The Chinese company Xiaomi ("Xiaomi") is sometimes called the "Chinese apple." This nickname was given to her because of the similarity of philosophy with Apple. Both companies strive to create an ecosystem filled with products that are closely related to each other.
However, there is one significant difference between Chinese and American companies - pricing. If the American Apple positions its products as expensive and elite, the Chinese Apple focuses on the availability of smartphones that offer rich functionality. In this article, we will help you choose a good Xiaomi smartphone for half or even a third of the iPhone.
10. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
The average price is 13,490 rubles
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.3 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- dual camera 48 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- 4 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
- weight of 186 g, WxHxT 75.21 × 159.21 × 8.10 mm
The Xiaomi smartphone rating of 2019 opens a model that recently appeared on the Russian market and has already become very popular. If you need a phone with a long battery life, a durable, bright and clear screen, and also capable of easily pulling several open applications at the same time, then it is difficult to choose an option better than Note 7.
The good news is the availability of the energy-efficient and productive Snapdragon 660 chipset and fingerprint scanner and the ability to install a memory card.
And most of all, many users are pleased with the excellent quality of pictures taken by the main camera. Especially if you install Google Camera instead of the stock application.
A plus: loud and clear sound, the aspect ratio of the screen is 19.5: 9, there is a quick charge and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Minuses: The glass case looks expensive, but it is slippery and fragile, no NFC.
9. Xiaomi Mi8 SE
Average price - 19 300 rubles
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- dual SIM support
- screen 5.88 ″, resolution 2244 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- 6 GB RAM
- 3120 mAh battery
- weight of 164 g, WxHxT 73.09 × 147.28 × 7.50 mm
Many of the best Xiaomi smartphones sacrifice something for the sake of a low price. Some do not have fast charging, while others have a small amount of RAM or an outdated processor. However, the Mi8 SE is not like that. Of course, he also had to make “sacrifices,” and we will talk about them below. But for now, let's talk about the advantages of the device.
- The first of them is a powerful Snapdragon 710 processor and a large supply of RAM.
- The second is the availability of fast charging 18W.
- Thirdly, a SuperAMOLED screen with a brightness of 600 nits, clearly visible even under the bright sun.
- Fourth - the excellent quality of pictures taken by the rear dual camera. She has an HDR, you can manually adjust the ISO and the exposure pair. You can shoot video up to 4K.
pros: no lags in new games, good sound both from the speaker and in the headphones.
Minuses: "Monobrow", no NFC, you can not increase the amount of memory.
8. Xiaomi Mi A2
Average price - 15,200 rubles
Specifications:
- Android smartphone
- dual SIM support
- 5.99 ″ screen, resolution 2160 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 20 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- 6 GB RAM
- battery 3010 mAh
- weight of 168 g, WxHxT 75.40 × 158.70 × 7.30 mm
This is a strong middling in the top Xiaomi smartphones. On the one hand, it has a large amount of RAM, and a bright screen with a modern aspect ratio of 18: 9, and an excellent main camera, which in terms of detail of images is not inferior to analogues up to 30 thousand rubles.
On the other hand, for the sake of price, the manufacturer had to sacrifice features such as contactless payments, wireless charging and a large battery. However, the energy-efficient Snapdragon 660 processor installed in the Mi A2 positively affects the battery life.
pros: full metal case, there is a fast charge, there is a fingerprint scanner.
Minuses: there is no 3.5 mm audio jack, you can not increase the amount of memory.
7. Xiaomi Mi Mix3
The average price is 31 660 rubles
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.39 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 6 GB RAM
- 3200 mAh battery
- weight of 218 g, WxHxT 74.69 × 157.89 × 8.46 mm
While other manufacturers are finding out whose phone is more beautiful, Xiaomi took and released a top-end smartphone with a ceramic case and thin frames around a massive screen. Ceramics are warmer to the touch than glass, provide greater protection against scratches and have a deep glossy shine.
And so that users do not seem small, slider mechanism has been added to all this magnificence, which demonstrates the front camera with two lenses when you slide the screen down.
Thanks to the Snapdragon 845 with 6 GB of RAM, all games and hardware-demanding applications run smoothly and quickly.
On the rear panel is a 12-megapixel installation with two lenses. The main lens has optical image stabilization, autofocus, HDR, various modes of artificial intelligence and a 2-fold increase.
