Xiaomi has carved out a niche for itself by offering phones that redefine value for money. The Chinese manufacturer now sells in the UK and other Western markets, making it easier for a global audience to get their hands on Xiaomi's products. From $100 entry-level phones to true flagships with innovative features like slide-out screens, Xiaomi makes some of the best phones you can buy today.
Ultimate value
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Staff pick
The Mi 9T Pro is one of the best phones you can buy for under $500. It's powered by the Snapdragon 855, has a bezel-less AMOLED display thanks to a retractable camera module, a 48-megapixel camera at the back, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and a 4,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 4. In terms of sheer value, few devices come close to the Mi 9T Pro.
Just as good
Xiaomi Mi 9T
The Mi 9T may turn out to be an even better option if you want to save some cash. It has the same design and retractable camera as the Mi 9T Pro, and you even get the same camera at the back and 4,000mAh battery. The only difference is that the Mi 9T is powered by a Snapdragon 730, but the mid-range chipset is just as fast as the SD855 for most tasks.
64MP for everyone
Redmi Note 8 Pro
The Redmi Note 8 Pro is Xiaomi's first phone with a 64-megapixel camera sensor. The high-res camera is joined by three other sensors at the back, and you get a 20-megapixel shooter at the front. You also get a vibrant 6.53-inch FHD+ display, a gaming-focused MediaTek Helio G90T chipset, and a 4,500mAh battery that delivers up to two days' worth of use.
Still going strong
Xiaomi Mi 9
The Mi 9 has the distinction of being the first Xiaomi phone to offer three cameras at the back, with a 48-megapixel primary camera joined by a 16-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 12MP zoom shooter. It has a Snapdragon 855 chipset, AMOLED display, 3,200mAh battery with 20W wireless charging, and the design at the back is just gorgeous.
Sliders are cool again
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3
A year on, the Mi Mix 3 is still one of the coolest phones in the market. It has an innovative slider mechanism where the screen slides down to reveal the front cameras. You get a gorgeous 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display with virtually no bezels, and a Snapdragon 845, 6GB/128GB memory, 12 + 12-megapixel cameras at the back, and a 3,200mAh battery.
Pure Android goodness
Xiaomi Mi A3
The Mi A3 is particularly great because you're getting Xiaomi's robust hardware along with a clean interface with Android One. The phone is sporting a Snapdragon 665 chipset along with a 48-megapixel rear camera and 32-megapixel front sensor, and there's an in-screen fingerprint reader. A 6-inch 720p display combined with a 4,030mAh battery means it easily lasts two days.
Entry-level wonder
Redmi 8A
Xiaomi is the king of the entry-level segment, and the Redmi 8A continues that heritage. There's 2GB of RAM, a Snapdragon 429 chipset under the hood, 32GB of storage, a 12-megapixel camera, and a massive 5,000mAh battery. When you factor in the 6.22-inch 720p screen, it's easy to see why you'll only have to charge this phone a few times a week.
Get going for less
Redmi Go
Android Go makes it possible to get a decent phone with clean software for under $100, and Redmi Go proves just that. Here you're getting a 5.0-inch 720p screen, Snapdragon 425 chipset, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, 8MP camera, and a 3000mAh battery. It isn't the fastest phone, but it will get updates on time and is usable for most day-to-day tasks.
You know you want it
POCO F1
The POCO F1 is starting to show its age, but it's still a fantastic deal in 2020. The Snapdragon 845 has a lot to offer and is still fluid, there's 6GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, 12 and 5-megapixel rear cameras, and a 4,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0. You also get liquid cooling and IR face unlock. The sheer amount of hardware you're getting here is incredible.
So many great phones across price points
Xiaomi rolls out a lot of phones a year, and with so many devices across various price points, you're guaranteed to find one that fits your budget. If you're in the market for value, the is the obvious choice. The phone combines a stunning design with robust internal hardware, decent cameras, and a two-day battery life. The bezel-less screen is just a bonus. Xiaomi really has delivered the ideal value flagship in the Mi 9T Pro, and for under $500 you won't find many phones that offer quite as many features.
