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Which smartphones presented by the manufacturer last year are worth paying attention to first?

Xiaomi is a relative that has quickly gained popularity among users thanks to its combination of high-end specifications, good build quality and affordable prices. In addition, the company is one of the five most popular smartphone manufacturers in the world and withstands competition from giants such as Apple and Samsung. If you're planning to buy a smartphone from Xiaomi or just want to get to know the brand, here are some of the best and most interesting devices from the past year.

The article uses prices from the AliExpress online store as of January 2017.

The manufacturer introduced Mi Mix in October, and this smartphone became one of the last year. The gadget received a 6.4-inch display with a resolution of 2040×1080 pixels, occupying 91.3% of the front panel. Due to the virtually absent frame around the screen, the device is comparable in size to 5.7-inch devices. Moreover, Mi Mix has set the design direction for this year's flagship smartphones.

To achieve such thin bezels, the company had to move the front camera under the display and reduce the size of the sensor by half. The body is made entirely of ceramic and lacks a speaker, and piezoelectric acoustic technology is used to transmit sound. Instead of the usual proximity sensor, a special ultrasonic sensor is used, located under the glass panel. The equipment corresponds to the innovative design: Snapdragon 821 chipset, 4/6 GB of RAM, 128/256 GB of permanent memory, 16-megapixel main camera and 4400 mAh battery.

The smartphone is an updated version of the flagship, presented back in February. The device is housed in an all-metal case, and its feature is the Qualcomm Sense ID ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, located on the front panel under the glass. According to the manufacturer, this technology is characterized by increased accuracy, and the sensor will work without problems even with dirty or damaged hands.

The device inherited the display from its predecessor - with a diagonal of 5.15 inches and a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels. The hardware basis is the powerful Snapdragon 821 processor, which ensures Mi5S presence in November according to AnTuT, and the memory capacity is available in several configurations: 3/32 GB, 3/64 GB and 4/128 GB. The gadget received a 3200 mAh battery, a 12-megapixel ultra-sensitive rear camera with an increased pixel size, and a 4-megapixel front camera.

The device was announced simultaneously with the Mi5S, but its key characteristics were a 5.7-inch widescreen display and a dual main camera, which consists of a 13-megapixel color and black-and-white modules. This is where the technology was first implemented. Unlike the standard version, Mi5S Plus uses a regular fingerprint sensor located on the back of the metal body.

The Snapdragon 821 chipset is also responsible for performance, but it is complemented by 4/6 GB of RAM and 64/128 GB of physical memory. To provide the large screen with the necessary energy, a solid 3800 mAh battery is provided.

The device remained in the shadows, as it was presented simultaneously with the sensational Mi Mix device, but it deserves. It is worth noting the company's attempt to release a smartphone that will support international 4G networks (in total there is support for four standards and 37 bands).

The gadget was equipped with a curved AMOLED display with a diagonal of 5.7 inches and a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels, Snapdragon 821, 4/6 GB of RAM, 64/128 GB of storage, 4070 mAh battery, 22.5-megapixel main and 8-megapixel anterior cameras.

The smartphone belongs to the budget category of the market, but its appearance gives a completely different impression. The metal body has received high-tech processing, and the 5-inch HD screen has a glass coating with a 2.5D effect. To protect user data and files, a fingerprint sensor is provided on the back.

With a relatively small display diagonal, the gadget is equipped with a powerful 4100 mAh battery with support for 5V/2A fast charging. The 8-core Snapdragon 625 processor with an operating frequency of 2 GHz, which was also used in more expensive devices, for example, is responsible for fast and smooth operation. It is complemented by 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of physical memory, which can be increased by replacing one of the SIM cards in the hybrid slot with microSD up to 128 GB in size.

Xiaomi Mi Max

The first phablet in the manufacturer’s range to receive a 6.44-inch display protected by durable third-generation Gorilla Glass. Although the trend towards thin bezels around the screen had not yet emerged at that time, the smartphone had a fairly compact body made of aluminum.

The user can choose from three device options: with Snapdragon 650, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of physical memory, with Snapdragon 652, 3/64 GB or 4/128 GB. With a thickness of 7.5 mm, the case houses a massive 4850 mAh battery that can easily provide two days of use on a single charge. On the back panel there is a fingerprint sensor and a 16-megapixel main camera, and in front there is a 5-megapixel front camera.

