats not just everything else on this list, but even phones that cost three times as much.

Google Pixel 4a

It's not the most exciting looking smartphone, but the Google Pixel 4a is the best budget smartphone. Flagship-level camera, guaranteed the cleanest and latest version of Android, and improved battery life over the Pixel 4 makes this an easy recommendation.

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Best endurance: Moto G Power

Thanks to the absence of Chinese budget brands such as Redmi and Realme, Motorola has enjoyed a relatively unrivaled run as a top option for reasonable budget Android phones in the US, and this year’s G Power continues that trend. For around $250, you get a 6.4-inch screen with decently thin bezels and a large battery 5,000 mAh battery. The processor (Snapdragon 665), RAM (4GB), and camera performances fall short of other phones on this list, but they’re all still serviceable. The lack of NFC support could be a dealbreaker for those who use Google Pay, however.

On the software front, Motorola’s software is about as close to the Pixel 4a’s clean Android experience as you can get, aside from some additional Moto software features like arguably the best Always-On Display on the market. Overall, the Moto G Power is a worthy option for those who value battery life and clean software above all else.

Moto G Power

Don't stress about battery life with the Moto G Power -- its 5,000 mAh battery will surely power you through the day. Sure, the RAM and processor are not the greatest, but its low price tag and clean Moto software make the whole package worth it.

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Best for Samsung fans: Samsung Galaxy A51

The benefit of buying a mid-tier phone from a top brand like Samsung is that it has the resources to pass down premium components. Case in point: the $400 Galaxy A51 sports a gorgeous 6.5-inch Samsung AMOLED panel with the trademark vibrant, punchy colors Samsung’s known for, and it managed to cram a 32-megapixel selfie camera into a tiny hole-punch cut-out that barely leaves a mark.

It’s also got a sizable 4,000 mAh battery and a capable 48-megapixel primary camera and 12-megapixel ultrawide camera. However, the haptic engine on this is weak, and the Exynos 9611 chip lags behind the other SoCs on this list.

Still, for those loyal Samsung fans who love One UI but cannot stomach paying over $1,000 for a Galaxy S or Note flagship, the Galaxy A51 at least approximates the feeling of using a top Galaxy phone at 40% of the price.

Samsung Galaxy A51

With a gorgeous Samsung AMOLED screen and One UI, the Galaxy A51 is perfect for Samsung fans who don't want to spend so much on a phone.

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Best newcomer: TCL 10L

Best known for its televisions, TCL officially entered the Android space in 2020 with a $250 handset packed with an impressive 6.5-inch LCD screen.

Despite its plastic back, the construction of the phone is impressive, considering its price tag and newcomer status of TCL. But flip the phone around, and that screen shines — colors pop with rich details and is bright enough to be easily visible under direct sunlight.

The quad-camera system on the back houses a 48-megapixel primary shooter that produces good shots, but the other three lenses — an 8-megapixel ultrawide, and a pair of 2-megapixel macro and depth sensors — are average at best. The Snapdragon 665 processor and a clean and light UI make for a good combo.

Perhaps not surprising considering its company roots, the TCL 10L is one of the last phones left outside of Xiaomi to offer an IR blaster for easy controls of televisions and other appliances.

TCL 10L

With a bright and vibrant LCD screen and a versatile quad camera array, this is quite the solid smartphone debut for Chinese television brand TCL.

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Best for stylus users: Moto G Stylus

 

If you want a phone with a stylus but the Galaxy Note series is too expensive, the Moto G Stylus is one of the very few viable options. This $300 phone may pack just 4GB RAM and does not support NFC, but you do get Snapdragon 665, clean UI, a headphone jack, and of course, that stylus. It works mostly well — if you’re not comparing to the S-Pen of the Note 20 or Note 10 — there’s no Bluetooth connectivity nor palm rejection when the stylus tip touches the screen. Still, latency is relatively low, and the software adapts to the input well. For example, if you pull the stylus out from the bottom of the phone while the screen is off, the screen jumps to a dark notepad — just like the off-screen memo of the Note series.

The 4,000 mAh battery can also power this thing all day, the screen looks pretty nice, and you have a strong pair of stereo speakers. The cameras, however, are just decent.

Moto G Stylus

Who said the Galaxy Note is the only phone in town with a stylus? The Moto G Stylus, with its 6.4-inch near all-screen front and a stylus of its own, is a great option for those who like to jot down notes or make the occasional sketch.

