Are you on the hunt for a new and budget-friendly smartphone?

Xiaomi offers a variety of high-performance phones packed with powerful features usually found on products twice their price.

Here are the best Xiaomi smartphones in the Philippines:

Disclaimer: Prices were as of the day of writing and may change — and were taken from official online mall stores.

1. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro

The Redmi Note 10 Pro is a phone that bridges the gap between flagship and midrange devices…

So much so that it’s even called a low-cost flagship by some. Its 108 MP camera looks good not only on paper but even in person.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro
Source: YugaTech

The phone also comes with fine bezels that are unnoticeable when playing games or watching videos.

It has a biometric scanner, a refresh rate of 120 Hz, an IP 53 rating with corning gorilla glass 5 for protection, and a super AMOLED panel.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro specifications:

CPUOcta-core (2×2.3 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPUAdreno 618
RAM8 GB
Screen6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 with full HD AMOLED display, 1080 x 2400 pixels 395 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate
Operating SystemAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
Storage128GB
Battery and ChargingNon-removable 5020 mAh Li-Po Battery,  33W Fast Charging
Front Camera16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06″, 1.0µm with Panorama and up to 1080p@30fps video recording
Rear Camera108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52″, 0.7µm, PDAF Main Camera, 8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 118˚ FoV), 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), with LED flash, HDR, panorama, and up to 4K@30fps video recording
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, and virtual proximity sensing

Although the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro is close to perfection, it still has a few things to improve on.

These features include the phone’s outdated type-C 2.0 charging port, 5G connectivity, access to wireless charging, video stabilization, and camera output in low light. 

Still, despite these things to improve on, purchasing the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro at this price point is a great value for your money.

Overall, it’s a powerful phone packed with awesome features mostly found on devices with higher prices. 

Here’s a summary of the specific pros and cons of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro:

Pros Cons 
Slim design with glass back finish, IP 53 dust and splash resistance, and corning gorilla glass 5 protectionNo 5G connectivity
33W fast charging supportNo wireless charging
Efficient processor (Snapdragon 778G chipset)No video stabilization

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2. Xiaomi 12 Pro

The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a flagship smartphone with an excellent display and a competitive camera system.

It’s a great alternative for gamers, photo enthusiasts, and ultra users in general.

Xiaomi 12 Pro
Source: GadgetMatch

Plus, with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 120W charging speed, this phone does remarkably well in continuously keeping you entertained.

You can also watch movies with a great dynamic range, thanks to the Xiaomi 12 Pro’s Dolby Vision feature.

Xiaomi 12 Pro specifications:

CPUOcta-core (1x Cortex-X2 @ 3.0GHz , 3x Cortex-A710 @ 2.5GHz & 4x Cortex-A510 @ 1.8GHz)
GPUAdreno 730
RAM12 GB
Screen6.73-inch QHD with AMOLED Display, 1440 x 3200 Pixels, 521 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 1Hz to 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ & punch-hole
Operating SystemAndroid 12 with MIUI 13
Storage256GB
Battery and ChargingNon-removable 4600 mAh Li-Po Battery,  120W Fast Charging
Front Camera32 MP (f/2.5 Aperture), with up to 1080p@60fps Video Recording
Rear Camera50MP Main Camera (Sony IMX707, f/1.9 Aperture, OIS, Autofocus), 50MP Telephoto (f/1.9 Aperture, 2x optical zoom), and 50MP Telephoto (f/1.9 Aperture, 2x optical zoom) with dual-tone LED flash and up to 8K@24fps Video Recording with motion-tracking focus
SensorsGyroscope, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer

Yes, the specs of the Xiaomi 12 Pro are amazing, but its downside involves three specific disadvantages.

For one, the phone lacks an external memory microSD slot— so if you’re very heavy on apps or even images, then its 256 GB storage might not be enough for you. 

Moreover, it lacks a formal IP rating, which may be a red flag if you’re looking for a device with dust and water protection.

It does not have a 3.5mm jack either, so you’d have to rely on either its built-in speaker or other Bluetooth audio devices. 

Here’s a summary of the specific pros and cons of the Xiaomi 12 Pro:

Pros Cons 
Great battery performance (5000 mAh Li-Po Battery)Low processing speed
Fast charging (33 W, 100% in 58 minutes)No water and dust resistance
5G-connectivityNon-removable battery 

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3. Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro

The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is a solid phone for gamers.

Aside from its gorgeous 6.67 inches AMOLED display and 144 Hz refresh rate, this device has pop-up buttons that contribute to a unique gaming experience.

Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
Source: TechRadar

It also has a cooling technology that lowers overall temperature and damage due to continuous usage.

Not to mention, a brightness of 1300 nits, which helps its users maneuver the phone comfortably even in full sunlight.

Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro specifications:

CPUOcta-core (1×2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3×2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 660
RAM12 GB
Screen6.73-inch QHD with AMOLED Display, 1440 x 3200 Pixels, 521 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 1Hz to 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ & punch-hole
Operating SystemAndroid 12 with MIUI 13
Storage256GB
Battery and ChargingNon-removable 4500 mAh Li-Po Battery,  120W Fast Charging
Front Camera20 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 0.8µm, with up to 1080p@60fps Video Recording and HDR
Rear Camera64 MP Main Camera f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.97″, 0.7µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm,  and 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF with LED flash, HDR, Panorama, and up to 4K@30/60fps with HDR 10+
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

The Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro is overall, an awesome gaming phone.

However, if you like going outdoors without bringing your charger with you, its 4500 mAh battery may be a deal breaker at some point. 

In addition, its price range offers other alternatives that do well in both gaming and photography. 

