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.
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:
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.3 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 618 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Screen | 6.67 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 System | Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Battery and Charging | Non-removable 5020 mAh Li-Po Battery, 33W Fast Charging |
| Front Camera | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06″, 1.0µm with Panorama and up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
| Rear Camera | 108 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 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (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These features include the phone’s outdated type-C 2.0 charging port, 5G connectivity, access to wireless charging, video stabilization, and camera output in low light.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 protection | No 5G connectivity |
| 33W fast charging support | No 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.
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:
| CPU | Octa-core (1x Cortex-X2 @ 3.0GHz , 3x Cortex-A710 @ 2.5GHz & 4x Cortex-A510 @ 1.8GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Screen | 6.73-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 System | Android 12 with MIUI 13 |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Battery and Charging | Non-removable 4600 mAh Li-Po Battery, 120W Fast Charging |
| Front Camera | 32 MP (f/2.5 Aperture), with up to 1080p@60fps Video Recording |
| Rear Camera | 50MP 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 |
| Sensors | Gyroscope, 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-connectivity | Non-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.
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:
| CPU | Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3×2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Screen | 6.73-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 System | Android 12 with MIUI 13 |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Battery and Charging | Non-removable 4500 mAh Li-Po Battery, 120W Fast Charging |
| Front Camera | 20 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 0.8µm, with up to 1080p@60fps Video Recording and HDR |
| Rear Camera | 64 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+ |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (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 Speed | Small battery size (Non-removable 4500 mAh Li-Po battery) |
| 144 Hz refresh rate | Lack of gorilla glass protection & IP rating |
| Pop-up gaming buttons | Lack 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.
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:
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 670) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Screen | 6.55 inches with AMOLED display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio, Dolby Vision, 90Hz, and 800 nits (HBM) |
| Operating System | Android 11 with MIUI 12.5 |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Battery and Charging | Non-removable 4250 mAh Li-Po Battery, 33W Fast Charging |
| Front Camera | 20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.4″, 0.8µm, with up to 1080p@30/60fps Video Recording, HDR, and panorama |
| Rear Camera | 64 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 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (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 protection | Low battery life (Non-removable 4250 mAh Li-Po battery) |
| 33W fast charging support | No 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.
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:
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Screen | 6.6 inches IPS LCD with1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio, corning gorilla glass victus, 120Hz, HDR10, and 450 nits brightness |
| Operating System | Android 11 with MIUI 12.5 |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Battery and Charging | Non-removable 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery, 67W Fast Charging |
| Front Camera | 64 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 Camera | 50MP 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 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, 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:
| Pros | Cons |
| Fast charging (67 W, 100% in 47 min) | Bloatware apps |
| 120 Hz refresh rate with IPS LCD display | No option for memory expansion |
| 5G connectivity and NFC support | No 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.
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:
| CPU | Octa Core CPU |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Screen | 6.6-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 System | Android 11 with MIUI 13 |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Battery and Charging | Non-removable 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery, 33W Fast Charging |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (f/2.4 Aperture) with up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
| Rear Camera | 50MP 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 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (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-connectivity | Non-removable battery |
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