Xiaomi comparison of all models. How many times can a Chinese Xiaomi be repaired for the price difference with the official model?

Xiaomi has recently expanded beyond the Chinese market. Almost immediately she won millions of customers with her non-standard solutions– both in design and in the internal filling of gadgets.

Xiaomi Mi MIX – frameless

The gadget is distinguished not only by its unique appearance, but also by its durable ceramic coating, making it a “strong” device that will not break from light impacts. Frameless phones- an innovation on the market.

Not a drop of glue is used in their production. Due to the absence of a frame, the smartphone display “expands” and becomes almost equal to the display new iPhone 7 plus is an undeniable advantage when watching videos and working with the gadget.

Pros:

• ceramic coating;
• There is a protective glass on the front;
• unique design;
• non-standard screen aspect ratio;
• good “internal” qualities;
• sound transmission using screen vibration;
• camera with a wide viewing angle.

Minuses:

• no protection against dust or water-repellent coating;
• the battery is not available;
• high price.

Functions:

• The smartphone has a shock protection function thanks to a highly durable ceramic coating;
• sound is transmitted not through a microphone (there is none), but through glass, which transfers vibration inside the gadget;
• long battery life (up to 8 hours);
• Fingerprint's scanner;
• high-quality photos from the front camera.

Peculiarities:

• there is a fingerprint scanner;
• high-strength ceramic coating;
• lack of glue when connecting a frameless case;
• non-standard aspect ratio of the screen (display);
• V technical stuffing gadget should be noted 4 gigabytes random access memory, 128 gigabytes for internal data storage.

Equipment:

• network connector;
• USB cable;

Accessories:

It is worth noting that everything necessary for using a smartphone is included in its package; for more convenient use you can also purchase:

• a case (although the smartphone looks more impressive without it);
• A Bluetooth headset that will make talking on the phone more convenient.

Xiaomi Mi4c – for women

This model is perfect for women due to its pink color. The gadget does not have any unnecessary functions, so even people who are far from electronics can handle it.

Pros:

• various variations of smartphone colors (pink, gold, white, black, gray, etc.);
• compared with previous models? the internal component of the device is “faster”;
• Autonomous operation has been improved;
• the price-quality ratio is completely justified;
• good camera for this price category.

Minuses:

• there is no way to add memory, since there is no slot for inserting a card;
• There is no 20th 4G band, the phone does not support high-speed Internet;
• The internal settings of the device are quite complex; in the standard settings there is no option to select the Russian language;
• The body materials are cheap and fragile.

Functions:

• long-term work in offline mode;
• high-quality front camera;
• fast charging mode;
• Bluetooth;
• Wi-Fi in two bands.

Peculiarities:

The smartphone was named the best for women not only due to the presence of a pink color option and a good front camera - one can also note its interesting design.

Although it cannot be called unique, since all Xiaomi smartphones are practically no different from each other:

• The phone has no buttons on the main screen, instead there is a touch panel;
• On the side there are keys for unlocking and volume control.

Equipment:

• charger, but the plug is not suitable for our sockets - you will have to buy it additionally;
• USB cable.

Accessories:

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro – dual SIM

Dual SIM phones in Lately began to gain popularity not only abroad, but also here. This is because many people do not want to choose between two operators cellular communications and use them at the same time.

This model exists in three color variations – gray, silver and gold. Despite the gadget being in the middle price category, it is in no way inferior in its functions and characteristics to more expensive flagships.

Pros:

• beneficial design solutions;
• good autonomy;
• well-thought-out hardware and software components;
• availability of high-speed Internet;
• 2 SIM cards;
• good camera;
• large amount of RAM;
• the ability to add memory thanks to the presence of a memory card.

Minuses:

• the second SIM card is inserted next to the memory card;
• in our stores prices are inflated several times;
• no fast charging.

Functions:

• HD shooting mode;
• possibility of simultaneous use of two SIM cards;
• scanning fingerprints directly on touch key"home screen"

Peculiarities:

• a full charging cycle of the phone battery takes at least 3 hours, the device discharges more slowly: when surfing the Internet in 7 hours, when playing - up to 4 and a half;
• On the case, in addition to the metal coating, there are also plastic inserts; they help the device to better “connect” to the network.

Equipment:

• Charger;
• USB cable.

Accessories:

For of this smartphone you can buy more modern headphones, since those included in the kit have small sound ranges.

Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro – for a teenager

This smartphone is perfect for children: it has all the qualities that are a priority when choosing a phone for a child. Its size is compact, the device will be easy to hold in your hands. The metal body is more durable.

Pros:

• presence of an accelerometer;
• presence of proximity and distance sensors;
• The fingerprint scanner is very fast;
• there is GLONASS;
• two SIM cards;
• The battery works for a long time without recharging.

Minuses:

• poor performance in the cold - the device begins to freeze (the child may begin to worry that he has done something wrong and will get scared);
• hybrid slot for SIM card and memory card (you will have to choose to install a SIM or memory card, simultaneous use impossible);
• bad front camera.

Functions:

• fingerprint scanning;
• proximity sensor;
• good sound quality;
• GLONASS (navigation system).

Peculiarities:

• control of home appliances using an infrared port;
• all buttons are arranged organically and help to hold the device in your hands;
• small dimensions;
• presence of a radio module.

Equipment:

• charger (European socket connector);
• USB cable;
• headphones.

Accessories:

As an accessory for this smartphone, we can only recommend purchasing an additional case in order to completely protect the device from possible falls.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 – with removable battery

Some manufacturers have recently decided to return models with removable batteries to the market, as they are in great demand.

Pros:

• the presence of a removable battery (battery);
• proximity sensor;
• large dimensions;
• GPS or GLONASS (depending on model variation);
• large amounts of RAM.

Minuses:

• there is no network adapter adapted for our sockets, you have to buy it separately;
• bad speakers.

Functions:

• removable battery;
• long battery life;
• high screen clarity.

Peculiarities:

• The device body is very durable;
• The battery can be removed very easily;
• The phone has built-in navigation (connects to a satellite in a matter of moments).

Equipment:

• network adapter for Chinese sockets;
• USB adapter.

Accessory:

As an accessory for this model, you will have to buy a power adapter for our European-style sockets.

