Best Xiaomi phones in 2019
We’re are only in Q1 and Xiaomi has already announced some interesting phones that will in no doubt compete favorably in the market in 2019. Best Xiaomi MI phones in 2019 so far are probably the newly released MI 9, which falls under the flagship segment. The Xiaomi MI 9 Explorer, MI 9 SE, including both the Note 7 and Note 7 Pro are all among the best Xiaomi phones in 2019 so far.
Best Xiaomi phones in 2019
Xiaomi MI 9
Price: $538| Order here
From the solid build, design, and features, the MI 9 is arguably the best Xiaomi phone released so far. The build is actually what we’ve seen in most flagships, a glass build and thin metal frames. It’s available in Piano Black, Ocean Blue, and Lavender Violent.
On the back of the MI 9 lies the beauty and one of the notable feature – triple camera arrangement and first for the Chinese company. If you’re a camera person, then you should snap a deal for the MI 9. Unfortunately, none of the three cameras has OIS, which is strange considering that MI 8 featured the aforementioned specifications.
Nevertheless, you still get a premium performance with Snapdragon 855 on the wheel. It’s paired with up to 8GB and non-expandable 128GB memory. Xiaomi has introduced what it called Game Turbo – enhancing performance and optimizing gaming experience, it also increases graphics processing power, so gamers can also go for this one.
The Xiaomi Mi 9 battery capacity is 3300mAh and supports both wired (27W) and wireless (20W) fast charging. However, the package comes with the regular 18W charger, but with extra $20 you can the fast wireless desk and adapter.
Pros: Glass build| Corning Gorilla Glass 6| Big screen| Premium SoC| triple camera| wireless and wired fast charging| NFC| Big storage.
Cons: No IP58/68 rating| Lacks storage expansion| Small battery capacity
Xiaomi MI 9 Explorer
Price: $658| Order…coming soon
The MI 9 Explorer is a more premium version with up to 12GB RAM. The difference it has with the MI 9 is the transparent back that reveals some of the components. Apart from that, everything remains the same from the build which also is made of glass (front/back) and a thin aluminum frame.
Therefore depending on user preference and the purpose a smartphone serves for you, MI 9 Explorer will offer a slight higher level of multitasking, thanks to the 12GB RAM. It also packs a whopping 256GB, though is not expandable but will serve the purpose.
Pro: Big screen| Premium SoC| triple camera| wireless and wired fast charging| NFC| Big storage
Cons: No IP58/68 rating| Missing OIS| Lacks storage expansion| Small battery capacity
Xiaomi MI Mix 3 5G
The MI Mix 3 5G is the first Xiaomi device with 5G internet connectivity, debuting in Q2 of the year. It features the Snapdragon 855, which is the only difference it has with last years MI Mix 3. The screen is still 6.39-inch AMOLED display with a thin bezel and no selfie cam, thanks to the mechanical pop-up for selfie cam.
The camera is a 24MP shooter paired with a 2MP depth effect sensor, coupled with Dual-LED flash. On the back panel is a dual 12MP wide-angle lens with a massive 1.4um pixel to allow more light for bright shots, accompanied by a 12MP telephoto lens for portrait effects.
Packed inside the Mix 3 5G is a bigger 3800mAh, 500mAh higher to what’s obtainable on Mi 9 and the Explorer version. However, it lacks the fast charging tech but you’d still get a full battery under 120 minutes.
Pros: Big screen| Premium SoC| Dual front camera| 4-axis OIS| wireless and wired fast charging| NFC| Big storage| Big battery
Cons: No IP58/68 rating| Lacks storage expansion| Lacks fast wireless charging
Xiaomi MI 9 SE
Price: $374| Order here
One of the best-priced mid-range device in the market right now and also one of the best Xiaomi phones in 2019. The device is built around a 5.7-inch AMOLED display, surrounded by a thin bezel. It features 1080 x 2340 px resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio panel, HDR, but lacks the DCI-P3 which featured MI 9 for accurate color representation.
The Xiaomi MI 9 SE under the hood has the latest Qualcomm chip – Snapdragon 712 Soc. It’s built on a 10nm process with kryo 360 Octa-core CPU clocked at 2.3GHz and offer up to 10% improved performance over the SD 710 Soc. On M
Coming to the camera, you get likely performance with MI 9. Xiaomi MI 9 SE also comes with triple camera arrangement, which consists of 48MP sony IMX56568 sensor with 1.6µm and real-time HDR. It’s accompanied by a 13MP ultra wide cam and 8MP telephoto lens, while on the front is a 20MP selfie snapper.
The device is currently on sale now for just $300, making the best price mid-range in the market now. You can get yourself a deal from here now.
Pros: Big screen| Triple camera| Fast charging| Big storage| Game Turbo booster
Cons: No IP58/68 rating| No Expansion slot| Lacks wireless charging| Rear camera hump| No NFC
Redmi Note 7
Price: $179| Order here
The Redmi note 7 is the first device released under the Xiaomi sub-brand – Redmi. The Redmi brand only offers phones with great value for money and with the release of Note 7, currently priced at $174, show the company is moving in the right direction.
Sitting in front of the device is a big 6.3-inch FHD display, with Snapdragon 660 under the hood. There’re variable memory options for the device, you can choose between the 32GB or 64GB variant but it comes with a price. The RAM, meanwhile, ranges from 3GB to 4GB to allow a reasonable amount of multitasking, coupled with Adreno 512 GPU.
Interesting is the dual 48MP Samsung ISOCELL Bright GM1 illuminated CMOS sensor with 48 million physical pixels. The sensor is a 12MP snapper with a 1.6µm pixel to make shots taking with the camera appear brighter even in low light conditions. Its accompanied by a 5MP depth sensor, while the front snapper is a 13MP shooter.
Behind the power performance is a 4000mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 4 via USB-C port. With the 18W adapter, you’ll get a fully charged battery under 103 minutes that’ll last for a whole day on a decent use.
Pros: Big screen| 48MP camera| Fast charging| Memory Expansion slot| Big battery| USB-C Port
Cons: No IP58/68 ratings| Lacks wireless charging| Rear camera hump| No NFC
Redmi Note 7 Pro
Price: $197| Order…coming soon
Released a couple of days ago in India, the device is already the best-priced mid-range device in the country. Arguably going to be one of the best Xiaomi phones in 2019 with the Snapdragon 675 Soc. And coupled with 6GB RAM and up to 128GB internal memory, Redmi Note 7 Pro for a long time will remain in competition with other device.
The camera is slightly same with that of Note 7 but features Sony 48MP instead. It uses 1.6µm 4-in-one super pixel, 6pc lens, and f/1.9 aperture lens, to allow more light resulting in a brighter shot. The sensor is accompanied by a 5MP depth lens, while in front is a 13MP selfie snapper with AI enhancement.
As usual for the Redmi series, a massive battery capacity. The Note 7 Pro comes with a 4000mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 4 via USB-C port. You sure will get a reasonable time on talk time and on video play back with a single charge.
Pros: Big screen| 48MP camera| Fast charging| Memory Expansion slot| Big battery| USB-C Port
Cons: No IP58/68 ratings| Lacks wireless charging| Rear camera hump| No NFC
We have seen some interesting phones from Xiaomi so far and we’re just a few months into 2019. The devices will not only compete favorably in the market but will also go down as one of the best Xiaomi phones in 2019. So if you’re a Xiaomi fan, now is the best time to start getting yourself a deal without dipping deep into your pocket.
