Rating of the best Xiaomi smartphones for 2022

Mobile devices of the Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi are in high demand in Russia due to their low price, good quality and rich functionality. At the same time, the company has reliable models in every price range, from budget to top-end ones. It is worth noting that Xiaomi devices often overtake their competitors in terms of price to quality ratio. Below is a rating of the best Xiaomi smartphones in various cost 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, one 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 purpose do you need a smartphone?

Now smartphones are made for people of different ages, social status and gender. At the same time, any gadget performs almost identical functions. The latest phones, in addition to SMS and calls, have other important options:

1. Internet work. Today, getting into the network is absolutely real 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 analogues of this program.
5. Completing daily tasks.

It is very important to understand what exactly a person needs - all 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 diagonal of the display?

After the user has indicated 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 in his pocket, phones with such display parameters are an excellent solution. These gadgets are also very lightweight. The only drawback is that some users find it difficult to type SMS, in particular, if they have big fingers.

4.5 to 5.5 inches

Actually, there are many of these devices on the market, because they are the most comfortable. 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 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.

Larger 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 second one clicks on the display. The phablet will not fit in a pocket, only if the person has a large compartment.Now users who talk about 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 the gadget costs. In this regard, it is necessary to think about it 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 amount of unused memory often tends to run out quickly.

From 16 GB

Smartphones with a memory capacity of 32 to 128 GB are a great 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 it 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 flashed 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 expand its own activities.

Corporation statistics for 2017

In the global market, the corporation has not yet managed to get into the ranking 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, having increased its own sales by more than 360% in 12 months.

Smartphone lines

Smartphones of the corporation are divided into 2 lineups:

1. Redmi.
2. mi.

At the same time, within these model ranges there are their own subcategories:

• Redmi is an inexpensive segment. Budget phones of the brand are bought here, however, the penultimate Redmi 7 is close to the flagship devices, without losing to them in speed and design. The line includes Redmi Note phones, which differ from Redmi in their large screen dimensions.
• Mi is a lineup of flagship devices, which includes premium class smartphones not only with ordinary and large displays, but also many other solutions.
• Mi SE is a budget version of the flagship device with limited features.
• Mi Note is a lineup with a large display. In general, nothing outstanding either: excellent performance indicators, fashionable appearance in the style of "minimalism". It looks businesslike, in no way inferior to the devices of Apple or Samsung corporations.
• Mi Max - phablets with a large screen.The displays here are even larger than those of the Note lineup, however, they lose in terms of “stuffing”, since everything here relies on a large display.
• Mi Mix - frameless smartphones. The entire front surface of the device is occupied exclusively by the screen.
• Mi A - devices on the "clean" OS Android One. This is a special purpose series developed in collaboration with Google Corporation. There are no shells in it, only the “naked” Android OS. 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 and reaches 35 thousand rubles for the most expensive.

There are many official service centers in the Russian Federation, 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 lie solely in the fact that Xiaomi has not yet fully adapted to the domestic market. However, this does not prevent her from achieving her own goals.

The company has a lot of advantages. This should also include 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 2022

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 body of the phone 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 "average";
• there is no backlight on the keys located under the display;
• limited OS Android;
• 1 GB 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 type matrix. Instead of a personal protrusion under the front camera, a classic indent was left above the screen.

The smartphone has a powerful battery, which, combined with a simple "stuffing", guarantees excellent autonomy. For example, video playback is available for 11 hours. No-frills 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 comes with a 10 W power supply;
• 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 band.

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 three-dimensional frame made of polycarbonate. It is worth adding the absence of a frame made of metal materials to the shortcomings of the model, however, one should not draw premature conclusions. The fact is that polycarbonate materials prevent slipping.

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

Average price (RUB):

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

• stylish design;
• notched screen;
• excellent offline performance;
• productive chip for this cost segment;
• quality camera;
• loud speakers;
• a separate slot for a flash drive;
• pulls heavy 3D applications.

• no USB Type-C;
• the body is made of plastic;
• small display resolution;
• modest viewing angles.

10: Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

The phone has a Super AMOLED screen, like in the Mi 9 model, only the diagonal is smaller. The fingerprint scanner is integrated into the screen, and the speed of operation only slightly loses to the Mi 9 smartphone.

This device does not have the most productive chip. However, when compared with Mi 8 SE, the speed of work has increased by 10 percent. This chip handles 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 option - 19,600.

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

• slips;
• 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;
• no wireless charging.

9: Xiaomi Mi A3 (Mi CC9e)

The rounded, pretty body is made of two parts made of Gorilla Glass 5 protective type glass. Between them there is a frame made of plastic.

Average price (RUB):

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

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

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

8: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

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

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

Average price (RUB):

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

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

• no NFC block;
• there is 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 along the edges, ending in a frame made of 7000 series aluminum. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 6.

Average price (RUB):

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

• unusual colors;
• bright high-quality screen without protrusions;
• quality camera;
• good offline performance;
• amazing agility;
• fast charging;
• There is a minijack headphone jack.

