Buy Xiaomi phone: Premium specs at a competitive price

Xiaomi smartphones: why choose this brand?

Xiaomi is known for its aggressive value for money. Whereas with other big brands you often pay for the name, with Xiaomi you pay mainly for the hardware.

The key benefits at a glance:

• HyperCharge
  Many models fully charge within 15 to 20 minutes.
• Screen quality
  Even in the mid-range (Redmi Note series), you often already get an AMOLED screen with 120Hz screen refresh.
• Includes accessories
  There are often extras in the box such as a case.

Which Xiaomi suits you? The series explained

Xiaomi launches a lot of phones, which can be confusing. We chop the range for you into three clear pieces:

1. The Xiaomi series - High-end & Flagship Killers

Within the main series (formerly 'Mi') you will find the absolute top phones, but there is an important distinction to be made between two lines:

• The regular numbers (e.g. Xiaomi 14 / 15 / 17)
  These are the true premium flagships. They feature the most powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, the most luxurious body and the very best camera specs. For those who want the best of the best.
• The T models (e.g. Xiaomi 14T / 15T)
  These models often appear a little later in the year. They are a fraction cheaper and are seen as the 'smart choice'. To keep the price down, they are slightly simpler in design and are often powered by high-end MediaTek processors instead of Snapdragon. You sacrifice a little on sheer luxury, but get a lot of computing power in return.

Check out the Xiaomi series for the absolute top models.

2. The Redmi Note series - The Mid-range King

The "Note" models, such as the Redmi Note 14 Pro or 15 Pro, are the brand's most popular phones. They offer 80% of the features of a flagship for half the price. Think 5G, good main cameras and big batteries.

Find all Redmi Note-series phones here.

3. The Redmi series - Budget

The models without 'Note' or 'Pro' in the name (e.g. Redmi 15 or Redmi 15C). These are ideal entry-level models. Don't expect speed monsters, but do expect excellent battery life and a big screen for little money.

View all Xiaomi Redmi series phones here.

4. The Mix series - Innovation & foldables

The Mix series is Xiaomi's testing ground, where design and innovation are paramount. These days, you'll find mostly foldable phones (foldables) here. Think of the compact Xiaomi Mix Flip, a stylish foldable phone that rivals the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, or the larger Mix Fold models that unfold like a book.

Marvel at all the Xiaomi Mix models here.

Camera & Software: Leica and HyperOS

Xiaomi stands out strongly in two areas these days. First, its collaboration with Leica on the more expensive models. This ensures photos with a unique 'look' and excellent colour reproduction, even in low light.

In addition, Xiaomi is switching from the old MIUI to the new HyperOS. This operating system is lighter, faster and seamlessly connects your phone with other smart devices in your home. And rest assured that all Xiaomi phones you compare through us will simply have access to the Google Play Store and all Google apps.

Doubts about a Xiaomi?

A common drawback used to be the amount of ads in the software. In the newer high-end models and with the advent of HyperOS, this has been greatly reduced. Also, with Xiaomi you often get more storage memory (e.g. 256GB as standard) for the same price as a 128GB model from the competition.