Games and apps now use more resources as they come with better graphics, more features, etc. As for RAM consumption increases, we either need a new device or a solution to handle these apps and games without any problem. Smartphone brands are also aware of this issue and hence most of them are giving users options to increase RAM.
What is Memory Extension?
Memory Extension is a feature on Xiaomi phones running MIUI 12.5 or newer. This new feature does exactly what its name suggests. It adds 1/2/3 GB of RAM by occupying storage. What it means is you can use 1 or 2 or 3 GB from your Internal Storage as additional RAM. Since RAM memory and storage are different, the performance of additional RAM taken from storage will not be the same as original RAM, but it will give a performance boost to some extent. So it is better to use this feature and get a better gaming and multitasking performance on your Xiaomi phone.
How much you can increase RAM?
Phones with 256GB Storage or more – 3GB RAMPhones with 128GB Storage – 2GBPhones with 64GB Storage – 1GB
If you don’t know, the Memory Extension feature is only available to Xiaomi phones with MIUI 12.5 and MIUI 12.5 Enhanced update (or newer). Xiaomi has released MIUI 12.5 Enhanced to its many devices and the majority of phones are getting Memory Extension with Enhanced update. It will be available to more devices in the coming time. MIUI 12.5 Enhanced is the update that focuses on the device performance instead of new features. These performance modes include Memory Extension, Atomized Memory, Swift Performance, Liquid Storage, etc. The availability of these modes varies as per devices. However, the Memory Extension is available on all Xiaomi phones with MIUI 12.5 Enhanced.
List of Xiaomi Phones with Memory Extension Feature
Mi 10/Pro/UltraMi 10 LiteMi 10 Lite 5GMi 10 Lite ZoomMi 11/Pro/UltraMi 11iMi 11TMi 11T ProMi CC9 ProMi Mix 4Mi Note 10Redmi 10Redmi 10X 4GRedmi 10X 5GRedmi 10X ProRedmi K30Redmi K30 5GRedmi K30 SpeedRedmi K30 UltraRedmi K30iRedmi K40 GamingRedmi Note 8Redmi Note 9Redmi Note 9 5GRedmi Note 9TRedmi Note 10 5GRedmi Note 10 ProPoco F3Poco F3 GTPoco M3Poco X3Poco X3 NFCPoco X3 GTXiaomi Pad 5 SeriesSnapdragon 888/870/865 devices (except Mi Mix Fold)and more
These are the Xiaomi phones in which the Memory Extension feature is available. Thanks to Kacper Skrzypek for an ultimate list. Soon more devices will receive the new feature, so make sure to check his latest Tweet in the chain.
How to Enable Memory Extension on Xiaomi Phones
Xiaomi is planning to roll out the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced to third-batch phones. So if you received the update, you can easily expand RAM on your phone. But if not, then look for your device eligibility and the rollout plan. So if you have already updated your phone, then you can jump into steps to enable RAM expansion on your Xiaomi phone. The same RAM Expansion feature is also available on other OEM phones but with different names. So we will be sharing separate guides for different OEMs. In case you have another device and want to increase the RAM of your phone, then you can follow us on Google News (@YTECHB) and Twitter (@YTECHB). Also Check:
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