This selection would not be complete without the affordable Redmi Pro smartphone, equipped with a dual camera on the rear panel. It consists of a 13-megapixel Sony IMX258 sensor and a 5-megapixel additional sensor made by Samsung. Now you don't have to spend a lot of money to be able to create a trendy blurred background effect in portrait photos.

The device is also offered in three modifications, differing in memory capacity and processor: with Helio X20 and 3/32 GB, Helio X25 and 3/64 GB or 4/128 GB. At the same time, the manufacturer did not forget to equip the device with support for microSD cards, so the user will definitely not have a shortage of free space. The gadget received a metal body, a front fingerprint sensor, a 5.5-inch OLED display and a solid 4050 mAh battery.

Many different gadgets from Chinese manufacturers have appeared, and it should be noted that if previously they did not trust the Chinese production of smartphones, believing that all equipment would break down after a week of use, now people’s opinions have changed dramatically. It turned out that many respected brands have appeared that are ready to please people with grandiose solutions; they will demonstrate ideal performance and high quality at a low cost. Today, smartphones from Xiaomi are considered one of the most famous. For this reason, a rating of the best Xiaomi smartphones for 2018 was released; it examines the pros and cons of ten smartphones, the reviews of which often change. Every forum specializing in mobile technology can tell information about all kinds of mobile phones from this company, which come with a large screen, good sound or a capacitive battery.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

Ninth place is occupied by an expensive smartphone from the Chinese brand – Xiaomi Mi Mix. This mobile phone can be purchased within 60 thousand rubles. A smartphone with a frameless body. Combines the characteristics of premium technology. The body is made of ceramics, a top-end six-core processor, a 16MP camera, and a good 3800mAh battery.

Main characteristics:

• Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI;
• Battery – 3800 mAh with Quick Charge;
• RAM – 8 GB, ROM – 128;
• Camera – 16 MP (autofocus);
• 6-inch screen with Full HD+ resolution (2160 x 1080 pixels);
• 4g support;

Pros:

1. high performance;
2. It works smoothly, there are simply no complaints about the operation of some applications;
3. excellent screen;

Minuses:

1. High price;
2. Huge screen;
3. Heavy in weight;

Xiaomi Mi Max 3

The Xiaomi line is updated almost every month. The newly released Xiaomi Mi Max 3 smartphone in a short time received a lot of positive reviews from the majority of users who were satisfied with their choice, the price of the smartphone, performance and autonomy. This is the first smartphone in the line that can simultaneously run ten applications without showing any signs of freezing. Has a large battery. However, not all people find this smartphone convenient, because its huge 6.9-inch screen does not seem entirely convenient to use, and this is perhaps its significant drawback.

Main characteristics:

• Dual-sim technology support;
• Battery – 5500 mAh;
• Memory – 64 and 128 gigabytes;
• Camera – 12+5 MP, artificial intelligence present;
• The amount of RAM is a choice of 4 and 6 gigabytes;
• 4G technology support;
• Screen diagonal – 6.9 inches with a resolution of 2160 x 1080 px (FHD+);

Pros:

1. Value for money;
2. Excellent battery;
3. The fingerprint scanner works quickly;
4. Performance is excellent (many applications were launched, the mobile phone could withstand their load and did not display any errors);

Minuses:

1. Lack of NFC module;

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

When this smartphone was released, many headlines of various articles were full of the following details: A new smartphone has appeared from a well-promoted Chinese brand, with a dual main camera. The engineers of this company have released a truly grandiose solution, which differs in appearance from previous versions of the “ideal smartphone”. A person can run many different applications, and due to the 3 (4) gigabytes of RAM (depending on the purchased version), not a single one of applications will not freeze while interacting with it.

The 5.99-inch screen allows you to use this smartphone as a tablet, this is supported by a six-core processor, a camera with a 12 megapixel sensor that allows you to take excellent pictures, there is a slot for a Flash card and a fingerprint scanner, a 4000 mAh battery allows you to work with smartphone for 2-3 days without recharging. This smartphone has gained popularity among schoolchildren and students.

