Xiaomi has been at the forefront of smartphone innovation for the past couple of years. From ultra-fast charging to waterfall displays, and display-equipped camera bumps, Xiaomi has it all. And what's even more impressive is the fact that the company has managed to do so in a very price-conscious way!
The company also stemmed two separate model lines under the Xiaomi brand, the Redmi, and Poco, both offering slightly different experiences in the budget to midrange category. It seems that Xiaomi wants to cover every imaginable market niche, and we're impressed to say that the company is doing a great job executing this plan.
So today we’re gonna make a list of the best Xiaomi phones you can get in 2025. The company caught many people off guard, announcing the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and keeping the Pro version China-only, so we finally got to have a proper Ultra phone. Is Xiaomi the new Huawei? Who knows, but better be ready! With so many Xiaomi models out there it's very hard to navigate and find the best ones. We're here to help! Let's go!
Here we have the cream of the crop, the top of the tops, the best high-end Xiaomi phones available. The company is not afraid to innovate and this bravery gave birth of many cool phones, Xiaomi 13 Ultra included. There was even a prototype with a bare 1-inch sensor with interchangeable professional lenses you could put on the phone. But the Xiaomi 13 never made it outside China. The Xiaomi 14 Ultra did! And while we're gearing up for the global debut of the Xiaomi 15 series, check out the best high-end Xiaomi phones you can buy right now.
Recommended Stories
Xiaomi 15
Small powerhouse
Xiaomi 15
What we like
Bright and vivid OLED screen
Powerful chipset
Great camera
What we don't like
Pricey
Mediocre loudspeakers
Four years of major OS updates
7.3
PhoneArena Rating
7.3
Price Class Average
Battery Life
7.1
7.1
Photo Quality
7.4
7.4
Video Quality
6.3
6.3
Charging
8
6.8
Performance Heavy
8.9
7
Performance Light
8.4
7.7
Display Quality
8
8
Design
8
7.8
Wireless Charging
7.3
7.7
Biometrics
8
7.6
Audio
6
7.2
Software
4
7.5
Why the score?
This device scores average for this price class, which includes devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, Google Pixel 10 Pro and Google Pixel 10
The Xiaomi 15 is your bona fide compact powerhouse and a great alternative to the Galaxy S25 or the iPhone 17. There's a lot to like about this phone, and it packs a punch in its slim and petite body.
In terms of power, the Snapdragon 8 Elite will give you more than enough, and coupled with the silicon-carbon battery inside (5240 mAh), you're in for a good two days on a single charge.
The camera system is also pretty potent in this little flagship. We have a triple 50MP camera system on the back, consisting of a main, ultrawide, and telephoto camera with 2.6x optical zoom.
Finally, the display is one of the brightest we've ever tested, so the complete package is in place. The only drawback is the price (999 euros) and the fact that the Xiaomi 15 could be hard to get in the States.
This device scores 2.6% worse than the average for this price class, which includes devices like the Sony Xperia 1 VII, Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and vivo X200 Ultra
The Ultra series of the Xiaomi flagship lineup has always been about the camera. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is no exception. This phone features FOUR cameras on its back, with the main wide camera using Sony's LYT-900 1-inch sensor. You've got a 200MP periscope zoom camera, coupled with another 50MP telephoto, with 4.3x and 3x optical zoom levels respectively.
If that's not enough for you photography nerds out there, there's a Photography Kit available, and it includes the Xiaomi 15 Ultra official protective case, a camera grip with 2,000mAh reserve battery, a detachable shutter button with rubber bushings, a detachable thumb support, hand strap, and an adapter ring for 67mm camera filters.
Of course, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is not only a couple of cameras. The phone uses the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, it has one of the brightest displays we've ever tested, and the battery is also quite big at 5,420 mAh, even without the 2,000 mAh grip. The downside? You can't get it in the US (at least not through regular channels), and the price is rather eye-watering at 1,500 euros.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Ultra goes global
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
What we like
Very stylish camera-like design
Excellent camera, feature-rich app
Fast performance, doesn't throttle
What we don't like
HyperOS is fleshed out but is still an acquired taste
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is the latest model from the Chinese company, and this time around, it's available globally! There's a lot to like about this ultra-premium flagship, and for a deep dive you should check out our full review. But long story short, if you want a Galaxy S24 Ultra alternative, and you're not afraid to pay a little extra, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra is a great choice.
Now onto some specifics! First, the camera system on this phone is exquisite. It features the new 1-inch Sony LYT-900 sensor, and furthermore, it sits under a Leica lens with a variable aperture, which can go from f/1.63 to f/4.0 in seamless steps of 0.01. To further stress on the "camera" side of this phone, Xiaomi offers a Photography Grip accessory, with a grip that doubles as a 1,500 external battery, and also has a shutter button and a jog dial, transforming the Xiaomi 14 Ultra into a point-and-shoot camera.
