All Xiaomi Smartphones We’re Waiting For in 2019

In 2018, Xiaomi has sold 100 million smartphones in 10 months. Total sales for 2018 are more than 120 million units, which is 30% more than in 2017. The Chinese brand has even more ambitious plans for 2019: the company plans to sell more than 150 million smartphones. Xiaomi wants to catch up with Apple, which is now the third world leading phone manufacturer. Maybe it will even surpass, taking the honorary bronze. There are several prerequisites for making plans:

– The popularity of Xiaomi worldwide is growing steadily. The smartphones have reasonable prices, high build quality and good software support;

– The closest competitors – Oppo, Vivo, Meizu and even Apple – have some difficulties, and most likely they will have a reduction in supply for 2019;

– Xiaomi will continue to conquer the European market in 2019. It has new sub-brand Pocophone, which helps to enter the US market;

– Xiaomi will split the smartphones into two sub-brands – Mi and Redmi in 2019.

As you can see, there are enough grounds, let’s see how it goes. It will be nice to see the favorite brand in the top three of the world rankings!

Xiaomi smartphones in 2019

We already know the release dates of some Xiaomi smartphones in 2019. Please do not be too angry for this article, if you read it when everything is known, and smartphones are released. Most likely, some of our predictions will be wrong. Believe me, it is quite difficult to predict Xiaomi phones for the whole year ahead in the first days of 2019.

Xiaomi Redmi 7 2019 series

The Redmi series will definitely continue in 2019. We expect at least three models – Redmi 7, Redmi 7 Pro and Redmi 7A. They will be logical continuation of last year’s Redmi 6, Redmi 6 Pro and Redmi 6A. However, the series may be replenished with new models. We are expecting Redmi S3, Redmi Y3 and the long-awaited Redmi Pro 2.

Redmi 7A: Specifications

• Processor: Snapdragon 429, 4 core Cortex-A53 up to 1.85GHz, GPU Adreno 504
• RAM: 2GB or 3GB
• Built-in memory: 32GB
• Display: 5.84-inch with HD+ resolution
• Main camera: single 13MP sensor Samsung S5K3L8
• Front camera: 8MP sensor Samsung S5K4H7
• Battery: 2900mAh
• Expected price will start at $100

Redmi 7: Specifications

• Processor: Snapdragon 439, 8 Cortex-A53 cores up to 1.95 GHz, Adreno 505 GPU
• RAM: 3GB or 4GB
• Built-in memory: 32GB or 64GB
• Display: 5.84-inch with Full HD+ resolution
• Main camera: dual, 12MP + 5MP Sony IMX486 main sensor, f/2.2 aperture, Samsung S5K5E8 secondary sensor
• Front camera: 8MP, Samsung S5K4H7 sensor
• Battery: 2900mAh
• Price: 3GB and 32GB version – $120, 4GB and 64GB version – $150.

Redmi 7 Pro: Specifications

• Processor: Snapdragon 460, 8 Kryo cores up to 1.8 GHz, graphics Adreno 605
• RAM: 4GB or 6GB
• Built-in memory: 32GB, 64GB or 128GB
• Display: 5.84-inch Full HD+ resolution with notch above the display, like Redmi 6 Pro
• Main camera: dual, 12MP + 8MP, the main sensor Sony IMX486, as in the previous generation, and secondary sensor 8MP Omnivision OV08A10
• Front camera: 8MP with the same sensor Samsung S5K4H7
• Battery: 2900mAh
• Price: $135 for the younger version and $165 for 64GB version.

Xiaomi Redmi 7 Pro First REVIEW

Xiaomi began to use Mediatek processors for its budget smartphones again. In 2019, we may have an unpleasant surprise in replacing all the processors of budget devices with MediaTek chipsets. So, instead of Snapdragon 429, we can get Helio A22, which has already used in Redmi 6A. Instead of Snapdragon 439 – Helio P22, which also took place in Redmi 6. Instead of Snapdragon 460, we can get a new Helio P35, already tested in Xiaomi Mi Play. According to another scenario, Redmi 7A and Redmi 7 will receive Snapdragon 632 chipset, while Redmi 7 Pro will be powered by Snapdragon 636.

