On May 31st, Xiaomi held a big presentation in Shenzhen. They showed new flagships and sub-flagships, the long-awaited Mi Band fitness bracelet, new tv and finally released a VR headset co-developed with Oculus.
MIUI 10
We started the presentation with the proprietary shell for smartphones and tablets. May is an important month for Xiaomi. It is during this time that the company usually announces its main product. Indeed, many associate Xiaomi with MIUI.
Main feature MIUI 10 - working with artificial intelligence. He is everywhere: in cards, in a calculator, in an alarm clock. It also works in the system itself: it adjusts to external factors and changes the design. For example, in the evening, the design of the menu is darkened.
And if it is raining outside, the lock screen will seem to be covered with drops. Nice and effective. We also worked on notifications. If your sound is not muted, but dozens of notifications arrive at the same time, then their sound will change. It sounds natural and less intrusive.
The rest of the chips artificial intelligence outside of China are of little interest, so give special attention to him I will not.
MIUI 10 has been significantly redrawn. Many people compare appearance with Android P and, in principle, this is appropriate: the shell looks more and more like a stock operating system. And it seems to be correct. People will not see a strong difference between the stock and the shell, while all the good MIUI little things, of which there are a lot, will remain.
Also MIUI 10 has become faster than its predecessor. Well it goes without saying.
Mi 8
Xiaomi's new flagship turned out to be rather boring. With every minute of the presentation, my face became sadder and sadder from him: good iron, but the design is straight iPhone! Xiaomi, what's up?
From the point of view of hardware, the smartphone really came out interesting. The processor is top-end, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. Three versions of the smartphone will be on sale. All with 6 GB LPDDR4X memory. Buyers will have to choose between three options with different amounts of UFS 2.1 memory: 64, 128 and 256 gigabytes. All this helps the smartphone to gain a record 301,472 points in AnTuTu. But do you need this figure?
Design
Smartphone dimensions: 154.9 x 74.8 x 7.6 mm. Weight: 175 grams. The dimensions are identical to a smartphone with a 5.5-inch display with a "classic" aspect ratio of 16: 9.
86.68% of the front panel is occupied by a 6.01-inch AMOLED display. The aspect ratio is 18.7: 9. His maximum brightness at 600 nit. DCI-P3 color gamut. Contrast: 60,000: 1. Very worthy.
The glass on the sides is slightly curved like the Samsung S9:
Camera
The main camera consists of two 12-megapixel modules. The sensors were not named, but the pixel size is 1.4 µm. Either Xiaomi does not intend to use a specific sensor, or a similar one is used in cheaper models.
Smartphone with 4-axis optical stabilization. The first module is wide-angle. Its aperture is F / 1.8. The second is an F / 2.4 telephoto lens.
In blue color Xiaomi Mi 8 is especially good The camera has already received a high rating in DxOMark, giving 105 points for its photo capabilities. Higher than iPhone X. Overall score - 99.
The presentation did not hesitate to compare Xiaomi Mi 8 with the iPhone X The agency praised exposure and wide dynamic range, neutral white balance, fast autofocus and attractive bokeh.
We also paid attention to artificial intelligence working together with the camera. It is capable of recognizing 25 modes and 206 scenes. Among them are portrait, food, car, landscapes, etc. Examples of pictures:
The front camera also supports artificial intelligence. He recognizes faces, can "improve" them. And this mode has become smarter! Now there will be no unnatural improvements. AI only, hardcore only! There is also the good old HDR mode.
The front camera takes pictures at 20 megapixels. F / 2.0 aperture. The sensor is also unknown, but the pixel size is known - 1.8 µm. Examples of pictures:
Other features
The smartphone is powered by a 3400 mAh battery. There is support fast charging Quick charge 4.0+, but comes with an 18-watt Charger only with third version support. What for?
There is no 3.5 mm jack. It was not even worth waiting for him after Mi 6. Sound is transmitted either via USB-C or Bluetooth. By the way, it supports the AptX codec, so you can listen to lossless formats without any problems.
There is NFC. By the way, Xiaomi has launched its own payment system, so soon even in budget models companies will have contactless payments. But will it work with Android Pay- question.
Xiaomi Mi 8 is the first smartphone with dual band GPS. It supports L1 + L5 frequencies. All this is done to make your location even more accurate:
The prices announced were such that applause was heard in the hall during the presentation: a little over $ 420 for the younger version. Most cheap smartphone at 845 "snap"! The 6/128 GB version can be purchased for $ 470, while the 6/256 GB version costs $ 515. Even the OnePlus 6 is worth a hundred dollars. The smartphone is available in black, white, blue and gold:
At that moment, the audience became sad: the leaks promised a scanner in the display, a transparent back cover. Lei Jun, the head of Xiaomi, saw this and said some cherished words:
Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition
And this smartphone has become one of the most interesting moments presentations: transparent cover! It doesn't have a fingerprint scanner! The boring event immediately became interesting.