The phone is not just a camera, it comes with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, plenty of storage options (including 16GB/1TB), a fancy leathery back, and a titanium option as well. The bad news is that all this doesn't come cheap. The phone starts at 1,499 euros and you need to put some effort in to get one to the US. Nevertheless, it's the best Xiaomi phone at the moment!
This device scores 2.7% better than the average for this price class, which includes devices like the Xiaomi 15T Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE and Google Pixel 10
Flagship phones are pretty expensive nowadays, pushing that $1,000 mark easily, but there are models that shine like rare diamonds hidden from plain view. Xiaomi's T-series lineup consists mainly of those kinds of devices, and the new Xiaomi 14T is no exception.
The price of this phone is around 799 euros, about twice as cheap as some other modern flagships, and it comes with very few compromises. First, it sports a very good OLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and a very respectable peak brightness of 4,000 nits. You can also get up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage for the Pro model, in terms of memory configuration.
The Xiaomi 14T supports 67W fast charging, while the Pro version boasts rapid 120W charging, allowing the Pro's battery to go from 0 to 100% in just 19 minutes. Both the 14T and the Pro models feature big 5,000mAh batteries.
Xiaomi has been the king of affordable phones for a long time now. The company started that way and made the climb to the super high end flagships later. But the pedigree remains and there are some really affordable phones in the Xiaomi portfolio (or should we say Redmi, the sub-brand). Needless to say, Redmi and Poco (the other budget brand of the company) offer unbeatable bang for your buck when it comes to specs. Check out the latest and greatest Xiaomi affordable phones below.
The name of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus may be mouthful, but so are its specs. The phone features some impressive hardware under the hood, for not a lot of money. The base 8/512GB storage configuration starts at 500 euros, and for that amount of cash you're getting a lot.
Let's start with the camera. The main snapper is a 200MP sensor under some f/1.7 lenses and it produces stunning, clear, and noise-free images, even at low light. This main camera can rival the big guys, you know, your Galaxies and iPhones.
The 6.7-inch display is big, bright, and can go up to 120Hz, which your regular iPhone can't do. The charging is super-fast, 120W can pump-up the hefty 5,000 mAh battery from zero to 100% in just 25 minutes.
Last but not least, the Dimensity 7200 chipset is no slouch. Granted, it's no Snapdragon Elite but you won't notice any lag or stutter using the phone. Check out our full review of this affordable Xiaomi beauty below.
If you don't need 5G, or the cell network doesn't support it in your region, you can save even more cash and just buy the vanilla Xiaomi Redmi Note 13. It's the epitome of affordable at 200 euros. But it still packs a punch.
You still get the same 6.7-inch AMOLED as the Pro Plus model with 120Hz refresh rate. The 5,000 mAh battery is the same as the flagship model, and the main camera is a slightly downgraded but still great 108MP sensor.
The processor here is the Snapdragon 685, a typical midrange chip, and memory configurations start at 6/128GB. Granted, the specs are on the lower-ish side but the display, camera, and battery are all very decent, and these are the features people use the most.
We're in the Poco territory now! Speaking about "good for the money" phones, we just can't let this one out. It sticks to the original Poco Phone idea of an affordable flagship and also improves on the Poco F5. Not only that, but the Poco now proudly sports the "Pro" moniker in its name.
This model elevates the Poco experience bringing the best display in the series, a powerful chipset, premium design, and... wait for it... a much more expensive price tag. All those improvements come at a cost, but the Poco F5 Pro is still a very good value proposition, even at $449.
Xiaomi has been striving to offer a wide range of devices catering to diverse usage scenarios and customer preferences. This commitment has undoubtedly contributed to the recent rice in popularity of Xiaomi phones.
If you're in search of the ultimate Xiaomi smartphone, you're sure to find one amidst the amazingly wide product range the company has to offer. With numerous models and variations to choose from, from camera phones, through midrange bang-for-your-buck devices, to ultra-affordable phones, finding the perfect Xiaomi phone for your needs is practically assured.
Mariyan, a tech enthusiast with a background in Nuclear Physics and Journalism, brings a unique perspective to PhoneArena. His childhood curiosity for gadgets evolved into a professional passion for technology, leading him to the role of Editor-in-Chief at PCWorld Bulgaria before joining PhoneArena. Mariyan's interests range from mainstream Android and iPhone debates to fringe technologies like graphene batteries and nanotechnology. Off-duty, he enjoys playing his electric guitar, practicing Japanese, and revisiting his love for video games and Haruki Murakami's works.
A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it
is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some
random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter.
Things that are NOT allowed:
Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion
Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely
Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted
Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account
Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned
To help keep our community safe and free from spam, we apply temporary limits to newly created accounts:
New accounts created within the last 24 hours may experience restrictions on how frequently they can
post or comment.
These limits are in place as a precaution and will automatically lift.
Moderation is done by humans. We try to be as objective as possible and moderate with zero bias. If you think a
post should be moderated - please, report it.
Have a question about the rules or why you have been moderated/limited/banned? Please,
contact us.
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless
Things that are NOT allowed:
To help keep our community safe and free from spam, we apply temporary limits to newly created accounts: