Xiaomi smartphone lineup table. Comparison of smartphones: Meizu or Xiaomi, which one is better to choose - detailed analysis

Xiaomi is the most popular Chinese technology manufacturer in Russia. This is evidenced by statistics search queries(per month the query "Xiaomi" in Yandex is typed 3.4 million times, the query " " - 2.6 million, the query " " - 1.5 million), and sales results: in the top 10 most popular Android smartphones In Russia, at the end of 2016, 4 Xiaomi models were included (this is how the brand name is pronounced in Chinese in Chinese; such fruits of Russian folk art as Xiaomi, Xiaomi, Xiomi or Shaomi are incorrect), while the models other Chinese manufacturers failed to even make it into the top ten. If you look at the statistics of sales of Android smartphones around the world, then there are 5 Xiaomi models in the top 10, and the first place in sales both in Russia and in the world is also a smartphone from Xiaomi. What is the secret of this manufacturer’s colossal success? In an excellent combination of price and quality: Xiaomi offers models with very good characteristics for little money.

The catalog of Xiaomi models is updated almost every month, so even fans of this brand can find it difficult to figure out whether it’s worth replacing their last year’s device with a new one or waiting for the next new product, and for those who are thinking about buying a smartphone from this manufacturer for the first time, it’s doubly difficult to figure it out in the sea different models. For a complete introduction to this brand, we have collected all the best and current models from Xiaomi for December 2017 in one rating, which takes into account the price-quality ratio, owner reviews and technical characteristics.

Xiaomi Redmi 4A 16Gb - the most inexpensive phone in the Xiaomi catalog

The average price in Russia is 6,700 rubles. You can buy Redmi 4A 16Gb on AliExpress for 5.8 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The most cheap model In the Xiaomi catalog, which appeared in November 2016, today it has scored 71% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market and received 91% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720, operating Android system 6.0, 16 GB built-in and 2 GB random access memory, there is a memory card slot up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). The main camera is 13 megapixels with LED flash, autofocus and optical stabilization. Front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity 3120 mAh. 4-core Qualcomm processor Snapdragon 425 MSM8917. No fingerprint scanner. Plastic case.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A 16GB

Average price in Russia - 8,000 rubles. Buy Redmi Note 5A 16Gb on AliExpress possible for 6.4 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The model, released in August 2017, scored 65% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. The number of recommendations in Yandex Market is 91%.

Technical characteristics: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720, Android 7.1 operating system, 16 GB of internal and 2 GB of RAM, a memory card slot up to 128 GB, support for two SIM cards. Main camera 13 MP with LED flash and autofocus. Front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity 3080 mAh. 4-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 425. No fingerprint scanner. Metal body.

Xiaomi Redmi 4X 32Gb

Average price in Russia - 10,000 rubles. Buy Redmi 4X 32Gb on AliExpress possible for 8.6 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). This product, which appeared in February 2017, scored 70% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market and received 91% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of internal and 3 GB of RAM, there is a memory card slot up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). Main camera 13 MP with LED flash and autofocus. Front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity 4100 mAh. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 processor. There is a fingerprint scanner. Metal body.

This model is the best choice for those who need a budget smartphone with a powerful battery. There are many such people, this explains the great popularity of Redmi 4X.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 64GB - Xiaomi smartphone with the largest screen and most powerful battery

The average price in Russia is 14,000 rubles. Buy Mi Max 2 64GB on AliExpress possible for 12.4 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free).

This tablet phone, which appeared on May 25, 2017, scored 87% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market and received 97% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: 6.44-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080, Android 7.0 operating system, 64 GB of internal and 4 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card), 12 megapixel main camera with autofocus, front 5 megapixel. Battery capacity 5300 mAh. The battery life in talk mode is 57 hours. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. There is a fingerprint scanner. This model is recommended for those who need powerful battery and a big screen. In the Xiaomi catalog, it is Mi Max 2 that holds the lead in both indicators.

6th place.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X 32Gb

Average price in Russia -9,850 rubles. You can buy Redmi Note 4X on Aliexpress for 8.7 thousand rubles(delivery to Russia is free). Introduced at the end of January 2017, the flagship of the mega-popular Redmi Note family scored 72% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market(cm. ). The number of recommendations in Yandex Market is 91%.

