Xiaomi Mi Smart TV Buying Guide 2026

Xiaomi (Mi) remains a dominant player in the 2026 smart TV market, leading the budget and "premium value" segments with a 17.5% market share in key regions like India. The current trend shows a major shift toward Mini LED and QLED technologies, with new flagship models featuring 144Hz refresh rates and peak brightness levels reaching up to 5,200 nits in certain regional versions.

While display quality has improved significantly, consumer feedback highlights persistent challenges, including lag on 2GB RAM models and intrusive startup ads in specific firmwares. The 2026 lineup, however, aims to address these with a transition to Android 14.0 (Google TV) and higher RAM configurations in Pro models.

The detailed report below covers global market trajectories, technology shifts, and strategic sourcing recommendations.