Those phones also offer features that are not found on the Black Shark 4 Pro, like IP certification, gorilla glass protection, memory expansion, and even video stabilization. 

Here’s a summary of the specific pros and cons of the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro:

Pros Cons 
120 W Fast Charging SpeedSmall battery size (Non-removable 4500 mAh Li-Po battery)
144 Hz refresh rateLack of gorilla glass protection & IP rating
Pop-up gaming buttonsLack of microSD slot

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4. Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G 

The Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G has the slimmest design ever in a smartphone.

Due to its 6.81 mm thickness, the phone feels very light to carry. Now, for others, that might sound like the phone doesn’t feel premium at all.

Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G
Source: GadgetMatch

However, with its glass back finish, IP 53 dust and splash resistance, and corning gorilla glass 5, the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G feels expensive to the touch.

Plus, this phone comes with 5 cameras that take beautiful selfies and images in daylight.

Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G specifications:

CPUOcta-core (4×2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 670)
GPUAdreno 642L
RAM8GB
Screen6.55 inches with AMOLED display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio, Dolby Vision, 90Hz, and  800 nits (HBM)
Operating SystemAndroid 11 with MIUI 12.5
Storage256GB
Battery and ChargingNon-removable 4250 mAh Li-Po Battery,  33W Fast Charging
Front Camera20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.4″, 0.8µm, with up to 1080p@30/60fps Video Recording, HDR, and panorama
Rear Camera64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97″, 0.7µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm, and 5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto macro), 1/5.0″, 1.12µm, AF with Dual-LED and dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, and 4K@30fps video recording
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, and virtual proximity sensing

The Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G’s expensive slim design comes with a price — a short battery life of only 4250 mAh.

This means, if you’re on your phone almost all of the time, then you’d have to charge it at least twice a day. 

Despite its 5-camera setup, this phone does not come with OIS support, which means blur images can easily occur due to slight hand movements.

Lastly, the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G only comes with average audio quality, along with plenty of UI ads and bloatware that users can’t disable 100%.

Here’s a summary of the specific pros and cons of the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G:

Pros Cons 
Slim design with glass back finish, IP 53 dust and splash resistance, and corning gorilla glass 5 protectionLow battery life (Non-removable 4250 mAh Li-Po battery)
33W fast charging supportNo OIS support
Efficient processor (Snapdragon 778G chipset)Average audio quality

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5. Xiaomi Poco X3 GT

The Xiaomi Poco X3 GT is a mid-range phone created with gamers in mind.

It has a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR 10 support, and a long-lasting 5000 mAh battery that takes gaming and viewing content to the next level.

Xiaomi Poco X3 GT
Source: UnGeek

It also has gorilla glass victus protection with IP 53 dust and splash resistance.

Just as the Poco sub-brand is known for, the Xiaomi Poco X3 GT lives up to its popular feature — robust performance.

Xiaomi Poco X3 GT specifications:

CPUOcta-core (4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G77 MC9
RAM8 GB
Screen6.6 inches IPS LCD with1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio, corning gorilla glass victus, 120Hz, HDR10, and 450 nits brightness
Operating SystemAndroid 11 with MIUI 12.5 
Storage128 GB
Battery and ChargingNon-removable 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery,  67W Fast Charging
Front Camera64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97″, 0.7µm, PDAF main camera, 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm, 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), with LED flash, HDR, panorama, and up to 4K@30fps video recording
Rear Camera50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus), 8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 119˚ FoV), and 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) with LED flash and up to 1080p Video Recording
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor

This phone is marketed as a gaming phone, but the Xiaomi Poco X3 GT surprisingly produces good camera results.

However, there are instances where the phone lags, particularly when the camera app is used.

Moreover, the phone lacks video stabilization, although this is understandable since the focus of the phone is really on the gaming experience.

Plus, due to the size of the battery, the phone comes out bulky, with no option for extra storage. 

Here’s a summary of the specific pros and cons of the Xiaomi Poco X3 GT:

ProsCons
Fast charging (67 W, 100% in 47 min)Bloatware apps
120 Hz refresh rate with IPS LCD displayNo option for memory expansion
5G connectivity and NFC supportNo wireless charging

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Bonus: Xiaomi Redmi Note 11s 5G

The Redmi Note 11s 5G is a great smartphone, particularly if you want a future-proof device. 

Along with its other notable specs, this phone can run on 5G connectivity smoothly.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11s 5G
Source: GSMArena

However, while this kind of tech isn’t widely used in the Philippines just yet, purchasing this phone today means being ready for the time it happens. 

By then, you won’t have to spend for an upgrade anymore.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11s 5G specifications:

CPUOcta Core CPU
GPUMali-G57 MC2
RAM6 GB
Screen6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display with1080 x 2400 Pixels, 399 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, and punch-hole
Operating SystemAndroid 11 with MIUI 13
Storage128GB
Battery and ChargingNon-removable 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery,  33W Fast Charging
Front Camera13 MP (f/2.4 Aperture) with up to 1080p@30fps video recording
Rear Camera50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus), 8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 119˚ FoV), and 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) with LED flash and up to 1080p Video Recording
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, and virtual proximity sensing

The main camera of the Redmi Note 11s 5G runs on 108 megapixels. But more often than not, features like this only look good on paper.

The phone may take good photos in daylight. However,  at night, or even in low-light settings, the details of the images may suffer. 

Plus, its battery is non-removable, the phone has no water and dust resistance, and the phone lags, crashes, or stutters at some point—particularly with games. 

Here’s a summary of the specific pros and cons of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11s 5G:

Pros Cons 
Great battery performance (5000 mAh Li-Po Battery)Low processing speed
Fast charging (33 W, 100% in 58 minutes)No water and dust resistance
5G-connectivityNon-removable battery 

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