The best Xiaomi smartphones of 2020

Xiaomi has long announced that it intends to move away from the status of “manufacturer of budget smartphones,” which has successfully awarded the user due to the very attractive price-quality ratio of brand new products. However, analyzing the segment of the top-end gadgets of this manufacturer, this trend is no longer visible ... Perhaps this is due to the appearance of Samsung's Realme or A-class and M-category, but it is definitely difficult to clearly identify only Xiaomi products in the category of low-cost smartphones. Therefore, we decided to collect not only new, but the most relevant solutions, costing up to 15,000 rubles.

Opens the Top 10 smartphones Xiaomi budget model last year, which has not lost its relevance even with the release of a new generation. This phone clearly embodies the fact that the segment of the Chinese manufacturer is too diverse, and often irrational. Even comparing Redmi 7 with Redmi Go with approximately the same price tag, it’s hard to even understand who decides to buy the latter. Not only that, the "seven" has three times the highest performance, but also the battery capacity, screen quality, the presence of a 48-megapixel matrix, in the end. However, the lack of updates is clearly not a plus for such a large manufacturer, and this is obvious, but we still tried to find the best solutions for you in terms of value for money. For this reason, in our ranking, Redmi 7 is still taking its place.

Definitely one of the most “high-profile” state employees from Xiaomi, and indeed this year as a whole. Elegant Redmi 8 is made in a frameless case with a large screen and at an affordable price - what more could you want? Of course, 1520 by 720 pixels will not suit everyone, but here you need to understand the interests of the target audience, which is designed for a balanced gadget with a Snapdragon 439 processor and a really clear, bright screen even in good natural light. IPS-matrix attracts a wide viewing angle and detail. Depending on the configuration, 3 and 4 gigabytes of RAM are available. To store data, you can use a drive up to 64 gigabytes. The main camera consists of two sensors of 12 megapixels and a depth sensor of 2 megapixels, but you don’t have to believe in its effectiveness. Battery capacity is one of the trump cards, as you already understood, and it is 5000 mAh.

This smartphone shows performance in the AnTuTu benchmark twice as high as the model described above. At the same time, the budget but good device from Xiaomi has an AMOLED matrix against IPS, and is inferior to Redmi 8 only in battery life. This device works on the Android 9.0 operating system. Instead of IPS, a Super AMOLED screen is used, the size of which is slightly more than 6 inches with a resolution of 1560 by 720 pixels. The color gamut is 103% NTSC. It is worth saying that the fingerprint scanner is located under the display, and works well for this segment. Inside, you can identify the Snapdragon 665, and this is an excellent indicator for an inexpensive segment. The main camera also exceeds expectations: 48 megapixels with an f / 1.79 aperture is already a quality indicator, and there are two modules for 8 and 2 megapixels. You can shoot video in 4K at a frequency of up to 30 frames per second. The front camera with a 32-megapixel sensor also does not fit into the price category - it is only pleasing.

If you don’t know which Xiaomi smartphone to buy and don’t want to pay for the “tens,” then the choice is definitely simple - this is either the maximum version of Note 8 Pro or the simplified version of the flagship Ni 9. Having experience using both smartphones, I would like to note a smart matrix the latter with HDR support. At the same time, the 6.39-inch screen on AMOLED impresses with its brightness around 600 nits. This result 8 Pro, will not please. As for the cameras: the front camera is almost the same (32 megapixels), and the main camera has three lenses (28, 8 and 2 megapixels). The latter is weaker than the new representative of the mid-budget segment. However, you get the Snapdragon 710 on the Adreno 616. This bundle opens up more possibilities when using games. The amount of memory can be 64 or 128 gigabytes, depending on version. There is quick charge for a modest 9 watts.

The best inexpensive Xiaomi Redmi smartphone for 2020 is the “Laptop 8 Pro” model, which attracts with a large, balanced screen, a good chip, a smart main camera, fast charging and NFC support. The premium version of this inexpensive camera phone has a very worthy “portrait” mode, which was verified personally. The disadvantage can be considered large photos that are obtained when using the “64” mode, but it's worth it. The main camera consists of a pair of 2 megapixels, 8 megapixels and 64 megapixel sensors, each of which performs its tasks, which is not visible in all budget solutions with quad cameras. IPS-matrix has a high level of brightness, a wide viewing angle, but it consumes quite a lot of energy, and the Helio G90T processor does not contribute much savings. However, there is a really fast charge. In general, one of the most powerful smartphones for its price, if not the best.

In the premium segment, undoubtedly, the most striking are the representatives of the 10th generation, who received new sensors at 108-megapixels, developed with the participation of Samsung. These camera phones are quite competitive with leaders, including the S20, as well as the promising Mate 40, although the premium version of the latter is likely to show something new. However, Xiaomi will also not have to wait long for an answer, which is confirmed by the recently announced Mi 10 Pro. In addition, a very solid flagship smartphone is the “third shark” of the third generation, which is currently considered the most powerful gaming solutions on the mobile market.