Yes, this design is very much an amateur (I am among them). Geek apparatus. One color. The complete set is also one.
The display and hardware are almost identical to the regular Mi 8. The only difference is the presence of a fingerprint scanner in the screen:
All in all, Xiaomi is the second company after Vivo to launch a smartphone with an in-display fingerprint scanner. And this is very cool.
Safety
In addition to the scanner, the smartphone also received a reasonable monobrow. If other android manufacturers place it only because of the desire to enlarge the screen, and there is nowhere to put the speaker and front-end, then for the first time a full analogue of Apple's Face ID is used. Xiaomi decided not to take a steam bath and called it very original: Face ID.
The smartphone can be unlocked even in complete darkness. It’s impossible to deceive with a photo:
Some structured 3D technology is used here, projecting a special pattern on the face:
By it, in fact, the smartphone recognizes the user even in complete darkness.
The smartphone will only be sold in the 8/256 GB version. It will be available in China for $ 580. The date of the start of sales has not yet been announced.
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE
The company's sub-flagship became the first smartphone on the new processor. This is a very good processor, surpassing last year's flagship Snapdragon 835 in many ways.
The smartphone turned out to be quite compact by modern standards:
The smartphone received a 5.88-inch AMOLED display... It is protected by 2.5D glass.
The smartphone came out more square in comparison with the usual "eight". Perhaps he could even be called a "chisel".
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE received a dual main camera module. The first module is 12 megapixels. The pixel size is 1.4 µm. The second module is five megapixels. The camera has dual phase detection autofocus. There is support for artificial intelligence. More about the main camera was not said. Examples of pictures:
The front camera is 20 megapixels. The pixel size of the sensor is 2 µm. It also supports artificial intelligence.
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE will be available to buyers in four colors: black, gold, red and blue.
The smartphone received a 3120 mAh battery with support for fast charging. Buyers will be able to choose between 4 and 6 gigabytes random access memory... But you won't be able to choose a constant. Only 64 GB.
The smartphone will go on sale in China on June 8th. The younger version will cost $ 280 there, and the older one will cost a little more than $ 310.
75 ″ Mi TV4
Xiaomi also rolled out a new TV. Diagonal - 75 inches. 4K, HDR support. 2 gigabytes of RAM and 32 GB of storage. Costs $ 1400. Very cool!
Mi VR
The Xiaomi VR headset, developed in collaboration with Oculus, is finally on sale. Two versions: 32 and 64 GB. Prices are $ 235 and $ 280.
Mi Band 3
But this part of the presentation was expected by many. If Xiaomi smartphones are not particularly interesting to many, then the company's fitness tracker is a very worthy thing.
The bracelet received a 0.78-inch OLED touchscreen display and 5 ATM waterproofing. With it, you can dive to a depth of 50 meters! It is very serious.
With Mi Band 3, you can answer calls and read messages. Yes, this is no longer a fitness bracelet, but a whole smart watch!
Price standard version 26 dollars. There is also a version with NFC for 30. Yes, you can use a fitness bracelet to pay in a store even if your smartphone does not have NFC! Xiaomi made a gift to all non-Chinese users.
The presentation was very busy. In a little over two hours, they presented a bunch of products at once. As a fan of technology, I was struck by the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition: a scanner in the display, an analogue of Face ID. I think I know what my next smartphone will be like.
How do you like the new Xiaomi products?
Choosing a smartphone is by no means an easy question. Many models and options. So, the choice fell on Xiaomi. Not a bad option, the company is growing more and more every year. In the shortest possible time, she managed to conquer Russian market, and the lion's share of telephones received the status of folk. Now we will consider the best, in our opinion, Xiaomi devices... But before that, a couple of remarks: firstly, we will only take new models presented in 2017-2018. If you are interested in the used market, then it makes sense to read our similar type. Secondly, opinions may differ, if you disagree with something, write in the comments. Let's get started.
What smartphone do you need?
Decide for what purpose you are buying a smartphone. Both the class of the device and its price depend on this. I propose to divide smartphones into three conditional categories:
- Budget models. Price up to 10,000 rubles ($ 180). Suitable for most games, internet and calls;
- Average people. Cost up to 20,000 rubles ($ 350). Quite powerful, with a good camera. Will be relevant for several more years;
- Flagships. Xiaomi has them up to 30,000 ($ 500). Everything at once. This is how flagships should be positioned.