Technical Xiaomi characteristics Redmi Note 4X: 5.5-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of storage and 3 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). Main camera 13 MP, front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity 4100 mAh. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 processor, 2000 MHz. Adreno 506 video processor. There is a fingerprint scanner. Metal case with plastic inserts on the top and bottom of the back panel.

If we compare this model with last year’s flagships of the family (winter Redmi Note 3 Pro and summer Redmi Note 4), then thanks to the new processor and graphics chip, Redmi Note 4X has increased autonomy and performance, and thanks to the new Sony IMX258 camera module, the quality of shooting has noticeably improved.

Xiaomi Mi A1 64GB

The average price in Russia is 13,400 rubles. Buy Mi A1 on AliExpress possible for 10.9 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free).

At the beginning of September 2017, Xiaomi and Google jointly announced the new A1 smartphone. This is part Android programs One, in which Google helps create high-quality inexpensive devices in exchange for them being sold with the latest version of Android without add-ons and unnecessary pre-installed applications. As of today, Mi A1 has scored 60% of fives in reviews on Yandex Market and received 89% of recommendations for purchase.

Due to pure Android, the phone will be unusual for those who switch to it from another Xiaomi model. But when purchasing, you won’t have to worry about whether the Chinese firmware is waiting after you activate the phone. Mi A1 has an international version of Android 7.1 with Russian language out of the box. An update to Android 8.0 has been announced.

Technical characteristics: 5.5-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). Battery capacity 3080 mAh. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. There is a fingerprint scanner. Metal body.

Xiaomi assured that dual camera Mi A1 (uses two OmniVision OV12A10 color sensors with a resolution of 12 megapixels each and a pixel size of 1–1.25 microns. One lens has a focal length of 26 mm with an aperture of f/2.2, the other - 50 mm and f/2.6) comparable to iPhone 7 Plus. Specialists from the resource hi-tech.mail.ru conducted comparative test cameras of both phones and found that in daylight, photos from the Mi A1 actually look brighter and more contrasty than photos from its famous competitor. Optical zoom works the same, camera changes are quick, but the iPhone 7 Plus produces more detail. However, the front camera does not shine with resolution (only 5 megapixels with the size of a separate photosensitive element being 1.12 microns), lacks autofocus and is not suitable for shooting in low light conditions. But overall, a very good result for a Xiaomi phone, which costs 3 times less than an iPhone.

Xiaomi Mi6 6/64GB

Average price in Russia - 26,570 rubles. Buy Mi 6 64Gb on AliExpress possible for 21.8 thousand rubles(delivery to Russia is free). The official start of sales of the Xiaomi flagship took place on July 4, 2017. For today Mi 6 64Gb on took 66% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market(cm. ) . The number of recommendations in Yandex Market is 89%.

Technical characteristics: 5.15-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 7.1 operating system, 64 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards. There is no support for external memory cards, although 64 GB is more than enough for the average smartphone user. Battery capacity 3350 mAh. Battery life in video mode is 9.7 hours, in gaming mode - 7 hours. In terms of autonomy, Mi 6 is approximately one and a half times superior to such flagships as the iPhone 7 Plus or Huawei P10. The 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 processor, together with the already mentioned 6 GB of RAM, provides excellent performance: Mi 6 is the eighth most powerful Android smartphone in the world (and the fourth most powerful Chinese smartphone). There is a fingerprint scanner. There is protection against water.

Xiaomi smartphones have always had excellent technical characteristics, but could not boast of an ideal camera. The camera of the new flagship from Xiaomi is positioned as a real alternative to the iPhone 7 Plus. The main camera of Mi 6 is equipped with two lenses, wide-angle and telephoto, both with a resolution of 12 MP, as well as a 4-axis system optical stabilization. Working in pairs, these cameras allow you to take beautiful and clear pictures in any conditions. Portrait mode allows you to take clear, high-quality photos. Mi 6 has a portrait lens with a focal length of 52 mm. The camera with 2x optical zoom allows you to take magnificent landscape photos, and the 10x digital zoom can capture even small parts With long distance. Mi 6 with 4-axis optical image stabilization technology takes clear photos while capturing even the smallest vibrations. The built-in accelerometer and gyroscope allow you to stabilize the tilt and movements of the smartphone while shooting.

The front camera has 8 megapixels and new firmware. Beautify 3.0's beautiful filter technology reacts differently to men and women - it changes the appearance of men a little less. For women, their cheeks are reduced, their skin is smoothed and their eyes are slightly enlarged.

The portal hi-tech.mail.ru in the June comparison of flagship cameras in 2017 gave the Xiaomi flagship camera the same points as Sony Xperia XZ Premium. At the same time, Mi 6 was able to bypass the flagship of ASUS - ZenFone 3 Zoom, which is positioned as a camera phone.

So, the new Xiaomi flagship has a good camera and battery life, as well as excellent performance. All this at a price half that of Samsung or Apple flagships. At the same time, fans large screens this model will not work - the display diagonal is only 5.15 inches.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 64GB

The average price in Russia is 29,400 rubles. Buy Mi Mix 2 on AliExpress possible for 22.9 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). For today this smartphone is ongot 64% of fives according to reviews in Yandex Market. The number of recommendations in Yandex Market is 86%.

If earlier Chinese manufacturers often copied the discoveries of Apple, Samsung and other top manufacturers, then in recent years the situation has begun to change exactly the opposite. For example, the now familiar dual main camera has become a trend thanks to Huawei, which since the beginning of 2015 has consistently equipped its flagship models with them. In the fall of 2016, a dual camera appeared on the iPhone 7, and in the fall of 2017, Samsung also used this technology for the first time. Chinese manufacturer LeEco abandoned the standard headphone jack for the first time in the Le Max 2 model in April 2016. Six months later, this function appeared in the 7th iPhone and was continued in subsequent models. In 2017, a new trend for frameless screens emerged. In the spring, it was used in their flagships Samsung and LG, and in the fall the frameless iPhone X was released. However, the title of the first frameless smartphone belongs to Xiaomi Mi Mix, which appeared in October 2016, six months before the LG G6 and Galaxy S8 and a year before the 10th iPhone . The first pancake then turned out to be lumpy, for example, the function of the conversational speaker (which Xiaomi engineers did not find where to attach) was performed by the screen, so that it was not too convenient. However, this experience showed other manufacturers that it is worth moving in this direction. Later year of Xiaomi released Mi Mix 2, which took into account the mistakes of its predecessor.

The body size of Mi Mix 2 is approximately the same as the standard model with a screen diagonal of 5.5 inches, even slightly smaller. For example, if we compare it with the iPhone 8 Plus, the Xiaomi flagship is 0.26 cm smaller in width and 0.66 cm shorter in length. At the same time, the diagonal of the IPS screen is half an inch larger, namely 6 inches with a resolution of 2160x1080. In terms of front panel design, Mi Mix 2 can be easily distinguished from both the 10th iPhone with its “unibrow” and Galaxy Note 8, where the off-screen space occupies the same distance both at the top and bottom. Mi Mix 2 left only a practically invisible strip at the top with the earpiece, and found the necessary space at the bottom, where it placed the front camera. Now, to take a selfie, you need to turn the phone over. However, you can quickly get used to it.

With cameras, Mi Mix 2 made an unexpected decision in that it removed the dual main camera module, which was in the spring Xiaomi flagship Mi 6. But I improved the aperture from ƒ/2.0 to ƒ/1.8 (it plays a role when shooting in insufficient lighting).Moreover, the sensor is the same as that on the wide-angle camera Mi6 (Sony IMX386, 12 megapixels, pixel size – 1.25 microns). The capabilities of the front camera are not too unimpressive: a 5 megapixel sensor without autofocus. However, cameras have never been a strong quality of Xiaomi products, which cannot be said about performance: this moment Mi Mix 2 is the most powerful Xiaomi smartphone, the third among all Chinese models and sixth among all Android models. This is facilitated by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and from 6 (in our case) to 8 GB (in the older version) gigabytes of RAM. Unfortunately, the phone does not support a memory card (you can only insert a second SIM card into the slot), and those for whom 64 GB of memory is not enough can take a closer look at the Mi Mix 2 models with 128 and 256 GB of memory.

The battery capacity is very average for Xiaomi - 3400 mAh, for example, Xiaomi Mi Max 2 has an impressive 5300 mAh battery.

The fingerprint scanner is located as usual: under the camera on the rear panel. By the way, the back panel is ceramic, which gives the smartphone a premium look.

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 64Gb

Average price in Russia - 19,980 rubles. Buy Mi Note 3 64Gb on AliExpress possible for 19 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The phone, introduced in September 2017, has currently scored 79% of five reviews in Yandex Market and received 93% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080, 64 GB of internal memory and 6 GB of RAM, 2 SIM cards. Battery capacity 3500 mAh. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. There is a fingerprint scanner. Metal body.