Mi Note 2 – with curved screen

The curved screen creates a 3D effect, and the latest processor and large amount of RAM make the device truly unique.

Pros:

• The fingerprint scanner is built right into the home screen key;
• curved screen;
• camera autofocus;
• average price category;
• energy saving mode;
• battery life is long enough;
• fast charging.

Minuses:

• no protection against moisture, scratches and dust;
• There is no memory card slot.

Functions:

• battery energy saving mode;
• fast operation of the fingerprint scanner even in the cold;
• fast charging;

Peculiarities:

• accelerometer;
• speakers;
• Fingerprint's scanner;
• proximity sensor;
• 2 color schemes.

Equipment:

• USB cable;
• charging connector;
• headphones.

Accessories:

As an accessory to this flagship, you can purchase a cover of a different color or additional headphones.

The Xiaomi brand is the “brainchild” of the Chinese industry and one of the most dynamically developing brands of portable electronics. Xiaomi smartphones are distinguished from other popular models by the following indicators:

• Adaptability. The developer has provided smartphones with a unique MIUI shell, thanks to which it is ensured stable work most mobile applications and software;
• Stylish design of Xiaomi phones. Each Xiaomi model is unique in its appearance. Even the most picky user smartphone, you will find a model to suit your taste among the Xiaomi line;
• Ease of use. Most representatives of the model Xiaomi series They leave only pleasant sensations after use. Weight, dimensions, ergonomic parameters, controls - all this is implemented at a qualitatively new level and gives its owner comfort of use;
• Use of advanced innovative technologies. A powerful Snapdragon processor, a large amount of RAM and internal memory, a fingerprint sensor - this is just a small list of the phone’s high performance parameters and innovative solutions;
• Quality and reliability. The Xiaomi brand is famous for its high-quality case materials and components. It doesn’t matter at all what price category this or that model is in, one thing is obvious - the build quality is implemented at a fairly high level.

Ease of use, technical characteristics, multimedia, the presence of a good built-in camera, reasonable price - this is just a small list key parameters, which are a priority when choosing a smartphone. Xiaomi is no exception to the rule. Therefore, to truly commit right choice which suits you according to all the criteria, you need to carefully study each model, highlight the best and worst aspects, build a rating...

The best inexpensive Xiaomi phones: budget up to 10,000 rubles

3 Xiaomi Redmi 4A

Best price
Country: China
Average price: 6,710 RUR
Rating (2018): 4.6

Xiaomi Redmi 4A – best option according to the criterion “cost of the device – reliability of operation”. This is not to say that the device is replete with many functions, but basic light, proximity, compass and gyroscope sensors are present in the phone. The manufacturer also took the trouble to equip the phone with a built-in 13 MP camera.

Another undeniable advantage of the Xiaomi Redmi 4A is its large battery capacity (3120 mAh). This is quite enough for long-term use of the smartphone without recharging (more than 48 hours). 16 GB of internal memory and 2 GB of RAM are more than enough to store a variety of multimedia files and applications. The build quality of the Xiaomi Redmi 4A, despite the plastic body, is very good: the back panel fits tightly and does not flex; when squeezed, the phone does not creak or crunch.

The manufacturer produces this device in two colors: golden and pink. Small overall dimensions (139*70*8.5 mm) and low weight (just over 130 g) make this device almost the most attractive of the entire model range.

Advantages:

• small overall dimensions;
• loyal price;
• good build quality.

Flaws:

• temperature rise when watching video.

2 Xiaomi Redmi 4X

Better autonomy
Country: China
Average price: 10,330 RUR
Rating (2018): 4.7

The Redmi 4X model has become one of the most popular in the manufacturer’s line on this moment. This is the company's first smartphone, also available in black. And believe me, the dark metal body looks chic. The 5-inch screen does not have a high resolution - only 1280x720 pixels are standard for this price range - but it can boast very high brightness and high-quality images. Also worth noting is the gigantic 4100 mAh battery. Even with very hard use, the smartphone will last a full daylight hours, and with moderate use it will last a couple of days without a power outlet.

Redmi 4X surprised us with its performance a year ago when it entered the market. Now the characteristics are good, but no more. The processor used is Qualcomm – Snapdragon 435. RAM 3 GB, built-in 32 GB. Both are sufficient for most undemanding users. The issue with communication modules is controversial. On the one hand, there is 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2 and a standard Xiaomi infrared port. On the other hand, there is no support for WiFi 802.11ac and NFC.

Advantages:

• Capacious battery
• Great display
• Nice building
• Good filling

Flaws:

• No NFC

1 Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X

The most affordable phablet
Country: China
Average price: 9,890 RUR
Rating (2018): 4.8

The appearance of the Redmi Note 4X is practically no different from that of the 4X discussed above. The only difference is the location of the main camera and flash - they have moved to the fingerprint scanner. Unless, of course, you take into account the significantly larger display. 5.5' is installed here IPS matrix resolution 1920x1080 pixels. The picture quality, like that of the younger model, does not cause any complaints. The only caveat is that the contrast drops with a strong deviation; color rendition does not suffer.

The filling is a higher level. The Snapdragon 625 processor is used, which is enough for the fast operation of the interface and for most games. RAM can be 3 or 4 GB (in versions with 32 and 64 GB of internal memory, respectively), but only the junior model fits into our budget. For the top version you will have to pay an additional 1.5-2 thousand rubles. The battery is the same 4100 mAh, but due to the use of more powerful hardware and a large display, the autonomy is somewhat lower. With communication modules, everything is the same as with Redmi 4X - with the same pros and cons.

Advantages:

• The largest display at an affordable price
• Productive hardware

The best Xiaomi phones with a good camera

3 Xiaomi Mi5 64GB

High-performance smartphone with a good camera
Country: China
Average price: 15,750 RUR
Rating (2018): 4.6

In the maximum configuration, this Xiaomi model is equipped with 4 GB of RAM (DDR4 series), 128 GB of internal memory, a quad-core processor with a frequency of 2.15 GHz, a 16 MP camera with LED flash and a built-in 3000 mAh battery. Even a couple of years after the official announcement, these characteristics do not seem outdated, and can easily compete with most competitors for the same price.

The phone body can be made of either ceramic or regular white 3D glass. There are only four color options: white, lilac, gold and black. The device looks great.

It is noteworthy that the device is supplied with, in addition to the charger, USB Type-C cable and documentation, includes a needle for removing the SIM card.

Advantages:

• comfortable and stylish body;
• high-performance RAM (DDR4 series);
• excellent 16 MP camera;
• very large amount of internal memory.

Flaws:

• poor display design.

2 Xiaomi Mi Note 3

Phablet with a great camera
Country: China
Average price: 21,000 ₽
Rating (2018): 4.7

Downgrades in the world of smartphones are quite rare. Usually, manufacturers try to make the new generation more powerful, bigger and cooler, but in the case of Mi Note 3 the system failed. The newcomer has simplified itself in two basic details: the screen and the processor. The display has become 5.5-inch, flat, maintaining FullHD resolution. Mid-level processor – Snapdragon 660, 6 GB RAM. More than enough for comfortable use and even mobile gaming. There are absolutely no complaints about the communication modules: there is Bluetoth 5.0, and the latest WiFi and 4G LTE standards, and even an NFC module that is atypical for Xiaomi! Let's just pick at the small 3500 mAh battery. This is not enough for such a large camera phone.

Now about the main thing - the cameras. The main module, in accordance with modern trends, is double: the first has optical stabilization and an f/1.8 aperture, the second has a 2x optical zoom (f/2.6). When there is sufficient lighting, the pictures almost always come out good. At night, the quality is somewhat below the industry’s flagships, but there’s nothing much to complain about. Portrait mode there is, but when using it, the “beautification” of the face is always turned on. Front camera 16 MP. The quality is also excellent.

Advantages:

• Great cameras. 2x optical zoom
• Productive hardware, modern communication modules
• Affordable cost

1 Xiaomi Mi6

Best camera and top performance
Country: China
Average price: RUB 25,290
Rating (2018): 4.8

At the time of writing, Mi6 is Xiaomi’s flagship. The device looks great. Glass surfaces ( Gorilla Glass 5) and the metal frame do their job. But due to the abundance of glass, the phone tends to slip out of your hands - we advise you to immediately put the handsome man in the included case, for his own safety. The performance is excellent - different from the Snapdragon 835 combination, graphics core Adreno 540 and 6 GB of RAM are not what you expect. Communication modules are modern. The battery is not a record - 3350 mAh, but lasts about a day under very heavy load. Yes, and there is support for Qualcomm QuickCharge 3.0.

The main camera, as in the case of Mi Note 3, is dual. Both modules are 12 megapixels, but one has greater aperture and optical stabilization, and the second is designed for 2x zoom. The quality is slightly better than that of the models discussed above, but it still falls short of the leaders among camera phones. Let's celebrate quality portrait shots– mistakes with background blur occur occasionally, but in most situations the portraits turn out excellent.

Advantages:

• Top Performance
• Great cameras
• Stylish appearance

Flaws:

• Slippery body
• There is no water protection, like the flagships of other companies

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4 Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

The most unusual design. Frameless display
Country: China
Average price: RUB 30,767
Rating (2018): 4.7

A couple of years ago, Xiaomi released the first generation of Mi Mix, which set the trend for frameless smartphones. Now the second generation is on display on store shelves, having gotten rid of most of the shortcomings of its predecessor.

Design. Simply magnificent. On the front you will see only a giant 6-inch display with a resolution of 2160x1080 pixels (ratio 18:9) and a narrow strip at the bottom where the front camera is located. The back is ceramic. The device feels comfortable in your hands, but it collects fingerprints a lot and tends to slip out of your hands. The dimensions of the case, despite such a display, are comparable to most 5.5’ models. Let's say "thank you" to the minimal framework. The hardware (processor, communication modules, battery) is completely similar to the Mi6. It's a pity the cameras didn't move from there. The 5-megapixel front-facing camera takes great photos, but is located under the screen, which means you have to turn the phone upside down when taking a selfie. Main camera 12 MP. It takes good pictures, but clearly does not correspond to the cost of the device.

Advantages:

• Great design
• Large, high-quality design with minimal dimensions
• Top Performance

Flaws:

• Mediocre main camera
• Slippery and easily soiled body

3 Xiaomi Mi Note 2

OLED display. Performance processor
Country: China
Average price: 23,990 ₽
Rating (2018): 4.7

Mi Note 2 is undoubtedly one of the manufacturer's most beautiful smartphones of all time. A thin metal frame, curved front and back glass surfaces – it looks and feels great in your hands. If you hold it tightly and regularly wipe it from fingerprints, otherwise it will be a disaster. Screen diagonal 5.7 inches, FullHD resolution. The matrix is ​​atypical for the company - a curved OLED panel is used. The image quality is good.

Performance is excellent. The flagship processor of 2016 is used - Snapdragon 821. RAM 4 GB, built-in 64 GB. All this is enough to this day. Even mobile gamers will be satisfied. The communication modules are quite modern - there will definitely be no inconvenience when using the device. The camera deserves special attention. In the phablet class, Mi Note 2, perhaps, has best quality pictures. “Thank you” will say to the 22 megapixel main module with electronic stabilization. Let's just pick at the focusing speed - I would like it to be faster. Battery 4070 mAh. More than enough.

Advantages:

• Nice curved OLED display
• Great design
• High performance filling
• High quality camera

Flaws:

• Stainless and slippery body

2 Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus

Best price
Country: China
Average price: 12,990 ₽
Rating (2018): 4.7

The company's most affordable phablet is also its most affordable. It's no joke, for a fairly powerful smartphone with a modern 6-inch display with an aspect ratio of 18:9 they ask on average only 13 thousand rubles! Due to the elongated screen, the device does not seem large and fits perfectly in the hand. Also, unlike the aforementioned brothers in the shop, the phone does not slip, thanks to the use of aluminum. The corners of the screen are rounded. It hides useful information in some applications, but looks great. Note the ability to hide system buttons and customize gesture controls - an interesting, aesthetic and convenient solution.

Medium filling. Snapdragon 625 processor, 4/64 GB memory. The communication modules are quite recent, but there is no NFC module - sad. But we can praise the battery – the 4000 mAh capacity is enough for a couple of days of moderate use.