Main characteristics:

• The display has a diagonal of 5.99 inches;
• Video processor Adreno 509;
• Permanent memory (32/64 GB);
• RAM – 3/4/6 GB;
• Main camera – 13 and 5 MP (there is a two-tone flash and autofocus);
• Android version 8.1.0
• Battery – 4000 mAh;
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset 8 cores

Pros:

1. Good battery;
2. The presence of a dual main camera;
3. Fingerprint scanner;
4. Lots of built-in memory (enough to store personal information);
5. High-quality display;

Minuses:

1. Micro USB port
2. Protruding dual camera module;

Xiaomi Mi Note 3

Another high-quality smartphone from the well-promoted Xiaomi company. Chinese manufacturers do not like to sit idle, and therefore they are constantly introducing new technologies into mobile phones, hoping to create something grandiose that millions of people around the world will be happy to use. Now this has become feasible, because their shares have increased in price, and they can patent many inventions, which they subsequently use in their developments. Speaking about the new smartphone - Xiaomi Mi Note 3, we should note this smartphone with curved edges, matte metal inserts on the sides make it look chic, the presence of a fingerprint scanner, the presence of NFC, the most important advantage is a dual camera with a resolution of 12 megapixels for both matrices .

Main characteristics:

• Built-in memory – 64/128 gigabytes;
• RAM – 6 GB;
• Fingerprint scanner;
• Octa-core processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon 660;
• Graphics – Adreno 512 (650 MHz);
• Camera – 12 MP + 12 MP, front camera – 8.3 MP (autofocus);
• Device weight – 163 grams;

Pros:

1. Elegant appearance;
2. Work with two SIM cards;
3. A huge amount of built-in memory;
4. High-quality cameras;
5. The fingerprint scanner works quickly;

Minuses:

1. Missing 3.5 mm jack;
2. No wireless charging;

Xiaomi Mi7

The updated version of the latest smartphone from Xiaomi has amazed many users with its sophistication. A display with a diagonal of 5.65 inches, the functionality of two SIM cards, there are two cameras of 15 and 8 MP - these are the main advantages of this smartphone over its direct competitors. Due to the fact that the RAM here is 6 gigabytes, a person gets the opportunity to run numerous applications that will not freeze during operation, along with the new powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, which produces good performance. And at the moment, this is the best smartphone from Xiaomi in 2018, unless of course we see something updated at the end of the year.

Main characteristics:

• OS -MIUI 9 Android 8.1 Oreo
• Processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (8 cores)
• screen 5.65″, resolution 2160 x 1080
• 15 MP camera, autofocus
• memory 64/128 GB and 6/8 RAM
• 3G, 4G LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, GLONASS
• battery 4480 mAh

Pros:

1. Powerful filling;
2. Fits comfortably in the hand;
3. Reasonable cost;
4. Quite a long time of use without additional charging;
5. premium design;

Minuses:

1. The body is too slippery; during operation there is a chance that it will slip out of your hand;

The design concept of devices from a manufacturer such as Xiaomi is extremely simple: a plastic or aluminum cover, round edges, as well as a vertical camera module in the latest models of smartphones from this manufacturer from the Middle Kingdom.
In the case of Xiaomi Mi A2, you can choose one of three colors: black, gold or blue.

The blue version will appeal more to young people, and the black one will be an excellent solution for those who want to purchase a strict and neat smartphone for work. By the way, all models have a white front panel, but the black smartphone boasts the same black front panel.

Main characteristics:

• The display diagonal of this smartphone is 5.99 inches. This will be quite enough to satisfy the needs of the vast majority of modern users
• Battery capacity - 3,010 mAh
• Camera – 12 megapixels

Pros:

• Protective glass and special coating will prevent your phone from breaking at the most inopportune moment
• Modern OS (Android 8.1) is another reason to buy a device
• It is also worth noting support for several SIM cards at once. The processor uses a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
• 4 GB of memory is enough for most undemanding users

Minuses:

• Among the shortcomings, one can note only a slightly inflated price, although many competitors are even more expensive

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is another of the latest developments from the Chinese manufacturer, which every year produces an increasing number of models for both the domestic and foreign smartphone markets.

