Top Xiaomi Smartphones 2018
Ever since Xiaomi phones were launched their popularity has increased exponentially. A while back, they were a brand known mostly throughout China, but have recently started to sell their phone outside the country. The brand was able to find its way to western markets, like Europe and soon they will also be available in America. They are considered the “Apple” of China and is the 5th largest phone manufacturer in the world. For you to be prepared, we made a list of the Top Xiaomi Smartphones 2018.
Xiaomi phones differentiate themselves from other manufacturers by the fact that they try to find a sweet spot between affordability and performance. The phones have an amazing build, quality and design and can be easily compared to the phones produced by Samsung or Apple.
The Xiaomi Mi8
The Mi8 is easily the most recognizable phone from Xiaomi. It bears a striking similarity with the iPhone X. From the notch at the top of the screen to the dual vertical camera at the back of the case. The explorer edition of the Mi8 comes with a slick design in the top part at the back of the case, which is made of transparent glass exposing the components inside. The Mi8 tries to keep every trend available on the market while at the same time being an affordable choice.
In terms of performance, the Mi8 is a beast. They come with the Snapdragon 845 chipset and depending on which version you choose, it either comes with 6GB RAM with 64GB storage or 8GB with 128GB storage.
One thing to take into consideration is that the Mi8 comes in many versions.
The Mi8 Explorer Edition has some additional features like: 3D facial recognition and in-display fingerprint scanning. For people who are looking for the latest trends in mobile phones, the Mi8 is the best choice you can make. Compared to the other high end smartphones, this one offers similar performance while also being more affordable.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S
When it comes to elegance, the Mi6 knocks it out of the park. Xiaomi have focused a lot on the design of this device and can even rival the top smartphones made by Apple and Samsung. It bares similarities with the Mi8 in terms of hardware and software.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S comes with a Snapdragon 845 processor, 8GB of RAM with a storage capacity of 256GB. The main feature of the Mi Mix 2S is the dual camera setup on the back. It’s one of the best cameras that Xiaomi has to offers and it can take some amazing images even in low-light situations.
Compared to the other high end smartphones available today, the Mi Mix 2S can stand on its own with no problems.
The amazing hardware in combination with the beautiful and elegant design this is a must have phone for people looking to buy a high end device and even for phone enthusiasts looking to try out new brands.
Xiaomi Pocophone F1
In terms of design, it feel cheap, probably because of the polycarbonate case on the back. That doesn’t make it unattractive, it’s just that they could have done more with the design. There is however a more stylish version of the Pocophone F1 with higher specs. The Armored Edition comes with 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage and a more sturdy design.
The Pocophone F1 is like the Mi8 in terms of performance and is one of the best phones you can find on the Chinese market. The phone can match the One Plus 6 and even surpass the Galaxy S9 in terms of raw power. While the F1 doesn’t have the same high build quality as the Mi8 is still a great choice when considering the price of the product and what you get in exchange.
Xiaomi Redmi 6
If you are on a budget and want to buy a good quality smartphone, the Redmi 6 is the next phone from Xiaomi to consider. The aesthetics of the Redmi 6 is not that different from the previous version. Because of its performance and friendly price tag, the Redmi 6 occupies the top spots when it comes to smartphones, especially in Asia.
It’s powered by a MediaTek MT6762 Helio P22 processor and comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB of storage. A major change of the Redmi 6 compared to the Redmi 5 is the screen size. It’s a bit smaller compared to the last version and has the same resolution. Because of the smaller screen size, the image of the Redmi 6 is more sharper.
When it comes to smartphones, xiaomi does an incredible job delivering a beautiful phone, with decent specs at an incredible price.
Xiaomi Mi A2
The Mi A2 is another great choice from Xiaomi. This version doesn’t fall short on beauty and hardware. Some of its design decisions are questionable. It does not come with a headphone jack and has no microSD.
Its little brother, the Mi A1 received a lot of positive feedback when it was released.
The Mi A2 is no different, and it has received a few improvements over the last version in terms of hardware. The phone is loaded with 6GB of RAM and the Snapdragon 660 CPU. The most noticeable improvement of the Mi A2 is the camera. It can produce some spectacular images during the day, and also in low light conditions.
Compared to other phones in this price range, the Xiaomi Mi A2 is solid build with decent hardware. If you are the type of person who is not bothered by the lack of a headphone jack and microSD, this is a very good smartphone in terms performance and aesthetics.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3
If you are the type of person who prefers phones with large screens, then the Mi Max 3 is the one to consider. While in may not be as capable in terms of hardware as the ones mentioned above, the Mi Max 3 is a good choice for people who are on a strict budget. One downside to this model is that it’s hard to use only with one hand, so if you are bothered by that fact, you might want to choose a more compact model. In terms of design, this model is gorgeous.
The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 comes with a Snapdragon 636 and depending on the version, it has 4/6GB of RAM with a storage capacity of 128GB. The phone comes with an impressive camera, considering the price. Battery life is not a problem on this model. It’s packed with a 5500mAh battery and can easily last you the entire day.
Th Mi Max 3 is an impressive player in the mid-range market. Its build quality is above most of the phones found in this price range and it also packs some incredible hardware. If you are not looking to buy the latest high-end phone, or just want a reliable android companion, this one should be right up your alley.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
The Redmi Note 5 is some of the best models that Xiaomi has developed for the mid-range market. The design of the Redmi Note 5 has changed little from the previous version. They seem to stick with the notion “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” when it comes to its design. The image quality on the display is top notch, with amazing contrast and the text looking very sharp.
The Note 5 comes with a Snapdragon 625 and offers amazing performance. It offers a variant with 3GB RAM/32GB storage and the other is 4GB RAM/64GB storage. Multitasking in this device is almost seamless, at least on the 4Gb RAM version.
Xiaomi continues to impress with their budget smartphones, and the Redmi Note 5 shows us how you can find a balance between budget hardware and performance. While the design hasn’t changed much, it should not be an issue. The phone looks good; it performs well and is very reliable.
Xiaomi Redmi 6A
This is where we start to get to the lower end of the spectrum. This is a great option for those looking to buy their first smartphone. The Redmi 6A features a minimalist and modern design with very thin bezels around the display.
It comes with a MediaTek Helio A22 processor, 2 or 3 GB of RAM, with a storage capacity of either 16 or 32GB. A few downsides to this model are: lack of fast charging, no USB C port and no fingerprint scanner.
With almost every Xiaomi phone, you can expect good build quality and beautiful, clean design.
The Redmi 6A can be considered the leader of budget smartphones and can make life easier for people who are on a strict budget, or people who are considering buying their very first smartphone.
