MI is a sub-brand under the parent company Xiaomi that started using MI for its flagship line-up of phones. However, the MI branding has been phased out and the company just used Xiaomi for its flagship products. For instance, the current flagship series is called the Xiaomi 14. There are other sub-brands like Redmi (for budget smartphones) and POCO (for performance phones) that still continue under Xiaomi.
Yes, Xiaomi is one of the leading budget smartphone brands in the world. With value-for-money smartphones that can handle everyday tasks, the company sells several models under the 25k price range. The Redmi A, 12, and 13 series are popular for their durable build, decent performance, and excellent battery and storage options, making them an attractive choice for budget phones. The Redmi 13 series was one of the best-selling phones of 2024 in India.
Most Xiaomi smartphones offer great cameras for photography and videography at their price point. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is one of the best camera phones on the market with 50 MP Quad Cameras and a Lyt 900 sensor. Six different focal lengths, a large aperture, and excellent optical performance deliver outstanding color reproduction, contrast, and resolution even in low-light conditions. In the budget range, Redmi Note 13 Pro + and Redmi Note 12 Pro + both feature a 200 MP high-resolution camera giving crisp and color-accurate photos.
Xiaomi has several mid-range smartphones under 25000 that offer near-flagship performance. The Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 13 series phones are powerful and budget-friendly, with Snapdragon Gen 6 and Gen 7 processors. You get a full AMOLED display, large 5000 mAh+ batteries, and superfast charging for an unbeatable price. The smartphones come with a 120 Hz refresh rate and an optimized MIUI with 8 gigs of RAM. The cameras also feature a triple or quad camera setup with the 13 Pro + offering a massive 200 MP main camera for crystal-clear photos.
Yes, Xiaomi has a customizable and feature-rich user interface called the MIUI which is pre-installed in all the devices. It has an extensive library of themes and built-in security apps. It gives a near-stock Android experience and some additional features with regular security and general updates. MIUI is great at system optimization, boosting speed, freeing up space, and extending battery life.
Yes, most Xiaomi smartphones, from the budget to flagship line-up support high-speed charging via fast adapters. Top models like the Redmi Note 12 + Pro and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra offer 120 W and 90 W adapters respectively, that can charge your phone from 0 to 100 in less than 30 minutes. However, budget series like the Redmi C or Note 12 series do not offer fast charging adapters. Normally, you would get a 22.5 W or a 15 W charger that still charges fast enough.
Yes, Xiaomi's designs are more modern and youthful compared to its competitors. They are minimal but visually appealing and cool. This style-centric approach can be found in both budget and flagship models. Bold colors and innovative materials like vegan leather that look and feel premium are the USP of Xiaomi smartphones. They also launch theme-based limited-edition phones occasionally. Apart from the colors and the materials, the phones are also ergonomic, sleek, and lightweight, perfect for everyday use.
Yes, Xiaomi is one of the best smartphone brands to offer expandable storage of up to 1 TB in budget phones. The Redmi 12, 12 C, Note 11, and Note 12 all offer a terabyte of expandable storage through a microSD slot. You can simply insert an external memory card that boosts up the space for more photos and videos. In general, most mid-range and flagship phones by Xiaomi have a standard 256 GB and 512 GB storage capacity which is sufficient to run all programs and apps.
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