The presentation of the new Redmi 7 is expected before the end of January, so we will know its official specifications soon.

Redmi S3: Specifications

Redmi S2 was released in May 2017. The last year Xiaomi didn’t release the next generation, but it doesn’t mean that the Chinese manufacturer has completely forgotten about this model. We can easily get its significant upgrade in 2019.

• Processor: Snapdragon 636
• RAM: 3GB, 4GB and 6GB
• Built-in memory: 32GB, 64GB or 128GB
• Display: 5.84-inch with Full HD+ resolution without notch
• Main camera: 12MP + 8MP dual camera Sony IMX486 main sensor and Omnivision OV08A10
• Front camera: 20MP Samsung S5K3T1 sensor
• Battery: 2900mAh
• Price: about $150 to $250.

Redmi Y3: Specifications

Redmi Y3 is a clone of Redmi S3, designed for the Indian market. All the specifications are the same, but you can’t exclude a downgrade of processor to Snapdragon 632.

• Processor: Snapdragon 632
• RAM: 3GB or 4GB
• Built-in memory: 32GB or 64GB
• Display: 5.84-inch FullHD+ resolution
• Main camera: dual 12MP + 8MP Sony IMX486 + Omnivision OV08A10
• Front camera: 20MP Samsung S5K3T1
• Battery: 2900mAh
• Price: $100

Redmi Y3 Lite: Specifications

The younger modification of Redmi Y3 is not confirmed, but it is still possible, since budget devices are more popular for the Indian market.

• Processor: Snapdragon 429, 4 cores up to 2 GHz
• RAM: 2GB or 3GB
• Built-in memory: 32GB, 64GB version is unlikely
• Display: 5.84-inch with HD+ resolution
• Main camera: single, 13MP, Samsung S5K3L8 sensor
• Front camera: 8MP, sensor Samsung S5K4H7
• Battery: 2900mAh
• Price: up to 90 dollars

Redmi Pro 2: Specifications

In 2016, the first Redmi Pro was released with great OLED display and good cameras for that time. But, alas, it was focused only on the Chinese market. In 2017 and 2018, we waited for the next generation, but it never happened. At the beginning of 2019, there are a number of leaks that say about Redmi Pro 2. However, we still don’t know its specifications and release date.

• Processor: Snapdragon 675, a new powerful Qualcomm chipset with 8 Kryo cores in two clusters and Adreno 612 graphics
• RAM: 4GB, 6GB and even 8GB
• Built-in memory: 64GB, 128GB and most likely 256GB
• Display: IPS panel with 6.3-inch diagonal and Full HD+ resolution or AMOLED with the same specifications.
• Main camera: dual 48MP + 5MP with Sony IMX586 sensor and the second sensor Samsung S5K5E8
• Front camera: 24MP, like the flagship Mi9, based on Sony IMX576 sensor
• Battery: 4000mAh
• Price: from $250 to $300.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 in 2019

This is the most popular series of Xiaomi smartphones. After all, devices from Redmi Note series are becoming the best-selling smartphones for many years.

The super-popular Redmi Note 3 Pro was released in 2016. The next popular smartphone is Redmi Note 4X from 2017. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 was one of the most popular smartphones in 2018. Also, there is Redmi Note 6 Pro with very good specifications, but most people are waiting for Redmi Note 7 and its older version of Note 7 Pro.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 was already presented on January 10, 2019. So here is the full specifications list:

Redmi Note 7: Specifications

• Processor: Snapdragon 660, 8 Kryo 260 cores in two clusters, Adreno 512 graphics
• RAM: 3GB, 4GB or 6GB
• Built-in memory: 32GB or 64GB
• Display: 6.3-inch Full HD+, LTPS panel
• Main camera: dual 48MP + 5MP  Samsung GM1 sensor with excellent performance – 1.6 micron dual pixels, f/1.8 aperture, DualPixel focusing and the largest matrix size 8 mm. The second camera is simple. 5 MP sensor is also from Samsung, and it performs the function of a depth sensor.
• Front camera: 13MP, Omnivision OV13855 sensor, the same is used in Redmi Note 5.
• Battery: 4000mAh
• Price: from $150 for the model with 3/32GB.

