Until a few years ago, the challenge between smartphone manufacturers was reserved for Samsung, Huawei and Apple, with other competitors very close to fighting sales. But another great producer came from China, which slowly conquered fans all over the world, including Italy: Xiaomi. This manufacturer is known for making smartphones with a modern appearance, with a very optimized operating system (based on Android but with a more effective update system) and excellent battery life, therefore able to make all owners happy . If it is the first time that we hear about Xiaomi and we do not know which smartphone to choose, in this guide we will show you the best Xiaomi smartphones that we can buy in Italy, with Italian guarantee, guaranteed support and unbeatable quality / price ratio, whatever the range of price we are interested in.
Best Xiaomi smartphones
As anticipated in the introduction, Xiaomi smartphones are among the best phones for quality / price ratio, they have very interesting technical data sheets and with very competitive sales prices (the most expensive smartphone does not exceed € 400). In this guide we will show you only the technical characteristics that differentiate them from other manufacturers and the inevitable purchase guide, so you can choose the best models.Technical features
It is difficult to summarize the qualities of the Xiaomi in a few lines, but compared with the devices of the other manufacturers the following characteristics certainly emerge:- Operating system : MIUI is an extremely personalized system that embodies the merits of the Android world with the practicality of iPhones, uniting them like no one has ever managed to do. We will find ourselves in front of a very fast system, with a practical and comfortable launcher to use and with everything you need at your fingertips. Obviously being based on Android we will be able to install all the customizations that we deem appropriate, so as to make it truly unique and personal.
- Updates : another strong point of the Xiaomi are the updates, definitely much more frequent than other manufacturers. Xiaomi does not just update the Android version, but brings all the main innovations introduced by the new releases also on smartphones of 2-3 years ago, so as not to necessarily have to change smartphones by seniority or because there is no update or function innovative.
- Performance : even if the technical data sheets always have adequate components, the performance is always of a high standard on any smartphone, even those of the low end; thanks to the optimization made by Xiaomi, which sews the system to measure on each device, to the point of making the installation of custom ROMs superfluous after a few years.
- Security : Xiaomi smartphones include a Security app that can scan the system on demand, looking for malicious apps. In addition to the antivirus scan we find the constant installation of the patches released by Google, the advanced cleaning system and the integrated anti-theft system (via Mi account): if we lose the phone we will be able to track and block it remotely, alongside the anti-theft system already provided by Google .
- Design : the design has constantly evolved on the Xiaomi, up to embrace the lines of some iPhones and Samsung, however, bringing some unique details. We will hardly find ugly Xiaomi.
Guide to the best smartphones of the moment
After seeing some of the features of the Xiaomi, we see below the best models to buy for all budgets. We will only recommend models for sale on Amazon, so that you can benefit from the unique guarantee of the famous e-commerce site.Xiaomi Redmi 8A
The cheapest Xiaomi smartphone that we can buy is the Xiaomi Redmi 8A, which has a 6.22-inch HD display, Snapdargon 439 Octa Core processor, 2 GB of RAM, 32 GB of expandable internal memory, 12 MP rear camera with artificial intelligence, 8 MP front camera, rear fingerprint reader and a 5000 mAh battery.
We can view this smartphone from here -> Xiaomi Redmi 8A (99 €).
Xiaomi Redmi 8
If we want to save money but we are looking for a more full-bodied data sheet, we can focus on the Xiaomi Redmi 8, which has a 6.22-inch HD screen, Snapdargon 439 Octa Core processor, 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of expandable internal memory, dual rear camera of 12 MP + 2 MP with artificial intelligence, 8 MP front camera, rear fingerprint reader and a 5000 mAh battery.
We can view this smartphone from here -> Xiaomi Redmi 8 (117 €).
Xiaomi Mi A3
We are looking for a low-cost Google Pixel "> Android One operating system, or Android without customizations and with updates managed directly by Google. In addition to the different operating system, it has a 6.08-inch AMOLED FullHD screen, Snapdragon 665 Octa Core processor, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of expandable internal memory, triple 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP rear camera, Dual Band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 32 MP front camera, face unlock and a 4030 mAh battery.
We can view this smartphone from here -> Xiaomi Mi A3 (161 €).
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
If we love large screens and are looking for a mid-range smartphone, we can see the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, which boasts a 6.3-inch AMOLED FullHD screen, Snapdragon 665 Octa Core processor, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of expandable internal memory, quadruple 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP rear camera, Wi-Fi Dual Band, Bluetooth 5.0, 13 MP front camera, face unlock and a 4000 mAh battery with fast charge.
We can view this smartphone from here -> Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (168 €).
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
With an even larger screen, processor optimized for games, 6GB RAM and 64 megapixel quadruple camera, 4500 mAh battery, you can buy the enhanced variant of the Redmi Note 8, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro (250 €).
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
The first medium-high-end smartphone that we can evaluate with this manufacturer is Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, which has a 6.39-inch AMOLED FullHD screen, Snapdragon 710 Octa Core processor, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of expandable internal memory, triple 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP rear camera, Dual Band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 32 MP front camera, face unlock, fingerprint reader under the display and a 4030 mAh battery with fast charging.
We can view this smartphone from here -> Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (€ 239).
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
We don't like smartphones with displays greater than 6 inches "> Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (€ 298).
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
The current top of the range that we can buy in Italy is the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, which has a 6.39-inch AMOLED FullHD + screen, Snapdragon 855 Octa Core processor, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of expandable internal memory, triple 48 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP rear camera, Dual Band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 20 MP pop-up front camera, face unlock, fingerprint reader under the display and a 4000 mAh battery with charging quick 27W.
We can view this smartphone from here -> Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (€ 378).
Conclusions
If we have not yet tried a Xiaomi, it is the right time to choose one: all the phones that we have shown you only fast, have an attractive design and will conquer you from the first use. It is no coincidence that some of the best smartphones in our guide Best Android smartphone from 100 to 1000 Euros (2019/20) are from Xiaomi, which for years have been synonymous with wonderful value for money.If we are looking for other smartphones with a large screen or with a high quality camera, we recommend you read our guides on the best smartphones with a large screen (6 inches or greater) and the guide to smartphones with the best camera to buy .