Main characteristics:

• The processor is Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
• Memory capacity - from 3/32 GB to 4/64 GB. This will be quite enough to meet the needs of most users
• Resolution of the main camera - 12 MP
• Battery capacity - 4,000 mAh
• 6.26" screen

Pros:

• The screen boasts an exceptionally high resolution and a massive cutout at the very top
• The non-standard design will be appreciated by both representatives of the new generation and conservative users. The designers clearly managed to create not only an unusual, but also a stylish smartphone

Minuses:

• Among the shortcomings, we can note the processor is not fast enough (compared to its competitors), but it is enough to perform everyday tasks
• Some users find the screen too big

Xiaomi Mi 8 is an ideal option for those who would like to get a flagship smartphone at a reasonable price.

The main advantage of this device is the price/quality ratio. The thing is that today on the market it is almost impossible to find a model that could boast such rich functionality for such money. That is why Xiaomi Mi 8 was able to gain wide popularity among buyers in a short time.

Main characteristics:

• AMOLED display.
• Display diagonal 6.21 inches. It is equipped not only with an oleophobic coating, but also with protective glass.
• Both aluminum and glass are used as materials for the body
• Operating system - Android 8.1
• The smartphone also supports working with two SIM cards simultaneously
• Camera resolution - 12 megapixels
• Available smartphone versions: 64/128/256 GB + 6 GB

Pros:

• Powerful and productive Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor
• Dual camera with optical stabilization
• Additional features include the ability to unlock your smartphone using your face, as well as a fingerprint scanner.

Minuses:

• It is very difficult to find any flaws. We can only note that the battery is not very powerful (3400 mAh), but for most users this will be enough

Despite the fact that expensive smartphones are equipped with a lot of interesting features, most buyers prefer the most inexpensive models. One of Xiaomi's budget models is Redmi 6A. It is important to note that for very little money, buyers will not receive some outdated device, but a completely “nimble” smart device that can cope with all the necessary functions.

Main characteristics:

• The screen diagonal is an impressive 5.45 inches. This is clearly enough for the vast majority of users
• OS - modern Android 8.1. It is also important that the smartphone’s hardware works with it quickly enough, so you can completely forget about all sorts of “brakes”
• As with many other devices from Xiaomi, there is support for multiple SIM cards at once
• Processor – Mediatek Helio A22
• Memory options – 2+16 GB or 3+32 GB
• The presence of a gyroscope, accelerometer and other sensors that are found in every truly modern smart phone
• Resolution of the main camera - 13 MP

Pros:

• High quality screen
• Enough powerful battery
• Normal operating speed and acceptable camera for very little money

Minuses:

• Not very high quality case
• Insufficiently powerful technical “stuffing”

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S is an improved version of another popular model from the Chinese company. We can say that the developers have done a lot of work on bugs and improved an already good smartphone.

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S is the main flagship of the company, so its characteristics can be called top-end. The first thing that attracts attention is the ceramic case. This material is quite rare. The design of the gadget will also give odds to the vast majority of models on the market. The developers managed to create a device that, by its appearance alone, demonstrates the status of the owner.

Main characteristics:

• Screen size - 5.99 inches (Full HD)
• OS - Google Android 8.0
• The Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor is an eight-core “monster” capable of handling any complex task
• 6 GB of RAM, as well as 64/128 GB (depending on the model) ROM will be enough for any purpose
• Camera resolution - 12 MP

Pros:

• There is a fast charging function to charge 50% of the battery capacity in just 35 minutes
• The screen has amazing color rendition and excellent performance, allowing you to watch even the longest and most dynamic films or TV series on it.

Minuses:

• Among the disadvantages, one can note only the relatively large weight (more than 190 grams), however, this is a very conditional disadvantage for many buyers.

Xiaomi Black Shark is a smartphone full of games from a Chinese company. It can be called a real dream for most gamers, and the technical characteristics of the smartphone can be called quite flagship. The key difference from other powerful devices from the company is a special cooling system that allows you to play the most demanding games on the device. Otherwise, it is the same Snapdragon 845 platform. Adreno 630 is used as a graphics accelerator.

