Rating of the best Xiaomi smartphones for 2020

Mobile devices of the Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi, due to their democratic price, good quality and rich functionality, are in great demand in Russia. At the same time, the company has reliable models in every price range, from budget to top ones. It is worth noting that Xiaomi devices often outperform their competitors in terms of price-quality ratio. Below is a rating of the best Xiaomi smartphones in various price segments with their main pros and cons.

How to choose?

Most users ask: how to choose a smartphone and which company is better? Below are the criteria for choosing a reliable device.

What is it for?

Choosing a phone, any user feels like a real specialist. At the same time, the person does not take into account the fact that the point of view is sometimes radically different. In fact, one has only to ask oneself the question - for what purposes is a smartphone needed?

Now smartphones are made for people of different ages, social status and gender. Moreover, any gadget performs almost identical functions. The latest phones, besides SMS and calls, have other important options:

1. Working on the Internet. Today it is absolutely possible to get online from any corner of the planet, having only a good smartphone with you.
2. Film viewing and audio listening in good quality.
3. Work with office applications.
4. Conversations on Skype and other analogs of this program.
5. Performing everyday tasks.

It is very important to understand what exactly a person needs - all of the above options or just calls and messaging. If the user is not interested in the Internet, he does not watch videos, then the phone will become a useless burden. In such a situation, it is quite advisable to purchase an ordinary cellular device for yourself with the usual options, and spend the remaining money on something else.

How to choose the resolution and display diagonal?

After the user has identified the necessary options, you need to decide on the size of the display.

Less than 4.5 inches

If a person needs a smartphone to lie quietly in his hand and easily fit into his pocket, phones with such display parameters are an excellent solution. These gadgets are also quite lightweight. The only drawback is that some users find it difficult to type SMS, in particular, if they have thumbs.

4.5 to 5.5 inches

Actually, there are many of these devices on the market, because they are the most comfortable ones. This includes both inexpensive devices and mid-range smartphones. The main thing is to be guided by a simple formula: the larger the gadget, the more inconvenient it is to hold it.But if the user loves to play on the phone or watch videos, in this case it is more practical to purchase a pocket gadget with a size of about 5.5 inches.

More than 5.5 inches

Devices with such a large display are also called phablets. Such devices look like a smartphone and a tablet at the same time. They control such models with only two hands, since one needs to hold it, and the other to click on the display. The phablet will not fit in a pocket, only if the person has a large compartment. Now users who speak on a gadget with similar dimensions are no longer surprising, so if such a model is comfortable for a person, it makes sense to take a closer look at such phones.

Memory

An equally important criterion when choosing is the capacity of the main memory.

4 to 8 GB

If a person plans to use the device as a whole, like an ordinary smartphone, and only occasionally visit the Internet or play their favorite games, then 4-8 gigabytes is more than enough. It is worth noting that the amount of unused memory significantly affects how much a gadget costs. In this regard, it is necessary to think about this in advance. Also, do not forget that if necessary, most of the gadgets are equipped with a slot for micro SD flash drives.

16 GB

With this amount of memory, a person will be able to save a small number of favorite tracks and photos, however, it is worth remembering that the number of unused memory often tends to quickly end.

From 16 GB

Smartphones with memory capacities from 32 to 128 GB are an excellent solution for people who plan to constantly use the device for various purposes. For example, after the user launches the Play Market, he will have a desire to download about a dozen of all kinds of applications and games, since many programs seem original and necessary.

In order not to fill up all the RAM of the device in a short period of time, it makes sense to think about this in advance and roughly calculate the amount of memory that is needed.

About Xiaomi

The corporation opened in 2010, starting to produce a shell for the Android OS called MIUI, and presented its first own gadget - Mi 1 - in 2011.

The corporation formally entered the domestic market relatively recently, in the summer of 2016, however, this brand became popular here much earlier, since a huge number of devices were delivered from AliExpress and were stitched into Russian. In the summer of 2016, the corporation managed to conquer the domestic market very quickly, as well as everywhere where the company is going to develop its own activities.

Corporation statistics for 2017

In the global market, the corporation has not yet managed to get into the rating of the top five manufacturers of mobile devices, since it accounts for only 2%, however, in the Russian Federation, the corporation succeeded. It sold 360,000 devices, after which it got into the Russian TOP-5, increasing its own sales in 12 months by more than 360%.