Budget models
Xiaomi Redmi 5A
And opens our selection of the most budgetary device of the company on this moment.
Rounded plastic body, 5-inch display with a resolution of 1280 × 720. Snapdragon 425 processor with Adreno 308 video core, 2 GB of RAM. A sane 13-megapixel camera shoots far from ideal, but definitely better than others for the same price. What else to ask for from the phone for 6,000 rubles? Dual SIM cards or memory card? You are welcome! This is also available here. The 3000 mAh battery is in place, and with such a processor and screen you won't have to hang around the outlet several times a day. Do you think that the screen is too small for you? No problem.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A
All the same stuffing, but the body is made of metal, and the display has grown to 5.5-inches. It is strange that with an increase in size, the battery capacity remained at about the same level - 3080 mAh. In Antutu, both smartphones are gaining about 37,000 points. This means that the performance is sufficient for almost all games. The "Note" version costs about 7000 rubles.
It is worth buying 5A only if every penny counts, in all others it is worth paying extra and paying attention to the following models.
Buy this phone on Aliexpress you can!
Xiaomi Redmi 4x
Perhaps one of the most popular devices among Xiaomi owners. This guarantees long-term support for the firmware in various forums. Five inches with HD resolution. Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 is responsible for the operation of the device, as graphics accelerator Adreno 505 acts. The built-in memory is 16 GB, but it is easy to expand it using a microSD card. "Operatives" 2 GB. Together, this gives us 43,000 Antutu points and the ability to run any games. A 4100 mAh battery will support life. Yes, two days without recharging. It happens. Camera 13 MP. with a good aperture of f / 2.0 should not disappoint the undemanding user. Of the minuses, we single out the slippery metal case and ... that's it. This pleasure is worth ~ 8000 rubles.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x
Here everything is "grown-up" - the diagonal of the display is 5.5 inches, and its resolution is 1920 × 1080. The RAM was delivered as much as 3 GB, the choice of processor did not disappoint - Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 (GPU Adreno 506). Due to small tech. process and a 4100 mAh battery, the smartphone promises to live two days without recharging. Internal storage is still 16GB and is expandable up to 128GB. The camera is the same as in the regular Redmi 4x. Note 4x will become excellent solution for games, in Antutu he knocks out 84,000 "parrots". The price is within nine thousand rubles.
Xiaomi Redmi 5
Nine thousand. That's how much it costs to enter the world of smartphones with a screen ratio of 18: 9. What is the plus? Yes, in that despite the 5.7-inch display, the phone feels in the hands the same as all the above models. Its resolution, by the way, is 1440 × 720. Based on materials - Schrödinger's metal. Those. it seems like it is, but in fact the sides and parts of the lid are plastic. Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor, 2 GB of RAM and 16 built-in and the already familiar Adreno 506 video core. The microSD slot has not gone anywhere. A good camera for its price (both main and front). The battery has decreased to 3300 mAh compared to the previous generation, but this is still enough for a day and a half of work. It's time to meet your older brother.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus
In general, Xiaomi took a rolling pin and rolled out the Redmi 5, and the filling was stolen from the Note 4x. This is a 5.99 ″ display with a resolution of 2160 × 1080. The pixels will not be visible. A 4000 mAh battery was tucked into the remaining space. The built-in memory is now at least 32 GB. Everything else is unchanged. Price 10-12 tons.
What to take from the "budget"?
Middle peasants
The Clone Wars. Xiaomi Mi A1 and Mi 5X
You probably have a question. Why did we take two smartphones with completely different names under one point. The fact is that there are only two differences between them - in the basic version, the Mi A1 has 32 GB, and the Mi 5X has 64 GB of internal memory. And second - A1 works for pure android and its twin is on MIUI. This is already a matter of taste. For example, I like pure Android: less various garbage, updates come faster, but some people like MIUI. Interestingly, the craftsmen have found a way to flash Mi 5X on a "bare" Android.
So, before us are smartphones with an excellent 5.5-inch FullHD display in a metal case. Already painfully familiar Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 and Adreno 506. The RAM is 4 GB, which is enough for several years to come. Unusual for the Mi line is the presence of a memory card slot up to 128 GB, which undoubtedly goes into the piggy bank of pluses. I will celebrate the emergence of a modern port USB Type-C, through which the 3080 mAh battery can be charged in a couple of hours. From interesting features — dual camera... Thanks to this, you can create pictures with a bokeh effect, as well as use a 2x zoom without loss of quality. The quality of the photos will not disappoint you, because at least, in the daytime, then you will have to use manual settings, since the latter are conveniently implemented.
