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Comparative table of xiaomi phone characteristics. Classification of Xiaomi smartphones: comparison of Redmi and Mi

At least every month the Chinese company releases one new smartphone. The line of devices is growing and continues to be replenished with new models. Therefore, to understand it, correct and detailed information is important. Let's start with the two main phone lines: Redmi and Mi. How do they differ, what are the advantages and disadvantages.

In 2018, the Chinese company has already released Redmi Note 5, Mi Mix 2s, and Redmi S2. And on May 31, the anniversary smartphone Xiaomi Mi 8 will be officially presented.

Comparison of Xiaomi Redmi and Mi

Initially, the main difference between the two lines was their price policy. Mi are flagships, and Redmi are budget models. On this moment The company's catalog contains about 50 different models. You can find excellent ones in both lines.

Mi phones

In this line you can find the highest quality and most powerful smartphones that are ready to compete with the flagships of other companies. Devices are available with top processor, great camera, high-quality display and a good battery. Many phones support NFC and contactless payments.

Presenting a new phone from the Xiaomi Mi line, the Chinese company is trying to add a new innovative technology or realized technological opportunity. For example, Mi Mix 2s was the first to receive wireless charging, and the new 2018 flagship Mi 8 will have an on-screen scanner.

It is worth noting that last year's flagship Xiaomi Mi 6 was recognized as one of best Android smartphones at the end of the year.

The number in the name of a Xiaomi phone is a serial number that reflects the generation of the device. How larger number, the newer the phone (meaning the year of manufacture).

The Mi line consists of the following series:

  • Note.

Some phone models have additional attachment"C", "S", "X", "Plus", "Prime" or "Pro".

In addition, sometimes the company releases special editions popular models Special Edition.

Each smartphone is distinguished from each other by its price range and some features of the series.

Mi MIX

Here you can find the most beautiful phones Xiaomi. The first frameless smartphones Mi Mix and Mix 2 received many awards, an award for best design, and were included in the collections of several world museums.

In 2018, the company introduced Mi Mix 2s with a dual camera that supports AI Dual Camera technology.

The peculiarity of phones in this series is minimal frames around the screen and a thin ceramic body.

The cost of phones from the Mi Mix series is high. But, compared to other flagships from Sony, HTC, Samsung, Apple, the price is 30-60% lower.

Mi Mix 2s entered the top 5 best flagships of the first half of 2018.

Mi Max

The only series of Xiaomi phablets. Their feature is a huge 6.44-inch screen and an equally large battery with a capacity of 4850 and 5300 mAh. Therefore, among all Xiaomi phones.

Mi Note

These are top-end devices with excellent performance and large display(from 5.5. to 5.7 inches). For example, the latest Mi Note 3 boasts a great design and its dual camera is considered .

Mi A

A series of Xiaomi phones released under the program. This means that instead of the standard graphical shell MIUI uses stock Android. Models in this series have priority updates and regularly receive new security patches.

Plus – dual camera. Minus - no NFC.

The first phone was released in 2017. In 2018, the company plans to expand the series and introduce Mi A2.

Prefix X

Devices with the “X” prefix are presented in only two models: Mi 5X and Mi 6X. They are intended for the local market, and are primarily produced for China. The phones have Chinese installed MIUI firmware China Stable ROM, and the models do not have official global versions.

For example, for the Mi 5X the company released only a global analogue under a cooperation program with Google. The phone runs on pure Android instead of the standard MIUI.

Prefix C

Simplified versions of smartphones. They are produced with lower specifications, differ in design, and cost 20 to 40% less than the standard model.

Consoles: S, Plus, Pro, Prime

Available as an improved model. And the version with the prefix plus with new functionality. For example, Mi 5s Plus differed from Mi 5 - a new processor (SD 821 instead of SD 820), an increased screen diagonal (5.7 inches instead of 5.15) and a dual camera.

Prime and Pro versions were released for China. They differed in body materials, as well as in the number random access memory and internal storage.

Redmi phones

It will be a little easier with these models. There are few series in the Redmi line, but there are prefixes.

Redmi phones consist of the following series:

  • Note;

Prefixes:

  • A – the most budget Xiaomi phones.
  • S – updated version with improved software.
  • X – Chinese versions.
  • Pro – advanced versions with improved performance and features.
  • Prime – as a rule, the amount of memory is increased.
  • Prada – prefix for Chinese version, which is often found on AliExpress.
  • MTK – versions running on MediaTek processors.

Redmi Note

The most popular devices with an excellent combination of price and quality. They feature a larger screen diagonal and a more capacious battery. May have premium features.

