5G connection is evolving day by day and we will soon start using it as standard anywhere. But to use it, our phones need 5G support. So what are cheap Xiaomi phones with 5G support?
In fact, there are many affordable Xiaomi phones that support 5G and have enough hardware. We’ve listed the devices we recommend. In the article, we will discuss the features of 4 models we chose.
Redmi Note 10 5G
Note 10 5G, one of the cheapest models in the Redmi Note 10 series, was introduced in April 2021. It has a 6.5 inch IPS FHD display and can offer up to 90Hz refresh rate. Screen is covered by Gorilla Glass 3.
Note 10 5G is Powered by MediaTek Dimensity 700 mid-range chipset. Inside the chipset are Cortex A76 and A55 cores. The graphics unit is operating with Mali-G57 MC2. Such as 4/64, 4/128, 4/256, 6/128, 8/128 8/256 GB it has a wide range of RAM/Storage options. Storage chip has UFS 2.2 standard.
The main camera has a f/1.8 aperture and can take pictures at 48MP resolution, video recording is limited to 1080p@30FPS. Front camera is 8MP resolution and has a f/2.2 aperture.
It comes with Android 11 based MIUI 12.
General Specs
- Display: 6.5 inches, 1080×2400, up to 90Hz refresh rate, covered by Gorilla Glass 3
- Body: “Chrome Silver”, “Graphite Gray”, “Nighttime Blue”, “Aurora Green” colour options, 161.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: 190g
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G (7 nm), Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G57 MC2
- RAM/Storage:4/64, 4/128, 4/256, 6/128, 8/128 8/256 GB, UFS 2.2
- Camera (back): “Wide: 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF”, “Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4”, “Depth: 2 MP, f/2.4”
- Camera (front): 8 MP, f/2.0
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC support (market/region dependent), USB Type-C 2.0
- Sound: Mono, 3.5mm jack
- Sensors: Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
- Battery: Non-removable 5000mAh, supports 18W fast charging
POCO X3 GT
The POCO X3 GT, powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1100 5G chipset. The phone has 8/128 and 8/256 GB RAM/storage options. It has a battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh. POCO X3 GT supports 67W fast charging.
The DynamicSwitch display supports 120 Hz refresh rate and 240 Hz touch sampling rate, has DCI-P3 and 1080×2400 resolution, and screen is protected with Gorilla Glass Victus.
The camera setup a 64MP resolution main sensor with f/1.8 aperture and an 8MP resolution ultra-wide-angle sensor. Like most Xiaomi phones, this model also has a macro sensor.
LiquidCool 2.0 technology provides proportional heat dissipation and temperature control at flagship levels. When the device is in a high-performance state, LiquidCool 2.0 technology ensures that the temperature does not rise.
It comes with Android 11 based MIUI 12 for POCO.
General Specs
- Display: 6.6 inches, 1080×2400, up to 120Hz refresh rate & 240Hz touch sampling rate, covered by Gorilla Glass Victus
- Body: “Stargaze Black”, “Wave Blue”, “Cloud White” colour options, 163.3 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm, supports IP53 dust and splash protection
- Weight: 193g
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 1100 5G (6 nm), Octa-core (4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G77 MC9
- RAM/Storage: 8/128, 8/256 GB, UFS 3.1
- Camera (back): “Wide: 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, 1/1.97″, 0.7µm, PDAF”, “Ultrawide: 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 1/4.0″, 1.12µm”, “Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4”
- Camera (front): 16 MP, f/2.5, 1/3.06″, 1.0µm
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC support (market/region dependent), USB Type-C 2.0
- Sound: Supports stereo, tuned by JBL, no 3.5mm jack
- Sensors: Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, color spectrum, Virtual proximity
- Battery: Non-removable 5000mAh, supports 67W fast charging
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
Mi 11 Lite 5G, powered by Snapdragon 778G platform, impresses with its elegant design. The display FHD AMOLED supports a refresh rate of 90 Hz and offers Dolby Vision support. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 5.The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE has a battery with a capacity of 4250mAH. In addition, the phone supports 33W fast charging. Phone comes with 6/64, 6/128, 8/128 and 8/256GB RAM/Storage options.
The main camera with an aperture of f/1.8 and a resolution of 64MP takes high quality photos that can keep up with flagship phones.
The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE ships with the Android 11-based MIUI 12.5, but will soon receive the Android 12-based MIUI 13.
General Specs
- Display: 6.55 inches, 1080×2400, up to 90Hz refresh rate & 240Hz touch sampling rate, covered by Gorilla Glass 6
- Body: “Truffle Black”, “Mint Green”, “Citrus Yellow” colour options, 160.5 x 75.7 x 6.8 mm, supports IP53 dust and splash protection
- Weight: 159g
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (5 nm), Octa-core (1×2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 3×2.2 GHz Kryo 670 & 4×1.90 GHz Kryo 670)
- GPU: Adreno 642
- RAM/Storage: 6/64, 6/128, 8/128, 8/256GB, UFS 2.2
- Camera (back): “Wide: 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, 1/1.97″, 0.7µm, PDAF”, “Ultrawide: 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚, 1/4.0″, 1.12µm”, “Telephoto Macro: 5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm, 1/5.0″, 1.12µm, AF”
- Camera (front): 20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm, 1/3.4″, 0.8µm
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC support, USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG support
- Sound: Supports stereo, no 3.5mm jack
- Sensors: Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, Virtual proximity
- Battery: Non-removable 4250mAH, supports 33W fast charging
POCO F3
The POCO F3 features a slim design. It’s equipped with an 6.67 inches AMOLED display that supports a refresh rate of 120Hz. It supports HDR10+ and is protected by Gorilla Glass 5.
The F3 uses the Snapdragon 870, an improved version of the Snapdragon 865, and comes with 6/128, 8/128, 8/256 GB RAM/Storage options. F3 has a 4520mAh Li-Po battery. In addition, supports 33W fast charging and PD 3.0.
POCO F3 is a very capable device at a very affordable price. The overall design gives a premium feel and is very stylish.
General Specs
- Display: 6.67 inches, 1080×2400, up to 120Hz refresh rate, covered by Gorilla Glass 5
- Body: “Arctic White”, “Night Black”, “Deep Ocean Blue”, “Moonlight Silver” colour options, 163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8 mm, supports IP53 dust and splash protection
- Weight: 196g
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm), Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4×1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
- GPU: Adreno 650
- RAM/Storage: 6/128, 8/128, 8/256GB, UFS 3.1
- Camera (back): “Wide: 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, 1/2″, 0.8µm, PDAF”, “Ultrawide: 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚”, “Macro: 5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm, 1/5.0″, 1.12µm, AF”
- Camera (front): 20 MP, f/2.5, 1/3.4″, 0.8µm
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC support, USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG support
- Sound: Supports stereo, no 3.5mm jack
- Sensors: Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, virtual proximity, color spectrum
- Battery: Non-removable 4520mAh, supports 33W fast charging
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