The cost of basic versions is ~ 15 tons. And yes, I would still recommend A1, because the price of smartphones with pure Android starts far from 15 thousand ... We recommend buying.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
The giant 6.44 ″ FullHD display looks ridiculous in 2018. The processor, you will not believe, Qualcomm Snapdragon 625. Four gigabytes of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory. The battery is already 5300 mAh! And the camera is really good for 12,000 rubles. But to buy we do not recommend .Already in May this year, Mi Max 3 should be presented. It will receive a 7 ″ display with an aspect ratio of 18: 9, which will keep the same dimensions, or even reduce them.
Flagships
Xiaomi Mi Note 3
So we come to the most "delicious". Immediately, a beautiful appearance catches your eye, because the body is made of glass, and a gorgeous 5.5-inch display. Initially, we did not want to classify the Note 3 as a flagship due to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chip, but it has just a gorgeous camera. The authoritative resource DxOMark rated her work at 90 points, while the IPhone 8 has only two points more at twice the price. Among other things, the Mi Note has 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The battery capacity is 3500 mAh. You can buy the device for 20,000 rubles. Recommended lovers of photography.
Xiaomi Mi6
Mi 6 is a 5.15-inch almost uncompromising flagship with a great display and design. Materials - glass and metal. Inside is one of the most powerful chips on the market - Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. Combined with 4 or 6 GB of RAM and fast internal memory, the smartphone shows impressive results in terms of performance. A cool dual camera with optical stabilization is built in here, a 3350 mAh battery. It is not clear how to cut out the 3.5 mm jack, because the flagship did not receive full moisture protection. The device is on sale for 22 thousand rubles ( basic version with 4 GB of RAM). Recommended , if you want a flagship, but there is no desire to overpay for A-brands.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
And completes our selection of the most unusual smartphone Xiaomi. Almost frameless 5.99 ″ screen with a resolution of 2160 × 1080. Well, it looks really impressive. Let's add here powerful processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 6 GB of RAM, 3400 mAh battery and, I would like to say, a "good camera", but no. Of course, the pictures are of decent quality, but clearly lower than their price. It's not entirely clear why the smartphone can't shoot 1080p / 60 fps. There is no audio jack, and the front camera is located at the bottom of the case, there is no moisture protection. In general, an ambiguous flagship. Buy only if you are tired of the familiar design and want something new.
Outcomes
So we went through all, in our opinion, the current Xiaomi models to date. Of course, we could not reflect all the pros and cons of each smartphone, but we tried to reflect general impression... If our article helped you with your choice and you decided to buy one of the proposed models on Aliexpress, then we advise you to do this in the GoldWay online store. Thus, with the help of cashback, saving several hundred, or even thousands of rubles. And remember - someone else's opinion is not true. First of all, rely on your own preferences. We thank you for your attention.
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Xiaomi is the most popular in Russia Chinese manufacturer technology. This is evidenced as statistics search queries(a month the query "Xiaomi" in Yandex is typed 3.4 million times, the query "" - 2.6 million, the query "" - 1.5 million), and the sales results: in the top 10 most popular Android smartphones in Russia, at the end of 2016, 4 Xiaomi models entered (this is exactly how, and with an emphasis on the last syllable, is pronounced in Chinese brand name; such fruits of Russian folk art as Xiaomi, Xiaomi, Xiaomi or Shaomi are wrong), while the models of other Chinese manufacturers did not even manage to get into the top ten. If you look at the statistics of sales of Android smartphones around the world, then in the top 10 there are 5 Xiaomi models at once, and in the first place in sales both in Russia and in the world there is also a smartphone from Xiaomi. What is the secret of the tremendous success of this manufacturer? In an excellent combination of "price-quality": Xiaomi offers models with very good characteristics for little money.
The catalog of Xiaomi models is updated almost every month, so even fans of this brand can find it difficult to figure out whether to change their last year's device to a new one or wait for the next novelty, and for those who are thinking about buying a smartphone from this manufacturer for the first time, it is doubly difficult to figure it out. in the sea different models... For completeness of acquaintance with this brand, we have collected all the best and current models from Xiaomi for December 2017 in one rating, which takes into account the price-quality ratio, owner reviews and specifications.
Xiaomi Redmi 4A 16Gb - the most inexpensive phone in Xiaomi catalog
The average price in Russia is 6,700 rubles. You can buy Redmi 4A 16Gb on AliExpress for 5.8 thousand rubles (shipping to Russia is free). The most cheap model in the Xiaomi catalog, which appeared in November 2016, today it has scored 71% of the top fives in reviews in the Yandex-Market and received 91% of purchase recommendations.