Main characteristics:

• Display diagonal - 5.99 inches
• Versions with 64 GB and 128 GB of memory are available for the buyer to choose from
• By the way, users can choose versions with 6GB as well as 8GB of RAM
• You can also note a very powerful battery, the volume of which reaches 4000 mAh
• There is also a modern 12 MP camera with advanced optics (six-element)

Pros:

• The screen has excellent color reproduction. It can even be used to watch movies or TV series for a long time
• Long battery life of the device
• High quality photos taken using the main camera of a smartphone

Minuses:

• Unfortunately, there was no slot for a memory card
• The price of a smartphone cannot be called low, so those who like to play the most interesting games on Android will have to fork out more

Conclusion

Only the best models were included in our ranking of the best smartphones from Xiaomi in 2018. The advantages and disadvantages of each of the above models have been identified, and now a person must find for himself the answer to the question: “Which is the best smartphone to choose?” Each of them has weaknesses, but none of the weaknesses are really important in everyday use. I hope our article will help you choose the right smartphone and be satisfied with your purchase.

This year they have become more popular than ever. All because the company decided to make a statement and instead of plastic devices, the characteristics of which, nevertheless, were always interesting, the company presented devices in a metal image design and all this at affordable prices, and most importantly with even fresher and more interesting hardware. And no matter what anyone says about this brand, perhaps it was he who forced many manufacturers to reconsider their pricing policy or at least put their devices in a metal case. So, what is available to the common man this year?

Xiaomi Redmi 3 phone. Immediately in the new year of 2016, users who were already familiar with gadgets from the manufacturer were surprised: a five-inch device in a metal case with very interesting hardware entered the market. The fact is that the Xiaomi Redmi 3 smartphone is made on a Snapdragon 616 processor, which only later began to appear in mid-segment phones, the cost of which was at least 2 times higher than the cost of the third Redmi. The 4000 mAh battery was no less surprising; such a capacity is still not seen in all expensive mid-segment phones. And metal cases were not such a widespread phenomenon at that time. So this device has become a cult favorite among fans of budget devices and it is worth noting that this is the company’s cheapest smartphone this year. But now it has actually lost its relevance; the series has expanded.

Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro. Predicting the success of the series, the company began selling the pro version of Redmi III just 3 months later. Here we got everything the same, but the diamond pattern disappeared from the back and a fingerprint scanner appeared. The amount of RAM of 3 gigabytes was excessive at that time.

Model Xiaomi Redmi 3s. Summer has not yet ended, and the company has already pleased fans with the expansion of the series. Here we see everything the same as in Redmi 3 Pro, but the processor has received slightly lower performance. But it is much more recent than the 616 series, so users were provided with slightly better optimization.

Xiaomi Redmi 3x phone. The end of summer, is it really the fourth? Yes, the company has released a surprising number of devices this year. This version was intended exclusively for the domestic market, but ended up on the shelves of gray shops. It differs from Redmi 3s in its updated body. Now we see not a back rounded towards the display, but straight edges.

Whether the company will limit itself to these devices or release some other modification by the end of the year is still unknown. Well, we move on to 5.5-inch devices. They naturally cost more, but at the same time they remain affordable, unlike most branded phablets.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro. Considering that Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 was released towards the end of 2015, we can only consider its advanced version, which received a fairly powerful mid-segment, and we can say, near-flagship Snapdragon 650. The pro version also pleases with a metal body and a 16-megapixel camera and a fingerprint scanner.

Xiaomi Mi 4. They decided to diversify the flagship solution, which is no longer relevant, with the Windows platform. Considering the price, there will be buyers, because the device’s characteristics are still decent.

Xiaomi Mi Max model. The company decided to please customers not only with standard five and 5.5-inch solutions, but also with a wide-diagonal phablet, the diagonal of which is 6.4 inches.

Xiaomi Redmi Pro. The Xiaomi Redmi Pro device stands out from others with a 5.5-inch OLED display and a dual camera module. Well, Xiaomi couldn’t help but pick up this year’s two-module trend.

Xiaomi Mi 4s. Almost the same age as Xiaomi Redmi 3 Pro and this is not surprising, given that Mi 4 was still relevant. This gadget has an interesting design: it has an unusual diamond-cut back surface and a fingerprint scanner.

Xiaomi Mi 5. Flagship model of 2016. The 820th Snapdragon is still relevant, there are new standards of permanent and RAM, and the design is memorable. At a moderate cost, today this device can be considered the most affordable solution with a flagship platform. There are both pro and exclusive versions of this flagship.

