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the Chinese company often offer the sorts of features usually seen in mid-range or even high-end devices, but at relatively low price

tags.Xiaomi is quickly becoming a major player in Europe thanks to its aggressive pricing, with savvy phone buyers seeing the brand as a way

to get a device with the latest design and top-end specs, without paying flagship prices.Xiaomi markets its phones under three brand names:

our list is mainly populated with Mi smartphones, as that's the brand Xiaomi has focused on in Western markets

However, the company seems to be ramping up releases of Redmi devices, and Pocophone handsets have proven popular too, so we could see a

wider mix in the future.There are two absences from this buying guide at the moment: the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and Redmi Note 8T

We're currently reviewing both phones, and we'll add them to this list when we've decided where they rank.We're also expecting to see the

Xiaomi Mi 10 (and maybe other devices from the company) at the Mobile World Congress 2020 expo in February, and there's a good chance that

it'll earn a place on this list, seeing as the Mi 9 currently tops it.Here's our ranking of the best Xiaomi phones, including Mi, Redmi and

Pocophone handsets, that you can buy right now.The best Xiaomi phones at a glanceXiaomi Mi 9Xiaomi Mi 9 SEXiaomi Mi Mix 3Xiaomi Mi 9T

ProXiaomi Pocophone F1Xiaomi Mi 8 ProXiaomi Redmi Note 7Xiaomi Redmi 7AThe best Xiaomi phones(Image credit: Xiaomi)1

Xiaomi Mi 9The best Xiaomi phone right nowRelease date: March 2019 | Weight: 173g | Dimensions: 157.5 x 74.7 x 7.6mm | OS: Android 9 |

48MP + 12MP + 16MP | Front camera: 20MPPowerful chipsetImpressive camera setupGets hot rather easilyLow battery capacityThe Xiaomi Mi 9 is

the best Xiaomi phone you can buy right now, offering some impressive features at a low price.It was the first phone in the world to get the

Snapdragon 855 chipset (although the Samsung Galaxy S10 was the first in the West), and also one of the first at this price point to have

three rear cameras, including a 48MP main sensor.Since its release other phones have appeared with similar specs and features, but the Mi 9

is still impressively affordable, and has fewer weak points than some of its rivals.Read our full Xiaomi Mi 9 review(Image credit: Xiaomi)2

camera: 20MPSleek, premium designSnappy performanceMIUI isn't greatMono speakerIf you want a phone that's close to the Xiaomi Mi 9 but want

format.It's smaller, with a few weaker specs in a few areas, like slightly lower-resolution cameras and a mid-tier chipset, but there's

still a lot to like, especially in terms of its design and display.If you're looking for a stylish but affordable Android phone then, you

could do a lot worse

It's by-the-book in a lot of areas, but that's what a lot of people want in a smartphone.Read our full Xiaomi Mi 9 SE review(Image credit:

Xiaomi)3

Front camera: 24MP + 2MPAll-screen designSolid battery lifeHeavy and bulkySlider is stiffThe Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 has a sliding camera array, so

glorious full-screen experience.Other than that, the Mi Mix 3 is a competent mid-range device, with a decent battery life, top-end (for late

2018) processor and two rear cameras.We found the slider a little stiff, and as a whole the phone is on the large side

But if you want a mid-range phone with a fun party trick, this is a great option

There's a 5G variant too, which will cost you a little more.Read our full Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 review(Image credit: Xiaomi)4

Xiaomi Mi 9T ProThe most advanced Mi 9 phoneRelease date: August 2019 | Weight: 191g | Dimensions: 156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8mm | OS: Android 9 |

camera: 48MP + 8MP + 13MP | Front camera: 20MPPremium designFlagship specsUI won't be for everyoneNo waterproofingThe Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is

another phone from the company with mechanical parts: this time it's a pop-up front-facing camera, which again results in the screen being

unbroken.There's a lot to like with the Mi 9T Pro, with flagship-esque specs, great battery life, and a design that lots of people will find

other things there's only one speaker (and it's easy to cover with your hands), and it's not waterproof

But you may decide that you can live with such shortcomings given the low price tag.Read our full Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro review(Image credit:

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Pocophone F1An impressive budget deviceRelease date: August 2018 | Weight: 182g | Dimensions: 155.5 x 75.3 x 8.8mm | OS: Android 8 | Screen

camera: 12MP + 5MP | Front camera: 20MPGreat processorGood-looking displayCamera specs don't hold upA little old nowThe Pocophone F1 is

currently the only handset from Pocophone, although more could be on the horizon.It's a pretty good budget device, with some specs you

wouldn't expect at the price, including a Snapdragon 845 processor and big 4,000mAh power pack.Sure, not all the specs here compare

the low price that's the big selling point here.(Image credit: Xiaomi)6

20MPInteresting designDecent processorDim screenUnreliable fingerprint sensorBefore the Mi 9 introduced the West to Xiaomi in a big way the

company arrived in several markets, including the UK, with the Mi 8 Pro

It's certainly an interesting device, and it was an impressive debut.The Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro has a see-through back, which gives it a more

However, it still offered good value when it launched, and as it's getting on a bit now you can pick it up for an even lower price.Read our

full Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro review(Image credit: Xiaomi)7

Front camera: 13MPStellar battery lifeBig, vibrant screenCamera underdeliversOverblown softwareIf you're looking for a true budget phone,

with a super-low price, you need to be looking at Redmi phones

The Note 7 is a great handset for its price, and if you're just looking for a cheap but solid everyday device you could do a lot worse.In

two features don't necessarily let the phone down, as they're also good for the price.The Redmi Note 7 doesn't have a great camera though,

and as with all these phones, Xiaomi's MIUI interface is a love it or hate it operating system overlay.Read our full Xiaomi Redmi Note 7

review(Image credit: Xiaomi)8

5MPGreat for one-handed useGreat battery lifeNot enough RAMNo NFCThis is the most affordable Redmi device you'll find right now, as it's the

'Lite' version of an already-budget series.It's easy to use one-handed, as it's got a petite body compared to the other phones on this list

and specs you might want, like NFC or a lot of RAM, but if you need those then there are plenty of other phones on this list that fit the

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Best Xiaomi phones: these are the top Mi, Redmi and Pocophone devices for you