Specifications: 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720, operating Android system 6.0, 16 GB of built-in and 2 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM-card). The main camera is 13 megapixels with LED flash, autofocus and optical stabilization. Front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity 3120 mAh. Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 4-core processor. No fingerprint reader. Plastic case.
Xiaomi Redmi note 5A 16GB
Average price in Russia - 8,000 rubles. Buy Redmi Note 5A 16Gb on AliExpress it is possible for 6.4 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The model, released in August 2017, scored 65% of the top fives in reviews in Yandex-Market. The number of recommendations in Yandex-Market is 91%.
Specifications: 5.5 inch screen with 1280x720 resolution, operating system Android 7.1, 16 GB of built-in and 2 GB of RAM, there is a memory card slot up to 128 GB, support for two SIM cards. The main camera is 13 megapixels with LED flash and autofocus. Front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity 3080 mAh. Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 4-core processor. No fingerprint reader. Metal case.
Xiaomi Redmi 4X 32Gb
Average price in Russia - 10,000 rubles. Buy Redmi 4X 32Gb on AliExpress you can for 8.6 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). This one, which appeared in February 2017, scored 70% of the top fives in reviews in Yandex-Market and received 91% of purchase recommendations.
Specifications: 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x720, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of built-in and 3 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). The main camera is 13 megapixels with LED flash and autofocus. Front camera 5 MP. Battery capacity 4100 mAh. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 processor. There is a fingerprint scanner. Metal body.
This model - the best choice for those who need a budget smartphone with a powerful battery. There are many such people, this explains the great popularity of Redmi 4X.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 64GB - Xiaomi smartphone with the largest screen and the most powerful battery
The average price in Russia is 14,000 rubles. Buy Mi Max 2 64GB on AliExpress you can for 12.4 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free).
This tablet, which appeared on May 25, 2017, scored 87% of the top fives in reviews in Yandex-Market and received 97% of purchase recommendations.
Specifications: 6.44-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080, Android 7.0 operating system, 64 GB of built-in and 4 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card), a main camera with 12 megapixels autofocus, front 5 MP. Battery capacity 5300 mAh. Time autonomous work talk time - 57 hours. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. There is a fingerprint scanner. This model is recommended for those who need powerful battery and big screen... In the Xiaomi catalog, it is Mi Max 2 that holds the lead in both indicators.
6th place.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X 32Gb
Average price in Russia -9 850 rubles. You can buy Redmi Note 4X on Aliexpress for 8.7 thousand rubles(delivery to Russia is free). The flagship of the mega-popular Redmi Note family, presented at the end of January 2017, scored 72% of the top fives in reviews in Yandex-Market(cm. ). The number of recommendations in Yandex-Market is 91%.
Technical Xiaomi characteristics Redmi Note 4X: 5.5-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 6.0 operating system, 32 GB of permanent and 3 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). The main camera is 13 megapixels, the front one is 5 megapixels. Battery capacity 4100 mAh. 8-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953, 2000 MHz. Video processor Adreno 506. There is a fingerprint scanner. Metal case with plastic inserts on the top and bottom of the rear panel.
If we compare this model with last year's flagships of the family (winter Redmi Note 3 Pro and summer Redmi Note 4), then thanks to the new processor and graphics chip Redmi Note 4X has improved autonomy and performance, and thanks to the new Sony IMX258 camera module, the quality of shooting has noticeably improved.
Xiaomi Mi A1 64GB
The average price in Russia is 13,400 rubles. Buy Mi A1 on AliExpress you can for 10.9 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free).
In early September 2017, Xiaomi and Google jointly announced new smartphone A1. This is part of the program Android One, in which Google helps to create high-quality inexpensive devices in exchange for the fact that they are shipped with a fresh version of Android without add-ons and unnecessary preinstalled apps... To date, Mi A1 has scored 60% of the top fives in reviews in Yandex-Market and received 89% of recommendations for purchase.
Because of pure android the phone will be unusual for those who switch to it from another Xiaomi model. But when buying, you don't have to worry about whether the Chinese firmware is waiting after the phone is activated. Mi A1 has an international Android version 7.1 with Russian out of the box. An update to Android 8.0 has been announced.
Specifications: 5.5-inch IPS-screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, 64 GB of permanent and 4 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 128 GB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). Battery capacity 3080 mAh. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. There is a fingerprint scanner. Metal body.
