10 Best Xiaomi Phones of 2020

A 2020 model that is rapidly gaining popularity. The version with 4 GB of RAM turned out to be the best-selling one, and the reasons are the excellent price, the presence of an NFC module, a large screen with a high resolution of 2340x1080, and a powerful 5020 mAh battery. In the reviews they write that the device allows you to relax in mobile games (not heavy), it shows itself perfectly in daily affairs. A protective film is attached to the screen from the factory. There is a separate slot for a SIM card.

Please note that this Redmi model is available in a modification without NFC, and the price is not much lower. The main disadvantages of Redmi 9: the supplied power adapter does not support fast charging, the software shell includes pre-installed programs that cannot be deleted, there is no event indicator. Despite this, the phone deserves the title of the best in the budget price category.

The Redmi 6 is a bit more expensive than its younger "A" sibling, which adds some nice touches like a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a dual camera setup. The latter has received a lot of accolades. Modules for 12 and 5 megapixels are not ideal, but they shoot perfectly for their price. The same can be said about the front camera. The display is similar to that in Redmi 6A.

The performance is decent. The MediaTek Helio P22 processor is paired with a PowerVR GE8320 graphics accelerator and 3GB of RAM. For applications and multimedia allocated 32 GB of internal memory. There is enough power even for 3D games at medium graphics settings. Otherwise, we have a complete copy of Redmi 6A - similar communication modules are used, a battery of similar capacity.

Want a little more speed and trendy design? Pay attention to Mi A2 Lite. Appearance immediately attracts attention - it seems that we have already seen something similar in the line of one apple company. The case is again plastic, the assembly is of high quality. Behind the double - 12 and 5 MP - camera. Screen with a diagonal of 5.84 inches, IPS, a resolution of 2280x1080 pixels. The quality is good, but does not cause delight.

The performance, especially given the price tag, is excellent. The Snapdragon 625 processor is used. Adreno 506 is responsible for the graphics. The volumes of RAM and permanent memory are 3 and 32 GB, respectively. With such a set, you can count on high graphics settings in many games. It will turn out to play for quite a long time - a 4000 mAh battery will provide about two days of battery life. But all these characteristics would not interest us if it were not for the “naked” Android distributed under the Android One program. This means that we have a very nimble OS, without unnecessary bells and whistles, which will receive updates directly from Google until at least 2020.

The best Redmi for your money from the Chinese company Xiaomi. The model received an NFC module, a Snapdragon 665 processor with gaming potential, 4 GB of RAM and 64 permanent. The battery capacity is enough for the phone to work on a single charge for two days, sometimes more.

When you turn it on for the first time, you will see the inscription Android 9, but the device will offer to upgrade to the latest current version of the OS. The screen is excellent - a diagonal of 6.3 inches, Full HD + resolution, IPS matrix. There are four cameras, and in 2019, when this model was released, a 48-megapixel sensor in an inexpensive phone was a technical breakthrough. Photos are excellent: detailed, bright, in focus. The main disadvantage is the large size, the device feels like a “shovel”. If you are looking for an inexpensive Xiaomi smartphone with NFC and a good camera and are not afraid of a large size, then this option will be the best.

In the line of almost every company there is a smartphone with a huge display. Xiaomi was no exception. Sales of the Mi Max line can hardly be called a record - yet few people actually need a tablet in their pocket - a display diagonal of 6.9 inches! However, due to the 18:9 aspect ratio, the smartphone does not seem gigantic. The picture quality is excellent, the resolution is 2160x1080 pixels. The case is classic, metal. On the back surface there is already the usual dual camera: 12 and 5 megapixels.

The insides are not flagship, but they are enough for comfortable use of applications and heavy games. It uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor with an Adreno 509 graphics accelerator and 4 GB of RAM. 64 GB of internal memory can be expanded with a microSD card. Communication modules are modern, all frequencies necessary for Russia are supported. There is Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11ac and the traditional Xiaomi infrared port, but NFC is again bypassed - a shame. 5500 mAh battery - will last 2-3 days without charging. Of course, fast charging is supported.

