Xiaomi just released an update for a device they’re yet to announce. According to the version number, “MIUI 12.0.1.0 QJQINXM,” it shows that the supposed Redmi 9 Power is the same device as the Redmi Note 9 4G, which received its first MIUI 12.0.5.0 QJQCNXM not long ago. Both updates are for the same phone but for different regions, where “IN” in the former means Indian while “CN” in the latter represents Chinese.

Before now, the device already obtained FEC certification, where it appeared with a model number, M2010J1SG. According to the listing, the device will have an additional 2MP Macro sensor and will answer Redmi 9T. It means the global variant will probably have a different camera arrangement, but aside from that, other features of the phone are expected to remain unchanged.

Meanwhile, according to a new line of code, the device might arrive in India as Redmi 9 Power. The information is from the released Xiaomi stock ROM for the Chinese version of the phone. The supposed Redmi 9 power has a model number, M2010J1SI, and will debut with an additional hi259 2MP Macro sensor.

Unfortunately, there’s currently no news as to when these phones – Redmi 9T and Redmi 9 Power – will be making their debut. However, since the company has already released an update for the phones, it means the launch is imminent.

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The new stable MIUI 11 update that’s currently hitting the global Redmi Note 8 users has a version number, V11.0.12.0 PCOMIXM, and it’s based on Android Pie. It’s basically an upgrade from the buggy v11.0.11.0, and hopefully, that will see everyone receive the MIUI 12 update, eventually. Meanwhile, as per the changelog of the new update, it has bumped the security patch level to November 2020, as well as improved system security and stability.

As to whether you should download the update, we can’t say for now. We are currently keeping a close eye on the development and will update this space once we get more information. Hopefully, Xiaomi will explain why it had to roll out a new stable MIUI 11 update for the global Redmi Note 8 users barely 24 hours after a new MIUI 12 update was released. Nevertheless, if you’re still on V11.0.11.0, it makes sense to download the update as you have nothing to lose.

Download the new stable MIUI 11 update for the global Redmi Note 8

• Device: Redmi Note 8
• Version: V11.0.12.0.PCOMIXM
• Android: 9
• Type: Recovery
  • Download
  • OTA for V11.0.11.0

The Snapdragon 875, Meanwhile, is built on a 5nm node and uses a 1+3+4 Octa-Core formation, where the individual core will make use of the recently released ARM Cortex-X1 architecture. It has a frequency speed of up to 3.0GHz, and that means about a 20% uplift in performance over the predessesor. The three A78 based cores will clock at 1.84GH while the four power-efficient A55 cores clock at 1.8GHz. We also expect an improved Adreno 660 GPU, and with a Qualcomm X60 modem, maximum download speed might exceed 7Gbps. 

It has been alleged that some OEMs will be getting exclusive privileges with the flagship processor Snapdragon 875. Xiaomi is expected to release the first Snapdragon 875-powered phone in China, while Samsung will debut the Chipset globally.  Qualcomm is yet to make any comment on that nor the OEMs involved. They’ve, however, released a list of some smartphone makers’ CEOs that will deliver a speech on that day. On the list are Xiaomi Chief Executive Lei Jun, President of Sony Mobile, Mitsuya Kishida, and OnePlus CEO, Kyle Kiang. 

Seeing Xiaomi CEO on the list could mean the company, among others, are soon going to debut a phone running the flagship processor Snapdragon 875 SoC. We hope to find out more during the December 1 event when they will deliver their speech. Of course, it’s going to be live-streamed, given the COVID-19 safety rules.