Xiaomi assured that the Mi A1 dual camera (two color sensors OmniVision OV12A10 with a resolution of 12 megapixels each and a pixel size of 1-1.25 microns are used. One lens has a focal length of 26 mm at f / 2.2 aperture, the other - 50 mm and f / 2.6) is comparable to the iPhone 7 Plus. The specialists of the hi-tech.mail.ru resource conducted a comparative test of the cameras of both phones and found out that when daylight photos from Mi A1 really look brighter and more contrast than photos from its eminent competitor. Optical zoom works the same way, camera changes are quick, but the iPhone 7 Plus produces more detail. However, the front-facing camera does not shine with a resolution (only 5 megapixels with a separate photosensitive element of 1.12 microns), lacks autofocus and is not suitable for shooting in low light conditions. But in general, a very good result for a Xiaomi phone, which costs 3 times cheaper than an iPhone.
Xiaomi Mi6 6 / 64GB
Average price in Russia - 26 570 rubles. Buy Mi 6 64Gb on AliExpress you can for 21.8 thousand rubles(delivery to Russia is free). The official start of sales of the Xiaomi flagship took place on July 4, 2017. For today Mi 6 64Gb on took 66% of the top fives in reviews in Yandex-Market(cm. ) . The number of recommendations in Yandex-Market is 89%.
Specifications: IPS screen 5.15 inches with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, Android 7.1 operating system, 64 GB of permanent and 6 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards. There is no support for an external memory card, although 64 GB is more than enough for the average smartphone user. Battery capacity 3350 mAh. Battery life in video viewing mode is 9.7 hours, in gaming mode - 7 hours. In terms of autonomy, Mi 6 is about one and a half times superior to flagships such as the iPhone 7 Plus or Huawei P10. The 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 processor together with the already mentioned 6 GB of RAM give excellent performance: Mi 6 is the eighth most powerful Android smartphone in the world (and the fourth of Chinese smartphones). There is a fingerprint scanner. There is protection against water.
Xiaomi smartphones have always been great technical characteristics but couldn't brag perfect camera... The camera of the new flagship in Xiaomi is positioned as real iPhone alternative 7 Plus. The main camera of Mi 6 is equipped with two lenses, a wide-angle and a telephoto lens, both with a resolution of 12 megapixels, as well as a 4-axis system optical stabilization... Working in pairs, these cameras allow you to take beautiful and clear pictures in any conditions. Mode portrait photography allows you to take clear and high-quality photos. The Mi 6 has a 52mm portrait lens. A camera with 2x optical zoom captures stunning landscape shots, and a 10x digital zoom can capture even fine details from long distance... Mi 6 with 4-axis OIS technology captures clear images by capturing even the smallest vibrations. The built-in accelerometer and gyroscope stabilize the tilt and movement of the smartphone while shooting.
The front camera has received 8 megapixels and new firmware. The technology of beautiful filters Beautify 3.0 reacts differently to men and women - it changes the appearance of men a little less. For women, the cheeks are reduced, the skin smoothed and the eyes slightly enlarged.
The hi-tech.mail.ru portal in the June comparison of the cameras of the flagships of 2017 gave the camera of the Xiaomi flagship the same points as Sony Xperia XZ Premium. At the same time, Mi 6 was able to bypass the flagship of ASUS - ZenFone 3 Zoom, which is positioned as a camera phone.
So, new flagship Xiaomi has a good camera and battery life as well as excellent performance. All this is at a price twice lower than that of the flagships of Samsung or Apple. At the same time, amateurs large screens this model will not work - the diagonal of the display is only 5.15 inches.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 64GB
The average price in Russia is 29,400 rubles. Buy Mi Mix 2 on AliExpress it is possible for 22.9 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). For today this smartphone ontook 64% of the top fives in reviews in Yandex-Market. The number of recommendations in Yandex-Market is 86%.
If earlier Chinese manufacturers often copied the findings of Apple, Samsung and other top manufacturers, then in last years the situation began to change exactly the opposite. For example, the now familiar dual main camera has become a trend thanks to Huawei, which since the beginning of 2015 began to consistently equip their flagship models... In the fall of 2016, the dual camera appeared on the 7th iPhone, and in the fall of 2017, Samsung also applied this technology for the first time. The standard headphone jack was first dropped by Chinese manufacturer LeEco in the Le Max 2 in April 2016. Six months later, this function appeared in the 7th iPhone and was continued in subsequent models. In 2017 appeared new trend on frameless screens. In the spring it was used in their Samsung flagships and LG, and in the fall came out bezelless iPhone X. However, the title of the first frameless smartphone belongs to Xiaomi Mi Mix, which appeared in October 2016, six months before the LG G6 and Galaxy S8 and a year before the 10th iPhone. The first pancake then turned out to be a lump, for example, the function of the conversational speaker (which Xiaomi engineers did not find where to attach it) was performed by the screen, so that it was not too convenient. However, this experience has shown other manufacturers that in this direction worth moving. A year later, Xiaomi released the Mi Mix 2, which took into account the mistakes of its predecessor.
