In this guide, we’ll take a look at the best Xiaomi phones in Nigeria and their prices.
Xiaomi is a privately owned Chinese company founded in April 2010 and its headquarters is located in Beijing, China. Xiaomi develops, designs, and invests in Smartphones (Android-based OS), mobile apps, laptops, bags, earphones, shoes, fitness bands, and many other products.
Xiaomi stands out from many other smartphone manufacturers by offering phones that redefined value for money, it is the fourth company after Apple, Samsung, and Huawei to have self-developed mobile phone chip capabilities.
The best Xiaomi phones have amazing specs, and features and are available at affordable prices. This Chinese company is known to offer value and style, with phones that many people prefer over the best iPhone, Samsung, and Huawei.
Xiaomi phones are sold under multiple brand names. At present, there are four Xiaomi brand names: Mi, Redmi, and Black Shark. Mi is its main mid-range brand and Redmi is its budget series, the black shark being gaming phones.
Poco used to be a brand under Xiaomi, but it recently went independent. Since Poco phones are not still very many after going independent, they still will be mentioned among our top picks of the best Xiaomi Phones.
If you’re searching for a new smartphone that offers most of the premium features at an affordable price to fit your budget, then Xiaomi is the phone for you. This is a list of the top 10 Xiaomi phones available in the Nigerian market so you can compare to find the great one for you.
1. Xiaomi MI 11
Release date: December 2020 | CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 | GPU: Adreno 660 | RAM: 8GB/12GB | Storage: 128GB/256GB | Display: 6.81-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen (1440 X 3200 pixels) | Rear Camera: Triple 108MP + 13Mp + 5MP | Front camera: 20MP | OS: Android 11 | Battery: 4600mAh | Dimension: 164.3 x 74.6 x 8.1 mm | Weight: 196g (6.84 oz)
There are a couple of things that make us place the Xiaomi Mi 11 as the best. This device is the high-end flagship all around with the best-in-class display, it’s cheaper than the Pro version, its macro photography mode is superb and it comes with a great-looking screen with a high resolution and refresh rate.
This phone also comes with the best chipset available in the market right now. It’s even the first phone to get this top-notch powerful processor.
Read our full Review of the Xiaomi Mi 11
2. Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC
Release date: September 2020 | CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm SM7150 Snapdragon 732G | GPU: Adreno 618 | RAM: 6GB/8GB | Storage: 64GB/128GB | Display: 6.81-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen (1080 X 2400 pixels) | Rear Camera: Quad 64MP + 13Mp + 2MP + 2MP | Front camera: 20MP | OS: Android 10 MIUI 12 | Battery: 5160mAh | Dimension: 165.3 x 76.8 x 9.4 mm | Weight: 215g (7.58 oz)
Last year, we gave the Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC the best-value phone of the year. This phone still appears on our list of the best Xiaomi Phones right now because It offers the highest specs for the lowest price. Right now, the phone costs $234 (NGN 96,525) as opposed to $199 (NGN 82,090) when it was first released, but by checking the specs sheet above, you’d be convinced you are getting more than you are paying for.
This is a phone you need to consider when selecting the best Xiaomi Phones in 2021.
Read our full Review of the Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC
3. Xiaomi Poco F3
Release date: March 2021 | CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 870 | GPU: Adreno 650 | RAM: 6GB/8GB | Storage: 128GB/256GB | Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen (1080 X 2400 pixels) | Rear Camera: Triple 48MP + 8Mp + 5MP | Front camera: 20MP | OS: Android 11 | Battery: 4520mAh | Dimension: 163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8 mm | Weight: 196g (6.91 oz)
This is another Poco phone released in 2021 that has gained a lot of recognition due to the high specs this phone comes with at a lower price tag. Starting at just $374.99 (NGN 154,275), the Xiaomi Poco F3 comes with the Snapdragon 870 processor (last year’s flagship), 8GB RAM, and 256GB of internal storage.
Xiaomi’s sub-brand Pocophone becomes very productive between 2020 and 2021, and Poco F3 is part of the third generation of devices. This phone is the display and performance champion, and it’s perfect for streaming, gaming, and visiting social media. Cheap phones will make you miss something: the camera is short and there is no wireless charging, but not everyone needs it.
4. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro
Release date: March 2021 | CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm SM7150 Snapdragon 732G | GPU: Adreno 618 | RAM: 6GB/8GB | Storage: 64GB/128GB | Display: 6.67-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen (1080 X 2400 pixels) | Rear Camera: Quad 108MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP | Front camera: 16MP | OS: Android 11 | Battery: 5020mAh | Dimension: 164 x 76.5 x 8.1 mm | Weight: 193g (6.31 oz)
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 is the best Redmi phone Xiaomi has ever released right now. This phone gives you a lot of premium features at a cheaper price.
5. Xiaomi Mi Note 10
The best Xiaomi phone available right now
Release date: November 2019 | CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G | GPU: Adreno 618 | RAM: 6GB/8GB | Storage: 128GB/256GB | Display: 6.47-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen (1080 X 2340 pixels) Rear Camera: 108MP + 12Mp + 5MP + 20MP + 2MP | Front camera: 32MP | OS: Android 9.0 | Battery: 5260mAh | Dimension: 157.8 X 74.2 X 9.7mm | Weight: 208g (7.34 oz)
The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is the best phone Xiaomi has produced so far. So, if you are looking for the best Xiaomi phone, Mi Note 10 is what you need.
