Thirteen Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones will cease to receive official software updates in 2026, according to a report published Tuesday by Spanish-language tech news site, ow.ly/33Vt50YcmCM. The affected devices span several years of releases and represent a range of price points within the Xiaomi ecosystem.
The list includes the Xiaomi 10, 10 Pro, and 10T series, alongside the Redmi Note 9, Note 9 Pro, Note 9 5G, and Note 10 series. Also slated to lose support are the POCO X3, X3 NFC, F3, and M3 models. The cessation of updates means these devices will no longer receive security patches or new features, potentially leaving users vulnerable to emerging cybersecurity threats.
Xiaomi Corporation, founded in 2010, operates multiple smartphone brands including Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO, focusing primarily on electronics and home appliances, but with smartphones as its core business (miuirom.org). The company differentiates its brands based on target audience and price segment. Xiaomi itself targets the mid-to-flagship market, while Redmi focuses on budget-conscious consumers, and POCO prioritizes performance at lower costs (miuirom.org).
The end of support for these older models aligns with a typical software support lifecycle for Android devices. However, the move underscores the increasing importance of regular security updates in a landscape of evolving cyber threats. Without these updates, vulnerabilities in the operating system and pre-installed applications can be exploited by malicious actors.
According to Xiaomi’s official global website, the POCO brand emphasizes delivering power and performance (mi.com/global/poco/). Current POCO offerings include models with high-capacity batteries and advanced display technology, such as the POCO F8 series and the POCO X7 series. The company is also promoting its latest Snapdragon processors in its flagship devices.
The discontinuation of updates for these thirteen models follows a pattern of Xiaomi updating its branding and product strategies. Recent Redmi K Ultra models are often rebranded as the Xiaomi T Series in global markets (xiaomitime.com). This rebranding logic aims to streamline the product portfolio and target specific consumer segments more effectively.
As of January 14, 2026, Xiaomi continues to position its core brand as a premium flagship experience, emphasizing Leica camera technology and high build quality (xiaomitime.com). Redmi remains focused on value, while POCO continues to cater to performance-oriented users. The company has not issued a statement regarding the specific reasons for ending support for the listed devices, nor has it announced any plans for extended support programs.
