Guide to smartphones Xiaomi

problems Xiaomi

In the previous article "5 reasons not to buy Xiaomi smartphones"We spoke about the shortcomings of mobile devices from this manufacturer, forcing users to choose other brands.

Today Layfhaker reveal another big Xiaomi smartphones problem, because of which had to write a whole manual. We are talking about the model number and naming.

Easy to live Yabloko. If you wish to update your mobile, they are choosing between the three iPhone: the usual, large and compact Plus SE. In Xiaomi we counted about 30 more or less current models of smartphones. This is excluding versions with different amount of RAM and storage.

And once having read about the benefits of Xiaomi man walks into any online store, He sees a dozens of different, but very similar smartphones and immediately falls into a deep stupor. Familiar? That is why Layfhaker created this guide.

Now we quickly make of you real connoisseur lineup Xiaomi smartphones. Go!

classification Xiaomi

Despite the apparent diversity in Xiaomi smartphones only two lines:

1. Xiaomi Mi - is mostly flagship smartphones. As a rule, the more expensive, high-power, high quality, with excellent cameras and superb build quality. Latest Xiaomi Mi compete with the top models of the world's A-brands.
2. Xiaomi Redmi - it's basically a budget smartphone, middling, some of which, however, claim to flagship status. Redmi able to meet the needs of an absolute majority of users and much more affordable.

Then a little more complicated. Xiaomi Mi and Xiaomi Redmi, in turn, are divided into several series.

What are Xiaomi Mi

Xiaomi Mi are divided into four series: a Mi, Mi Note, Mi Max and Mi Mix.

Mi

Classic top smartphones with standard size 5.15 inch screen. Best filling, better display, better camera, low-key conservative design and construction without any obvious features. Mi series can be considered a benchmark basis and face older Xiaomi smartphone lineup.

The most recent as of this writing is a smartphone Mi6.

• 8-core Snapdragon processor 835.
• 6 GB of RAM.
• 5.15-inch Full HD IPS-display covering 71.4% of the front panel.
• Storage at 64 or 128 GB.
• Version available with ceramic body.

The previous generation of Mi at number 5 is still valid and will be in high demand for a long time. This is because the flagships are the best stuffing with a huge stock for the future.

Mi5 generation is represented by five models:

• Mi5 - the base model based on Snapdragon 820 with Full HD screen. The body is made of glass and metal.
• Mi5 Pro - an older version of the classic Mi5 with increased memory capacity. Models are available in an incredibly beautiful and stylish body made of ceramics.
• Mi5S - an updated version of Mi5 based on Snapdragon 821 in a metal case.
• Mi5S Plus - a version with a screen Mi5S 5,7 inches and a dual core camera. Due to the increased size of the display can be viewed as an alternative to the series Mi Note, speech about which will be discussed below.
• Mi5c - not too successful attempt of the company to release a smartphone with a processor of its own production.

Mi Note

Mi Note - is a series of flagship Xiaomi PHABLET with a diagonal of 5.7 inches screen.

PHABLET is a smart phone with a large display, i.e. a smartphone hybrid tablet.

It is obvious that because of the increased size, such devices is not for everyone, as they often simply do not fit in your pocket.

Forte PHABLET is a big screen on which is more convenient to surf, watch videos and play.

The most recent as of this writing is PHABLET Mi Note 2.

• 4-core Snapdragon processor 821.
• 4 or 6 GB of RAM.
• 5.7-inch Full HD AMOLED-display.
• Storage at 64 or 128 GB.

The first generation PHABLET represented by the standard model Mi Note and advanced version of the Mi Note Pro with increased volume memory and higher resolution screen, can not boast of the most urgent filling, but is significantly cheaper Mi Note 2.

Note: In addition to the series Mi Note, to the lineup PHABLET Xiaomi rightly include Mi5S Plus, equipped with a 5.7-inch screen.

Mi Max

If you think that the 5.7-inch screens PHABLET Mi Note - this is already too much, just take a look at a series of Mi Max Display 6.44 inches! It is obvious that such a large device is reasonable to consider primarily as a tablet with a dialer, rather than a smartphone.

The most recent as of this writing is PHABLET Mi Max 2.

• 8-core Snapdragon processor 625.
• 4 GB of RAM.
• 6.44-inch Full HD IPS-display.
• Battery 5300 mAh.
• Camera like Mi6.

Note: the first generation of Mi Max equipped with a Snapdragon processor 650, which is slightly inferior to 625 th in the overall performance, but wins in the chart.

Mi Mix

Mi Mix - this innovation in its purest form. Frameless design, a giant screen, a good stuffing, sly sound transmission technology, the ceramic body and the corresponding price.

• 8-core Snapdragon processor 821.
• 4 or 6 GB of RAM.
• 6.4-inch IPS-2K display covering 91.3% of the front panel.
• Storage 128 or 256 GB.

What are Xiaomi Redmi

Xiaomi Redmi are divided into three series: a Redmi, Redmi Note and Redmi Pro.

Redmi

Classic smartphones standard screen size of 5 inches. Unlike the flagship Mi, Redmi lineup more motley. Here you will find how frankly cheap plastic device with an entry-level processor, and very productive middle peasants with claims to the status of a leader.

At the moment, actually the fourth generation Redmi, represented by four models:

• Redmi 4 - basic model based on Snapdragon 430 with HD-TVs. The housing is made of metal.
• Redmi 4 Pro - the older version of the Redmi 4 with a more powerful Snapdragon 625 processor, Full HD screen, and increased memory capacity.
• Redmi 4X - an intermediate option between the base and the older models on the Snapdragon 435-based. The processor is slightly better than the Redmi 4, the screen - the same. Versions are available with a storage capacity identical to both basic and high-end model Redmi 4.
• Redmi 4A - ultrabyudzhetnik based on the Snapdragon 425 in the case of polycarbonate. The ideal entry-level smartphone.

redmi Note

Redmi Note - is a series of 5.5-inch (Full HD, IPS) Xiaomi smartphones.

At this point actual fourth generation Redmi Note, presentation models Redmi Note 4 based on MediaTek Helio X20 and Snapdragon 625.

redmi Pro

redmi Pro - a series of 5.5-inch (Full HD, AMOLED) Xiaomi smartphones based on MediaTek Helio X20 and X25 with a frontal arrangement of the fingerprint sensor and dual-core camera.

Did you find this classification? Will there be a clear understanding of your head Xiaomi smartphone lineup? If not, then do not worry. Xiaomi smartphones do so much that they can not be streamlined.

We are in any case do not claim that all manufacturers should follow the example of Apple's, that is, to produce one or two smartphones, saying all that it should be. Freedom of choice is important, but everything is good in moderation.

Hopefully in the near future Xiaomi hover at the order and will do so to all, everything was clear.

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