The selfie camera takes bokeh-style portraits and has a beauty mode driven by artificial intelligence.
pros: slider design, powerful hardware, there is an unlock function on the face. The screen-to-body ratio is 93.4%.
Minuses: there is no moisture and dust protection, it is impossible to increase the amount of memory, the back cover quickly “closes”.
6. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
Average price - 26,460 rubles
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.0
- dual SIM support
- 5.99 ″ screen, resolution 2160 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 6 GB RAM
- 3400 mAh battery
- weight of 189 g, WxHxT 74.90 × 150.86 × 8.10 mm
This model was included in the list of best Xiaomi smartphones for four reasons.
The first is an excellent IPS LCD screen with an 18: 9 aspect ratio and minimal bezels. And no "monobrow"!
The second is an excellent "filling" for a low price. Inside the phone’s body is the Snapdragon 845 processor, the Adreno 630 video accelerator and 6 GB of RAM. Today, Mi Mix 2S is one of the fastest mobile devices. He also has fast and wireless charging.
The third is the ceramic case of the new items from Xiaomi smartphones in 2019.
The fourth is the main camera with artificial intelligence, which takes very clear and bright pictures even in low light.
pros: Included is a case, a loud sound in the headphones, without wheezing and distortion.
Minuses: there is no way to expand the amount of memory, slippery and easily soiled body. The selfie camera is located under the screen, which is why it is not easy to take good pictures.
5. Xiaomi Redmi 6
Average price - 8 450 rubles
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- dual SIM support
- 5.45 ″ screen, resolution 1440 × 720
- dual camera 12 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- 64 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- 4 GB RAM
- 3000 mAh battery
- weight of 145 g, WxHxT 71.50 × 147.50 × 8.30 mm
The cheapest Xiaomi smartphone in our rating is the ideal workhorse, which at its low price has the features inherent in more expensive models. Namely: a fingerprint scanner, a slot for memory cards and a classic 3.5 mm audio port.
As for the cameras, little has changed compared to Xiaomi Redmi 5. There is still a 12-megapixel lens on the rear panel. But there is one significant difference - the presence of a second 5 MP lens, which is engaged in processing depth of field in portrait mode. The camera takes good pictures with many details and decent colors in normal lighting conditions.
The Mediatek Helio P22 processor is installed in this model - the solution is rather unusual for such a budget smartphone. Thanks to him, as well as a decent supply of memory, the smartphone easily pulls modern games at medium and minimum settings.
pros: large amount of RAM, small size, accurate operation of the GPS module.
Minuses: no fast charging, outdated micro-USB connector, no contactless payments, main camera poorly captures in poor lighting conditions.
4. Xiaomi Pocophone F1
The average price is 19,700 rubles
Specifications:
- Android smartphone
- dual SIM support
- 6.18 ″ screen, resolution 2246 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 5 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, GLONASS
- 6 GB RAM
- 4000 mAh battery
- weight of 182 g, WxHxT 75.20 × 155.50 × 8.80 mm
Like other new Xiaomi smartphones, the Pocophone F1 follows the trend of high, slim displays. Its 6.18 inch screen has an 18: 9 aspect ratio.
This model has an ex-flagship mobile processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 with a frequency of 2.8 GHz. This is the same chip that is used in most expensive flagships of 2018, and with 6 GB of RAM at your disposal, you can expect all games to go smoothly and quickly at medium and maximum settings.
With regard to autonomy, the Pocophone F1 withstood 15 hours 29 minutes in a continuous video playback test with flight mode enabled. It's not as long as the OnePlus 6T or Vivo V11, but it's unlikely that you yourself can withstand almost the entire day of continuous viewing of YouTube.
Instead of offering an optional wide-angle lens or a 2x zoom telephoto sensor for the main camera, Pocophone follows the Vivo example by providing an additional depth-sensitive lens for unusual photos with bokeh effects. Pictures taken with this smartphone come out in great detail, with accurate colors and a very neutral palette, and HDR mode successfully illuminates shaded areas.
pros: instant unlock by fingerprint or face, there is a 3.5 headphone jack, loud and clear sound in the headphones and from external speakers, the kit comes with a branded case.
MinusesA: No NFC, not certified for protection against dust or water.