The body size of the Mi Mix 2 is about the same as the standard 5.5-inch model, even slightly smaller. For example, if we compare it with the iPhone 8 Plus, then the Xiaomi flagship is 0.26 cm less in width and 0.66 cm less in length.At the same time, the diagonal of the IPS screen is half an inch larger, namely 6 inches with a resolution of 2160x1080. In terms of the design of the front panel, Mi Mix 2 can be easily distinguished from both the 10th iPhone with its "monobrow", and from Galaxy Note 8, where the non-screen space occupies the same distance at both the top and bottom. Mi Mix 2 left only a practically invisible strip at the top with spoken speaker, and found the necessary space at the bottom, where I placed the front camera. Now, to take a selfie, you need to turn the phone over. However, you can quickly get used to it.
With cameras, Mi Mix 2 also made an unexpected decision in the fact that it removed the dual module of the main camera, which was in the spring flagship Xiaomi Mi 6. But improved the aperture from ƒ / 2.0 to ƒ / 1.8 (it plays a role when shooting in conditions insufficient lighting).At the same time, the sensor is the same as on the Mi6 wide-angle camera (Sony IMX386, 12 megapixels, pixel size - 1.25 microns). Opportunities front camera not too unimpressive: 5 megapixel sensor without autofocus. However, cameras have never been the strongest quality of Xiaomi products, which cannot be said about performance: at the moment, the Mi Mix 2 is the most powerful Xiaomi smartphone, the third among all Chinese models and the sixth among all Android models. This is facilitated by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and from 6 (in our case) to 8 GB (in the older version) gigabytes of RAM. Unfortunately, the phone does not support a memory card (only a second SIM card can be inserted into the slot), and those who lack 64 GB of memory can take a closer look at the Mi Mix 2 models with 128 and 256 GB of memory.
The battery capacity is quite average for the Xiaomi - 3400 mAh, for example, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 has an impressive 5300 mAh battery.
The fingerprint scanner is located as usual: under the camera on the back panel. By the way, the back panel is ceramic, which gives the smartphone a premium look.
Xiaomi Mi Note 3 64Gb
Average price in Russia - 19,980 rubles. Buy Mi Note 3 64Gb on AliExpress you can for 19 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free). The phone, presented in September 2017, has scored 79% of the top fives in Yandex-Market reviews and received 93% of purchase recommendations.
Specifications: 5.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080, 64 GB of built-in and as much as 6 GB of RAM, 2 SIM cards. Battery capacity 3500 mAh. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor. There is a fingerprint scanner. Metal body.
The main thing to pay attention to in this model is the cameras. Mi Note 3 has 3 cameras: dual main and front. The main cameras provide a 12-megapixel image. One of them is wide-angle with a focal length of 27 mm, an aperture of f / 1.8 and optical stabilization. The second has a focal length of 52 mm, an aperture of f / 2.6 and it has no optical stabilization. The second main camera is used for dual optical zoom. The camera is accompanied by a dual-tone flash that allows for more natural color reproduction when shooting indoors. The front camera received a 16-megapixel matrix from Samsung, so we can safely say that Mi Note 3 is great choice for selfie lovers.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus 64GB - the most popular smartphone in Xiaomi catalog
Average price in Russia - 12,500 rubles. Buy Redmi 5 Plus 64GB on AliExpress you can for 10.1 thousand rubles (delivery to Russia is free).
The model from Xiaomi, presented in December 2017 and went on sale in Russia in January 2018, has scored 81% of the top fives in reviews in Yandex-Market today and received 95% of purchase recommendations there. This delight of buyers is easy to explain: while the leading smartphone manufacturers are trying to conquer the bezel-less market, focusing on the flagship segment, Xiaomi is following this trend in budget segment(although it is worth noting that Xiaomi also has a decent frameless model Mi Mix 2 in the flagship segment), namely in the new Redmi 5 and Redmi 5 Plus. We chose the older model for the rating mainly due to the higher quality display.
The first thing to look out for in the Redmi 5 Plus is the huge 5.99-inch IPS screen. A couple of years ago, a phone with such a screen would have been a shovel for a narrow circle of connoisseurs. similar models, however, in the era bezelless smartphones the increase in screen size had practically no effect on the increase in the body. If we compare the 6-inch Redmi 5 Plus with the standard 5.5-inch Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, we will see that the Redmi 5 Plus is half a millimeter less in width and thickness, only the length has changed, it is 7.5 mm more, but this means the Redmi 5 Plus, just like the standard models, will fit easily in your pocket or hand. The resolution is also impressive - 2160x1080, while budget smartphones usually offer a maximum resolution of 1920x1080.