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Best Android One device: Nokia 5.3

For those who want their software as light as possible, the Nokia 5.3 is a worthy option running Android One, a near-stock version of Android guaranteed to get timely Google software updates for at least two years.

You also get a 4,000 mAh battery, 6.5-inch 720 x 1600 screen (both large at this price range), and a reliable 13-megapixel primary camera. The 5-megapixel ultrawide camera and 3GB of RAM will probably leave you wanting, but at it’s $199 price, it’s hard to fault.

Nokia 5.3

One of the original big mobile phone brands is back with a $200 smartphone. None of the specs will pop off the spec sheet but its affordable price, near stock Android software, and a 4,000 mAh battery give it plenty of appeal.

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Best features and specs (not sold in the US): OnePlus Nord

OnePlus’ phones have gotten better and better over the years, but prices have also gone higher and higher. The company hyped the Nord as a return to its roots, and we’re happy to report it largely delivers. The Nord is a mid-tier device in the $400 range, but it feels like a flagship thanks to its 90Hz OLED panel, versatile camera system, a UI that’s optimized for speed and fluidity, and full 5G connectivity thanks to that Snapdragon 765G.

The main 48-megapixel camera is very good, and we find the 8-megapixel ultrawide selfie camera useful for group selfies. There’s even an included 30W fast charging brick in the box that tops up this phone faster than most devices on this list. However, the OnePlus Nord is not sold in North American yet. The Nord N10 and Nord N100 are sold in the USA, but they do not bring the same values to the table that the original Nord does, so our recommendation stays restricted to the product that is the first of its name.

OnePlus Nord

With the OnePlus Nord you're getting the same super-fast, super fluid OnePlus experience thanks to its 90Hz OLED screen and OxygenOS. And there's 5G support. For those in the US, don't fret -- a US version of the Nord is coming soon. But if you can't wait, this one is an easy import.

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Best value (not sold in US): Poco X3 NFC

Here’s an open secret among Android fans: the US phone scene is relatively limited due to the fact that almost all Chinese brands do not sell stateside. If you’re willing to import, Xiaomi’s Poco X3 NFC has hands-down the best dollar-for-dollar value of any phone released in recent memory. Here’s what you get for a starting price of 199 euro ($234): a 6.7-inch 120Hz screen; a 5,160 mAh battery that can go two full days for all but the heaviest of users, the brand new Snapdragon 732G chip, and a capable quad-camera system headlined by a 64-megapixel main camera.

The display is just an LCD panel instead of the OLED seen in phones like the Google Pixel 4a OnePlus Nord, but it refreshes at 120Hz. The stereo speaker system and haptic engine are better than anything we’ve seen at this $200-ish price range too.

The caveat is, of course, the fact this phone doesn’t sell officially in the US, so there’s no guarantee it will work on all carriers, and importing will likely drive up the price by a bit.

Poco X3 NFC

If we're going by pure specs and bang-for-buck value, this is very hard to top: you get a 120Hz screen, 5,160 mAh battery, four useful cameras, and the first phone to run Snapdragon 732G at a very attractive price. But Xiaomi's UI is not everyone's cup of tea, and this also does not sell officially in North America, so you should check the bands to ensure carrier compatibility before importing one.

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All the phones listed do have their own set of compromises. But for most average users on a budget, none of these options would be fundamentally incorrect. Devices like the Google Pixel 4a, OnePlus Nord, and the POCO X3 have been very well received by reviewers and consumers alike. So if you are still confused by the plethora of options around you, you can pick between either of these three and have a great experience in your hands.

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Google Pay customers in India can now buy and send digital gift cards

At the 5th edition of the Google for India event earlier this year, Google announced several new Google Pay features. These included tokenized cards and NFC support, Google Pay for Business, Spot codes, and support for entry-level job searches. Out of the lot, the new Spot platform for businesses was quite a handy addition, as it allowed merchants to set up digital storefronts within the app and gave users the option to buy products/services without leaving the app. Using this feature, you can order food, buy groceries, purchase travel tickets, and do much more right within the app. Now, thanks to a partnership with Woohoo, you can also purchase and send digital gift cards on the platform.

As per a recent report from Gadgets360, Google Pay has partnered with Pine Labs-owned end-to-end gifting company Qwikcilver to bring its consumer brand Woohoo to the Spot platform. With this integration, you’ll be able to purchase digital gift cards from over 150 brands on Google Pay and use them at prominent online portals and offline stores across 1,500 cities.