Advantages:

• Modern 18:9 aspect ratio display with rounded corners
• Nice building
• Not a bad filling
• Nice price tag

1 Xiaomi Mi Max 2

Largest display
Country: China
Average price: 14,800 ₽
Rating (2018): 4.7

Finally, let's consider the most big smartphone not only in Xiaomi line, but also in the market in general. The display has a diagonal of 6.44 inches! Giant smartphone or compact tablet– the question is controversial. Resolution 1920x1080, color rendering and oleophobic coating are not satisfactory, but I would like a little more high brightness– the screen fades in the sun. Also, the use of such a display leaves a certain imprint on ease of use - you can only use it with two hands; to use the fingerprint scanner on the rear surface, you will sometimes have to intercept the device.

Performance has decreased slightly compared to its predecessor. Used Qualcomm processor mid-level - Snapdragon 625. But it is damn energy efficient, which, coupled with a 5300 mAh battery, is guaranteed to provide a couple of days battery life. At the same time, you can play quietly on Mi Max 2. For example, in WoT at maximum settings, the smartphone produces 25-40 fps. The cameras don't capture the stars from the sky, but they take excellent photos for their price.

Advantages:

• Giant display
• Excellent autonomy
• Good performance
• Good cameras

Flaws:

• Device dimensions

Almost all Xiaomi models are worthy of our attention and were created to meet the specific requirements of mobile enthusiasts. On the official forum, each new product is discussed in detail, boldly criticized and asked the manufacturer to heed new ideas in future devices.

This is why Xiaomi is valued all over the world - it is truly a popular and customer-oriented brand.

Just how to an ordinary person who does not understand hieroglyphs and Asian forums, choose best Xiaomi ? After all, it’s easier to decide when it’s said: such and such a Xiaomi phone is for games, but this model Let those who like photography buy it.

The abundance of Xiaomi models for 2017 is carefully organized in a logical order in the form of rulers. They trace character traits and targeting a specific audience of buyers.

What are Xiaomi's smartphone lines?

"Xiaomi" (officially Xiaomi is pronounced "Shaomi") is translated as " millet in small quantities», « some rice" or " millet" The theme of cereals can be seen in all the company’s signature concepts. In just six years, the brand has grown so much that its recognition now extends throughout the planet.

The founders owe such fame to the smartphone Xiaomi Mi-One. He became the founder of the " Mi" - today this is the flagship line. In order to reach the largest possible audience of fans mobile technologies another series of phones called “ Redmi».

The main thing is to understand that each Xiaomi product has its own pros and cons.

Main lines of Xiaomi phones:

Xiaomi Mi (target in advanced technologies);

Xiaomi Redmi (the goal is accessibility of devices).

Xiaomi Mi smartphones

The flagship line is divided into separate “rows” of basic, modified and advanced smartphones. They may differ significantly in characteristics and price, but they have one thing in common - they are built using the latest technologies available to Xiaomi.

Formative models of Xiaomi Mi

Mid-size flagship solutions Xiaomi Mi4, Xiaomi Mi5. They are aimed at a solvent audience, but at the same time balanced in characteristics without obvious biases in one direction or another. Such Xiaomi devices are best bought by those who are looking for versatility without lagging behind the market leaders.

Modified Xiaomi Mi[letter]

As a rule, these are slightly modified versions of flagships. For example, Xiaomi Mi5i, Xiaomi Mi5S, Xiaomi Mi5c and others. They have decent hardware, but the concept is focused on certain customer requirements (reduced size, additional components and so on).

Xiaomi Mi Note phablets

Xiaomi smartphones with large screens (from 5.5 inches) are designed to provide handheld lovers with the most advanced devices, such as, for example, Mi Note or Mi Note Pro. These are the locomotives of mobile business Chinese company, and she takes great care to balance their performance, design, and affordability.

Xiaomi Mi Max tablets

When the phablet was not enough for some owners of Xiaomi smartphones, they asked the company to create something more - this is how the series appeared Mi Max with the ancestor in the face 6.44-inch communicator. Its characteristics were also selected taking into account popular requirements. They are not top-end, but capable of anything modern challenges.

Xiaomi Redmi smartphones

If you have come across the names somewhere on the Internet Red Rice(“red rice”) or Hongmi- know, this is a budget smartphone Xiaomi Redmi. Chinese manufacturer realized that by simply rebuilding the hardware of the communicator from high-performance chipsets Qualcomm for something less expensive (for example, the lower series of these processors or for a popular platform MediaTek) you can reduce the cost. That's why phones Xiaomi is cheaper than competitors. All Xiaomi models with prices Redmi also received division into segments.

Mainstream Xiaomi Redmi

Mass series affordable smartphones Xiaomi Redmi includes a wide range of characteristics. From the simplest plastic 4.7-inch models for a teenager to universal all-metal 5-inch devices ready for photography (even if it’s not the best Xiaomi camera), games and high-quality content. There are also technologies like fingerprint sensor from Xiaomi flagships or Xiaomi stylus.

Xiaomi Redmi Note phablets

The limitation of the budget line to a 5-inch diagonal gave rise to a lot of requests from phablet lovers to create same Redmi, but bigger. Let it be even more expensive. The result was a very interesting option - modest technical characteristics (relatively low screen resolution and economical chipset) coupled with a size increased to 5.5 inches allowed the series Xiaomi Redmi Note to get good batteries and, accordingly, impeccable autonomy.

» we talked about the shortcomings of mobile devices from this manufacturer, forcing users to choose other brands.

Today Lifehacker will reveal another one big problem Xiaomi smartphones, because of which I had to write a whole guide. We are talking about the model range and naming.

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And now another person who has read about the advantages of Xiaomi goes into some online store, sees in front of him dozens of different, but at the same time very similar smartphones and immediately falls into a deep stupor. Sound familiar? That is why Lifehacker created this guide.

Now we will quickly make you a true expert on the Xiaomi smartphone range. Go!

Xiaomi classification

Despite the apparent diversity, Xiaomi has only two lines of smartphones:

1. Xiaomi Mi are mostly flagship smartphones. As a rule, they are more expensive, powerful, high quality, with excellent cameras and excellent build quality. The latest Xiaomi Mi competes with the top models of the world's A-brands.
2. Xiaomi Redmi are mainly budget smartphones, mid-range ones, some of which, however, claim to be flagship status. Redmi is able to satisfy the needs of the vast majority of users and is much more affordable.