Other Features: Android 7.1 OS proprietary shell MIUI 9.1. 64 GB of permanent and 4 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card (combined with a slot for a second SIM card). Powerful battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor. There is a fingerprint scanner. Metal body. The main camera is 12 megapixels, the front one is 5 megapixels.
Letters regularly come to the post office asking which Xiaomi to buy, how they differ from each other. Good question! There are so many models that I myself get confused in them, Xiaomi smartphones are born at an unrealistic speed.
Previously, something similar was different Samsung, but the Chinese have long overtaken their competitors. Xiaomi smartphones are updated quickly and often, so with the help of such a cheat sheet, it will be easier for you and us to understand the family of current models.
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Budget models of the Redmi family: when you just need a cheap phone
Xiaomi Redmi 4a
The simplest Xiaomi from the modern line. Phone with plastic case, 5-inch HD screen, Snapdragon processor 425, 2 GB of RAM, 16 or 32 GB of built-in, 5/13 megapixel cameras, 3120 mAh battery.
Xiaomi Mi 5c
The first model with its own Xiaomi processor. Nobody has tried the terrible explosive mixture, so I will not advise yet. In terms of stuffing: Xiaomi Surge S1 processor, 3/64 GB of memory, 8/12 megapixel cameras, 5.15 '' screen, Full HD. In my opinion, there is no point in buying it, it's easier to take the proven Mi 5 or Mi 5s.
Xiaomi Mi 6
Top device with an advanced dual-camera system. Phone with great camera, modern iron and small size. A very rare combination of qualities today, if smartphones with healthy displays are tortured, then this is one of the few interesting proposals. Moreover, the case is ceramic, just like the iPhone Jet Black.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
An improved version of last year's model. The filling is even more powerful, but the screen was made smaller. But it became even more convenient to use, just the ideal format of the device. 5.99-inch screen, Qualcomm 835, 6 GB of RAM from 64 to 256 GB of internal storage, improved camera.
As a result, it turns out that Xiaomi has a lot of similar devices to each other. The company works on the principle of "add a little bit and better - the smartphone is cooler", offering an incredibly extensive line of models.
Major sales make budget devices, but the flagships are discussing, comparing with Apple and Samsung, waiting for when they will finally fall in price, so that later it is profitable to buy and while away the evenings, flashing custom kernels.
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As we wrote a little earlier, the Mi8 lineup should be replenished with two more smartphones. It happened today. Xiaomi showed at the presentation two new items that have names: Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (Youth Edition) and Xiaomi Mi 8 UD (Screen Fingerprint Edition).
The Mi 8 Lite is nothing more than a lite version of the Mi8. To make the smartphone less expensive, the company decided to put a mid-range processor in the Mi 8 Lite - the Snapdragon 660 (in the Mi 8 - the Snapdragon 845).
Other characteristics of the smartphone:
Screen diagonal of 6.26 inches, with an aspect ratio of 19: 9 and a resolution of FullHD + 2280 x 1080, covered with 2.5D glass. The following configurations will be available in terms of memory size: 4/64, 6/64, 6/128 GB. The main camera is represented by two modules of 12 Mp + 5 Mp, f / 1.9, pixel size 1.4 microns. The front camera will receive Sony module IMX576 at 24 megapixels, f / 2.2, pixel size 1.8 microns. Battery - 3350 mAh. Gradient glass back panel.
At the presentation, the manufacturer announced the following prices for the Mi 8 Lite:
- 4/64 GB - $ 204;
- 6/64 GB - $ 247;
- 6/128 GB - $ 291;
Many who are familiar with the characteristics already existing smartphones Xiaomi, may ask - what is this version for? After all, this is practically the same Mi A2 or Mi 6X. The differences are minimum, which rest on the number of megapixels of the front camera and the battery capacity. Moreover, in the new product, these indicators are better. Thus, Xiaomi puts an end to its own smartphone Mi A2. Who will need it now? Perhaps only for those who do not like shell MIUI and more to my liking "naked" Android. In our opinion, this is a very controversial decision, to release three practically similar devices in one price category... How do you think? Leave your comments.
With the second smartphone presented by the company (Xiaomi Mi 8 UD), the situation is no better. According to the characteristics, this is the same Mi 8 Explrorer Edition, only with colored glossy panels. There are no more differences. The presentation clearly showed how quickly the back surface gets smudged. this smartphone... So this is not the best solution, especially for those who are used to using the device without a case. The cost of the smartphone will be $ 467.
The feeling of a conveyor belt is created. Xiaomi - stop! Why are there so many versions of the same type of smartphones? Better to start developing something really new and interesting.
How do you think the smartphones presented today were needed in the market? Will they be in demand? Write about it in the comments.