The main thing you need to pay attention to in this model is the cameras. Mi Note 3 has 3 cameras: dual main and front. The main cameras produce a 12-megapixel image. One of them is wide-angle with a focal length of 27 mm, f/1.8 aperture and optical stabilization. The second has a focal length of 52 mm, an aperture of f/2.6 and does not have optical stabilization. The second main camera is used for dual optical zoom. The cameras are accompanied by a two-tone flash, allowing for more natural color reproduction when shooting indoors. The front camera received a 16-megapixel matrix from Samsung, so we can safely say that Mi Note 3 is great choice for selfie lovers.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus 64GB is the most popular smartphone in the Xiaomi catalog

Average price in Russia - 12,500 rubles. Buy Redmi 5 Plus 64GB on AliExpress possible for 10.1 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free).

The model from Xiaomi, presented in December 2017 and went on sale in Russia in January 2018, has currently scored 81% of five reviews in Yandex Market and received 95% of recommendations for purchase there. This delight of buyers is easily explained: while leading smartphone manufacturers are trying to conquer the market of frameless models, focusing on the flagship segment, Xiaomi follows this trend in budget segment(although it is worth noting that in the flagship segment Xiaomi has a decent frameless model Mi Mix 2), namely in the new Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus. We chose the older model for rating mainly because of its better display.

The first thing you need to notice about the Redmi 5 Plus is the huge 5.99-inch IPS screen. A couple of years ago, a phone with such a screen would have been a shovel for a narrow circle of connoisseurs of such models, but in the era of frameless smartphones, an increase in screen size had virtually no effect on the increase in body size. If we compare the 6-inch Redmi 5 Plus with the standard 5.5-inch Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, we will see that the Redmi 5 Plus is half a millimeter smaller in width and thickness, only the length has changed, it is 7.5 mm longer, but this means that the Redmi 5 Plus, just like the standard models, will easily fit in your pocket or hand. The resolution is also impressive at 2160x1080, while budget smartphones tend to offer a maximum resolution of 1920x1080.

Other characteristics: Android 7.1 OS with MIUI 9.1 proprietary shell. 64 GB of permanent memory and 4 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). Powerful battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. There is a fingerprint scanner. Metal body. Main camera 12 MP, front camera 5 MP.

Chinese manufacturer of 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 Xiaomi model range has become much wider, and in it you can find the 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 images. 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 what budget smartphones are bought for. 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, this is not the best smartphone in the world, but for the 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 characteristics for a budget smartphone - 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 because it has a good Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor installed, which allows us 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.

The screen size is distinguishing feature Note groups 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 MediaTek processor Helio X20 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. You won't be able to insert an external memory card - the slot is intended exclusively for a second SIM card. There is a fingerprint scanner on the back of the case. As usual, the flagship received the most best processor– 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 more light and 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. We have before us 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 Xiaomi mobile devices. 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 an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor 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 a newer Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor 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 a 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 absolutely best model Xiaomi, 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. The ultra-powerful new generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, 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's even a portrait mode available thanks to the 52mm portrait lens. 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 far behind – it has received new firmware and 8 megapixels. Women will be especially pleased with the 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!

Answer a question about two famous smartphones Chinese brands Meizu or Xiaomi – which is better to buy is not so simple. On the one hand, both companies produce many similar models mobile technology– both in terms of parameters, functionality, and even price.

On the other hand, different users like their own features of smartphones - some prefer the branded one, others want to get better picture quality, and others are more interested in the autonomy of the device.

Brand history

Both Chinese companies cannot be called newcomers to the mobile technology market. However, the Meizu brand became known first - in 2003, several popular mp3 players were produced under it. But already at the end of the last decade, after, the company’s management is betting on smartphones, predicting greater success compared to players that are starting to become obsolete.

In 2009, the first Meitsu touchscreen phones appeared, the design and equipment of which was largely copied. Due to the too strong similarity of the Meizu M8 model, the production of the Chinese copy was discontinued a year after the company entered the smartphone market. Now Meizu does not repeat such mistakes, but its products still have a slight resemblance to iPhones.