Smartphone lines

The corporation's smartphones are divided into 2 model lines:

1. Redmi.
2. Mi.

At the same time, these model lines have their own subcategories:

• Redmi is an inexpensive segment. Budget phones of the brand are bought here, however, the penultimate Redmi 7 is close to flagship devices, not losing to them in agility and design. The line includes Redmi Note phones, which differ from Redmi in large screen dimensions.
• Mi is a lineup of flagship devices, in which there are premium smartphones not only with an ordinary and large display, but also many other solutions.
• Mi SE is a budget variant of the flagship device with limited capabilities.
• Mi Note is a lineup with a large display. All in all, nothing outstanding either: excellent performance figures, trendy minimalist look. It looks businesslike, and is in no way inferior to devices from Apple or Samsung corporations.
• Mi Max are big screen phablets. The displays here are even larger than those of the Note lineup, however, in terms of "filling" they lose, since everything here is based on a large display.
• Mi Mix are frameless smartphones. The entire front surface of the device is occupied exclusively by the screen.
• Mi A - devices on "clean" OS Android One. This is a special purpose series developed in collaboration with Google Corporation. There are no shells in it, only the "bare" OS Android. The gadgets of this line will be an excellent solution for mobile software developers.

Cost policy

The cost of phones ranges from 7 thousand rubles for the most budgetary one and reaches 35 thousand rubles for the most expensive one.

In the Russian Federation there are many official service centers, information about which is available on the official web resources of the corporation.

Pros and cons of a Chinese corporation

This corporation is hard to find weaknesses. The disadvantage may be solely that Xiaomi has not quite adapted to the domestic market yet. However, this does not prevent her from achieving her own goals.

The firm has a lot of advantages. This includes a variety of devices, at the same time, not just a lot of different devices, but specifically aimed at a specific buyer.

Best Xiaomi smartphones for 2020

A smartphone is a comfortable and innovative gadget of our time, however, the disadvantage of such devices is that they are unreliable, and they are also very easy to disable, so below is a rating of reliable and popular models from the best Chinese manufacturer - Xiaomi.

13: Xiaomi Redmi Go

The model will be an excellent option for not the most capricious consumers, namely children and the elderly, or as an additional communication device. The phone case is made of plastic materials, the assembly is reliable. A high-quality IPS-type matrix does not fade at angles, it is very convenient to watch videos.

Average price (in rubles):

• for the 1/8 GB version - 4 600;
• for version 1 - 16 GB - 5,000.

• availability;
• loud speaker;
• high-quality display;
• excellent offline performance;
• Dual SIM and independent flash drive slot.

• camera - stable "middling";
• there is no backlight on the keys located under the display;
• limited OS Android;
• 1 GB of RAM;
• there is no light sensor.

12: Xiaomi Redmi 7A

The one-piece rounded body is made of glossy plastic materials. The display is built on an IPS matrix. Instead of a personal ledge under the front-facing camera, a classic indent is left above the screen.

The smartphone has a powerful battery, which in combination with a simple "filling" guarantees excellent autonomy. For example, video playback is available for 11 hours. No bells and whistles speaker. The model will be a good option for everyday tasks and even for playing your favorite tracks.

Average price (in rubles):

• for version 2/16 GB - 5,500;
• for version 2/32 GB - 5 800;
• for version 3/32 GB - 8,000.

• loud speaker;
• high-quality display;
• excellent offline performance;
• 2 SIM cards and a separate slot for a flash drive;
• fast charging;
• the box contains a power supply unit with a power of 10 W;
• the radio works without headphones.

• the body is made of plastic;
• no USB Type-C;
• no fingerprint sensor;
• does not support Wi-Fi in the 5 GHz range.

11: Xiaomi Redmi 7

 

The simple design of the phone is presented in the form of a rear panel made of plastic materials, as well as a volumetric polycarbonate frame. It is worth adding to the disadvantages of the model the absence of a frame made of metal materials, however, one should not make premature conclusions. The fact is that polycarbonate materials prevent slipping.

Gorilla Glass 5 was responsible for protecting the display. The IPS screen has an HD resolution with a pixel saturation of 269 PPI.

Average price (RUB):

• for modification 2/16 GB - 7,900;
• for the modification 3/32 GB - 7 900;
• for modification 3/64 GB - 9,700;
• for the modification 4/64 GB - 9 800.

• stylish design;
• cutout screen;
• excellent offline performance;
• a productive chip for this segment of the cost;
• high-quality camera;
• loud speakers;
• separate slot for a flash drive;
• pulls heavyweight 3D apps.