For example, Redmi Note 5 boasts a flagship camera with support for smart modes and AI Dual Pixel technology.

Redmi S

The first series of smartphones for selfies. Introduced in May 2018, it has one of the best front cameras.

Redmi Y

A series of devices for India, and which can only be purchased in India. Global analogues presented in Russia are considered to be RN 5A and RN 5A Prime.

Dear readers, in this review we only briefly described the main lines of devices of the Chinese company. Full introduction to Xiaomi world will be in the detailed classification of smartphones.

Chinese manufacturer mobile gadgets Xiaomi is one of the leaders Russian market. It stands up well to comparison with more famous brands and even surpasses them in most respects. Initially, the mobile phone from this company captivated us with its price - it was several times lower than even the most budget options of its competitors. But today the lineup Xiaomi has become much wider, and in it you can find best options for consumers with different needs. In the Xiaomi smartphone rating 2017, we have collected the best phones and invite you to use it to choose the best option for yourself.

Let's start with the budget employee. On the Internet, the price of Xiaomi Redmi 4A does not exceed 6 thousand rubles, and in stores this model will cost about 7 thousand rubles. This is one of the cheapest phones from the manufacturer, but at the same time it demonstrates good performance and durability.

Let's go through technical specifications. Screen with a diagonal of 5 inches, 16 GB of internal memory with 2 GB of RAM, it is possible to install a memory card up to 128 GB. The 13 MP main camera with good focusing and stabilization guarantees high quality pictures. Using the 5 MP front camera, it will be convenient to communicate on Skype and take bright selfies. The battery is not the most powerful by Xiaomi standards, but it still looks great compared to competitors in the price segment - 3120 mAh. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor will not cope with many latest games, and it shouldn’t – that’s not why budget smartphones are bought. Unlike later models, there is no fingerprint scanner either. The body is made of plastic, which is logical considering such a low price. But if in addition you use protective case, then you will be able to keep your smartphone intact for a long time.

Overall, it's not the most best smartphone in the world, but for that kind of money it is absolutely better than any other.

9th place - Xiaomi Mi 5C

This new product flagship line appeared in the spring of 2017, and its price is also more than affordable in Russia - up to 13,000 rubles. The Chinese installed their own Surge S1 processor with eight cores, and thanks to it the device “runs” at a decent speed. There is 3 GB of RAM with 64 GB of internal memory. You cannot insert a memory card, but you can use two SIM cards simultaneously.

The main camera has 12 megapixels, and the front one is not much behind it – 8 megapixels. The light sensitivity in this model is increased by 150%, and in combination with two-phase noise reduction and a multi-tier optimization algorithm, this guarantees high quality images. You will consider them at big screen with a diagonal of 5.15 inches and a resolution of 1920x1080.

The battery capacity is relatively small - 2860 mAh, but there is already a fingerprint scanner, and the body is made of metal. Like many budget Xiaomi smartphones, this model is not designed for 24/7 gaming, but everyday use will be irreplaceable.

8th place - Xiaomi Mi Max 64Gb

This smartphone is guaranteed to be included in any review of smartphones from Xiaomi. You are unlikely to confuse it with any other, because the screen here has a diagonal of as much as 6.44 inches! Manufacturers decided in May 2016 to release to the market something between a phone and a tablet, and the result was very interesting. The filling is at a decent level - 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory with the optional use of a memory card up to 128 GB. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor with six cores looks good even a year after the device was presented. The main camera is also impressive – 16 megapixels. It is clear that to ensure the operation of such a gadget you need to spend a lot of energy, but the manufacturers have provided for this by providing it with a battery with a capacity of 4850 mAh.

As a result, we get one of the top options from Xiaomi for fans of “shovels”. And at the same time, the price cannot but rejoice - less than 17 thousand rubles. Competitors nervously smoke on the sidelines.

7th place - Xiaomi Redmi Pro 64GB

Another new product for 2016, still relevant today. Under the “hood” we see the usual budget smartphone characteristics – 64 GB of internal memory and 3 GB of RAM. The battery has been improved compared to previous versions, and its capacity is 4050 mAh. The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio X25 (MT6797T) processor with up to ten cores.

But the main feature of the model is different - it has three cameras at once: two main ones and a front one. This is a clear attempt to compete with the iPhone, driving down the competitor's price. The main camera with 13 megapixels guarantees high-quality capture of the main image, while the secondary one with 5 megapixels is responsible for images that are out of focus. The 5 MP front camera allows you to take fairly clear pictures without blurred areas. And communicating via Skype or Viber using it is very convenient.