To purchase a digital gift card, you’ll have to open the Google Pay app on your phone and tap on the Explore button next to the ‘Businesses & bills’ section. In the following window, you’ll have to enter ‘Woohoo’ in the search bar at the top and select the result that pops up. This will open up the Woohoo storefront, where you’ll find the best deals on digital gift cards on the front page. In case you’re not interested in the deals, you can also filter gift cards by tapping on the ‘Brand Cards’ or ‘Categories’ tabs at the top.

Once you purchase a gift card, you can share it directly through the Woohoo storefront via email, SMS, or both. To commemorate the launch, Woohoo is currently offering up to ₹500 cashback on the purchase of gift cards through Google Pay.

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Samsung will reportedly launch 3 foldables in 2021, including a Galaxy Z Fold “Lite”

Samsung has been at the forefront of design innovation by releasing devices like the Galaxy Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip. While the company isn’t planning to switch exclusively to foldable devices anytime soon, a new report claims we will see Samsung launch three new foldables in 2021, including a Galaxy Z Fold Lite.

According to OLED research firm UBI Research, via The Elec, Samsung is preparing three types of foldable OLED panels. Two of them we expected: Galaxy Z Flip 2 and Galaxy Z Fold 3. The third option, the Galaxy Fold Lite, has been more of an enigma. Apparently, it’s expected to be the budget version of the Galaxy Z Fold 3.

The report claims the Galaxy Fold Lite will feature a 7-inch internal display, with a 4-inch external display. Other specs, including processor, camera setup, and storage wasn’t revealed in the report. It’s likely a safe bet, however, that the device will launch with One UI 3.0 when it’s available the first quarter of 2021.

As for the Galaxy Z Flip 2 and Galaxy Fold 3, the report says the former will feature a 6.7-inch internal display and 3-inch external screen; the latter will include a 7-inch internal screen and only a 4-inch external display. If you remember, the Galaxy Fold 2’s external display was 6.2 inches.

One thing to pay attention to when the Galaxy Fold Lite launches is its price. With the “Lite” moniker, we’re anticipating there to be an attractive price reduction compared to the more premium model. While Samsung’s range of foldable device have been exciting, they haven’t been cheap. Offering a more affordable option could help Samsung make foldable devices mainstream.

We first heard about the Galaxy Fold Lite over the summer, so it’s been a long time coming. With the Galaxy Z Fold Lite expected to launch in the first quarter of 2021, we should learn more concrete details soon.

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Samsung won’t offer a charger with the Galaxy S21 in some regions

Samsung apparently won’t offer a charger with the Galaxy S21 in some regions when it launches early next year. Evidence was first spotted by Tecnoblog, which points to a filing with ANATEL in Brazil — essentially the country’s equivalent to the FCC in the U.S. — that reveals the change.

Snippet from the Anatel filing for SM-G991B, the international version of the Samsung Galaxy S21.

Samsung has been rumored to be making the change since July, with a report claiming Samsung would soon ship its smartphones without a charger in the box. If true, it could be construed as hypocritical from Samsung, who previously mocked Apple for pulling a similar move with the iPhone 12 series. To add further weight to the hypocrisy, Samsung appears to have deleted the Facebook posts it made that mocked Apple shortly after the iPhone 12 series was introduced.

It’s not the first time Samsung has had egg on its face. The company previously made fun of Apple for ditching the headphone jack, only to do the same thing with the Galaxy Note 10.

It’s worth noting that the filing for the Galaxy S21 was spotted in Brazil, so it may not prove true in every region across the globe. The possible good news is if you’re in a region where Samsung doesn’t ship the Galaxy S21 with a charger, the company may provide one free of charge. When the Galaxy Note 20 launched without AKG headphones in the U.S., the company provided them for free to those who requested one.

Ironically, Apple might be forced to include a power adapter with its iPhone 12 series in Brazil, as pointed out by 9to5Mac, so we’re not sure how this will pan out in the country if it happens.

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For anyone who has paid attention, we could see this coming from a mile away. Not only have there been rumors about Samsung making such a move, but now that Apple has done it, others were likely to follow. We said as much in October when we analyzed what trends the iPhone 12 would set for smartphones in 2021. It looks like the lack of a power brick will indeed be adopted by other OEMs.

One thing we do know is Samsung is said to be preparing for an Unpacked event in early January, which is just around the corner. There have been plenty of rumors and leaks about the Galaxy S21 series, and we even got our first alleged real-world look at the device just this week. We should know if Samsung is getting rid of the power adapter when the Galaxy S21 launches in January.

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