Top Mi, Redmi devices.Best Xiaomi phones of 2020

If you're looking for the best Xiaomi phone you're likely looking for a device with a low price tag but impressive specs, as that's the kind of handset the company has gotten a reputation for putting out. Some Xiaomi phones certainly are great, so it's no wonder the Chinese smartphone company is quickly becoming a big deal in the west.

So if you're looking for a new smartphone that gives you access to a range of top features and specs, but won't break the bank, you're in the right place. Xiaomi appeals to savvy phone buyers thanks to its specs and pricing, and 2020 could be the year it takes on competition from the likes of Samsung, Huawei and Apple.
Xiaomi markets its phones under three brand names: Mi, Redmi and Pocophone; Mi tends to be its main mid-range brand, with Redmi and Pocophone being its budget series. Well, Pocophone used to be a sub-brand until it 'declared independence' so to speak, but we've included the one phone it put out while it was still part of Xiaomi.

This list is due to change soon; the Xiaomi Mi 10 smartphones were launched globally in March 2020, so we'll be testing them to see where they rank, except for the Mi 10 Pro which already found its way onto the list. Since the Mi 9 topped our list for a long time, it's likely its successor will displace the current reigning champion.
Some other phones from the company could work their way onto this list when we test them like the Redmi Note 9 series and the later devices in the Redmi Note 8 line like the Note 8T and 8 Pro.

At the time of writing, our list is mainly populated with Mi smartphones, as that's the brand Xiaomi has focused on in Western markets. However, the company seems to be ramping up releases of Redmi devices, and Pocophone handsets have proven popular too, so we could see a wider mix in the future.

Here's our ranking of the best Xiaomi phones, including Mi, Redmi and Pocophone handsets, that you can buy right now.

The best 5 Xiaomi phones of 2020 at a glance

Xiaomi Mi Note 10
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

1. Xiaomi Mi Note 10

The best Xiaomi phone you can buy now

If you want the very best phone Xiaomi has right now, the Mi Note 10 is what you need to look for.

Looking at the specs list and images, you'd be forgiven for thinking this phone was a top-end flagship phone, with a curved screen, 108MP main camera and huge battery pack. But then look down to the price and you see a phone that's a third of the price of the biggest and best phones out there right now.

Sure, there are a few weaknesses that stopped us giving this phone a perfect score, but it was a close call, and using the phone for a variety of purposes is a treat.

2. Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

Xiaomi's most premium phone

The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro crowns the company's line-up of early-2020 powerhouses, with a range of specs that solidify its position as the most premium phone from Xiaomi. It has a top-end Snapdragon 865 chipset, 108MP main camera, 90Hz refresh rate screen and snappy 50W fast charging.

The main problem with the phone is its price, as it's roughly twice as expensive as the Mi Note 10, but doesn't come with too many major changes to justify that cost (hence the Mi Note 10 taking first slot on this list). There are also some interface issues too, like the fact it comes with lots of bloatware and has a slow fingerprint sensor.

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It's worth pointing out that the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro has seen a very staggered release, as it's available in some regions but not others, and in some places it might not come out until late 2020. Keep an eye out when it's available in your region, though, because it's certainly worth considering.

3. Xiaomi Mi 9

An enduring mid-range flagship

The Xiaomi Mi 9 is the best Xiaomi phone you can buy right now, offering some impressive features at a low price.

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It was the first phone in the world to get the Snapdragon 855 chipset (although the Samsung Galaxy S10 was the first in the West), and also one of the first at this price point to have three rear cameras, including a 48MP main sensor.

Since its release other phones have appeared with similar specs and features, but the Mi 9 is still impressively affordable, and has fewer weak points than some of its rivals.

4. Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

A mini Mi 9

If you want a phone that's close to the Xiaomi Mi 9 but want to spend a bit less money, then the Mi 9 SE is for you – it's got many of the features of the top-rated Xiaomi phone, but in a scaled-down format.

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It's smaller, with a few weaker specs in a few areas, like slightly lower-resolution cameras and a mid-tier chipset, but there's still a lot to like, especially in terms of its design and display.

If you're looking for a stylish but affordable Android phone then, you could do a lot worse. It's by-the-book in a lot of areas, but that's what a lot of people want in a smartphone.

5. Xiaomi Mi Mix 3

A budget pop-up phone

The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has a sliding camera array, so if you want to take a selfie you pull up the rear section – it means the screen isn't broken up by a notch or punch-hole, giving you a glorious full-screen experience.

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Other than that, the Mi Mix 3 is a competent mid-range device, with a decent battery life, top-end (for late 2018) processor and two rear cameras.

We found the slider a little stiff, and as a whole the phone is on the large side. But if you want a mid-range phone with a fun party trick, this is a great option. There's a 5G variant too, which will cost you a little more

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