The price is again better than that of competitors with the same performance characteristics - less than 13 thousand rubles.

6th place - Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro 32Gb

The model appeared at the end of 2016, and today it has more than 70% in Yandex Market positive ratings. We will choose this smartphone among others for the reason that it is installed good processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, allowing you to guarantee better performance in comparison with predecessors in the line. It’s a little confusing that the standard package comes with a memory card of only 32 GB, but it’s available additional slot for 128 GB, which, as usual, is combined with a slot for a second SIM card.

The cameras are standard – 13 MP and 5 MP, respectively. The model is made in a metal case, the screen can be unlocked via a fingerprint scanner. And another trump card is a battery with a capacity of 4100 mAh.

Why did this model become so popular? Everything is very simple: its “filling” is practically in no way inferior to what is installed on the company’s best smartphones, although the Redmi line still remains budget. Therefore, if you decide to buy this model, you will get a high-quality device at a very reasonable price - less than 12 thousand rubles.

5th place - Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 32Gb

Finally you've waited - our review has reached Redmi Note. This, of course, is not such a “shovel” as the Mi Max discussed above, but a gadget with a 5.5-inch screen diagonal is not so easy to hold in one hand.

It is the screen size that is the distinguishing feature of the Note group in the Redmi line. Otherwise, the characteristics are literally identical - 13 megapixel main camera and 5 megapixel front camera, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory and a combined slot for a SIM card or additional card memory up to 128 GB. Unlike Redmi 4 Pro, the smartphone runs on a MediaTek Helio X20 processor with a frequency of 2100 MHz. And, of course, like all the best models of 2016, the device has a fingerprint scanner, and its body is made of durable metal. The battery is also from the “long-lived” category – 4100 mAh.

4th place - Xiaomi Mi5S Plus 64Gb

And again a “shovel”, but now a flagship - presented back in the fall of 2016, the Mi 5S Plus model is no worse than the Xiaomi 2017 smartphones. Until May 2017, when the “six” appeared, this gadget was without competition.

The screen has a diagonal of 5.7 inches, RAM is already 4 GB, and built-in 64 GB. External card You won’t be able to insert memory - the slot is intended exclusively for the second SIM card. There is a fingerprint scanner on the back of the case. As usual, the flagship received the best processor – a 4-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821.

There are three cameras here - 13 megapixels each. It is equipped with phase detection autofocus and has a dual LED flash. Working synchronously and complementing each other, the cameras contribute to maximum color realism. The front camera is nominally weaker than many of its predecessors - 4 megapixels. But you need to take into account that the pixel in this case is increased to two microns, and therefore the sensor receives much more light and the image clarity is significantly improved.

This pleasure is not cheap - about 20 thousand rubles. But with such characteristics, competitors (for example, Google Pixel, which is talked about so much in the West) set the price several times higher - from 45 thousand rubles!

3rd place - Xiaomi Redmi 4X 16Gb

And again we return to budget options. Before us is a gadget whose price is less than 9,000 rubles, and today it is in second place in terms of sales in Russia among all mobile devices Xiaomi. User reviews and a detailed review of the model prove that it deserves close attention. The main camera is 13 MP, the front camera is 5 MP. 2 GB of RAM with 16 GB of internal memory and 8-core Qualcomm processor Snapdragon 435 with a battery capacity of 4100 mAh.

If you need a phone that will serve for a long time and reliably, without doing much... complex tasks like making calls, surfing the Internet and shooting photos and videos at an acceptable level, then feel free to choose Redmi 4X, wondering how such a gadget can even cost less than 8 thousand rubles!

2nd place - Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X 32Gb

And here is the leader of the sales ranking in Russia. In comparison with Redmi 4X, not only the screen diagonal has increased (up to 5.5 inches), but also the parameters of the built-in and RAM – 32 GB and 3 GB, respectively. The cameras remained the same - 13 MP and 5 MP. We can say the same about the battery - 4100 mAh.

It is important that this model, in comparison with Redmi Note 4, has more new processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 and graphics chip Adreno 506. Although the number of camera pixels has not changed, an improved Sony IMX258 camera module is installed, which better side will change the quality of the pictures. Add to this the presence of already classic metal case and a fingerprint scanner, and you will understand that we have an ideal combination of price (up to 10,500 rubles) and quality!

1st place - Xiaomi Mi 6 64Gb

Greet our winner! We can’t talk about any budget, because we are talking about the absolutely best Xiaomi model, which appeared only in the spring of 2017. The price of the gadget is 28 thousand rubles, but it is worth the money.