What are Xiaomi Mi?

Xiaomi Mi is divided into four series: simply Mi, Mi Note, Mi Max and Mi Mix.

Mi

Classic top smartphones with standard size screen 5.15 inches. The best filling, the best displays, best cameras, discreet conservative design and construction without any obvious features. The Mi series can be considered the standard, basis and face of the senior range of Xiaomi smartphones.

The most recent at the time of writing is the smartphone.

• 8-core Snapdragon 835 processor.
• 6 GB RAM.
• 5.15-inch Full HD IPS display covering 71.4% of the front panel.
• 64 or 128 GB storage.
• Availability of a version with a ceramic case.

The previous generation Mi, number 5, is still relevant and will be in great demand for a long time. This is because the flagships get the best stuffing with a huge reserve for the future.

The Mi5 generation is represented by five models:

• - basic model based on Snapdragon 820 with a Full HD screen. The body is made of glass and metal.
• Mi5 Pro is the older version of the classic Mi5 with increased memory. The model is available in an incredibly beautiful and stylish ceramic case.
• Mi5S is an updated version of Mi5 based on Snapdragon 821 in a metal case.
• is a version of Mi5S with a 5.7-inch screen and a dual main camera. Due to the increased display size, it can be considered as an alternative to the Mi Note series, which will be discussed below.
• Mi5c is a not very successful attempt by the company to release a smartphone with a processor of its own production.

Mi Note

Mi Note is a series of Xiaomi flagship phablets with a screen diagonal of 5.7 inches.

A phablet is a smartphone with a large display, that is, a hybrid of a smartphone and a tablet.

Obviously, due to their increased dimensions, such devices are not suitable for everyone, since they often simply do not fit in a pocket.

The strength of phablets is big screen, which is more convenient for surfing, watching videos and playing.

The latest at the time of writing is the phablet.

• Quad-core Snapdragon 821 processor.
• 4 or 6 GB RAM.
• 5.7-inch Full HD AMOLED display.
• 64 or 128 GB storage.

The first generation of phablets, represented by the standard Mi Note model and the advanced version Mi Note Pro with increased memory and a larger screen high resolution, cannot boast of the latest hardware, but is significantly cheaper than Mi Note 2.

Please note: in addition to the Mi Note series, the Mi5S Plus, equipped with a 5.7-inch screen, can quite rightly be included in the Xiaomi line of phablets.

Mi Max

If you think that the 5.7-inch screens of Mi Note phablets are too much, then just take a look at the Mi Max series with a 6.44-inch display! Obviously, it makes more sense to consider such large devices primarily as a tablet with a dialer rather than as a smartphone.

The latest at the time of writing is the Mi Max 2 phablet.

• 8-core Snapdragon 625 processor.
• 4 GB RAM.
• 6.44-inch Full HD IPS display.
• Battery 5,300 mAh.
• Camera like Mi6.

Please note: it is equipped with a Snapdragon 650 processor, which is slightly inferior to the 625 in overall performance, but wins in graphics.

Mi Mix

This is innovation in its purest form. Frameless design, giant screen, good hardware, clever sound transmission technology, ceramic body and an appropriate price.

• 8-core Snapdragon 821 processor.
• 4 or 6 GB RAM.
• 6.4-inch 2K IPS display covering 91.3% of the front panel.
• Storage 128 or 256 GB.

What are Xiaomi Redmi?

Xiaomi Redmi is divided into three series: simply Redmi, Redmi Note and Redmi Pro.

Redmi

Classic smartphones with a standard screen size of 5 inches. Unlike the flagship Mi, the Redmi line is more diverse. Here you will find frankly cheap devices made of plastic and with a processor entry level, and very productive middle peasants with claims to flagship status.

At the moment, the fourth generation of Redmi is relevant, represented by four models:

• Redmi 4 is the base model based on Snapdragon 430 with an HD screen. The body is made of metal.
• Redmi 4 Pro is the older version of Redmi 4 with more powerful processor Snapdragon 625, Full HD screen and increased memory.
• Redmi 4X is an intermediate option between the basic and older models based on Snapdragon 435. The processor is slightly better than that of Redmi 4, the screen is the same. Versions are available with a memory capacity identical to both the basic and older Redmi 4 models.
• Redmi 4A is an ultra-budget smartphone based on Snapdragon 425 in a polycarbonate body. The ideal entry-level smartphone.

Redmi Note

Redmi Note is a series of 5.5-inch (Full HD, IPS) Xiaomi smartphones. is a series of 5.5-inch (Full HD, AMOLED) Xiaomi smartphones based on MediaTek Helio X20 and X25 with a front-mounted fingerprint sensor and a dual main camera.

Did it help you this classification? Do you have a clear understanding of the Xiaomi smartphone lineup in your head? If not, then it's okay. There are really so many Xiaomi smartphones that it is no longer possible to organize them.

We are in no way saying that all manufacturers should follow Apple's example, that is, release one or two smartphones, telling everyone that this is how it should be. Freedom of choice is important, but everything is good in moderation.

We hope that in the near future Xiaomi will restore order and make sure that everything is clear to everyone.

Here you will find a detailed guide to Meizu smartphones.

In an effort to win as large a market share as possible and satisfy the needs of as many customers as possible, top manufacturers release some kind of product almost every month. new model smartphone. As a result, over time there are so many devices that it becomes very difficult for an untrained person to figure out how one phone differs from another. In 2017-18, Xiaomi released such models as Xiaomi Redmi 5A, Redmi 5, Redmi Note 5, Redmi Note 5A, Redmi S2, Mi 8, Mi 8 SE, Mi 8 Lite, Mi Max 3, Mi Mix 2S, Mi A2 , Mi A2 Lite (and there's still a long way to go) full list). As you can see, the names of the devices are not too different from each other. However, in reality this is completely various phones, with different appearance and different technical capabilities.

As a person choosing for himself new phone, to understand all this diversity? We will try to help you with this. And if you take a closer look at Xiaomi smartphones, it turns out that understanding them is not so difficult. If only because the manufacturer has only two main lines: Mi and Redmi. And back in 2018, the Pocophone sub-brand appeared. Now let's talk about everything in order.

