Xiaomi Mi Play
A 2018 budget Mi with a gradient glass back at an aggressive price.
The Xiaomi Mi Play is a budget Xiaomi smartphone released Dec 2018, with a launch price of $160. It pairs the Helio P35 with a 5.84" LCD display, a 12 MP + 2 MP main camera and a 3,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 44/100 — Xiaomi's style-led budget. Standout strengths: gradient glass back at $160. and notched fhd+ display. Main trade-off: helio p35 slow.
Xiaomi's style-led budget.
Mi Play wrapped Xiaomi's budget hardware in a striking gradient glass body at $160 — the youth pitch in entry-tier form, with bundled mobile data perks in China.
Read the full review- Gradient glass back at $160.
- Notched FHD+ display.
- Light 150 g.
- Bundled cellular data perks in China.
Full specifications
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How the Xiaomi Mi Play compares
| Xiaomi Mi Play | Galaxy Note 4 | Xiaomi Mi 4i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Chipset | Helio P35 | Snapdragon 805 | Snapdragon 615 |
| Display | 5.84" LCD | 5.7" QHD AMOLED | 5.0" LCD |
| Main camera | 12 MP + 2 MP | 16 MP · f/2.2 | 13 MP |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,220 mAh | 3,120 mAh |
| Launch price | $160 | $750 | $210 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Xiaomi Mi Play released?
The Xiaomi Mi Play was released in Dec 2018.
How much does the Xiaomi Mi Play cost?
The Xiaomi Mi Play launched at $160 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Xiaomi Mi Play screen size and type?
The Xiaomi Mi Play has a 5.84" LCD display.
What chipset does the Xiaomi Mi Play use?
The Xiaomi Mi Play is powered by the Helio P35 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Xiaomi Mi Play have?
The Xiaomi Mi Play ships with 4 GB · 64 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Xiaomi Mi Play battery capacity?
The Xiaomi Mi Play has a 3,000 mAh battery.
How fast does the Xiaomi Mi Play charge?
The Xiaomi Mi Play supports 10 W wired charging.
What is the Xiaomi Mi Play main camera?
The Xiaomi Mi Play has a 12 MP + 2 MP main camera.
Does the Xiaomi Mi Play have a headphone jack?
The Xiaomi Mi Play has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Xiaomi Mi Play get software updates?
The Xiaomi Mi Play update policy: To Android 9.0.
How much does the Xiaomi Mi Play weigh?
The Xiaomi Mi Play weighs 150 g.
What colours does the Xiaomi Mi Play come in?
The Xiaomi Mi Play is available in 3 colours: Dream Blue, Twilight Gold, Fantasy Black.
Is the Xiaomi Mi Play worth buying?
Mi Play wrapped Xiaomi's budget hardware in a striking gradient glass body at $160 — the youth pitch in entry-tier form, with bundled mobile data perks in China. SpecEagle gives the Xiaomi Mi Play an editorial score of 44/100.
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