6 GB of RAM with 64 GB of internal memory, support for two SIM cards and convenient size display 5.15 inches. Above powerful processor new generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, which, combined with solid RAM, provides amazing performance. Why, today among all smartphones in the world, Mi 6 64Gb is in third place in terms of performance, second only to the iPhone 7 Plus and HTC U11 in the popular AnTuTu benchmark. But in comparison with the same “seven” from the iPhone, the battery capacity is many times larger – 3350 mAh.

In terms of the camera, everything is very cool here too. The developers equipped the gadget with two lenses with a resolution of 12 megapixels. There is also a 4-axis optical stabilization system. As a result, you are guaranteed clear and beautiful pictures no matter what conditions you take them in. There is even a mode available portrait photography thanks to a portrait lens with a focal length of 52 mm. Want to capture a beautiful landscape? Nothing could be simpler, because Mi 6 has 2x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom. The front camera is not lagging behind - it received new firmware and 8 MP. Women will be especially pleased new system, because due to the Beautify 3.0 filter, their skin in the image is smoothed and their eyes are enlarged.

So even if Mi 6 is the most expensive model of the company, its characteristics are at the level of world leaders, and the price is several times more affordable. Xiaomi, as usual, is on top!

To make it easier for customers to navigate a wide range of mobile devices, lists of the best devices are provided annually. In 2017, the Chinese company Xiaomi became the undisputed leader. It produces excellent gadgets that are valued not only domestic market, but also all over the world. Russian buyers were also among the fans of the brand from the Middle Kingdom. However, we note that not every Xiaomi smartphone is included in the rating. Features are naturally the deciding factor that helps determine the best gadget. However, not all buyers are well versed in hardware. And if you consider that the manufacturer’s product range includes a lot different models, then sometimes making the right choice is quite difficult. This can be a real problem for an untrained user.

So, let's figure out who owns the title of “best” among all Xiaomi smartphones? The rating with a description of the characteristics will be presented below. Given the large range of gadgets, the list will be divided into categories.

AnTuTu Benchmark - what is it?

When studying information about smartphones, you can often hear that a special test is used to evaluate them. It is called AnTuTu Benchmark. The essence of this utility is to analyze the basic parameters of the device. At the end of the test, which can take about 10 minutes, information with scores and a global rating appears in front of the user. It is on this basis that the rating is compiled. Xiaomi smartphones were also tested in AnTuTu. However, you need to be aware of one nuance - performance results may vary depending on the version of the program, as well as on specific model device. But they will not differ much.

The rating below will help determine best phone according to technical specifications. This test, of course, does not take into account such aspects as the design, dimensions of the smartphone, type of case materials, optimal balance of filling and cost.

"Antutu": rating of Xiaomi smartphones

Let's highlight the ten models that received the highest results in testing. In first place, of course, is the flagship 6. During testing, it scored as many as 178,807 points. Following it is Mi Note 2. It did not reach the leader of the rating by almost 20 thousand. It is in second place on the list, as it gave out 160,230 points during testing. The Mi Mix 2 model was in third position, demonstrating a result of 159,519 points. The Mi 5s Plus smartphone came in fourth place with 157,291 points. Slightly behind just over three thousand (154,400), the Mi Mix device was in the top five. He was sixth on the list (138,990). In seventh position is the Mi 5 model (136,500). Eighth place went to Redmi Pro, which scored 92,200 points. But Redmi Note 4 took position number nine with results of 84,930 points. The Xiaomi Mi Max completes the ranking with 84,270 results according to AnTuTu Benchmark.

Xiaomi smartphones: ranking of the best in the category up to 10,000 rubles

The manufacturer presented the largest range of gadgets in budget segment. Let's pay tribute, the company tries to adequately present its products and regularly replenishes all categories with new models. However, most of the devices are in the price segment up to 10,000 rubles. And, as you know, it is full of different phones. But in fairness, it is worth noting that Xiaomi products have no serious competitors. In reviews, customers often compare it with another Chinese brand Meizu. The latter also produces good phones, but in a direct comparison they are still inferior to Xiomi.

In the comments, users note that almost all devices have an optimal balance between price and “filling”. But today's task is to find out which gadget deserves the title of “best”. In the material you will not only be able to read the descriptions of these models, but also see photos of Xiaomi smartphones. The rating is headed by the inexpensive model Redmi Note 4X. Let's start with its characteristics.

