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Xiaomi

Xiaomi

Good6.8/10

Chinese electronics maker known for value-priced phones, wearables and smart-home gear sold under the Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO names.

Founded
2010
From
China
HQ
Beijing, China
Owned by
Independent
Made in
China, India
Also sold as
Redmi, POCO, Mi
www.mi.com

Mobile phone

Good7/10Budget

Xiaomi delivers some of the best specs per dollar, and its Ultra flagships rank among the top camera phones. The software is busier than rivals and support on budget models is shorter, so value is highest at the low end if you accept those trade-offs.

Good at

  • Strong specs for the price across Redmi and POCO
  • Ultra flagships have excellent Leica-tuned cameras
  • Fast wired charging on most models
  • Flagships promised 5 OS upgrades and 6 years of security

Weak at

  • Budget models ship with ads and bloatware in HyperOS
  • Cheaper Redmi models get much shorter update support
  • Not sold in the US
  • Local service thinner than Samsung or Apple
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In New Zealand: Distributed locally (PB Tech is an authorised distributor); also at Noel Leeming, JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman.

In United States: Not officially sold; imports may lack US carrier band support.

Xiaomi (number) / UltraXiaomi T seriesRedmi NotePOCO

Best for: value hunters who want high specs on a tight budget

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Tablet

Good7/10Budget

Xiaomi's Pad and Redmi Pad tablets punch above their price with good screens and performance. They are strong value buys, though software support and polish trail Samsung.

Good at

  • High-refresh displays and strong chips for the price
  • Redmi Pad models are very cheap
  • Optional keyboard and pen accessories

Weak at

  • Shorter update support than Samsung or Apple
  • HyperOS has ads/extra apps on some models
  • Not sold in the US
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Xiaomi PadXiaomi Pad ProRedmi Pad

Best for: value buyers who want a fast Android tablet for less

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Charger / power bank / cable

Good7/10Budget

Xiaomi's power banks and chargers are some of the cheapest from a big brand and generally work well. In 2025 it recalled about 147,000 units of its 33W 20000mAh power bank worldwide over a battery-cell fire risk, and support can be patchy outside official channels.

Good at

  • Very cheap power banks and chargers
  • Power banks with built-in cables
  • HyperCharge chargers fast-charge Xiaomi phones

Weak at

  • 2025 global recall: 33W 20000mAh bank PB2030MI (146,891 units)
  • Fastest charging only with Xiaomi phones
  • Quality control varies; warranty depends on local seller
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Service & warranty

In New Zealand: PB Tech is Xiaomi's authorised NZ distributor; grey imports lack local warranty.

In United States: Not officially sold; imports only.

Power Bank 20000mAh 33WPower Bank 10000mAh 22.5WMagnetic Power BankHyperCharge chargers

Best for: budget buyers after a cheap, capable power bank

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Headphones / earphones / earbuds

Good7/10Budget

Xiaomi and Redmi earbuds are regular budget recommendations, with the Redmi Buds 6 Pro praised for noise cancelling well above its price. Sound and call quality are good for the money rather than class-leading, and after-sales support depends on buying from an official distributor.

Good at

  • Redmi Buds 6 Pro offer strong ANC for the price
  • LDAC and multipoint on mid-range models
  • Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro compete with pricier flagships

Weak at

  • Best features need a Xiaomi phone or its app
  • Mics and fit less polished than big-name rivals
  • Local warranty support is thin outside official sellers
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Value
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Service & warranty

In New Zealand: PB Tech is Xiaomi's authorised NZ distributor.

In United States: Not officially sold; imports only.

Xiaomi Buds 5 ProRedmi Buds 6 ProRedmi Buds 6Redmi Buds 6 Play

Best for: value buyers wanting ANC earbuds on a tight budget

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Smartwatch

Mixed6/10Budget

Xiaomi's bands and watches are cheap, long-lasting and fine for steps, sleep and notifications. They are not serious fitness tools or full smartwatches.

Good at

  • Smart Band is one of the cheapest decent trackers
  • Long battery life
  • Bright AMOLED screens for the price

Weak at

  • Basic smart features and very few apps
  • Fitness tracking accuracy is average
  • Not sold in the US
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Smart BandRedmi WatchXiaomi Watch S

Best for: anyone wanting a basic, very cheap fitness tracker

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Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.