Xiaomi Mi smartphone line

Smartphones of the Mi line are flagship-level devices, in the development of which the manufacturer used the most modern technologies. These are quite expensive, beautiful and powerful devices, which, in addition to everything, are also equipped with a high-quality camera.

There are several sub-series within the Mi line. The very first of them is a series that can conventionally be called “simply Mi”. Its ancestor is the very first smartphone released by the company back in 2011. This is Xiaomi Mi 1. The direct successors of this model, currently relevant, are the eighth generation Mi devices.

Xiaomi Mi phones

We'll start our story about Xiaomi models with the company's flagship 2018 Xiaomi Mi 8. This innovative device has a large frameless screen with a diagonal of 6.21 inches. The trendiness of the smartphone is emphasized by the glass body, the modern display aspect ratio of 18.7:9 and the presence of a fashionable “monobrow” at the top of the screen. With these external features, Mi 8 seems to hint at its identity with the prestigious iPhone X.

Among the advanced technical innovations, the latest Xiaomi flagship received:

• the latest Snapdragon 845 chip (which gave it the opportunity to show a record 301,000 points in AnTuTu);
• Surer AMOLED display matrix (and this allows us to call this phone the best Xiaomi smartphone in terms of display brightness and contrast in the entire history of this company);
• top-end camera (12 +12 megapixels, with f1.8 main module aperture; optical stabilization and double optical zoom). Now photos from the Xiaomi flagship are almost in no way inferior to photos from the iPhone X and OnePlus 6;
• face unlock feature. Moreover, the phone is equipped with an innovative infrared sensor that can “recognize the owner” even in complete darkness.

The Mi 8's 6 GB RAM capacity is more than enough to run many necessary applications simultaneously. The phone does not have the ability to increase the built-in memory by installing a flash card. But the manufacturer offers us device options with 64 and 128 GB of internal memory. And if you add to all these characteristics a 3,400 mAh battery, which is enough for a full day of using the device, then it becomes clear why Xiaomi Mi 8 claims to be the company’s next hit. And the cost of such a smartphone with advanced flagship characteristics for the 128 GB ROM version on AliExpress is only 26 900 rubles

Xiaomi's eighth flagship has a younger brother. It's called . It can be called the youth version flagship smartphone. And if the premium design of Mi 8 was borrowed by Xiaomi from the iPhone X, then the design of Mi 8 Lite was copied by them from the Honor line. Most likely, Xiaomi management deliberately pursues such a policy: to release quality phones with advanced hardware at low prices and with a design like other famous brands.

Mi 8 Lite has a glass body (you can choose blue, gold or black colors). Moreover, the body of this attractive phone is not monochromatic, but has a gradient (a smooth flow of one tone into another). And the back panel of the smartphone can easily replace a mirror (all objects are perfectly reflected in it).

The case diagonal of the younger version of the flagship is even larger than that of the older one (6.26 inches). The design of the phone is almost frameless (there are narrow side frames, a unibrow at the top like the Mi 8 and iPhone X, and a small chin at the bottom). Phone screen matrix - no Super AMOLED, and IPS. The device’s processor is also a little simpler (not the 845th Snapdragon, but the 660th). However, it can handle all the heaviest games without any problems. The lightweight gadget also has less RAM - 4 GB instead of 6 (although there is a version with 6 GB of RAM).

The two-module camera unit on the phone is also not premium, but mid-budget: 12 + 5 megapixels. Daytime photos from this phone are close in quality to photos from flagship devices, but night photos have blurriness and noise. But the price of this semi-flagship with a bright design, a huge frameless screen and quite acceptable technical parameters quite “youthful” - 14 500 rubles for the 4/64 GB version.

Xiaomi Mi Mix Series

Not all Xiaomi flagships are iPhone-like. For example, in the Mi Mix series, the company produces smartphones with a distinctive frameless design. The absence (or, rather, the presence reduced to a minimum) of frames around the screen is the main difference between the devices of this series. Today, the most current offer is the second generation of Mi Mix phones.

Has a 5.99-inch display. The screen takes up almost the entire

the front surface of the phone, with the exception of a narrow strip at the bottom of the gadget. Xiaomi engineers decided not to give the monitor a record resolution. It is slightly larger than the classic Full HD - 2160 x 1080 pixels. They also did not develop facial recognition technology for the new product. The phone is unlocked using the “good old” fingerprint scanner, which is located on the back panel of the gadget.

The frameless Xiaomi with a large screen is beautiful and attracts people's views. The back panel of the phone is made of glass. Xiaomi equipped its most modern frameless phone with the top-end Snapdragon 835 processor (the same as on the Mi 6). In addition, the gadget received extra-large RAM - 6 GB. A size hard drive phone varies from 64 to 256 (!) GB. Other innovative features of the phone include the fact that it shoots video in 4K resolution (2048 x 1152 pixels). In addition, the phone's camera has a four-axis optical stabilizer, so the video image is reliably protected from jitter.

In Russia Mi Mix 2 with built-in memory 64 GB 21 840 rubles

In 2018, Xiaomi released the “second and a half” generation of its frameless phone - . This smartphone is equipped with the same hardware as the manufacturer’s latest flagship Mi 8. It has the same Snapdragon 845 with its record performance, and the same camera with the ability to take pictures at the level of the iPhone X. So buyers now have a choice - to purchase whether the “iPhone-like” flagship from Xiaomi Mi 8, or the same premium device, but with a distinctive design, Mi Mix 2S. The frameless new product with a memory capacity of 6/64 GB is worth it 28 000 rubles price from (AliExpress).

Xiaomi Mi A

As you know, the flagship and sub-flagships of Xiaomi work under the control of the author's MIUI firmware, which is an add-on to classic Android. operating system MIUI offers users advanced options to customize and personalize their phone. Xiaomi Mi 8 already has the 10th version of this well-known and popular firmware.

However, not all Xiaomi users like MIUI. And in the “Mi” series of this manufacturer there are devices that run on pure stock Android. These phones are produced within Google programs called Android One. The main feature of these gadgets is that they run stock Android without any impurities. Currently, the second generation of Xiaomi smartphones running pure Android is relevant.

