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Xiaomi Buyer’s Guide

A relatively young Chinese smartphone manufacturer that has seen its success and growth rapidly expanding globally, Xiaomi price list is known to be great-for-value as their products are marketed at prices much lower than many of their competitors. Despite the affordability, Xiaomi still delivers reliable products with performance comparable to that of devices in higher-end price brackets. Some of the best-selling products from Xiaomi are its featured-filled smartphones offering high-quality hardware at a reasonable cost without breaking the bank. With its success from smartphones, the company has expanded its catalog to other Xiaomi smart devices such as audios, lightings, video cameras etc. 

Here’s a curated list on some of the best devices from Xiaomi that are popular in the market.

SmartPhone: Xiaomi Mi Note 10

Xiaomi phones are best known for their great value-for-money buys for the features they can deliver. The latest Xiaomi phone boasts impressive specifications, yet priced at a reasonably affordable rate. If you’re looking for the best phone from Xiaomi right now, the Mi Note 10 is what you need to look for. From its camera and screen quality to its charging speeds and elegant look, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is a powerhouse in many ways.

What we like:

  - Fantastic camera capability

  - Fast charging speeds

  - Great battery life

  - Top-end screen quality

  - Headphone jack

  - IR Blaster

Audio: Xiaomi Airdots Pro 2 (Air 2)

One of the best Xiaomi audio devices that is popular right now - Xiaomi Airdots Pro 2 (Air 2), also known as Mi True Wireless Earphones 2. Compared to the first-gen Mi AirDots Pro, Xiaomi has improved the overall design, sporting a lightweight, compact design that offers a good and comfortable audio experience along with great battery life. 

What we like:

  - Good audio quality

  - LHDC codec support

  - Fast charging with USB-C support 

  - Magnetic charging case

  - Comfortable ear fitting

  - Smart ear detection

Smart Home: Yeelight Smart LED Bulb

Yeelight is a product brand that is part of Xiaomi eco-chain offering a wide range of smart home lighting solutions. 

The Yeelight Smart LED Bulb is one of the best Xiaomi smart devices out there for the money if you're looking to add colorful smart lighting to your home without having to connect a hub to your router. With features such as adjustable brightness and smart controls, the Yeelight Smart LED Bulb offers high efficiency with energy-saving technology. The product has a built-in Xiaomi Smart Home Wi-Fi module that can be directly connected to the home wi-fi network so that it can be operated conveniently using a smartphone. 

What we like:

  - Easy setup

  - Supports Alexa, Google Assistant, and HomeKit 

  - Scheduling and timer options

  - Nice lighting effects with Music Flow feature syncs the bulb to your tunes

  - Less costly than competing color smart bulbs