The Chinese Smartphone maker has started working on Android 7.0 Nougat-based MIUI 9 update as per the recently leaked image that has surfaced on the internet which shows MIUI 9 software.

A screenshot of the company's Nougat-based MIUI 9 with version number 9 6.9.23 has been posted on Weibo.Meanwhile, the official release date of Android 7.0 Nougat in Xiaomi has not yet been announced by the company.

The Chinese technology giant is eyeing to roll out the Android 7.0 Nougat-based MIUI 9 operating system by the end of this year which means that some of its handsets are expected to receive the firmware within this year. Other devices expected to receive the MIUI 9 update includes Mi 4s, Mi 4i, Mi 4c, Mi Max, Mi Note Pro and Mi Pad 2.

As per the reports, Chinese smartphone maker is planning to release Google's new firmware to devices like Xiaomi Mi 5, Redmi Pro, Mi 4s, Mi 4c, Redmi Note 3, Redmi Note 4, Redmi 2 Prime, Redmi 3, Redmi 3s, Redmi 3A, Mi Max, Mi Note, Mi Note Pro, Mi Pad 2, and Mi 4i. However, a few popular handsets like Xiaomi Mi 2, Mi 2S, Mi 3, Mi 4 and Redmi 1S will not get the OS as the processor in these handsets is not compatible with Android 7.0 Nougat's Vulcan API.

In addition to that, Xiaomi is likely to release the Android Nougat update for its less expensive Redmi series. These devices will receive MIUI 9 update as soon as the company releases it latest operating system.

Android 7.0 Nougat comes with features like multi-window, direct reply notifications, extra power efficiency, Google Assistant, VR interface, seamless updates, screen zoom, clear all, data saver and many more.

Updated version of Android launched by Google to boost compatible smartphones seems to have taken up by the smartphone manufacturers in a faster pace to boost their devices. Smartphone manufacturers like Motorola, Samsung, Sony, and Xiaomi are fighting hard to boost their sales.