Looking at the specs listed above, you’d been convinced that this phone is a top-end flagship phone that comes at a cheaper price compared to the biggest and best phone out there.
6. Xiaomi MI 10 series
Mi 10 5G, Mi 10 Pro 5G and Mi 10 Ultra 5G
Release date: Mi 10 February, Mi 10 Pro- February, Mi 10 Ultra- August 2020 | CPU: Octa-core | GPU: Adreno 650 | RAM: 8GB/12GB/16GB | Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB | Display: 6.67-inch AMOLED/OLED capacitive touchscreen (1080 X 2340 pixels) Rear Camera: 108MP + 13Mp + 2MP + 2MP | Front camera: 20MP | OS: Android 10 | Battery: 4780mAh | Dimension: 162.5 X 74.8 X 9mm | Weight: 208g (7.34 oz)
The Mi 10 series are the company’s latest release in 2020. These phones did not take the top spot, because they got some downgrades and cost too much (our main issue with the MI series).
The phone has an amazing screen, a great camera, and a long-lasting battery. So, if you want a great phone, this is a device to consider.
7. Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro
Mid-range smartphone
Release date: August 2020 | CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 | GPU: Adreno 650 | RAM: 6GB/8GB | Storage: 128GB/256GB | Display: 6.67-inch super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen (1080 X 2400 pixels) Rear Camera: Quad camera 64MP + 5Mp + 13MP + 2MP | Front camera: 20MP | OS: Android 10 | Battery: 4700mAh | Dimension: 163.3 X 75.4 X 8.9mm | Weight: 219g (7.72 oz)
Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro has a pop-up selfie camera, a large screen, and one of the best processing powers ever seen in a smartphone. It also has an amazing camera and long battery life. This phone is a pretty worthy phone to look for when shopping for the best phone.
8. Xiaomi Black Shark 3 PRO
Best Xiaomi gaming phone
Release date: March 2020 | CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 | GPU: Adreno 650 | RAM: 8GB/12GB | Storage: 256GB/512GB | Display: 7.1-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen (1440 X 3120 pixels) Rear Camera: Triple 64MP + 13Mp + 5MP | Front camera: 20MP | OS: Android 10 | Battery: 5000mAh | Dimension: 177.8 X 83.3 X 10.1mm | Weight: 253g (8.92 oz)
A black Shark device is the best for you if you are looking for a phone that’s good for gaming. The black shark 3 Pro is the newest gaming-focused phone from Xiaomi.
This phone comes with 7.71 inches AMOLED screen which is equipped with Qualcomm SM8250 snapdragon 865 Octa-core, 5G connectivity, a long-lasting battery, 256GB/512GB internal storage, and a 90Hz refresh rate screen. It doesn’t cost much compared to its competitors with similar specs.
If you are not a gaming lover, we won’t recommend this to you, this is because it is designed specifically for gaming. However, this device is also good for photography, though it’s not as good as dedicated cameras.
9. Xiaomi Mi 9
Amazing features at a low price
Release date: February 2019 | CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 | GPU: Adreno 640 | RAM: 6GB/8GB | Storage: 64GB/128GB/256GB | Display: 6.39-inch super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen (1080 X 2340 pixels) Rear Camera: Triple 48MP + 12Mp + 16MP | Front camera: 20MP | OS: Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 10 | Battery: 3300mAh | Dimension: 157.5 X 74.7 X 7.6mm | Weight: 173g (6.10 oz)
The Xiaomi Mi 9 is the first phone to get the snapdragon 855 chipsets in the world and also one of the first to have three rear cameras, including a 48MP main sensor at this price.
This is the best phone (at its price) you can buy right now, offering amazing features at a low price.
11. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
The best Redmi phones
Release date: March 2020 | CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G | GPU: Adreno 618 | RAM: 4GB/6GB | Storage: 64GB/128GB | Display: 6.67-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen (1080 X 2400 pixels) Rear Camera: Quad 48MP + 8Mp + 5MP +2MP | Front camera: 16MP | OS: Android 10 | Battery: 5020mAh | Dimension: 165.8 X 76.7 X 8.8mm | Weight: 209g (7.37 oz)
The Redmi Note 9S is the best Redmi phone Xiaomi has ever released right now. This phone is an affordable phone that won’t break the bank.
12. Xiaomi MI 9 SE
Release date: February 2019 | CPU: Octa-core Qualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 | GPU: Adreno 616 | RAM: 6GB | Storage: 64GB/128GB | Display: 5.97-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen (1080 X 2340 pixels) Rear Camera: Triple 48MP + 8Mp + 13MP | Front camera: 20MP | OS: Android 9.0 | Battery: 3070mAh | Dimension: 147.5 X 70.5 X 7.5mm | Weight: 155g (5.47oz)
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is a stylish but affordable phone with features close to the Xiaomi Mi 9. This phone has many of the features, though a little weaker compared to the Mi 9, you will still like this phone, especially in terms of design and display.