The China-based Xiaomi has come a long way since its humble beginnings back in April 2010. Initially known for producing feature-packed yet budget-friendly smartphones, the electronics giant has since expanded its range to other products such as earphones and even home appliances like hair dryers and vacuum cleaners.
Why Is Xiaomi So Cheap?
There’s a saying that cheap products and low prices can be too good to be true. But in the case of Xiaomi, it was a polar opposite altogether.
Take their Xiaomi smartphones, for instance.They manage to keep their products - even for high-end models - at an affordable price by reducing the traditional marketing expenses that normally costs a lot. Instead, they rely heavily on the power of social media and internet to engage their audience while generating both sales and brand awareness.
Exclusive Lazada sale on 7th April, 2020
Xiaomi's Official Lazada Store is having a Crazy Flash Sale on 7th April, 2020 for their Super Brand Day. Just follow the store and enjoy time-limited vouchers such as S$15 off (on the 7th) as well as up to 50% discount storewide.
That’s not all; Xiaomi is having a limited edition MFF 2020 Redmi Note 9S giveaway! You can win it by:
- Being the top spender of the day (only on Xiaomi products)
- Being the top scorer for Mini Bump
…and that’s all! Winners will be announced on 11th April, 2020.
With that, here are the best Xiaomi products worth investing for:
Sure, Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi may have been targeted to budget-conscious users. But their recent flagship model, Redmi Note 8 Pro is no slouch when comes to its overall specs and performances. It boasts a vibrant 6.53-inch FHD+ display enhanced with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on both front and back of the phone.
Those who love mobile photography can look forward to the phone’s attention-grabbing 64MP main camera with 8MP ultra-wide capable of shooting up to 120° as well as 2MP depth sensor and ultra-macro lens. For selfie lovers, there’s a 20MP front-facing camera with handy features like AI-assisted Beautify, portrait and studio lighting modes to help enhance your overall selfie shots.
Made for gaming, the phone consists of a Helio G90T octa-core processor designed for multitasking and heavy gaming, with popular titles like Call of Duty and PUBG. It even has a LiquidCool technology that dissipates heat for a smoother gaming experience. Coupled with a large 4,500mAh battery as well as a much-welcomed 3.5mm headphone jack, this phone is a real steal.
*Available in Xiaomi’s official Lazada store
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Not your average hair dryer, this Xiaomi Mi Ionic model boasts a nifty NTC Intelligent Temperature Control that helps to protect your scalp and hair from heat damage. It also uses six airfoil blades to ensure effective and speedier air-drying at 20,000 rpm with minimum wind noise. For peace of mind, it has both overheating and fuse protection as well.
What’s more, the Xiaomi Mi Ionic hair dryer doesn’t just dry your hair but also moistures and minimises static electricity, thanks to the water ion technology. Not to mention, the hair dryer is made light and comfortable for easy handling while the minimalist, yet with a portable design that’s convenient enough regardless of home or travel uses.
*Available in Xiaomi’s official Lazada store
Hate sweeping the floors? Well, this handy Xiaomi Roborock S50 is here to ease your daily burden. Think of it as your cleaning assistant; it automatically sweeps and even mops your floors regardless of spot cleaning, dust and even pet hair.
If that’s not enough, you can control and customise your robot vacuum using the downloaded Mijia app on your smartphone to map specific areas that needs cleaning. The robot vacuum can last up to 2.5 hours of auto cleaning, thanks to its large 5,200mAh battery capacity.
Let’s face it, the traditional wired vacuum cleaner can be both invasive and obstructive when it comes to efficient cleaning. But you can enjoy a more convenient vacuum cleaning experience, thanks to this wireless Xiaomi Mijia model. Among the highlights include a powerful 9-cone cyclone tornado design with a 100,000 rpm brushless motor for better cleaning performance.
The Xiaomi Mijia Handheld Wireless Vacuum Cleaner also utilises a 5-fold filter-locking system designed for blocking up to 99.97% dust. As you vacuum the surface, it also helps to prevent secondary pollution caused by the tiny particles flowing back into the air from the vacuum cleaner’s air outlet.
Finally, it comes with four multi-purpose brush heads for different cleaning needs such as vacuuming the bed, car mats and pet hair. No matter how you use it, rest assured that it operates silently as low as 72 dB. Moreover, its lightweight design makes it comfortable and easy to hold.
Enjoy better indoor air quality with this budget-friendly Xiaomi Mi Air Purifier Pro. It has a bright OLED display that allows you to check the temperature and humidity levels of your indoor surrounding. It even comes equipped with a Particulate Matter laser sensor capable of detecting tiny particles up to 0.3 μm.
Boasting a practical tower-structure design, this compact-size air purifier features 943 intake holes on all four sides to help maximise the efficiency of air purification. The added 360° cylindrical three-layer filter works three ways - outer, middle & inner layers. They can removing harmful small and large particles such as dust, bacteria, human/pet hair and odour.
*Available in Xiaomi’s official Lazada store
Go big or go home with this affordably-priced Xiaomi TV, which boasts a whopping 4K 55-inch screen. The TV is also HDR10 compliance, meaning you can enjoy better image quality in terms of its colour reproduction, brightness and contrast. When it comes to the audio quality, it has built-in Dolby and DTS HD speakers for surround sound experience.
The 178° viewing angle is suitable for families and large groups, where everyone can experience the same image quality no matter where you sit. Finally, you have the option to place your TV atop the cabinet or even mount it against the wall since the stand is removable.
Made suitable for home uses, this cheap but feature-packed Mi security camera boasts 360-degree protection, thanks to its rotating dual motor head. It also operates silently, which comes in handy for those who do not want to be disturbed by the motor sound while studying, working or sleeping.
Some of the highlights in this security camera includes an additional camera view at 96-degree vertical angle, a durable plastic build and high-quality recording feature at full HD resolution. Even if your home light is switched off, the camera’s night vision can record decent footage with the help of its F2.1 aperture and 8-bulb 940nm infrared illuminator.
*Available in Xiaomi’s official Lazada store
This Xiaomi Redmi power bank has everything you need under its compact form factor. It has a large 20,000mAh capacity, a dual USB-A output that allows you to charge two mobile devices simultaneously, and nine-layer chipset protection. For the latter, it helps to ensure your power bank is safe to use without worrying about short circuit, overcharging or high temperature.
*Available in Xiaomi’s official Lazada store
Say goodbye to the cumbersome wired earphones with this Xiaomi Mi True Wireless model. True to its name, you can enjoy the freedom of wire-free listening experience. Its 7mm neodymium magnet and titanium-plated coil speaker unit ensures robust and crystal-clear sound quality all around.
And that is not all; it supports AAC codec to help preserve the original sound of your favourite music. On the earphones are multi-function touch control for, say playing a song, activating noise reduction or managing hands-free calls. Additionally, the inclusion of a portable holding case allows you to charge your earphones on the go.
*Available in Xiaomi’s official Lazada store
Measuring at just 64.5mm x 9.7mm, this compact-size digital thermometer boasts a large display for easier temperature reading. For a better understanding of how hot or cold your indoor surrounding is, it even comes with cute reminder expressions such as Cool Moist, Air-Dry and Hot & Humid.
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