• no USB Type-C;
• the body is made of plastic;
• low display resolution;
• "Modest" viewing angles.

10: Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

The phone has a Super AMOLED screen, just like the Mi 9, only the diagonal is smaller. The fingerprint scanner is integrated into the screen, and the responsiveness is only slightly inferior to the Mi 9 smartphone.

This device is not the most productive chip. However, when compared with the Mi 8 SE, the speed of work increased by 10 percent. This chip can handle even the most demanding applications at medium to high graphics settings.

Average price (RUB):

• for the 6/64 GB option - 18,500;
• for the 6/128 GB variant - 19 600.

• nice performance;
• build quality;
• small dimensions;
• Super AMOLED screen of high quality from the South Korean corporation Samsung;
• speed of work;
• fingerprint scanner in the screen;
• fast charging;
• impressive offline performance;
• shoots like Mi 9;
• there is an NFC block;
• availability.

• slides;
• no 3.5mm port provided;
• there is no tray for a flash drive;
• dust and moisture protection is not provided;
• no stereo speakers;
• optical stabilization is not provided;
• wireless charging is not available.

9: Xiaomi Mi A3 (Mi CC9e)

The nice rounded body is made of two parts, made of Gorilla Glass 5. Between them there is a frame made of plastic.

Average price (RUB):

• for the modification 4/64 GB - 11,000;
• for the modification 4/128 GB - 12 650.

• build quality;
• strong body, which is under the glass Gorilla Glass 5;
• AMOLED matrix;
• average speed of work;
• high-quality camera;
• impressive offline performance;
• fast charging;
• fingerprint scanner in the screen;
• loud speaker;
• "Naked" OS Android;
• there is a USB Type-C.

• no NFC block;
• low display resolution;
• there is no independent slot for a flash drive.

8: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

The brand from China again overtook all rivals when it presented this gadget. It has no competitors in its own cost segment. Most of the wishes of the company's fans were heard. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 5.

The protrusion for the front-facing camera has become much smaller, and in terms of form factor it is drop-shaped. The indicator light is now on the bottom. For the first time, a low-cost mobile device used glass for the back panel.

Average price (RUB):

• for the 3/32 GB option - 10 350;
• for option 4/64 GB - 11 300;
• for the option 4/128 GB - 13 150;
• for the 6/64 GB option - 12,200.

• availability;
• case design and materials;
• high-quality camera;
• good work speed;
• impressive offline performance;
• loud speaker;
• dust and moisture protection;
• fast charging;
• USB Type-C is provided;
• a minijack headphone jack is provided.

• no NFC block;
• no own slot for a flash drive;
• the adapter that comes with the gadget does not support fast charging.

7: Xiaomi Mi 9T (Redmi K20)

The case is made of a glass back with a bright print on the edges, ending in a rim made of 7000 series aluminum. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 6.

Average price (RUB):

• for modification 6/64 GB - 18 850;
• for the modification 6/128 GB - 20 100.

• unusual colors;
• bright high-quality screen without protrusions;
• high-quality camera;
• good battery life;
• amazing nimbleness;
• fast charging;
• there is a minijack headphone jack.

• no slot for a flash drive;
• no dust and moisture protection;
• no stereo speakers;
• no optical stabilization.

6: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

The most advanced phone in this series. In terms of execution, it is similar to Redmi Note 7, but the differences are in the hardware. The key camera sensor is Sony's IMX586, which is usually found in premium gadgets.

The average price is 15,050 rubles.

• advanced camera;
• design and build quality;
• incredible speed of work;
• good battery life;
• loud speaker;
• dust and moisture protection;
• fast charging;
• USB Type-C is provided;
• a minijack headphone jack is provided.

• no NFC block;
• there is no own slot for a flash drive.

5: Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (Redmi K20 Pro)

The case is made of a glass back with a bright print on the edges, ending in a 7000 series aluminum rim. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 6. The AMOLED matrix is ​​responsible for the image transmission.

With everyday use, it can work for at least 24 hours and even 48, if you practically do not use the gadget. Has support for fast charging with a power of 27 W, through which you can restore the charge to 100% in 73 minutes.

Only one speaker has average sound quality. However, it is quite enough for any purpose. At the back you can see a built-in camera unit, which consists of a main (aperture ratio - 1.8), a wide-angle and a telephoto lens with 2x magnification.