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

6: Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

The most pumped phone in this series. In execution, it is similar to Redmi Note 7, but there are differences in 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;
• good offline performance;
• loud speaker;
• dust and moisture protection;
• fast charging;
• USB Type-C provided;
• a minijack headphone jack is provided.

• no NFC block;
• no flash drive slot.

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

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

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

Only one speaker has an 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 the main (aperture - 1.8), wide-angle and telephoto lens with a twofold increase.

The environment is perfectly transmitted both in the daytime and in artificial light. Deep color reproduction, contrast and detail are all excellent. Gaming performance is enough for any heavy applications at high graphic parameters.

Average price (RUB):

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

• exclusive colors;
• bright high-quality screen without cutouts;
• quality camera;
• good offline performance;
• work speed;
• 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 aluminum 7000 series, which sharply, however, harmoniously passes to the back of durable glass. Under the protective glass Corning Curved Glass is an AMOLED matrix with FHD + resolution.

You can see a logo with adjustable backlight on the back, and there is also a backlight on the ends of the device. The gaming phone supports Quick Charge 4. From zero to 100 percent, the model is restored in less than 80 minutes. With constant gaming, the battery will run out 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 heat pipe and a Liquid Cooling 3.0 cooling plate are provided under the case.

The stereotype speakers have been moved to the front of the smartphone and directed directly at the owner. The reproduced sound differs from its rivals in the purity of sound and loudness “without hoarseness”.

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

Average price (RUB):

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

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

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

3: Xiaomi Mi 9

This is the first gadget from a 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 camera and a narrower chin, the display of the phone has become larger, keeping the dimensions at the level of the Mi 8 model. The screen is under Gorilla Glass 6 glass. 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 based on the Android OS. The box with the gadget comes with an adapter for charging, 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 option - 25,500.

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

• slips;
• no classic minijack headphone jack;
• no flash drive slot
• 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 practice of premium devices, is made of glass materials harmoniously shining in the light. The bright display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5, as is the back. The display is made using IPS technology.

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

When gaming, the smartphone is able to work for about eight and a half hours at medium brightness settings. While playing videos, the device will last from 12 to 14 hours. The sound quality in the headphones and from the speaker is good and quite loud.

Average price (RUB):

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

• Sturdy body protected by Gorilla Glass 5
• bright screen with excellent color reproduction;
• good battery life;
• supports fast charging;
• innovative stuffing from MediaTek;
• a 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 is weaker when compared with the Snapdragon processor from Qualcomm.

1: Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (Mi CC9)

The model is in some way a "sandwich", consisting of glass and metal materials. The front part is protected by strong glass Gorilla Glass 5, and the rear part 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 - a couple of years ago, such screens were considered to be an attribute exclusively of premium smartphones.

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

The multimedia speaker is located at the bottom of the phone. To listen to compositions it will not be enough. However, to watch videos on YouTube is fully enough. There is a headphone port on the top of the smartphone. The tracks sound good.

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

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

The front camera 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 option - 18,050.

• top look;
• Sturdy body with Gorilla Glass 5 protection
• bright high quality AMOLED display;
• high quality images at any time of the day;
• nimble;
• supports fast charging technology;
• good battery life;
• there is an NFC module;
• tray for micro SD;
• there is a radio;
• there is an infrared port.

• you can not use two SIM cards and a flash drive at the same time;
• slips.

The best new products from Xiaomi

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

Xiaomi Redmi 8A

The Chinese corporation has formally presented its own brand new ultra-budget phone with fairly advanced technological parameters. If the user is looking for a new phone, wants to get 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 high quality display;
• comfort and ease of use;
• availability;
• there is moisture protection.

• average performance;
• lack of an NFC module;
• the back panel is made of plastic materials.

Xiaomi Redmi 8

The novelty operates on a 12-nm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 chip from Qualcomm. The processor is built on 8 Cortex-A53 cores, 2 of which operate at a clock frequency of 2 GHz and 6 at a frequency of 1.45 GHz.

The average price is 10,200 rubles.

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

• insufficient amount of RAM;
• poor image detail.

Where is the best place 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 the 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. When buying a smartphone using the network, a person gets acquainted not only with key parameters and an overview from a specialist, but also with a free opinion from other customers. Turning to the salon, the main informative resource for a person is the manager, who is guided only by the desire to implement a device with a good margin, and not one that is practical for the user.
2. Price. The dispersion of pricing policy in various network sites is very large, but the average value is often less than in mobile stores.This is due to the fact that online stores significantly save on staff and rent of space.

What are the benefits of shopping in communication stores?

1. On-site check. In the salon, the user can check the gadget on the spot, hold it in his hands, and also check how comfortable the menu, weight and other functions are, 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 takes 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 damage 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. Such smartphones are usually called those that are illegally imported into the territory of the Russian Federation. Such devices are attractive at a price, but they promise instability in work.

Conclusion

Xiaomi is a well-known brand that has gained high demand largely due to the manufacture of really high-quality smartphones at affordable prices. The company is always developing new products, so they need to be monitored regularly.