MIUI 12.5 has been launched along with the flagship Mi 11 on December 28, 2020. Xiaomi's latest Android skin release, a follow-up of MIUI 12, is basically the base update before the launch of MIUI 13. The MIUI 12.5 offers new upgrades in privacy and security and Super Wallpaper, animation, haptics, system optimizations, and various other new features.
The latest system optimizations in MIUI 12.5 brings significant improvement. Core usage scenarios are optimized to decrease memory usage by 20 percent compared to previous versions. Its system operations are developed to use 32 percent less memory and deliver a 17 percent decrease in power consumption. Under the MIUI 12.5, Super Wallpapers consume 40 percent less power, allowing the system to operate smoother while saving the battery. The new MIUI+ also offers maximum efficiency for multi-tasking between smartphones and computers with Android and Windows integration, bridging gaps between the two platforms.
MIUI 12.5 New Features
Super Wallpapers
MIUI 12.5 offers new super wallpapers inspired by various places around the globe. Every screen changes into an imagined space, from the screen display to the lock screen. New super wallpapers include Home Earth, Red Mars, Saturn Ring, Snow Mountain, and Geometry wallpapers. These new dynamic wallpapers are optimized as they consume 40 percent less power.
Light Cone Animation Framework
MIUI light cone animation framework is fully upgraded. Based on Xiaomi's brand-new motion effect architecture, each scene's motion experience has been greatly improved, smooth and natural, efficient, and comfortable, bringing a fresh user experience. The system application is fully optimized. It's now lighter, faster, and more efficient. On average, background memory usage has been decreased by 35%. At the same time, the system application uses 25% less power consumption on average. Light Cone Animation Framework transforms vectors from one shape to another smoothly, combined with a built-in physics engine, real-time gaussian blur, G2 continuity curve, and the newly implemented turbo gesture feature that responds smoothly and quickly without causing any lag.
Dynamic effect: Top-notch aesthetics and dynamic design
The superb system dynamic design in MIUI 12.5 is even more pleasing to the eye. Xiaomi's innovative and dynamic style of visual design has also raised the system's aesthetics to a new level.
Sound: "Nature" The DNA of MIUI Sound Design
Since 2018, MIUI has developed the first natural sound effect system, integrating "nature" into the DNA of sound design. This custom interface draws inspiration from the earth, collects nature's sounds, and allows the creatures and beautiful sounds of nature to combine into the phone's sound. There are also more customizations in sounds - multiple notifications will come in four different tones, inspired by various places in the world, from the grasslands of East Africa to the rainforests of South America.
Touch: MIUI natural touch
MIUI 12.5 will be offering refined touch feedback and fine vibration. It brings new and convenient haptics, which further improves the overall touch experience.
Privacy greatly improved
In MIUI 12.5, privacy protection capabilities for users have been enhanced greatly. In April 2020, MIUI introduced leading user privacy protection functions and services such as "flares," "interceptors," and "concealed masks." It greatly improves the level of user privacy protection. MIUI 12.5's privacy also features Clipboard privacy protection, approximate location to maximize privacy, full Android sandbox mechanism, separate settings for application read permissions, automatic blocking of malicious downloads, anti-tracking on the Internet, and more.
Other features
Notes App - The new notes app is much more organized and structured and comes with interesting features. It incorporates features such as easy writing, convenient management, and drag and drop.
Floating Windows - The enhanced floating window feature makes multi-tasking more convenient and easier.
MIUI+ - Managing files between your Xiaomi phone and Windows computer is now easier. MIUI+ allows Xiaomi users to perform activities simultaneously on both devices in real-time.
Xiaomi Health - You can now get your heart rate health status in real-time through the phone's camera. The Xiaomi Health is also supported by the self-developed AI algorithm, the Spirit String 2.0 or Lingxian 2.0. Compared with the previous generation algorithm, Lingxian 2.0 has improved its recognition accuracy and now has a barometer. It can also automatically record height changes during exercise.
Mi Cloud Service - The Mi Cloud Service added new features including Password Manager, Mi Cloud Disk - Automatically convert photos to PDF, Find phone and share location.
Other highlights - new launcher animations, new power menu, new volume controller, new apps, new notification center, cleaner interface, new camera settings interface, new fingerprint animations, bubble notification support (Android 11), super resolution, voice control, new QR Code interface, new icon styles, and HDR display (Only for AMOLED devices).
MIUI 12.5 Schedule for China Beta ROM and Stable ROM
MIUI 12.5 Closed Beta ROM
First batch (started before December 28):
Mi 10
Mi 10 Pro
Mi 9 SE
Mi 9
Redmi K20 Pro
Mi CC9e
Redmi Note 7
Redmi Note 7 Pro
Redmi K30 Pro
Redmi K30 5G
Mi 10 Lite (Youth Edition)
Redmi K30
Mi CC9 Pro
Redmi K20
Redmi K30S Ultra (Extreme Edition)
Mi 10 Ultra (Extreme Edition)
Redmi K30 Ultra (Extreme Edition)
Redmi 10X
Redmi 10X Pro
Redmi Note 9
Redmi K30i 5G
Second batch (starting from mid to late January 2021):
Mi 9 Pro 5G
Mi CC9
Mi CC9 Meitu Edition
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Redmi Note 8 Pro
Redmi Note 8
Redmi Note 9 4G
Note: the above devices will have an Android OS update too.
MIUI 12.5 Public Beta Update
From mid to late January 2021, it will be released in batches.
MIUI 12.5 Stable Release
First batch (starting at the end of 4/2021):
Mi 11
Mi 10 Ultra
Mi 10 Pro
Mi 10
MIUI 12.5 Schedule for Global Stable ROM
First batch (starts Q2 2021):
Mi 10T
Mi 10T Pro
Mi 10
Mi 10 Pro
Mi 11
Second batch (start late Q2 2021):
Mi 10T Lite
Mi 10 Lite 5G
Mi Note 10
Mi Note 10 Pro
Mi Note 10 Lite
Redmi Note 9
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Redmi Note 9S
Redmi Note 9T
Redmi Note 8 Pro
Redmi 9
POCO F2
POCO X3 NFC
This list is not complete yet, as Xiaomi is still preparing a release schedule for its other devices.
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Source: https://c.mi.com/thread-3516338-1-1.html
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