If you're looking for a more budget-focused option, the is a fantastic choice. You get clean Android along with decent hardware, great cameras, and outstanding battery life. At the end of the day, you're getting great value regardless of whatever Xiaomi device you pick up.
Ultimate value
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Staff pick
The Mi 9T Pro is one of the best phones you can buy for under $500. It's powered by the Snapdragon 855, has a bezel-less AMOLED display thanks to a retractable camera module, a 48-megapixel camera at the back, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and a 4,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 4. In terms of sheer value, few devices come close to the Mi 9T Pro.
Just as good
Xiaomi Mi 9T
The Mi 9T may turn out to be an even better option if you want to save some cash. It has the same design and retractable camera as the Mi 9T Pro, and you even get the same camera at the back and 4,000mAh battery. The only difference is that the Mi 9T is powered by a Snapdragon 730, but the mid-range chipset is just as fast as the SD855 for most tasks.
64MP for everyone
Redmi Note 8 Pro
The Redmi Note 8 Pro is Xiaomi's first phone with a 64-megapixel camera sensor. The high-res camera is joined by three other sensors at the back, and you get a 20-megapixel shooter at the front. You also get a vibrant 6.53-inch FHD+ display, a gaming-focused MediaTek Helio G90T chipset, and a 4,500mAh battery that delivers up to two days' worth of use.
Still going strong
Xiaomi Mi 9
The Mi 9 has the distinction of being the first Xiaomi phone to offer three cameras at the back, with a 48-megapixel primary camera joined by a 16-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 12MP zoom shooter. It has a Snapdragon 855 chipset, AMOLED display, 3,200mAh battery with 20W wireless charging, and the design at the back is just gorgeous.
Sliders are cool again
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3
A year on, the Mi Mix 3 is still one of the coolest phones in the market. It has an innovative slider mechanism where the screen slides down to reveal the front cameras. You get a gorgeous 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display with virtually no bezels, and a Snapdragon 845, 6GB/128GB memory, 12 + 12-megapixel cameras at the back, and a 3,200mAh battery.
Pure Android goodness
Xiaomi Mi A3
The Mi A3 is particularly great because you're getting Xiaomi's robust hardware along with a clean interface with Android One. The phone is sporting a Snapdragon 665 chipset along with a 48-megapixel rear camera and 32-megapixel front sensor, and there's an in-screen fingerprint reader. A 6-inch 720p display combined with a 4,030mAh battery means it easily lasts two days.
Entry-level wonder
Redmi 8A
Xiaomi is the king of the entry-level segment, and the Redmi 8A continues that heritage. There's 2GB of RAM, a Snapdragon 429 chipset under the hood, 32GB of storage, a 12-megapixel camera, and a massive 5,000mAh battery. When you factor in the 6.22-inch 720p screen, it's easy to see why you'll only have to charge this phone a few times a week.
Get going for less
Redmi Go
Android Go makes it possible to get a decent phone with clean software for under $100, and Redmi Go proves just that. Here you're getting a 5.0-inch 720p screen, Snapdragon 425 chipset, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, 8MP camera, and a 3000mAh battery. It isn't the fastest phone, but it will get updates on time and is usable for most day-to-day tasks.
You know you want it
POCO F1
The POCO F1 is starting to show its age, but it's still a fantastic deal in 2020. The Snapdragon 845 has a lot to offer and is still fluid, there's 6GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, 12 and 5-megapixel rear cameras, and a 4,000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0. You also get liquid cooling and IR face unlock. The sheer amount of hardware you're getting here is incredible.
So many great phones across price points
Xiaomi rolls out a lot of phones a year, and with so many devices across various price points, you're guaranteed to find one that fits your budget. If you're in the market for value, the is the obvious choice. The phone combines a stunning design with robust internal hardware, decent cameras, and a two-day battery life. The bezel-less screen is just a bonus. Xiaomi really has delivered the ideal value flagship in the Mi 9T Pro, and for under $500 you won't find many phones that offer quite as many features.
If you're looking for a more budget-focused option, the is a fantastic choice. You get clean Android along with decent hardware, great cameras, and outstanding battery life. At the end of the day, you're getting great value regardless of whatever Xiaomi device you pick up.