The new flagship is the long-awaited Xiaomi Mi5. Perhaps this time the company has surpassed not only LG and Samsung, but also itself. In terms of price-quality ratio - taking into account performance and build quality - the Mi5 currently has no competitors, and it is unlikely that any will appear in the near future.

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The new product is equipped with a 5.15-inch display with Full HD resolution and 600 nits brightness. It is worth noting that a similar diagonal from the past is much more convenient than the popular 5.5 inches. The screen is protected by glass with an oleophobic coating. Perhaps the most pleasant news was the use of the latest Snapdragon 820 processor in Mi5 (versions with frequencies of 1.8 and 2.15 GHz are available) with an Adreno 530 graphics accelerator: this single-chip “stone” is 100% faster than the previous solution numbered 810.

In addition, the new product is equipped with LPDDR4 memory, which gives a 100% increase in memory performance compared to LPDDR3 previously used in smartphones. At the moment, three versions of Xiaomi Mi5 have been announced. The basic one is equipped with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of permanent memory, the mid-price one is 4 GB and 64 GB, respectively. The top version offers 4 GB and 128 GB of memory. By the way, the flash memory here is also non-standard: the new Xiaomi uses UFS 2.0 modules with data transfer speeds of up to 450 MB/s. The new standard is 87% faster than eMMC 5.0, used in most smartphones.

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Other filling will allow a beginner to compete with any modern smartphone. Thus, the main camera of the Mi5 is represented by a 16-megapixel Sony IMX298 module with phase detection autofocus and optical image stabilization. A 4-megapixel module is used as the front one. The 3,000 mAh battery supports Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging technology.

In terms of design and usability, it also doesn’t disappoint: the device is equipped with a Home key with a built-in fingerprint scanner. The front and back of the smartphone is protected by glass. The frame is made of metal. Instead of the boring microUSB, the main and only wired interface of the new product is the USB Type-C port. There is also an increasingly less popular, but no less in demand NFC module. Wireless interfaces are presented in full: the smartphone supports the latest 4G LTE-A standard with data download speeds of up to 600 Mbit/s and VoLTE voice telephony.

The company plans to release the smartphone in three colors: black, white and gold. The gold version will have an exclusive texture on the back cover. The dimensions of the Xiaomi Mi5 are a very convenient 144.55 × 69.2 × 7.25 mm (this is why the non-standard screen diagonal is used here), and the weight of the smartphone is only 129 grams. All this splendor, according to the manufacturer, has 140 thousand parrots in Antutu and is clearly the market leader.

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The cost of the gadget with such indicators seems simply ridiculous (in fact, of course, just excellent). A version with a processor frequency of 1.8 GHz, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of permanent memory will cost a buyer in the Chinese market $300. A more powerful option with a 2.15 GHz processor, the same amount of RAM and 64 GB of ROM will cost $50 more. The price of the top-end Xiaomi Mi5 Plus with a ceramic back cover, 2.15 GHz frequency, increased to 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB internal storage is about $415.

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With such results, the new product is ready to compete with the standard - iPhone 6. At least, Antutu tests, cost and camera testing show a clear advantage of the Chinese new product. Xiaomi immediately overtook its closest competitor from the Middle Kingdom - Meizu Pro5 - both in tests and in hardware (primarily due to the presence of optical camera stabilization and a more powerful processor).

We’ll leave the comparison with and the new flagship outside the scope of the article: I’d like to hear the readers’ opinions. Who will win?

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The young but highly ambitious company Xiaomi is confidently promoting its products on the Russian market. Let's see what the best Xiaomi devices of recent years have pleased Russian users with.

So, the models included in the TOP

Last place occupied by the budget model Xiaomi Redmi 4X , which appeared on the markets in February 2017. A 5-inch screen, a lot of RAM, a fairly large battery, not the weakest camera - and all this for 7.8 thousand rubles. A very good choice in its class.

Pros of the device:

• Large amount of RAM – 3 GB.
• Lots of internal memory – 32 GB.
• High resolution main camera – 13 megapixels, autofocus.
• Very large capacity – 4100 mAh.
• Support for LTE networks.
• Modern operating system Android 7.0 Nougat.
• There is a fingerprint scanner.