Xiaomi began its work in 2010 as a manufacturer of MIUI software shells, which is now considered proprietary for phones of this brand. However, a year later the brand released its first smartphone Mi1 with good parameters for that time - a four-inch screen, 1 GB of RAM, 4 GB of ROM and a 1930 mAh battery.

Over the next six years, the company released more than a dozen models of smartphones, (tablet phones) and three tablets, which were in good demand for their cost and performance.

Comparison of smartphone parameters in 2017

In order to compare the products of the two brands this year, it is worth deciding on the evaluation criteria. The main characteristics among them are:

variety of models on the market;
build quality and appearance;
performance of devices with similar parameters;
the quality of sound and photographs taken using these smartphones.

It also wouldn’t hurt to consider the features of the platforms that run gadgets from competing brands. It is worth remembering one of the main characteristics of modern smartphones – autonomy, which affects the time of use.

And as an additional evaluation criterion, you can analyze the availability of devices compatible with these phones and small design differences as .

The lineup

Comparing the number of devices produced annually by both companies, you can see that they manage to release new products a little more often. The same brand currently has significantly more smartphone models and their modifications. Moreover, both in the segment of expensive and powerful flagships, and among those whose price does not exceed $100.

At the same time, in 2017 the picture changed - new smartphones and , sold at favorable price and having very good parameters, increased the demand for the brand’s products. And now on the Internet you can find approximately equal numbers of offers to buy equipment from both companies.

The prices for models of the two Chinese brands are not much different from each other. Price category also coincides - both for budget devices and for flagships:

smartphones with 2 GB of RAM cost from $100 to $200 for Meizu and between $110–180 for Xiaomi;
models with 3 GB of RAM can be purchased for amounts from $150 to $350 and from $130 to $380, respectively;
four-gigabyte phones cost between $200–550 (Meitsu) and $180–550 (Xiaomi).

Flagship, that is, the most productive and expensive versions of both manufacturers will cost about $500–600. However, Xiaomi has many such options - Meizu has only one so far, Pro 7 Plus. Therefore, lovers of flagships with high power should pay attention to the Xiaomi brand, which offers a greater variety of characteristics (including screen diagonals).

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. At the moment there are about 50 in the company's catalog various models. You can find excellent ones in both lines.

Mi phones

In this line you can find the highest quality and powerful smartphones, which 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.

When presenting a new phone from the Xiaomi Mi line, the Chinese company is trying to add a new innovative technology or implemented technological capability. 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 the 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:

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

In addition, sometimes the company releases Special Editions of popular models.

Each smartphone is different from each other 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 collection 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 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 a 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 MIUI graphical shell, it is used 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 prefix “X” 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 works 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 case materials, as well as in the amount of RAM 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:

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Prefixes:

A – the most budget phones Xiaomi.
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 is a prefix for the 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 have only briefly described the main lines of devices of the Chinese company. Full introduction with the world Xiaomi will be in a detailed classification of smartphones.

Today's review will be global, since within its framework we will consider not specific model smartphone, and a whole series of budget devices - Redmi 4 from the famous Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi. Note that these gadgets were officially presented last fall. Within its framework, 3 phone models were announced.

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Verified stores selling Xiaomi on Aliexpress

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http://ru.aliexpress.com/store/609089 (Store: FANTACY TECHNOLOGY);
http://ru.aliexpress.com/store/311331 (Shop: Hong Kong Goldway);
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Stores in Russia selling Xiaomi with fast delivery

GoTop Smartphone— Xiaomi, Meizu and others
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The most affordable model was the Redmi 4A. It is notable not only for its affordability, but also for the fact that it is the most budget smartphone from Xiaomi. Objectively speaking, this is a complete copy enough popular model Redmi 3S, presented in the summer of 2016. Redmi 4 boasts a refined design and a simplified camera.

Redmi 4 Pro in terms of design is similar to the “four”, but in terms of hardware it is many times superior to the original: the performance is very high, the display is of higher quality, the camera is better.

Let’s decide on the purpose of today’s review material. Identifying the worst and determining the worst is a thankless task, and there is no point in such a comparison. You don’t need to be a psychic to state that Redmi 4 Pro is the flagship in this line, and the Redmi 4A model is the simplest in functionality and affordable.

For their prices, the phones turned out to be simply wonderful. Today we will focus on the main differences between smartphones, taking into account which you can more competently decide on the choice in favor of one or another gadget. Thanks to this approach, you will be able to direct the available money in the right direction.

