10 Best Xiaomi Smartphones of 2022

Definitely the best smartphone in its niche. Yes, the case is plastic, but it looks quite presentable.The fingerprint scanner is built into the power button and works instantly, there is IK, NFC and even a Type-C connector. Supports not only fast charging of the battery, but also reverse. And in addition to all this rich set, cameras that are quite suitable for the price category up to 15 thousand, stereo sound and a relatively good processor. One could complain about the small amount of RAM and built-in memory, but that would be impudence. Indeed, Xiaomi knows how to surprise.

It is difficult to say something special about this smartphone. Just a phone. With a minimal set of functions, a weak processor and cameras. It would be strange to expect something more from a smartphone for 7000 rubles. But thanks to such modest data, a 5000 mAh battery will live without problems for a couple of days. A good budget Redmi for those who are not used to “sticking” in smartphones or are looking for a workhorse for calls. And again, Xiaomi impresses with its pricing policy, this time dumping its basement counterparts, leaving no chance for the latter. Who will buy a dubious noun, if there are such options on the market? Xiaomi is good.

The case of this Redmi is made of plastic, which immediately gives out the budget level of the model. But if the latter can be hidden with an unusual cover, then, alas, it will not work to hide the rather thick frames around the screen. However, the model was not created in order to please the design, cameras and powerful stuffing. Therefore, it is suitable for those picky users who need minimal functionality, average performance, long-lasting battery and (!) the presence of an NFC chip. Unfortunately, the market is not yet littered with budget-level smartphones with NFC. Thanks to a powerful 5000 mAh battery, you will only have to remember the outlet once every couple of days, however, you should be prepared for a two-hour charge with a microUSB cable - here Xiaomi also saved.

A good weighty Redmi Note is a mid-ranger that also looks like an adult flagship thanks to its iridescent glass back. They did not save on glass for the screen either. The filling is very peppy: Snapdragon 732G, a good set of cameras, 120 Hz Amoled, NFC, stereo speakers and Bluetooth 5.1 - voila! Xiaomi cooked up a hit again! At maximum speed, of course, it cannot compete with the flagships, but at medium settings the games run quite adequately. And finally, here is a triple card tray - that is, you can put 2 SIM cards and a memory card at the same time. It is a pity that manufacturers are increasingly abandoning such a solution in favor of hybrid slots.

One of the thinnest (just under 7 mm) and lightest smartphones (159 grams) is able to impress almost any aesthete. Of course, these are not its only advantages.With such dimensions, a decent Amoled screen of good resolution with a high refresh rate is installed here, which will appeal not only to lovers of photos and videos, but also to those who like to play on the phone. Snapdragon 778G will handle many games. The cameras may not be flagship, but the pictures on the smartphone are very decent both on the main and on the front. An excellent balanced little brother of the 11th Mi series.

Model of typical POCO design, the most budgetary in this category. We saved on materials - the case is plastic, and the screen is only with the third generation of Gorilla Glass, but overall it looks good. Lots of fun colors - yellow is the most playful. No triple and quadruple cameras - harsh two, the main Samsung and wide-angle Sony. During the day they shoot pretty well, at night you have to tinker with the settings. The MediaTek chipset copes with everyday tasks and pulls medium games without overheating. A decent smartphone that justifies its price.

Poco love themselves very much, so it's hard not to recognize their phones, at least by the huge POCO inscription printed on the back of all smartphones. The kit also includes branded stickers and a transparent case, to be sure. In addition to this and a huge number of reviews, what is remarkable about the X3 Pro? The fact that for a very modest amount, almost “full stuffing” is offered here. Not the last, but still a productive Snapdragon, a large screen with an unusual frequency in this price category, cameras that cope with their functions with a bang and a powerful battery (fast charging is a bonus). It would be possible to cling to the plastic case, but not at this price. Well, why not the people's flagship?

This smartphone can be advised to those who like the Xiaomi 11 Pro and 11 Ultra models, but do not like their cost. For a slightly more reasonable price tag, you can get a flagship with the same chipset and graphics, 8/12 GB RAM and 128/256 GB built-in memory. The screen refresh rate is the same - 120 Hz, but the screen itself has a lower resolution and pixel density. There is no support for reverse and wireless charging, and the battery is lithium-ion, but thanks to the charging power of 120 W, the smartphone is fully charged in just 20 minutes. The flagship will also please fans of photography and video shooting: according to the test results, the final score of the camera is high and only 9 percent inferior to 11 Pro.

Black Shark is another of Xiaomi's sub-brands aimed at gamers. Therefore, the emphasis in all models is placed more on the processor, graphics, screen refresh rate, sound and comfortable use.The 4th "shark" fully meets all the requirements of game lovers. The battery is not the most powerful, but there is support for 120W fast charging, which in just 20 minutes will restore the battery to 100 percent. The main gaming features of the device: special physical gaming triggers built into the side faces and a game panel that can be called right during the game. There is a more expensive pro-version of Black Shark 4, which differs in the processor (888 Snapdragon), however, the capacities of both are enough for the most demanding games, and the 5th “shark” is already on the way, so now it hardly makes sense to overpay for the “firmware”.

The company has released several modifications of the flagship. Pro can be considered the best middle option between Mi11 and Mi11 Ultra. The latter, by the way, is considered one of the best camera phones to date, taking second place in the DxOMark professional ranking of mobile cameras. But it also costs almost twice as much in Russian retail. At the same time, the main cameras of the “firmware” are not much inferior to it, and the selfie cameras at (20 MP, f / 2.2) are completely identical to them.11 Pro is the first of the company's flagships to receive IP68 protection (the next was 11 ultra). P. S. At the end of December 2021, Xiaomi presented the new, 12th Mi series, but the long-awaited models are likely to appear in Russia, as usual, at the end of spring this year.