Redmi Note 7 Pro: Specifications

• Processor: Snapdragon 670, 8 Kryo 360 cores in two clusters, graphics Adreno 615
• RAM: 4GB and 6GB
• Built-in memory: 64GB or 128GB
• Display: 6.3-inch Full HD+ resolution
• Main camera: dual 48MP + 5MP, new Sony IMX586 sensor
• Front camera: 13MP, maybe from Samsung
• Battery: 4000mAh
• Price: from $199.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7A: Specifications

Redmi Note series usually has a budget version. This year it should be Redmi Note 7A. There is no information about it yet, so all specifications are not confirmed:

• Processor: Snapdragon 632, the youngest in the group: 8 Kryo 250 cores are also in two clusters, plus the Adreno 506 graphics
• RAM: 3GB or 4GB
• Built-in memory: 32GB or 64GB ROM
• Display: 5.84-inch with HD+ resolution, the same as Redmi 7A
• Main camera: dual 12MP + 2MP, the main sensor is Sony IMX486, while the second – Omnivision OV02A10
• Front camera: 8MP, S5K4H7 sensor
• Battery: 2900mAh
• Price: from $120 to $150.

Flagship Xiaomi smartphones 2019

Xiaomi Mi 9 is the most interesting Xiaomi smartphone in 2019 in 2019. The smartphone should be released in February, at MWC 2019 exhibition. We already know a lot about upcoming smartphone. There are many leaks and rumors.

Xiaomi Mi 9: Specifications

• Processor: Snapdragon 855, the protagonist of the world’s flagships in 2019: 8 Kryo 485 cores in three clusters, made according to the latest 7nm process technology. It will have 368.000 points in AnTuTu benchmark.
• RAM: 6GB or 8GB, like Xiaomi Mi 8 in 2018.
• Built-in memory: 128GB or 256GB. This is an important change: Xiaomi will not release 64GB version, but will add 256GB model.
• Display: Super AMOLED 6.4-inches with Full HD+ resolution, 1080×2280 pixels and 19:9 aspect ratio. It has 88.23% of screen to body ratio.
• Main camera: triple, 48MP + 12MP + 8MP. The main sensor is Sony IMX586, the second is S5K3M3, while the third – ToF 3D Stereo sensor for depth effect. Aperture f/1.8, optical stabilization, high-speed shooting up to 960fps and optical zoom.
• Front camera: 24MP, Sony IMX576 sensor with f/2.0 aperture and 0.9 µm pixel. Some sources say about 20MP IMX376 sensor, but this is unlikely, because it was previously used only in budget phones like Mi6X and Black Shark.
• Battery: 3500mAh. It is good battery capacity, because of energy-efficient processor with 7nm process technology and AMOLED screen.

Xiaomi Mi 9 will be released in February, at MWC 2019 exhibition. The expected price tag will be from $440 to $470 for the younger version 6GB+128GB. Xiaomi loves round price tags, so it’s logical to see something like 2999 yuan, which is just $439.

Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro: Specifications

The older version of the flagship may receive different name. Moreover, it will not necessarily be presented. Most likely, it will just quietly appear on sale and offer a couple of new features, such as new case material and memory. We expect these changes:

• RAM: 8GB or 10GB
• Built-in memory: 128GB, 256GB or 512GB
• Battery: 4000mAh
• Case with a transparent back cover, like Mi 8 Explorer Edition
• The release can be expected in the spring, perhaps in April 2019. The price will rise to $600.

That’s all smartphones from Xiaomi we are waiting for in 2019.  There are leaks about foldable smartphones or devices with two screen, but it is too early to predict them.