A smartphone running stock Android belongs to the mid-price segment devices. Its body is made not of tempered glass, but of metal. The diagonal size of the phone's screen is 5.99 inches. The monitor's aspect ratio is modern - 18:9. The gadget has a Snapdragon 660 on board (the same as on the Mi 8 Lite). RAM options are 4 and 6 GB. The user will not have the opportunity to increase the built-in memory by installing a flash card. He will only be able to choose one of the three proposed options - 32, 64 or 128 GB of internal memory.

In addition to the presence of " pure Android» Xiaomi Mi A2 has another important feature - a top-end camera. The main rear camera module of the smartphone has a resolution of 20 megapixels, and the secondary one has a resolution of 12 megapixels. And this phone produces pictures of the same quality as devices twice its price. Mi A2 on pure Android costs only 13 390 rubles (this is for the version with 4/32 GB memory).

The Xiaomi phone with pure Android on board also has its own lightweight version. It is called . This device has a slightly smaller screen (5.84 inches). The aluminum body of the phone is complemented with plastic inserts on the bottom and top. The phone has an older processor - Snapdragon 625 (the same one was installed on the Xiaomi Mi A1). The camera on this device is not top-end, but ordinary for a budget-level device (two modules 12 and 5 megapixels). Photos on this device are of high quality only during the day. Poor lighting reduces photo quality.

But Mi A2 Lite also has some advantages over its older brother. The simplified version supports installation of an additional memory card. The device has a 3.5 mm headphone jack (on Mi A2, headphones are connected to the charging port using a special adapter). And the battery capacity of the simplified version turned out to be greater (4,000 mAh versus 3,010 mAh for the classic version). And the cost of Mi A2 Lite with pure Android in the configuration of 3 GB RAM, 32 GB ROM in China from 9 800 rubles

Xiaomi Mi Max Series

In the Mi Max series, Xiaomi produces devices - “shovel phones” with a diagonal of more than 6 inches. Today, Mi Max of the second and third generations are on sale.

For example, the diagonal of the device is 6.44 inches, the display resolution is 1920 x 1080 pixels. On such a monitor it is convenient to watch a movie and surf the Internet. True, the manufacturer equips its phablets with a huge diagonal not with top-end processors, but with chips from the middle price category. The Mi Max 2 has a Snapdragon 625, which scores only 62,000 points in AnTuTu performance tests. But the “maximum” in this phone is not only the diagonal size, but also the battery capacity. Your very own powerful battery Xiaomi installed it on this smartphone. Its capacity is 5,300 mAh. At maximum brightness Xiaomi screen Mi Max 2 is capable of playing video for 15 hours. And if you set the display brightness to 50%, the time of non-stop video viewing will increase to 26 (!) hours. There is a phablet with a large diagonal and a powerful battery 10 800 rubles (version with memory 4/64 GB).

In 2018, Xiaomi released the third generation of its superphablets - Mi Max 3. The dimensions of the new smartphone have hardly increased compared to the size of its predecessor, but the size of the screen diagonal has grown significantly. The diagonal of the Mi Max 3 monitor is 6.9 inches (!). How did the manufacturer manage to achieve this? He simply changed the aspect ratio of the display (it is now 18:9). On the front panel of the phone, the upper and lower frames have noticeably decreased and the on-screen control keys have disappeared. Now the smartphone can be controlled using on-screen buttons or using gestures.

Instead of Snapdragon 625, the Mi Max 3 was equipped with a more modern and more productive Snapdragon 636. The gadget’s battery capacity has increased even more (it has now become 5,500 mAh). And despite the fact that the phone’s monitor has become larger (and brighter), the smartphone lasts two days without problems in active use mode. The buyer can choose a version of the phablet with 4/64 or 6/128 GB memory. The cost of the junior version starts from 15 800 rubles

Pocophone smartphones

In 2018, a significant event occurred at Xiaomi. For the first time in its history, the manufacturer released a smartphone not under the already well-known brand “Xiaomi”, but under the new sub-brand “Pocophone”. The new device has become . The main feature of the gadget is the presence of the latest high-performance Snapdragon 845 chip (the same as on the super-flagship Xiaomi Mi 8). Moreover, the device became the cheapest smartphone on the market equipped with this super-powerful board. If you compare the Pocophone F1 with the flagship Xiaomi model, you will immediately notice that for significantly less money you will get a device with exactly the same performance, the same (in diagonal size) display, the ability to expand the memory by installing a flash drive, a connector for 3.5 mm headphones, stereo speakers and a more capacious battery (4,000 mAh versus 3,400).

Xiaomi Mi 8 will have more premium body materials (Pocophone F1 is simply plastic), a higher quality screen matrix (Super AMOLED) and a more advanced camera. The Mi 8 camera has optical stabilization, a lower focal number that allows you to take better pictures in the dark, and a higher resolution of the auxiliary (second) module of the main camera.

The cost of Pocophone F1 version 6/64 GB is 19 100 rubles A Xiaomi Mi 8 model with similar characteristics costs 26,700 rubles.

Xiaomi Redmi smartphone lines

In addition to flagship devices, Xiaomi produces phones with budget prices. Inexpensive affordable gadgets are coming out as part of the second line, which is called Redmi. Redmi smartphones are equipped with not top-end (but not the weakest) hardware. And their main feature is the ratio of technical characteristics and price that is attractive to buyers. And if in the segment of flagship devices Xiaomi fights with its competitors “on an equal footing,” then in the budget segment it is the undisputed leader. In terms of the number of orders in the famous Chinese store AliExpress, Xiaomi Redmi smartphones are far ahead of not only products from manufacturers from the so-called “third tier” (Doogee, Leagoo, Homtom, Oukitel), but also their closest competitors - devices produced by Meizu and Huawei.

Xiaomi Redmi Series

Now let's take a closer look at what the Redmi series smartphones are. Today, Xiaomi fans have access to devices from the fifth and sixth generations of its public sector phones.

The most affordable financially are the ultra-budget Xiaomi Redmi models, which have the letter “A” in their name. These devices are intended for those who do not want (or cannot) overpay when purchasing regular smartphone. Such phones, of course, may have problems when working with a bunch of open applications at the same time or when playing demanding games. With ordinary user tasks (calls, sending SMS, surfing the Internet, communicating in instant messengers, watching videos, listening to music, working with standard set useful non-game applications) these phones cope without much difficulty. Xiaomi state employees are honest state employees. They are cheap not because something was left out of them, but because they were left with only the essentials.