Already a time-tested smartphone from Xiaomi from the Mi series, people from which belong to the caste of top models. This model has been on the market for a long time, is still relevant and actively sold. Here is a solid chipset Snapdragon 730, 6 GB of RAM and 64 built-in. There is no slot for memory cards.

The main camera consists of three modules: the main one is characterized by a resolution of 48 megapixels, the rest - by 8 and 13 megapixels. An important feature of this Xiaomi model lies in a separate DAC.This greatly enhances the audio capabilities and makes this smartphone the best for the music lover and all those who care about sound quality. The screen is also decent - AMOLED with a monolithic coating - without cutouts for the front camera. It is located on a retractable periscope. The main drawback is the lack of protection against water, support for memory cards, no stereo speaker (only mono).

One of the most beautiful mid-budget models from Xiaomi. But the manufacturer lures buyers not only with design. There is an NFC module, a powerful processor suitable for gaming - Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 6 GB of RAM, a huge 5020 mAh battery. Screen with IPS matrix, diagonal of 6.67 inches. The aspect ratio is 20:9, making the phone sit comfortably in the hand.

The fingerprint scanner is hidden in a recess on the side, in the same place as the lock key. It is extremely comfortable to use: the finger immediately falls on the notch, it is pleasant to the touch, and the sensor is triggered instantly. The camera is endowed with an intelligent mode that programmatically detects scenes and selects the optimal parameters to make the shot perfect. The main disadvantages: someone lacks screen brightness, there are ads in applications, the sound transmitted from the smartphone to the headphones is not of high quality.

Let's open the final category with the flagship of 2018 - the Mi 8 model. It is hard to call the bronze medalist obsolete.Yes, the design is not the freshest - a wide bang and “only” two main cameras catch the eye. But there is a Pro version on sale, which is distinguished by an increased amount of RAM (8 GB versus 6 GB for the regular version), and a back cover through which you can see the inside of the smartphone. The screen is excellent, stretched to a format of 18.5: 9, with a resolution of 2248x1080 pixels. In the wide bangs on top, not only the front camera of 20 megapixels and the speaker were hidden, but also a whole galaxy of sensors: illumination, proximity, Hall. Inside there was even a place for a rarely seen barometer.

The rest of the internal components are also excellent. The Snapdragon 845 processor is installed, which is still one of the ten most powerful mobile processors. Performance is enough for all tasks that can be imagined today. There are no complaints about the connection - 4G LTE-A with support for all the frequencies necessary in Russia, Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 802.11ac and even NFC, which is atypical for the Chinese! The main camera is dual: two modules of 12 megapixels, one of them with 2x zoom. The 3400 mAh battery is expected, enough for a day of active work.

An excellent flagship that costs less than competitors, but at the same time boasts a top-end processor, stylish appearance, interesting cameras and an absolutely clean screen without eyebrows and cutouts. The screen is large: 6.67 inches, the front camera has moved to the periscope, so the display is clean, AMOLED matrix with support for Always On Display and true black. The processor is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, one of the most powerful chipsets in 2020.

The battery is 4700 mAh and there is fast charging which is really fast - Quick Charge 4+. The camera can shoot video even in 8K, but the frame rate then drops. The fingerprint scanner is located on the screen, and it works slower than the classic ones. But face unlock helps out: the periscope instantly leaves, freezes for a split second, recognizing your face, and drives back.

We will give the leading position to the top-end smartphone of the company. The case is classic, monolithic, made of glass and metal. The display is similar in characteristics to that of the Mi Mix 3, but has a slightly larger “chin” and a waterdrop notch for a 20 MP front camera. Behind, we observe almost three camera eyes: a fast conventional module, a “telephoto” with a twofold increase and a wide-angle matrix. The image quality is excellent during the day and just good in the evening or at night, the video recording is one of the best on the market. You can only find fault with the lack of optical stabilization.

The insides are fully consistent with the flagship status. The most powerful Snapdragon 855, 6 GB of RAM and 64 or 128 GB of internal memory. Performance is enough even for large-scale 3D games. Communication modules are modern, adapted for our country and showing maximum speed and energy efficiency results. We also note the presence of an infrared port - it will come in handy if you want to control equipment from one device. 3300 mAh battery. Supports fast charging Qualcomm Quick Charge 4+ and wireless charging.