Why did this model attract the attention of users? Of course, characteristics. The smartphone has a gorgeous screen with Full HD resolution. The 5.5-inch diagonal allows you to comfortably view videos and photos. A high-quality matrix provides a clear image even in direct sunlight. But not only because of the screen, this model topped the ranking of Xiaomi smartphones. The hardware is also excellent. The memory in the gadget is 3 GB (RAM) and 32 GB (built-in). The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 625 processor. The battery life is decent and is backed by a 4100 mAh battery. The camera resolution is quite sufficient for this price segment: main - 13 MP, front - 5 MP.

Now let's look at what users think is an advantage, and also find out what the negative reviews say. No shortcomings, as such, were found. The only thing is that some owners spoke negatively about the resolution of the optics. They would like the manufacturer to install more powerful sensor modules.

But this model has a lot of advantages. The reviews speak, first of all, about the high-quality assembly. Of course, the screen, performance, and decent battery life on a single charge deserve praise.

Xiaomi Redmi 4A

In the smartphone rating Xiaomi Redmi Model 4A was also included. It has pretty good characteristics. In terms of performance, the gadget is slightly inferior to the device described above. It is based on the Snapdragon 425 chipset. Equipped with a 5-inch display. It is capable of displaying images with HD resolution. The cameras are standard - 13 and 5 megapixels. By and large, this device is able to easily cope with any tasks. Even with increasing load back cover does not heat up, which is an indisputable advantage. Phone, thanks battery 3120 mAh, can work all day with active use.

In the reviews, users listed the advantages and disadvantages of the device. The latter includes only weak sound in video recording mode. There were many more advantages, so Redmi 4A is included in the rating best gadgets Chinese manufacturer. What was noted in the positive comments?

  • Stylish design.
  • Slim body.
  • Impeccable assembly.
  • Light weight.
  • Powerful performance.
  • Battery life.

When rating Xiaomi smartphones, we cannot help but talk about one more model. Users rated it quite highly redmi phone 4 Prime. It has a 5-inch high resolution (Full HD) display. In order to cope with all tasks, the manufacturer installed Snapdragon processor 625. 3 GB of RAM is enough to run even the most “heavy” game. Files and applications can be stored in 32 GB of storage. The only thing that let us down was the camera capabilities. Although it is based on a 13-megapixel matrix, in poor lighting the pictures turn out to be quite dim. The manufacturer made sure that the smartphone was truly mobile. Its operation is provided by a 4100 mAh battery. The system is optimized to the maximum, so on one charge you can use the device for about two days.

Now let's look at the owner reviews. They considered the strengths of the presence of a fingerprint scanner, good speaker, decent autonomy. But the comments were made only to the camera.

Rating of smartphones in the mid-price category

Smartphones from a Chinese manufacturer that belong to the middle range price category, are in high demand among buyers. Note that these models simply have no equal. And this is confirmed by numerous reviews of Xiaomi smartphones. The rating of the best devices will be presented a little later. Looking at examples of this category, it must be said that it is simply impossible to find a phone with similar characteristics produced by other manufacturers. Devices with such equipment, especially from a famous brand, will be much more expensive. The quality of Xiaomi smartphones is also beyond doubt. The phones have been working for years without breaking down. But can all models in this category be called the best? Definitely not. The winners according to all criteria were Mi 5s Plus and Redmi Note 3 Pro SE. It is their characteristics that we will consider further.

For approximately 25 thousand rubles you can purchase excellent model smartphone. Mi 5s Plus runs on a fairly powerful Snapdragon 821 chip. Its capabilities are enough to perform all tasks without exception. Using the phone is very convenient. The 5.7-inch screen displays images in Full HD quality. There was a lot of admiration for the twin camera. The capabilities of each module are 13 megapixels. It is, of course, incorrect to compare this model with the iPhone, but still the pictures turn out to be a “solid” five. The device uses a high-capacity battery. Its resource (3800 mAh) is enough for up to 2 days of use, without any battery savings.

Users believe that the manufacturer has stood the test optimal ratio cost and hardware. But, unfortunately, it was not without its shortcomings. Owners consider the smartphone a little thick. And this, in turn, affects ease of use. Also, during operation, problems with the firmware were discovered. But even despite this, the model can rightfully be called the best, as it has a good screen, great camera With the ability to record video in 4K quality, powerful performance.

In the ranking of Xiaomi smartphones middle category includes the Redmi Note 3 Pro SE model. Its cost varies between 15-16 thousand rubles. For this money, the manufacturer offers a device with a 5.5-inch display with Full HD resolution, a Snapdragon 650 processor, three gigabytes of RAM, 4G support and excellent front camera at 16 MP. The only thing that upset the owners a little was the resolution of the main optical module. But given the cost, this shortcoming can be forgiven. Most reviews say that the established price tag is fully justified by the equipment.