The surroundings are beautifully rendered in the daytime and under artificial light. Deep color rendering, contrast and detail are all great. Gaming performance is enough for any heavyweight applications at high graphics settings.

Average price (RUB):

• for the 6/64 GB variant - 23 300;
• for the 6/128 GB option - 25,900.

• exclusive colors;
• bright high-quality screen without cutouts;
• high-quality camera;
• good battery life;
• speed of work;
• fast charging;
• a minijack headphone jack is provided.

• there is no tray for a flash drive;
• dust and moisture protection is not provided;
• no stereo speakers;
• no optical stabilization is provided.

4: Xiaomi Black Shark 2

The frame is made of 7000 series aluminum, which, however, sharply, however, harmoniously transitions to the back of durable glass. Under the protective glass Corning Curved Glass is an AMOLED matrix with FHD + resolution.

On the back you can see a logo with adjustable backlighting, and there is also backlighting on the ends of the device. The gaming phone has support for Quick Charge 4. From zero to 100 percent, the model is restored in less than 80 minutes. With constant gameplay, the battery will drain in 5-7 hours.

Due to the cooling system of the power controller, it is possible to play on the phone while charging and not worry about overheating. To cool the chip, a heatsink and a Liquid Cooling 3.0 cooling plate are provided under the case.

The stereotype speakers are moved to the front of the smartphone and are aimed directly at the owner. The reproduced sound differs from the background of rivals in the purity of sound and volume "without hoarseness".

The manufacturer did not focus on cameras, however, they have the ability to shoot in good quality. The main lens, which has an aperture of 1.7, reproduces natural colors, while the secondary lens has 2x optical zoom and image stabilization.

Average price (RUB):

• for the modification 6/128 GB - 30,000;
• for the modification 8/128 GB - 35 700;
• for the modification 12/256 GB - 43 200.

• gaming performance;
• incredible speed of work;
• there is cooling;
• fast charging;
• there is a fingerprint sensor;
• excellent offline performance;
• stereo speakers;
• Supports Xiaomi gamepad (not in the box)
• advanced camera.

• no NFC block;
• no 3.5 mm headphone jack;
• no dust and moisture protection;
• no slot for a flash drive.

3: Xiaomi Mi 9

This is the first gadget from the brand from China, equipped with a built-in main camera. The corporation has concentrated on photographic potential, so the model does not lose in image quality to devices of popular brands.

Due to the reduced protrusion for the front-facing and a narrower chin, the phone's display has become larger, keeping the dimensions at the level of the Mi 8. The screen is under Gorilla Glass 6. The model in question was one of the first to receive the innovative Snapdragon 855 chip.

Today it is the most powerful chip in the range of mobile devices running on the Android OS.An adapter for charging is supplied in the box with the gadget, and in half an hour the phone is restored from 0 to 45 percent.

Average price (RUB):

• for the 6/64 GB option - 23 800;
• for the 6/128 GB variant - 25,500.

• more accessible when compared with rivals;
• attractive performance;
• bright high-quality display with a miniature protrusion;
• one of the highest quality cameras on the market;
• good battery life;
• excellent speed of work;
• fingerprint scanner in the display;
• wireless charger;
• fast charging.

• slides;
• no classic minijack headphone jack;
• no slot for a flash drive;
• no dust and moisture protection;
• no stereo speakers;
• no optical stabilization;
• no fast charging adapter included.

2: Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

The body of the phone, in the best custom of premium devices, is made of glass materials that shine harmoniously in the light. The bright display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5, as is the rear. The display is made using IPS technology.

The lens peephole is made in a drop form factor. The phone has fast charging support. In 30 minutes, the smartphone will recover to 39%, and to charge the battery 100 percent, you will have to wait about 2 hours.

When gaming, the smartphone can work for about eight and a half hours at medium brightness settings. During video playback, the device will last from 12 to 14 hours. The sound quality in the headphones and out of the speaker is good and quite loud.

Average price (RUB):

• for modification 6/64 GB - 17,000;
• for the modification 6/128 GB - 18,000;
• for the modification 8/128 GB - 21 600.

• sturdy body that protects Gorilla Glass 5;
• bright screen with excellent color rendering;
• good battery life;
• supports fast charging;
• innovative filling from MediaTek;
• multifunctional camera with an innovative 64-megapixel unit from the South Korean corporation Samsung;
• liquid cooling of the chip;
• there is an NFC module.