3. Xiaomi Mi8 Pro
The average price is 29 940 rubles
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 8.1
- dual SIM support
- screen 6.21 ″, resolution 2248 × 1080
- dual camera 12 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 8 GB RAM
- 3000 mAh battery
- weight 177 g, WxHxT 74.80 × 154.90 × 7.60 mm
One of the best Chinese smartphones in terms of price and quality ratio in front looks almost the same as a bunch of other smartphones in 2019. Narrow rims on the sides and bottom, a notch on top, a display that fills everything else.
But if you turn it “back” to yourself, it will immediately become clear what sets this phone apart from a huge number of competitors. A board is hidden behind a transparent cover - actually fake, but looking like a real one. And even more beautiful.
But not a single design boasts the Mi8 Pro. For a small price you will get an impressive amount of RAM, the ability to make contactless payments and take detailed and very clear photos. The last item is the main camera with a wide-angle lens with 4-axis optical stabilization and a 12-megapixel main lens. It also has an “AI mode” - intelligent scene recognition to make your photos look good without manual correction.
The display is a 6.21-inch AMOLED panel that supports the wide color gamut of DCI-P3. And the maximum brightness is 600 nits, so you will not have problems viewing text on the street.
pros: bright, rich screen, original design of the back cover, top performance.
Minuses: no wireless charging, not very powerful battery, monobrow design annoys many users.
2. Xiaomi Mi9 SE
The average price is 28 500 rubles
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- screen 5.97 ″, resolution 2340 × 1080
- three cameras 48 MP / 8 MP / 13 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 6 GB RAM
- 3070 mAh battery
- weight 155 g, WxHxT 70.50 × 147.50 × 7.45 mm
Second place in the ranking of Xiaomi smartphones went to the “younger brother” of the flagship model Mi 9. It is an ideal option for those who do not want to overpay extra money for a larger screen and a slightly more capacious battery. And he wants all the applications and games on the smartphone to “fly”, you can contactlessly pay for purchases in the store, and take smart photos at any time of the day.
All this offers Mi9 SE, equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 processor. At the moment it is the fastest mid-range chipset. Paired with him is the Adreno 616 video accelerator.
The triple camera module shoots excellently, although the colors in the pictures may not be as bright as those made by the flagships of 2019.
The phone screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 6, and a small cutout for the selfie camera is left at the top. Under the screen on the front panel is a fingerprint scanner.
Bright and saturated AMOLED-screen has an increasing aspect ratio of 19.5: 9, and occupies 84.1% of the total front panel area.
pros: conveniently in the hand, there is a quick charge of 18 W, an excellent AMOLED screen from which you can read even in bright sunlight.
Minuses: no wireless charging, no 3.5mm headphone jack, no moisture and dust protection.
1. Xiaomi Mi 9
The average price is 38 360 rubles
Specifications:
- smartphone with Android 9.0
- dual SIM support
- 6.39 ″ screen, resolution 2340 × 1080
- three cameras 48 MP / 16 MP / 12 MP, autofocus
- 128 GB memory, without memory card slot
- 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
- 8 GB RAM
- 3300 mAh battery
- weight 173 g, WxHxT 74.67 × 157.50 × 7.61 mm
Which Xiaomi smartphone is better to choose for a person who needs to charge the phone as quickly as possible and at the same time use a powerful device with all the modern functions? The answer is simple - Xiaomi Mi 9.
This is one of the first smartphones released with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, and the first Xiaomi smartphone with support for 20W wireless charging.
It has a triple rear camera, including a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, a telephoto lens and a wide-angle lens. All three cameras can use phase detection autofocus for fast and accurate focusing. All this allows you to create excellent photos with good color balance and a minimum of digital noise.
In addition, the smartphone is equipped with a fifth-generation optical fingerprint scanner. And it boasts a gradient holographic back panel and an almost frameless design with a tiny notch.
The front panel of Mi 9 is completely covered with Gorilla Glass 6, and the 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a diagonal of 19.5: 9 is characterized by excellent color reproduction and a large margin of brightness up to 600 nits.
pros: There is wireless charging, stable communication quality, soft and yet distinct vibration.
Minuses: there is no 3.5 mm headphone jack, there is no way to increase the amount of memory, there is no moisture and dust protection.
And if you want a unique phone, then the best of the best Xiaomi smartphones of 2019 can be called the special edition Xiaomi Mi 9 Alita Edition with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. Its design with a transparent back cover through which the inside of the device is visible (in fact, this is a realistic picture) will attract the attention of others faster than the latest iPhone.