The best flagships

Now let's talk about the flagships that were included in the rating.

If you are thinking about buying a reliable smartphone, then you probably already have phones from Xiaomi in your field of vision. This Chinese manufacturer is a happy exception to the generally accepted rule that cheap cannot be of high quality. And every year Xiaomi releases more and more phones, making its lineup attractive to consumers with any purchasing power. In this article, we will look at the main lines of Xiaomi smartphones so that you can choose the best gadget option for yourself.

Let's start our review of Xiaomi smartphone models with the line that started it all. Back in 2011, Mi 1 was born. Already in the first months after the model’s release, queues lined up for it. High performance characteristics at that time were combined with an affordable price and stylish appearance. Suffice it to say that six years ago Xiaomi already installed an 8 MP camera on the Mi 1, which was then considered a budget device!

Since then, the Mi series has received flagship status, and meeting the demand of more budget consumers has been entrusted to Redmi, which we will talk about later. Today, the characteristics of gadgets from Mi 4 to Mi 6 are relevant for trouble-free use of the phone for a wide range of purposes. The distinctive features of this line are:

  • High build quality using the best components;
  • Corporate design, thanks to which any Xiaomi Mi gadget is already well recognizable among others;
  • The best cameras with 13 megapixels or more;
  • Regular firmware updates, and earlier than any other Xiaomi models;
  • Installation of processors exclusively from Qualcomm, capable of withstanding maximum loads.

Xiaomi Redmi – cheap does not mean bad

Since 2013, management realized the need to expand its presence in the market, and therefore it was decided to work on creating products for different price segments. Along with the flagship, which had already won the favor of buyers, a budget option appeared, shocking with its low price. The price was reduced by installing slightly less new hardware and simplifying many functions. Such a device could become excellent assistant in everyday life for anyone who buys a gadget not for gaming and does not strive to achieve maximum performance in benchmarks.

Redmi smartphone models have become one of the most popular on the market. Among their main distinguishing characteristics it is worth highlighting:

  • Installation on the first gadgets of the line of processors from MediaTek, slightly less productive than from Qualcomm, but still quite functional and supporting the normal functioning of the device;
  • Minimalistic design and ergonomic shape;
  • The price is 2 or more times lower than competitors.

If you give brief description the entire Redmi line, we can say that it has everything you need, and there is absolutely nothing superfluous. And most importantly, the manufacturer managed to create such price offer, which is impossible to refuse.

Xiaomi Note – it's all about the size

Each product line mentioned above contains subtypes, and one of the most popular in both cases is called Note. Compared to the regular Mi and Redmi, this model has a much larger screen diagonal. Simply put, the Note prefix means a classic “shovel” that is difficult to fit in a trouser pocket. But on such a phone it is very pleasant to watch movies in high quality or play games.

The minimum screen diagonal for Mi Note is 5.7 inches, and for Redmi Note - 5.5 inches. As for the hardware, it is practically no different from the standard Mi and Redmi configuration options. Bears are still flagships, and Redmi is a budget option. Even with a big screen.

There is also the original Mi Max model in the Xiaomi line. Its display diagonal is as much as 6.44 inches! The developers tried their best, and appearance The gadget turned out to be unique. There's no padding around the edges or top, and even the speaker at the bottom has been removed to make the screen as large as possible. The results are amazing: the screen occupies more than 90% of the total area. In the future, it is planned to create a new line based on Mi Max, which will make competitors think. These include Apple and Samsung.

Tablets from Xiaomi

The classification of gadgets from Xiaomi would be incomplete if we did not mention the tablets of this Chinese company. Since Xiaomi phones gained immense popularity, the release of tablets and other consumer technology was only a matter of time.

The tablets are produced under the name MiPad, and now this line consists of three generations of gadgets. The first MiPad appeared in 2014 and was produced in plastic case. It was positioned as iPad competitor Mini, and although in terms of basic characteristics it was inferior to its more eminent rival, it won a significant market share due to a much lower price.

Towards the end of 2015, MiPad 2 was released. It was practically no different in appearance, but the body was now metal, and the RAM had increased to 2 GB. A more powerful processor with four cores was also installed. The main feature of MiPad 2 was the ability to choose between operating systems Android systems and Windows 10.