• weak macro and wide angle lenses;
• lack of stereotype speakers;
• the chip from MediaTek in games shows itself weaker when compared with the Snapdragon processor from Qualcomm.

1: Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (Mi CC9)

The model is a kind of "sandwich" consisting of glass and metal materials. The front part is protected by strong Gorilla Glass 5, and the back is made with a nice gradient effect.

The display is made using AMOLED technology, at the same time, the image does not seem too intense. The quality of the matrix is ​​excellent - even a couple of years ago, such screens were considered to be an attribute of exclusively premium smartphones.

The battery is normal, supports fast charging. The model is able to last almost 48 hours on a single charge. It takes 1.5 hours to restore a smartphone charge from zero to one hundred percent.

The multimedia speaker is located at the bottom of the phone. It won't be enough to listen to songs. However, to watch videos on YouTube, it is enough. There is a headphone port on the top of the smartphone. The tracks sound good in them.

The model is equipped with a built-in photographic unit:

1. Main.
2. Wide angle.
3. With bokeh effect.

Frontalka will definitely appeal to those users who love taking pictures of themselves at any time of the day.

Average price (RUB):

• for the 6/64 GB option - 16,850;
• for the 6/128 GB variant - 18,050.

• top-end appearance;
• sturdy body that protects Gorilla Glass 5;
• bright AMOLED display of high quality;
• high quality images at any time of the day;
• nimble;
• supports fast charging technology;
• good battery life;
• there is an NFC module;
• micro SD tray;
• there is a radio;
• there is an infrared port.

• you cannot use two SIM cards and a flash drive at the same time;
• slides.

The best new items from Xiaomi

Now let's take a look at the latest innovations this year.

Xiaomi Redmi 8A

The Chinese corporation has formally presented its own brand new ultra-budget phone with fairly advanced technological parameters. If a user is looking for a new phone for himself, wants a high-quality camera, a capacious battery and excellent performance, then this device will be an excellent choice.

The average price is 8 350 rubles.

• capacitive battery with excellent battery life;
• large display of high quality;
• comfort and ease of use;
• availability;
• there is moisture protection.

• average productivity;
• lack of an NFC module;
• the rear panel is made of plastic materials.

Xiaomi Redmi 8

The novelty is powered by Qualcomm's 12nm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 chip. The processor is built on 8 Cortex-A53 cores, 2 of which operate at 2 GHz and 6 at 1.45 GHz.

The average price is 10,200 rubles.

• nimble;
• there is an NFC module;
• there is an infrared port;
• there is a 3.5 mm headphone port;
• branded shell with solid functionality;
• excellent autonomy;
• attractive design;
• the screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5;
• excellent brightness and color rendering of the display;
• high-quality camera;
• availability.

• insufficient amount of RAM;
• poor image detail.

Where is it more profitable to buy a smartphone?

Where is it more profitable to buy mobile gadgets - a popular question among users, because they are faced with the main difficulty: a communication salon in a city or an online store? Each of these methods has its own pros and cons, and therefore it is very important to pay attention to all the details.

What are the benefits of shopping in online stores?

1. Informativeness. Buying a smartphone using the network, a person gets acquainted not only with the key parameters and an overview from a specialist, but also with a free opinion from other customers. When contacting a salon, the main informative resource for a person is a manager who is guided only by the desire to realize a device with a good markup, and not one that is practical for the user.
2. Cost. The spread of pricing policy in various network sites is very large, but the average value is often less than in cellular stores. This is due to the fact that online stores significantly save on staff and space rent.

What are the benefits of shopping in communication salons?

1. On-site inspection. In the salon, the user can check the gadget on the spot, hold it in his hands, and also check to what extent the menu, weight and other functions are comfortable, while on the Internet site a person sees only a photo.
2. Delivery. The average delivery time is 2-3 days, and with AliExpress it is even a month and a half. It is also worth noting that the courier will deliver only one smartphone and if a person notices a number of minor flaws, then it will take even longer to wait for a replacement. There are no such problems in the cabin. If the user finds scuffs and other damages on the display and case, he will be provided with another copy in a couple of minutes.
3. There are no "gray" devices in the cabin. It is customary to call such smartphones those that are illegally imported into the territory of the Russian Federation. Such devices are attractive for their price, but they promise instability in work.

Conclusion

The manufacturer Xiaomi is a famous brand that has received high demand largely due to the production of really high-quality smartphones at affordable prices. The company always develops new products, so they need to be monitored regularly.