Design component

Visually, Redmi 4 and Redmi 4 Pro are almost completely identical. Externally, the differences are only in the location of the flashes, located at different sides from camera lenses. The advanced model also boasts a dual flash.

Phones of different colors were taken for review. Both the first and second phones have a metal body with a small plastic insert at the top. The base of the body is monolithic. The smartphone display is covered with protective glass made using 2.5D technology. The side edges are decorated with chamfers, visually cut off. The effect looks simply wonderful.

Redmi 4A with its more technologically advanced brothers looks a little dull. He is dressed in plastic case, the glass is absolutely smooth. As for the design, it is standard. 4A also features a non-separable body, weighing 131 g, which is 30 g less when compared with more advanced modifications. The color of the device turned out to be non-standard: the body is covered with gold or pink tint, but the front surface in all variants is absolutely white.

Three devices are equipped with combination trays. They don't have backlighting touch buttons. Above the main part of the screen on Redmi 4 and Redmi 4 Pro there is an LED event indicator. As for the Redmi 4A model, here it is built into the “Home” button. The speaker is located on bottom end in the older modifications, and in the younger ones - from the bottom on the back.

Screens

Devices 4A and 4 are equipped with modern screens that display images in HD resolution. But the older model 4 PRO received a higher quality FullHD display. All smartphones have a screen diagonal of 5 inches. In fairness, it is worth noting that Xiaomi equips its gadgets different matrices Therefore, when making comparisons, we can rely on a strictly individual case, nothing more.

Objectively speaking, in everyday use it is not possible to detect the difference between HD and FullHD, except perhaps if you look at the fonts and icons.

Paradoxically, the display of the Redmi 4A model turned out to be the most realistic in terms of color reproduction, where the white color almost completely matches the real one. As for the PRO model, it has a pronounced predisposition to a yellow tint. The Redmi 4 model loses in this regard to its brothers.

As for viewing angles, all smartphones have proven themselves with positive side– there is no hint of an air gap on the screens, viewing angles are almost maximum. It was not possible to identify any obvious highlights. In terms of contrast, Redmi 4 Pro turned out to be beyond competition, but the weakest link is Redmi 4A, however, for daily tasks there is plenty of it in stock.

One more thing you need to pay attention to important nuance. The Redmi 4 and 4 Pro models have black frames around the perimeter of the display, even in those versions where the front part of the surface is completely white. In the younger model it is white. The surface of all displays has a good oleophobic coating. Full multi-touch, 10 points. The displays turned out to be quite good, regardless of the model.

Performance and hardware

In terms of performance and hardware, everything turned out to be predictable. The younger model is equipped budget processor Snapdragon 425, which is equipped with 4 cores, while their clock frequency does not exceed 1.4 GHz. They are developed using a 28 nm process technology. It’s hard to call him “weak,” but if you compare him with his older brothers, the conclusions suggest themselves.

Redmi 4 is powered by 8-core Snapdragon processor 430, its clock frequency does not exceed 1.4 GHz. The crystal was made using the same technological process.

The most powerful processor is equipped with the PRO model – the 8-core Snapdragon 625, the clock speed of which can reach 2 GHz. It is made using a new 16nm technological processor, which ensures high energy efficiency. As for graphics, the 4A model has an Adreno 308 graphics accelerator.

The Redmi 4 model is equipped with Adreno 505 graphics. The older model is Adreno 506. In terms of memory, the situation is as follows:

Redmi 4A – 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of non-volatile memory;
Redmi 4 – 2 GB RAM and 16 GB ROM;
Redmi 4A Pro – 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage.

Each model is equipped with a slot for memory cards.

If you run the synthetic AnTuTu test, the differences in hardware will become obvious.

Below are the final data from the GeekBench 4 benchmark. Please note that the top number is testing in single-core mode, and the bottom is testing in multi-core mode.

The following screenshot shows tests with Epic Citadel. Its results indicate that Redmi 4 scored more FPS than in the PRO modification. There is a very obvious explanation for this - the PRO unit is equipped modern screen with FullHD resolution, and even with more modern hardware, it is inferior in performance to the younger model.

During everyday use, working with phones is quite comfortable. Nothing slows down, commands are processed as quickly as possible. Naturally, the 4 PRO model, equipped with a solid supply of RAM, is in a clearly advantageous position. And 32 GB of ROM is more than enough for many users and there is simply no need to install a microSD memory card.