I had to wait more than a year for the third generation tablet from Xiaomi, but it was worth it. At the presentation of MiPad 3, we learned that the new device is powered by a six-core MediaTek MT8176 processor. The standard configuration includes 3 GB of RAM, and the internal storage holds 64 GB of information. The tablet has two cameras – a front one of 5 MP and a main one of 13 MP. Such parameters for photography are already becoming familiar to most models. Xiaomi gadgets. It is especially good that the tablet can work in continuous video viewing mode for 12 hours in a row, because it is equipped with a battery with a capacity of 6600 mAh. As before, the user can choose which of the two proposed operating systems to install to use the tablet. And most importantly, with all these worthy characteristics, the MiPad 3 costs less than $250.

Prospects

Most likely, in the near future we should expect an expansion of the model range and Xiaomi tablets and, of course, the emergence of new generations of already proven smartphone lines. And judging by how extensive the manufacturer’s activities are in developing new niches in the market, many more surprises await us in the world of technology from Xiaomi. Considering that the company has recently acquired official representative offices in the CIS countries, I would like to believe that at the same time it will be possible to keep prices affordable for the broad masses of buyers for all products.

Xiaomi has shown a meteoric rise that only slowed down in 2016. It managed to gain a foothold in the top five most popular Chinese smartphone manufacturers, and Xiaomi devices can now be bought in Ukraine without much difficulty. The range of Xiaomi smartphones expanded significantly in 2016; the company began intensively releasing new products, doing this almost every couple of weeks. To determine which smartphone from the manufacturer is worth buying, we offer a rating of Xiaomi smartphones in 2017.

Among the Xiaomi devices released over the past year, all devices deserve attention. In terms of price, quality and characteristics, finding an alternative to them is not an easy task, since the company sells its smartphones at minimal prices. However, among the devices there are both outright successful ones, which have become bestsellers, and less noticeable ones, which do not stand out much from the competition. In order to rank the 2017 Xiaomi smartphone lineup, several important criteria were taken into account.

  • Value for money. Xiaomi smartphones are in demand for offering powerful hardware at the most affordable prices. low prices. To get into the TOP, a device must have parameters that are superior to its equivalent competitors.
  • Chipset model. While its own processors are in development, Xiaomi uses both Qualcomm and Mediatek chips. Some of them are very successful and popular, so they quickly receive system updates. Other models either quickly become outdated or do not receive proper support from developers.
  • International firmware. Xiaomi makes smartphones both for the Chinese market and for sale outside the Middle Kingdom. They are usually identical in hardware, but models for domestic sales have firmware without European languages ​​and Google applications. Vendors install a localized version of the OS so that users do not have problems. However, some models have official MIUI builds for Europe, while others do not. The rating of the best Xiaomi smartphones included those models that do not have problems with localization, that is, for which there is either the official international MIUI (preferably) or high-quality localization from the community.

The TOP of the best Xiaomi smartphones includes 7 devices that were the best for the manufacturer. It happened that a new smartphone was not much better than its predecessor, but in some ways it was inferior to it, so the selection included not the latest, but the most optimal Xiaomi devices. We will not describe in detail the characteristics of each smartphone, since their list can be found in the description of the smartphone via the link. But the strengths and features of the devices are worth considering in more detail.

7th place: Xiaomi Redmi 4A 2/32 GB

Xiaomi Redmi 4A - modest, on quality smartphone in the 4th generation of the Redmi series, relatively fresh and relevant. Unlike models with a higher price tag, it does not have a fingerprint scanner, and is also built on a more affordable chipset. Inside the smartphone there is a cheap Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, which is not far behind the younger 600 models. It has four Cortex A53 cores, and the graphics are simple, but still functional Adreno 308, capable of handling games. There is a logical explanation for such modest hardware: the device is very cheap, its price starts at just over 2,700 hryvnia.

In light of the fact that Xiaomi Redmi 4A is positioned as an inexpensive device with economical hardware, it does not have a 4100 mAh battery, but only 3120 mAh. But since the processor here is economical and does not have many cores, it consumes less battery, so the smartphone will last a long time. Camera too strong point apparatus. In the price category up to 3 thousand hryvnia, it will not be very easy to find one from other brands.

6th place: Xiaomi Mix 4/128 GB

The release of Xiaomi Mix could not go unnoticed. The smartphone is truly innovative, this has never happened before. Sharp already made a device without a top frame, but it had a simple body. HTC made monolithic cases, but they machined them from solid blanks of a completely ordinary and inexpensive aluminum alloy. Xiaomi Mi5 Prime used a ceramic body, but it was not monolithic, and there was a frame on top. But the absence of frames, monolithic body and ceramics in one smartphone is a revolution.