Cons of Xiaomi Redmi 4X:

• Not the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor, clock frequency 1.4 GHz.
• LTE B20 network is not supported.

Fifth place takes the model Xiaomi Mi 4s - in some way a flagship model, albeit from past years, which has received a new incarnation. As much as 64 GB of internal memory, a decent screen, a top-end, albeit not the newest, six-core processor and glass on both sides of the case - at a price of 11 thousand rubles.

Advantages of the model:

• High-quality 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1080x1920.
• Powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor.
• 3 GB of RAM is enough for most tasks.
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• Capacious battery – 3260 mAh.
• There is a lot of internal memory - 64 GB.
• The smartphone operates on LTE networks.

Disadvantages of Xiaomi Mi 4s:

• The body is very slippery.
• The upper part of the device gets hot.
• Optimization does not provide high autonomy of the device.

In fourth position – another budget employee of 2017 Xiaomi Mi 5c . Quite a solid 5.5-inch screen diagonal for a smartphone costing 10 thousand rubles, very good hardware on Xiaomi’s own processor - but so far there is no official certification for the Russian market with all the ensuing consequences.

The advantages of the model include:

• Wide 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1080x1920.
• Powerful 8-core Xiaomi Surge S1 processor operating at 2.1 GHz.
• A lot - 3 GB.
• A lot of internal memory – 64 GB.
• Support for LTE networks.

The disadvantages of Xiaomi Mi 5c include:

• The lack of certification for the Russian market creates problems with localization.
• Small battery capacity – 2860 mAh.
• No support for microSD memory cards.

On the third place rating – 5.5-inch phablet Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X with a very attractive price - 8.5 thousand rubles. Among the goodies are a very capacious battery, 2.5 D glass and a large selection of body color options. And the filling is more than decent for this price segment.

Positive qualities of the model:

• High-quality 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1080x1920.
• High-performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 8953 processor.
• Enough RAM - 2 GB in the minimum configuration.
• A lot - 32 GB.
• There is a fingerprint scanner.
• The smartphone supports LTE networks.
• Large battery capacity – 4100 mAh.
• A variety of colors for the device body.
• 2.5 D glass.

Negative qualities of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X:

• Some LTE networks in the Russian frequency range are not supported.

Second place model ranks in the ranking Xiaomi Redmi Pro . The cost of the device is around 20 thousand rubles. For this money, the buyer gets an almost top-end device with a 5.5-inch screen, a dual 13-megapixel camera and a large-capacity battery so that it all works long enough.

Pros of the model:

• High-quality screen with a diagonal of 5.5 inches and a resolution of 1080x1920.
• Powerful MediaTek Helio X25 MTK6797T processor.
• A lot of internal memory – 128 GB.
• Dual main camera with 13 megapixel module resolution.
• High capacity battery (4050 mAh).
• Low price - 20 thousand rubles.
• Metal body of the device.

Cons of Xiaomi Redmi Pro:

• Absent .
• There is no fast battery charging option.

Tops the rating smartphone Xiaomi Mi Max with a giant 6.44 inch display. Surprisingly, it has a filling that is quite appropriate for such a diagonal and an acceptable price - 20 thousand rubles. And Xiaomi didn’t even spare the battery capacity.

Positive traits:

• Very large screen – 6.44 inches.
• Powerful processor - Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976.
• Lots of RAM – 4 GB.
• The internal memory capacity is very large – 128 GB.
• Impressive battery capacity – 4850 mAh.
• The main high-resolution camera is 16 megapixels.
• 2.5 D glass.

Negative qualities of Xiaomi Mi Max:

• The large mass of the device due to the wide screen is 203 g.
• The case creaks slightly during use.

To summarize, we can say that it is confidently striving for a leading position in the mobile device market. Models with very powerful hardware are sold at more than affordable prices.

At the same time, the emphasis is on devices ranging from the upper segment of the economy class to the upper segment of the middle class. A characteristic feature of most Xiaomi smartphones is their high battery capacity, which, however, does not always provide the desired autonomy due to insufficient software optimization.

In addition, many models for residents of the Russian Federation are available exclusively on the “gray” market, which creates difficulties with localization. But, be that as it may, so far the company’s products show excellent value for money.