Last year saw Xiaomi gave autonomy to its sub-brand, Redmi, headed by ex Gionee President, Lui Weibing. The move was a step in the right direction even though it was heavily criticized, but they gave us the best affordable Xiaomi phone in 2019.
On this list are the best selling Xiaomi phones in 2019. However, we also considered their overall performance, from reviews and personal manipulation with each of the devices.
Top 3 best affordable Xiaomi phone in 2029
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
PRICE: $140| SPECS | ORDER HERE
Undoubtedly, the best affordable Xiaomi phone in 2019 under the Redmi brand. It took the device only one month to sell over 5 million units globally and has crossed 40 million sales currently. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 was able to achieve that milestone because of the solid build and robust performance.
The device runs SD 660 SoC with up to 8GB RAM version. It takes a decent shot with the dual rear camera, and you charge the 4000mAh battery with USB-C port with 18W fast charge support. And uptill now, it’s still the best-priced phone running Snapdragon 660 SoC.
Redmi K20 Pro / Mi 9T Pro
PRICE: $369 | SPECS | ORDER HERE
Xiaomi took everyone by surprise when they announced the Redmi K20 and K20 Pro. Many fans took the Pro variant as POCO F1 successor, but they were wrong. And according to the Xiaomi statement, the POCO F1 is now discontinued.
The Redmi K20 Pro is among the best affordable Xiaomi phone in 2019 under the Redmi sub-brand. It was the first Redmi phone to feature premium SD SoC and a true full-view display. It also takes a decent shot with its triple camera lens while the selfie lens uses a mechanical pop-up.
The battery takes you throughout the day, and outside of the box is Android Pie on top MIUI 10. Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro is the best priced-premium phone running SD 855 SoC. The device is currently selling for $369 and has sold millions of units already.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
Redmi Note 8 Pro
PRICE: $181| SPECS| ORDER HERE
There was doubt as to whether the Redmi Note 8 Pro will perform with Xiaomi settling for a Mediatek SoC. Many people believe because it runs MTK SOC, it will heat up and can’t play most resource-demanding games. MTK SOC indeed heats up, but the device has a liquid cooling chamber for that effect.
Things got messy when Xiaomi released its MIUI 11 roadmap and have the Note 8 Pro in December for the update. But that didn’t stop the device from reaching its full potential. It’s currently the best performing mid-range device on AnTuTu.
Remember, the device has a Quad camera lens and was the first to introduce 64MP snapper. From reviews, the device takes decent shots and perform excellently well in low-light conditions. The price makes it the best affordable Xiaomi phone with a price tag of $181 even with amazing features.
That’s that on the top 3 best affordable Xiaomi phone in 2019. We expect to see Xiaomi price their phone more competitively this year. The Redmi 9 series will likely be the first phone Redmi will release this year if Xiaomi is not about to surprise us.
Meanwhile, we already know about Mi 10, which is always the first to debut every year. For now, information about the phone is still not concrete, but we already know is going to feature Qualcomm’s latest premium SoC – SD 865.
We anticipate a 90Hz fluid rate for the screen and up to four camera sensors at the back, taking from 2019 smartphone trends. The phone from the latest leak will feature between 4500 – 4800mAh battery and will allegedly support 66W charging. You can follow this link to learn everything we know about the Xiaomi Mi 10.