In the summer of 2018, Xiaomi presented the sixth generation of its budget smartphones. The company's newest ultra-budget employee ( Redmi 6A) received a screen with an aspect ratio of 18:9 and a diagonal of 5.45 inches.

Unlike inexpensive models of smartphones of previous generations (4th and 5th), Xiaomi installed MediaTek, rather than Snapdragon boards on the new budget phones. Redmi 6A has MediaTek Helio A22. And this is a good processor for a budget employee. It has four cores clocked at 2.0 GHz and scores 63,000 points in AnTuTu. The board was manufactured using 12nm technology. Redmi 6A is the most powerful device in its price category. Users will be able to purchase a version of the phone with 2/16 and 2/32GB memory.

The gadget's battery capacity is 3,000 mAh. This battery lasts a smartphone for a full day of use under average load. Among other interesting features, we note the possibility of unlocking the device by face and the gesture control function. Worth the most cheap smartphone Xiaomi 6th generation from 5 800 rubles

Redmi 6A is especially popular on TMall - the Aliexpress platform for Russian users. There during the period of promotions and sales this device costs the same 5 800 rubles, but with fast delivery and a one-year warranty. Over the past six months, this device has been purchased on TMall by more than 100 000 Human.

Modern classic company budget car (Xiaomi Redmi 6) has exactly the same 5.45-inch screen as its younger brother. The processor of the device is also Mediatek, but it is already eight-core (this is Helio P22). Unlike the simpler 6A, Redmi 6 has additional image features in the form of a fingerprint scanner and a dual-module camera capable of taking portrait photos with background blur. Possible options The smartphone's memory capacity is also more advanced - 3/32 and 4/64 GB. The phone's face unlock and gesture control features, of course, remain.

The manufacturer installed a 3,000 mAh battery on Redmi 6. Prices for the budget model start at 7 650 rubles

In Chinese online stores you can still find the previous (fifth) generation Xiaomi budget phone -. In some respects, this device looks even better than the newer model. The body of the phone is not plastic, but metal (there are only 2 small plastic inserts at the top and bottom of the back panel to facilitate radio signal reception). The screen of this phone is also larger - 5.99 inches (display resolution - Full HD+).

The device is powered by Snapdragon 625 (the same board is used on Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite). In AnTuTu, the device scores 62,000 points. In the maximum version, the smartphone is equipped with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB ROM. The Redmi 5 Plus camera with a resolution of 12 megapixels and an f2.2 aperture produces budget-quality images - not bad in good lighting and with “noise” at night. The battery capacity of Redmi 5 Plus is 4,000 mAh. This allows it to work without recharging for up to 2 days.

Neither externally nor in its hardware does the Redmi 5 Plus give the impression of an inexpensive device in the “under 10,000 rubles” segment. It looks more expensive. However, you can buy it for 9 100 rubles

Xiaomi Redmi Note Series

Xiaomi's budget line also includes a special Note series. Initially, the manufacturer produced inexpensive smartphones with a larger screen diagonal (5.5 inches). Currently, models of the fifth and sixth generations of laptops are relevant. But now there is no longer a clear division in screen size between “just Redmi” and “Redmi Note”. The fact is that Redmi Note 5 has exactly the same display as Redmi 5 Plus - 5.99 inches and with an aspect ratio of 18:9. And, in our opinion, now it would be correct to consider devices from the Redmi Note series not as budget phones with a large diagonal, but as budget phones with advanced functionality.

Except large display with fashionable aspect ratio Redmi Note 5 received a more advanced processor and a dual main camera module. With its Snapdragon 636, this device scores 108,700 points in the AnTuTu benchmark. For a budget employee, the result is excellent! In “Tanks” you can set settings higher than “medium” on it.

The dual camera module is located on the Redmi Note 5 “as beautifully” as on the prestigious iPone X. And in terms of its capabilities, the camera on the fifth-generation Xiaomi phablet is much better than that of its closest budget competitors. Pictures from this phone are clear and detailed not only in good lighting, but also in dark time days. You can also take photos with the bokeh effect (beautiful blurring of the background).

Redmi Note 5 with a large screen, metal body, powerful processor, powerful 4,000 mAh battery, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB ROM and a price of 11 150 rubles became a real hit on AliExpress . Over the past six months, this “state employee” with non-budget characteristics has been purchased by more than 16 000 Human.

Along with the 5th generation of “budget laptops,” Xiaomi is already selling the sixth. Representative of the line - Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro. This device, to be honest, is not much different from the previous one. The phone took another step towards framelessness, acquired a display with a larger diagonal (6.26 inches) and an iPhone-like bang. The selfie camera on the smartphone has become two-module (20 + 2 megapixels). But that's where the changes ended

Advanced Redmi Note 6 Pro is on sale at a price from 13 250 rubles

Xiaomi Redmi S phones

In 2018, Xiaomi expanded the Redmi line by adding a device called Redmi S2(the company did not release the S1 phone). Who is this model intended for?

To answer this question, let's compare this gadget with Xiaomi smartphone Redmi 5 Plus. Both of these phones feature a 5.99-inch display, a Snapdragon 625 processor, and are priced almost the same. How are these smartphones different?

Redmi 5 Plus will have many advantages on its side. It has a better screen with Full HD+ resolution (not HD+) and a clearer picture. Its battery capacity is 4,000 mAh (not 3,080), and it can work in autonomous mode from 1.5 to 2 days. Redmi S2 only lasts for a day.

The main feature of Redmi S2 is that it has a 16-megapixel front camera. This model is purchased for those who need clear and high-quality selfies. Redmi S2 also has a three-section tray for 2 SIM cards and one memory card (Redmi 5 Plus has a two-section tray. You can put a memory card on it only by sacrificing one of the SIM cards). Also, the gadget from the new series has a two-module main camera. In practice, however, pictures from both devices have the same quality. Unless Redmi S2 can take photos with background blur. And this phone is also equipped with digital stabilization when shooting video.

It's worth a budget smartphone for high-quality selfies with the ability to install dual SIM cards and one flash drive from 9 350 rubles

Let us finish listing the lines and series of Xiaomi smartphones here. We hope that after reading this article you have a clearer understanding of how one Xiaomi phone differs from another. And now you can choose the model that best suits your needs.