About gaming performance We will talk based on the values obtained when playing tanks. At minimum graphic settings You can enjoy the game even on the Redmi 4A model. If you turn up the settings to medium, you may experience serious problems with FPS dropping on most cards.

Redmi 4 in plan gaming opportunities turned out to be more advanced - it allows you to participate in tank battles with medium settings and at the level of 40-50 frames. But with maximum graphics its power will not be enough. An almost identical picture is observed in the case of the Redmi 4 Pro model. Despite the most advanced hardware, it is not enough to support such a high screen resolution. But you can play WOT BLITZ quite comfortably. There are no problems with throttling.

Software component

New smartphones are presented in retail stores without official multilingual firmware. Xiaomi has confirmed that Redmi 4A will receive global version firmware already this 2017. But regarding Redmi 4 and 4 Pro, there are no official comments from the manufacturer. On Aliexpress, these models are sold with Vietnamese firmware, which has limited functionality in terms of over-the-air updates, but they are multilingual. No obvious bugs were found during the testing period.

The tested devices can boast of the latest shell software MIUI 8, based on Android 6 OS.

Cameras and photo capabilities

Each smartphone is equipped with 13 MP optics. But the sensors turned out to be completely different. Redmi 4A has an OV13850 sensor. As for the “four”, it is equipped with a higher quality OV13853 sensor. The older model boasts an S5K3L8 sensor from Samsung. The aperture of all smartphones is f/2.2. The PRO is equipped with a two-color flash, while the younger models have a single flash.

Let's move on to a direct comparison of the photo capabilities of the devices. Below is a photo of the same stump. The lighting level is quite high. And here it is necessary to pay attention to the pictures of comparable quality in the Redmi 4A and Redmi 4 Pro models, but the Redmi 4 model goes into a pronounced yellowness.

What about the detailing? Let's study crops. Model 4A is significantly inferior in this context, since the level of detail is the lowest. As for the crops from redmi 4 and 4 PRO, they are actually comparable in detail and image clarity, but in the PRO version the colors look much more realistic.

All 3 cameras support video recording in FullHD quality at a speed of 30 fps. The lack of electronic image stabilization was somewhat disappointing, so we strongly recommend avoiding shaking during shooting.

All devices have 5 MP front cameras. Their results are largely similar. The Redmi 4A model has slightly less detail; there are no global differences in principle.

Other functionality

Smartphones provide impeccable communication quality in 4th generation networks. The devices are also similar in terms of sensors: compass, gyroscope, proximity, light. Support for OTG connection has been implemented. The phones can pick up GPS and GLONASS satellites without any problems.

Volume reserve and sound quality external speaker All phones turned out to be similar, there are no complaints here. The speakers are the same. In fact they are quite similar. But if you put on headphones, there is a difference. The Redmi 4 Pro model turned out to be the loudest and with pronounced bass. Redmi 4 also sounds quite good, but the level is somewhat quieter. The Redmi 4A model has the simplest sound.

Autonomy

4 and the PRO version of the gadget received batteries with a capacity of 4100 mAh. But 4A can only boast a 3125 mAh battery. In simple terms, the level of autonomy of the devices is quite decent. It is enough to provide a good headroom even with a high-resolution screen.

In the process of testing the autonomy mode when watching videos in HD quality from Youtube via fi-wi, the following values were obtained6

Redmi 4A – lost about 9.6% per hour;
Redmi 4 – about 8.5% per hour;
Redmi 4 Pro – about 7.3% per hour.

Ruler Xiaomi phones Redmi - summing up

For the money, the smartphones turned out to be quite good. But let’s put them in terms of consumer attractiveness in domestic realities. The most controversial is Xiaomi Redmi 4. If we take it separately from other devices, then it has a right to exist. If it were present in the market on its own, it would directly compete with the Redmi 3S.

Redmi 4A, considering it low cost, could claim to be an absolute hit on the market. This process would be facilitated by the release of global international firmware. And if we are talking about an undemanding user, then this device would be simply a wonderful option. Its main disadvantages include only a frankly boring design and conflicting colors of the cases. You can correct the situation with the help of a variety of covers.

Well, Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro is the undisputed leader in all aspects. Today this is one of the best smartphones from those presented on the domestic market. For little money you can get a balanced device, with capacious battery, productive iron and in metallic form.