The smartphone display has a huge diagonal of 6.4″, the size of a standard phablet, and this is also a plus. Hardware- the most relevant at the moment, this is one of the most powerful smartphones. In principle, Mix is ​​the best Xiaomi smartphone of 2017, but there are a couple of nuances. Firstly, the camera in it is the most ordinary; it takes pictures almost the same as in the much cheaper Redmi Note 3 Pro. But in the flagship I would like something noticeably better. And the price tag in our stores is significantly higher than the official $520, which is why it only ranks 6th in the ranking.

5th place: Xiaomi Mi6 6/64 GB

Xiaomi Mi 6 6/64 GB is the junior version of the most modern flagship, the body of which is made not of quite ordinary aluminum, but of still relatively rare glass. For the average user, 64 GB of memory should be enough, and both versions (64 and 128 GB) have the same amount of RAM, so for most, this extra 64 GB is not worth the overpayment. The Snapdragon 835 chipset now has plenty of power; it is the most powerful chip for Android smartphones in 2017. The camera on board the Xiaomi Mi6 is dual, with 12 MP matrices. They differ in optics, and therefore the device supports optical zoom, like the iPhone 7 Plus.

Finding a smartphone with such a ratio of price, design and parameters is very difficult. Of course, it also has plenty of shortcomings, and I would like to see a slot for a flash drive, a 3.5 mm headphone jack (it’s not here, like the aforementioned iPhone), and better battery life. Then the device would easily be in the top three of our rating. But since “it’s the same as it is”, the device only gets an honorable fifth place in the selection.

For this money, A-brands only have the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) in glass, and in terms of capabilities it can compete with Xiaomi only from the Redmi series. Except that it has a good camera and is waterproof. In all other respects, this is a much simpler device, capable of competing in power only with the budget series. And most competitors simply don’t have stereo speakers.

4th place: Xiaomi Max 2 4/64 GB

Choosing optimal smartphone Xiaomi, which is better to buy in 2017, it is worth mentioning Mi Max 2. After all, more universal device It's a bit difficult to find. Here you have a smartphone, a tablet, and eBook, and a pocket cinema, and a saucer tray, and a snow shovel. Directly Swiss knife, not a phablet. And they are asking only about 7 thousand hryvnia for this miracle, and then it will be even less, by the fall the price tag will drop to 6 thousand.

Jokes aside, Xiaomi Max is truly a very successful device for those who value large screens. It is powered by a fairly fast but very energy efficient eight-core processor with decent Adreno 506 graphics, so it is suitable for gamers. This is not the Snapdragon 810, which overheats after half an hour of playing “tanks” and begins to pull them out with a creak; here the temperatures are all OK.

Mi Max 2 also has capacious battery 5300 mAh, which provides phenomenal autonomy for such a shovel. At the same time, its body is quite thin, only 7.5 mm. The smartphone was not offended by the camera either; it is based on the same 12-megapixel matrix as in the flagship Mi6, only the lens is slightly weaker. Finally, a feature of the device is stereo speakers: one is located below, and the second is above the screen, and it performs both voice and music functions. Ours will be available soon Xiaomi review Max 2, the link to which will be provided below.

3rd place: Xiaomi Note 2 4/64 GB

Along with Mix, another flagship phablet was shown, Xiaomi Note 2. It got curved AMOLED screen 5.7″, glass body, the most powerful processor and a decent camera. Obviously, the Chinese tried to create a direct competitor for the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, which is intended to become an alternative to the “most hot new product 2016" (literally and figuratively), that is Galaxy Note 7.

It is clear that, upset by defective batteries and recalls of Korean smartphones, people began to look for something more reliable, and Xiaomi tried to capture this niche. It is unclear how well they did it (Xiaomi did not report sales of the Note 2). However, the device probably became popular, since a month ago another version was released, with 6 GB of RAM and a 64 GB drive. Although the phablet’s screen is FullHD (and not 2.5K QHD), and it has a PenTile structure, it displays excellent black color and does not glare in the sun.

In terms of hardware power, a smartphone is second only to modern models based on Snapdragon 835, scoring 150 thousand points in AnTuTu. The 23 MP camera doesn’t shoot very well in the evening, but during the day it takes its toll due to the increased detail of the image. The presence of manual settings allows you to control shutter speed, exposure, light sensitivity, etc. And in terms of sound quality, Mi Note 2 is the best of the smartphones that I have used for a long time (I used it for a month), and one of the best on the market in general. Considering that the device can be found for less than 10 thousand, this is a good purchase.