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 cameras, Xiaomi makes some of the best phones you can buy today.
Battery monster
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Staff pick
The Redmi Note 9 Pro takes the best that Xiaomi has to offer in the budget segment and kicks things up a gear. You get a massive 6.67-inch panel, Snapdragon 720G chipset, 64MP camera at the back, 16MP front camera, and a 5020mAh battery with 30W fast charging. With two-day battery life between charges, the Redmi Note 9 Pro dominates its rivals.
From $259 at Amazon
108MP reasons to love
Xiaomi Mi 10
The Mi 10 has a gorgeous design with a dual-curved screen, and you get an incredible 108MP camera at the back that can take on the Galaxy S20 Ultra and other flagships. There’s the Snapdragon 865, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a 6.67-inch 90Hz AMOLED panel, and 4780mAh battery with 30W wired and wireless charging.
$680 at Gearbest
120Hz on a budget
POCO X2
The POCO X2 is a rebranded Redmi K30, but there’s the added benefit of getting the POCO launcher out of the box. You’ll also find a 120Hz display, Snapdragon 730 chipset, 4500mAh battery with 27W fast charging, and a 64-megapixel Sony IMX 686 camera at the back. Combine that with an attractive design and you get a great mid-range phone in 2020.
₹18,499 at Flipkart
Ultimate value flagship
POCO F2 Pro
The POCO F2 Pro is one of very few phones in 2020 to feature an all-screen design thanks to a retractable 20MP camera module up front. Under the hood, the phone is powered by the latest Snapdragon 865 chipset, and has a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and a 64MP camera with a 4700mAh battery and 30W wired charging.
From $524 at Amazon
A real bargain
Xiaomi Mi 9T
The Mi 9T is one of the best options if you want to save some cash. It has a retractable camera and a vibrant gradient design, and you get a 48MP camera at the back and 4,000mAh battery. The Mi 9T is powered by a Snapdragon 730, but the mid-range chipset is just as fast as the SD855 for most tasks, and right now, it is an incredible bargain.
From $295 at Amazon
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.
$215 at Amazon
Entry-level wonder
Redmi 8A Dual
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.
₹8,999 at Xiaomi India
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.
₹4,299 at Xiaomi India
These are the best Xiaomi phones in 2020
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 Redmi Note 9 Pro is the obvious pick. The phone has a premium design backed by a massive screen and a huge 5020mAh battery that easily lasts two days on a full charge. Right now, this is the best budget phone you can get your hands on, and while it’s not available officially in the U.S., you will find the global version for a very reasonable price.
If you’re looking for a high-end option, the POCO F2 Pro is a fantastic choice. The phone is the one of very few devices powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset to feature a motorized camera, giving you an all-screen display without any cutouts. The 64MP camera at the back takes vibrant photos, and you get a huge 4700mAh battery with 30W fast charging.
