The reputation of Xiaomi is no longer unknown. By offering smartphones with excellent value for money, the Chinese manufacturer has managed to establish itself as a decisive player in the world mobile market. But which smartphone does Xiaomi choose? The catalog is wide and offers both high-end affordable and entry-level low price. Mi 8, Mi Mix 3, Pocophone F1, or Mi A2 and its Lite version  on  Android One … find all the best Xiaomi references in 2019.

Which Xiaomi smartphones to buy in 2019:

The brand’s smartphones are renowned for their excellent value for money, but the range is very wide and it is very easy to get lost between the different models. To help you see more clearly, we have selected a few that will fit your budget.

High-end models

Xiaomi Mi 9: the power of Snapdragon 855

With the Xiaomi Mi 9, the manufacturer brings in France the first smartphone that embeds the new chip of the house Qualcomm: the Snapdragon 855. As you say that this new flagship is a real beast of power. For example, he can run Fortnite Mobile in high graphics mode at 60 fps and in epic mode at 30 fps.

It has other advantages that make it today the smartphone with the best quality / price ratio on the market: a triple sensor module 48 + 16 + 12 megapixels high performance, the wireless load Turbo Power to 20 W, a Wired fast charging system in 27 W and comfortable autonomy (without being extraordinary) thanks to its battery of 3300 mAh.

Why choose the Xiaomi Mi 9?

• The power of Snapdragon 855
• Its powerful triple sensor
• Compatible wireless charge up to 20 W

Where to buy the Xiaomi Mi 9 at the best price?

Mid-range models

Xiaomi Mi 9T: the good price/quality ratio

The Xiaomi Mi 9T is placed between the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE. Overall, he offers an experience quite similar to his big brother, with some differences that allow him to aim for a more affordable rate.

The first thing we notice that the Mi 9T is its front sensor in the form of a camera pop-up, which allows to free up space on its big screen AMOLED of 6.39 inches. He also does not benefit from the Snapdragon 855 Mi 9 but opted for a Snapdragon 730 which will give him overall a similar experience and especially excellent performance in game.

For the rest of its features, there is a 4000 mAh battery that will give it more than 48 hours of battery life and a triple 48 + 8 (telephoto) + 13 (ultra wide angle) megapixel photo sensor. Overall, it’s a great midrange solution.

Why choose the Xiaomi Mi 9T?

• Monstrous autonomy
• Very good performances at stake
• Very original design
• Very bright screen

Where to buy the Xiaomi Mi 9T at the best price?

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE: a powerful compact version

The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE retains the design of its eldest (the Mi 9), with the same teardrop shaped notch on the top of its 5.97-inch AMOLED tile and the same glass back with pretty reflections, but in a more compact format. It also retains the triple sensor module, but with a configuration slightly different from what is known on the current flagship. We then find a main sensor of 48 megapixels, a second of 13 megapixels and a third of 8 megapixels serving telephoto with a zoom x2 without loss.

In terms of performance, its Snapdragon 712 supported by 6 GB of RAM works wonders for this price range. This configuration simply allows you to enjoy a smooth experience with Android 9.0 Pie with the MIUI interface, but also to run some 3D games – and all without heating. In addition, it also offers the fingerprint sensor under the screen, always as responsive and practical to use in everyday life.

Why choose the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE?

• A compact version, but still powerful (Snapdragon 712)
• With an AMOLED display equipped with an optical impression sensor
• And its triple module photo sensor

Where can I buy the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE at the best price?

Entry-level models

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: a move upmarket

The Redmi Note 7 has a reputation to keep, it can also be said that it easily honors its range. Always offering excellent value for money, Xiaomi arrives to offer a smartphone once again complete, functional and very enduring, while being more efficient.