In search of a quality Xiaomi smartphone with a good camera, it makes sense to pay attention to the Mi 9T Pro model, which is equipped with a triple module - 48 (f / 1.75), 13 (f / 2.4), 8 (f / 2.4) megapixels. The screen covers 92% of the front part, supports a resolution of 2340 by 1080 pixels, and has an excellent level of contrast and brightness.In the case is a brand new 8-core Snapdragon 730 processor, paired with an Adreno 618 video accelerator. This bundle guarantees excellent gaming performance. Selfie camera allows you to create quite clear pictures thanks to the presence of a 20-megapixel matrix. There is the possibility of slow motion at 960 frames per second. The battery capacity is 4000 mAh with fast charging at 18 watts.

With the release of Black Shark 3 Pro, no one has any doubts that this is the most powerful gaming smartphone released by Xiaomi. The premium version received a 7.1-inch AMOLED display with a frequency of 90 Hz and support for HDR + technology. The screen resolution with the tablet size in this case is 3120 by 1440 pixels. At the same time, the response rate of the sensor layer was increased to 270 Hz, which reduces the delays in modern games to zero. Inside is the latest flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor in conjunction with 12 gigabytes of RAM. The main camera consists of three modules, including 64 megapixels, 13 megapixels (wide) and 5 megapixels (depth sensor). Front camera at 20 megapixels. Another feature is the support of powerful fast charging at 65 watts.

Despite the current difficult situation about the whole world, the Xiaomi company held a presentation of the new flagship Mi 10, and for good reason. The novelty has already found its target audience, due to the presence of a large display with AMOLED technology at a size of 6.67 inches and a resolution of 2340 by 1080 pixels. Support for HDR10 + is implemented, and the refresh rate is 90 Hz. In addition, the peak brightness is an indicator of 1129 cd / m2 with a contrast of 5,000,000: 1. In Antutu, this smartphone already scored 585,000 points, which is due to the support of the Snapdragon 865 processor. The main camera includes four sensors, including a 108-megapixel sensor, which everyone already knows about.

Until recently, it was this flagship smartphone Xiaomi that took the leader in the ranking of brand smartphones, and in general among other camera phones. With the presentation of the S20 Ultra, everything has changed, and now also the Pro version of Mi 10. This flagship works on a 6.47-inch Amoled matrix, which covers about 88% of the front of the device. In front, you can find a small ledge for a 32-megapixel camera hidden in a drop-shaped cutout. Inside is a relatively new flagship processor from Qualcomm - this is the Snapdragon 730G, paired with an Adreno 618 graphics accelerator. The main camera consists of four modules, including a 108-megapixel matrix.

The best Xiaomi smartphone of 2020 is the Mi 10 Pro model, which managed to replenish the Antutu benchmark list thanks to the presence of the premium Snapdragon 865 processor and the maximum amount of RAM. The front camera supports shooting video at speeds up to 120 frames per second. The main one allows you to record videos in 8K. But these are not all the advantages of a camera phone equipped with a 2 megapixel matrix with a size of 1.75 microns and an aperture of f / 2.4, a 1 / 1.33-inch sensor of 108 megapixels, optical stabilization by a sensor for macro photography and a 13 megapixel module with f / 2.4. The latest wide-angle lens supports a viewing angle of 123 degrees. At the same time, designers took care of the premium design of the novelty, which business and modern people will definitely appreciate.

Unlike Huawei and Samsung, Samsung does not manufacture its own processors. Instead, Qualcomm chips are used in conjunction with the Adreno accelerator, which guarantees high performance in games, but negatively affects energy efficiency.If you do not know how to choose a Xiaomi smartphone, then pay due attention to choosing a battery. It is important that support for fast charging is implemented. One example is the Note 8 Pro, which, despite its good battery life, discharges within a few hours when using demanding 3D applications. However, fast charging really helps. It is worth noting that for the budget line of Xiaomi, the "snap" of the 400th and 600th series is still relevant. It is desirable that in conjunction with 4 gigabytes of RAM. Premium models have a snap of the 855th, 865th and 730th series.

As for the camera, then even budget smartphones can be equipped with a quad camera with a 64-megapixel sensor and not useless auxiliary sensors, including a 2-megapixel depth sensor. At the same time, there are simple dual cameras, for example, in Go, but this segment is aimed at users for whom the battery capacity is a priority.

The screens of Xiaomi gadgets work on IPS-matrixes and Amoled. The first guarantee a good color rendering, a good viewing angle. The latter are considered more advanced, due to the increased pixel density, better contrast and brightness. Dimensions vary over a wide range, but almost all the top models are large, right down to tablet sizes (from 7 inches).

Thus, Xiaomi has an extremely diverse assortment of smartphones in different segments. And in the budget and premium you can find gaming, protected, simple models for practical users and extremely productive devices that will be relevant for a long time. If you don’t know which Xiaomi smartphone to buy, then build on your interests, and only then analyze the market, compare gadgets. To summarize:

• Best Redmi smartphone - Note 8 Pro;
• Xiaomi's good gaming flagship is Black Shark 3 Pro;
• In the ratio of price and quality - Mi Note 10 Pro;
• The best Xiaomi smartphone - Mi 10 Pro;