By now I’m pretty sure you’ve heard of Xiaomi, if not, Xiaomi is the world’s third largest smartphone vendor. It’s also one of the fastest growing smartphone brands in the country with a chain stores across the country, their latest one being the TRM store. Xiaomi has a wide range of high quality yet very affordable phones, making them unbeaten when it comes to value for money.
I have compiled a list of some of the best Xiaomi devices you should consider getting if you’re in the market for one. You can get the devices from authorized Xiaomi dealers across the country or form their official Jumia store. Now, lets have a look at the list.
- XIAOMI Redmi Note 10 Pro
This has to be one of the best budget phones you can get right now from Xiaomi. Stand out features of this phone include a stunning AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and the 108Mp camera which produces stunning pictures. It’s also backed by a reasonable ultrawide and decent telemacro. You can get this phone for around KES. 30,000. No other phone brand comes close to what this phone offers for that price. Here is a breakdown of the phones specs.
DISPLAY | 6.67 inches AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10, 450 nits |
PLATFORM | Android 11, MIUI 12 Qualcomm SM7150 Snapdragon 732G (8 nm) |
MEMORY | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM UFS 2.2 |
CAMERAS | 108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06″, ( Selfie Camera ) |
SOUND | Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5 mm Jack: Yes |
2. Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro
This is a phone designed for gamers and power users on a budget. It’s also a perfect fit for those of you who’d like to go big on specs in order to future proof their phone. One of it’s most outstanding feature is its chipset. The Poco X3 Pro comes equipped with Snapdagron 860 chipset. This ensures that the phone gives you a near flagship experience when it comes to processing power. You can get this phone for around KES. 35,000. Here is a breakdown of the phones specs.
DISPLAY | 6.67 inches, IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, 450 nits |
PLATFORM | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 for POCO Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 (7 nm) |
MEMORY | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM UFS 3.1 |
CAMERAS | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0″, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.4″, ( Selfie Camera ) |
SOUND | Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5 mm Jack: Yes |
Battery | Li-Po 5160 mAh, non-removable Fast charging 33W |
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro
If you are in the market for an affordable flagship, this is the phone for you. This is a very decent phone but I’d have loved to see an OLED panel instead of an LCD one and wireless charging. This phone goes for around KES. 57,000 and for that price you’re getting a powerful snapdragon 865 SoC, a 144Hz display, a 108Mp main camera and awesome battery life. You also get support for 5G as a bonus.
DISPLAY | 6.67 inches, IPS LCD, 144Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits |
PLATFORM | Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5 Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) |
MEMORY | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM UFS 3.1 |
CAMERAS | 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), PDAF 13 MP, f/2.4, 123˚ (ultrawide), 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.4″, ( Selfie Camera ) |
SOUND | Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5 mm Jack: No |
Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable Fast charging 33W |
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G is an impressive feat of engineering thanks to its’s slim profile and considering that it supports 5G. The Mi 11 Lite 5G offers a pleasingly well rounded experience and packs a lot of performance for the price. If you are in the market for the thinnest phone, the the Mi 11 Lite 5G should be on your list. You can get one for around Ksh46,500.
DISPLAY | 6.55 inches, AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 90Hz, 500 nits |
PLATFORM | Android 11, MIUI 12 Qualcomm SM7350-AB Snapdragon 780G (5 nm) |
MEMORY | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM UFS 2.2 |
CAMERAS | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide) 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide) 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF 20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), ( Selfie Camera ) |
SOUND | Loudspeaker: Yes, with dual speakers 3.5 mm Jack: No |
Battery | Li-Po 4250 mAh, non-removable Fast charging 33W |
Xiaomi Poco F3
The Poco F3 is an awesome mid ranger. It is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset, which delivers excellent performance across the board. The phone also offers a premium design and a solid set of cameras. Most people will be satisfied with the Poco X3 pro but if you value an OLED screen, slightly better cameras and a glass back. then the Poco F3 is your phone. You can get this phone for around KES. 40,000.
DISPLAY | 6.67 inches, AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits |
PLATFORM | Android 11, MIUI 12.5.6 for POCO Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm) |
MEMORY | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM UFS 3.1 |
CAMERAS | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide) 5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (macro), 20 MP, f/2.5, (wide), ( Selfie Camera ) |
SOUND | Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5 mm Jack: No |
Battery | Li-Po 4520 mAh, non-removable Fast charging 33W |
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T
This was the first Redmi phone to support 5G connectivity. This is a perfect phone if you want to jump aboard the 5G train without spending a whole lot of cash on a phone. You can get it for around KES. 24,000.
DISPLAY | 6.53 inches, IPS LCD, 450 nits |
PLATFORM | Android 10, MIUI 12 MediaTek MT6853 Dimensity 800U 5G (7 nm) |
MEMORY | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM UFS 2.1 – 64GB UFS 2.2 – 128GB |
CAMERAS | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) 13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (standard), ( Selfie Camera ) |
SOUND | Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5 mm Jack: Yes |
Battery | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable Fast charging 18W |
Xiaomi Redmi 9
If your on a tight budget, the Redmi 9 is the best cheap phone you can get. It has soo much to offer for the price. You get a big battery and a quad camera set up. The phone surprisingly also comes with the USB Type-C. It also comes with a relatively powerful Helio G80 processor ( good Soc for gaming for the price ). You can get the Redmi 9 for around KES. 13,000.
DISPLAY | 6.53 inches, IPS LCD, 400 nits |
PLATFORM | Android 10, MIUI 11 Mediatek Helio G80 (12 nm) |
MEMORY | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM eMMC 5.1 |
CAMERAS | 13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide) 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) 8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), ( Selfie Camera ) |
SOUND | Loudspeaker: Yes 3.5 mm Jack: Yes |
Battery | Li-Po 5020 mAh, non-removable Fast charging 18W |
What other Xiaomi phones would you have loved to see on this list that are available locally? Share them in the comments section below with full details.