It incorporates a 6.3-inch IPS LCD screen with a definition Full HD + 2340 x 1080 pixels, this slab is well made and pleasing to the eye. Its notch is also very discreet with its droplet shape. This Redmi Note 7 is upgrading and offers a SoC Snapdragon 660 supported by 3 or 4 GB of RAM depending on the version chosen. A configuration found on the Xiaomi Mi A2 and that provides a smooth user experience in Android 9.0 Pie with the interface MIUI 10.

On the side of the photo, here too it impresses (for an entry-level smartphone) with its double sensor 48 + 5 megapixels. But his real strength is his autonomy. With its battery of 4000 mAh, it is part of the worthy lineage of Redmi smartphones known for their endurance flawless.

Why choose the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7?

• Its excellent price / quality ratio
• Its performances revised upwards
• A photo part suitable for its price
• Autonomy above the lot

Xiaomi Redmi 7: an ideal alternative for small grants

After an already excellent Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, the Chinese manufacturer brings us an even more affordable solution than the previous one. Obviously, some sacrifices were necessary to reduce the bill, but that does not prevent the Xiaomi Redmi 7 from proposing an unbeatable performance/price ratio. For less than $150, there is still a smartphone equipped with a chip Snapdragon 632, which is extremely rare on this tariff segment. As a result, it offers a smooth user experience in Android 9.0 Pie with the MIUI interface, but also offers the possibility to play a few 3D games.

The design is very similar to the “Note” version, however with a lower quality screen, including its HD + 1520 x 720 pixels and its lack of brightness that makes it difficult to read in bright sunlight. However, autonomy is there to tip the scales. With a 4000 mAh battery, the new entry-level smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer can easily hold for more than two days of use.

In short, it is simply the ideal smartphone for anyone looking for a phone around $150, without being able to go up to $200.

Why choose the Xiaomi Redmi 7?

• Its unbeatable performance / price ratio
• Its very comfortable autonomy
• Simply the ideal smartphone for small purses

Where to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 at the best price?

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3: a unique design

If you know a little bit about Xiaomi’s Mi Mix range, you’re supposed to know that it only swears by totally borderless screens to come up with a unique design, but especially to offer a much more immersive user experience. After placing his front camera under the screen with the Mi Mix 2 and 2S, the Chinese manufacturer has found a new parade to avoid the notch with this new iteration: a slider that slides the phone . This is a strong reminder of the era of the first sliding smartphones, but we must admit that the management of the slider is perfectly successful, both in its construction and its use, leaving all the space for its big screen Full HD + 6.39 inches.

In terms of performance, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 remains at the top of the technology with the integration of SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 supported by 6 GB of RAM: the user experience is completely fluid on Android 9.0 Pie with the interface MIUI 10 and it will run without any problem all the greedy games from the Play Store. In addition, its autonomy is very respectable with its battery of 3200 mAh and it is also compatible with fast charging and wireless.

Why choose the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3?

• A design faithful to the range
• The original integration of the slider to hide the front camera
• Snapdragon 845 + 6 GB RAM
• Android 9.0 Pie with MIUI 10
• Fast charge + wireless

Where to buy the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 at the best price?

The Xiaomi Mi 8: the flagship

The Xiaomi Mi 8 is officially available in France since last August. It displays excellent performance with one of the best SoC of the moment, namely the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, coupled with 6 GB of RAM: a real treat, both in the game and to browse the internet for long hours quietly.

Other features include a large 6.22-inch Super AMOLED display, a 3400 mAh battery, a 12-megapixel main dual-image sensor, a 20-megapixel front camera, and a 64, 128 or 64-megapixel storage capacity. 256 GB. It runs natively on Android 8.1 Oreo via the MIUI interface of the Chinese manufacturer (MIUI 10 with Android Pie is already in beta).

Why choose the Xiaomi Mi 8?

• A bright and calibrated AMOLED display
• One of the most powerful processors
• Good performances in pictures

Where to buy the Xiaomi Mi 8 at the best price?

Xiaomi Pocophone F1: The flagship killer

With the Pocophone F1, Xiaomi is betting on offering a smartphone with solid features at a very affordable price. As a result, there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC coupled with 6 GB of RAM for a very fluid user experience: even gourmet games will not suffer any slowdown.

Regarding the rest of its features, it has a beautiful screen of 6.18 inches, a battery of 4000 mAh for a comfortable range and a dual 12 + 5 megapixel photo sensor to make beautiful pictures. It runs natively on Android 8.1 Oreo coupled with the MIUI interface redesigned for the brand Pocophone (but note that MIUI 10 for Poco is already available).

Why choose the Pocophone F1?

• A powerful 845 Snadragon
• Comfortable autonomy
• The best value for money

Where to buy the Pocophone F1 at the best price?

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S: the big screen without notch

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S is a high-end solution, but remains affordable compared to similar products offered by the competition. It takes the aesthetic codes of his little brother, the Mi Mix 2, with the camera dedicated to selfies on the lower part of the screen. It inaugurates a new dual 12 megapixel rear sensor that is much more efficient than its predecessor.

It offers great performance with a SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 clocked at 2.8 GHz associated with 6 GB of RAM, but also a great autonomy with its rechargeable battery of 3400 mAh wireless thanks to the Qi compatibility Mi Mix 2S. It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo via the MIUI interface of the Chinese manufacturer (MIUI 10 with Android Pie is already in beta).

Why choose a Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S?

• Its unique design
• Powerful camera
• Big performances
• Beautiful autonomy

Where to buy Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s at the best price?

Xiaomi Mi A2: the Pure Android experience

The Mi A2 is one of Xiaomi’s smartphones stamped Android One. It means a pure Android interface with regular security updates. Three versions of the Mi A2 are available: 4GB / 32GB, 4GB / 64GB and 6GB / 128GB.

It has a large full HD + 5.99-inch screen that occupies 78% of the front of the phone, a 3000 mAh battery for a reasonable range, but especially a SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 clocked at 2.2 GHz that offers performance more than satisfactory on a mid-range smartphone. Regarding the photo part, it offers a dual main sensor of 12 + 20 megapixels and a front camera of 20 megapixels.

Why move towards a Xiaomi Mi A2?

• The Xiaomi + Android One combo
• A large screen without a notch
• More than satisfactory performance

Where to buy Xiaomi Mi A2 at the best price?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro: the bargain

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro is the successor of the acclaimed  Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. This is largely the same smartphone since we find the same SoC Snapdragon 636 accompanied by 3 GB of RAM. The set is always fluid, responsive and pleasant to use on a daily basis. And we keep the same battery of 4000 mAh which ensures a huge autonomy.

On the design side, it receives the same praise from us as for the Redmi Note 5. It is important to mention that the screen is now larger (6.26 inches against 5.99 inches) and has a wide notch. On this last point, everyone will have their opinion, but we can only regret unanimously the absence of a USB-C plug. Small defects that do not affect the excellent quality / price ratio of this smartphone.

Why choose the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro?

• An excellent price / quality ratio
• Autonomy above the lot
• Android 8.1 Oreo compatible

Where to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro at the best price?

Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite: autonomy with a big A

Like its predecessor, the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite is part of the Android One program. This lite version offers a new design with a screen that yields to the notch, but is also smaller with its 5.84 inches, and obviously a little lower performance with its SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 clocked at 2 GHz.

Specifically, it has almost the same data sheet as its predecessor,  the Mi A1 , with the same processor and the same photo sensors, namely a dual main sensor of 12 + 5 megapixels and a front camera of 5 megapixels. Nevertheless, it has a battery of 4000 mAh which gives it one of the best autonomies of the market.

Why move towards a Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite?

• The Xiaomi + Android One combo
• A monster of autonomy
• Very correct performance

Where to buy Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite at the best price?

Who is Xiaomi?

Xiaomi is a company founded in 2010, by Lei Jun, a Chinese billionaire, with the goal of selling good quality smartphones at unbeatable prices. If this company is little known in France, technophiles can hardly not have heard about including MIUI, a completely modified Android interface.