Where in Russia produce TVs Xiaomi: a full guide to factories and models of 2026

Xiaomi TVs have long ceased to be exotic in the Russian market - today they are one of the most popular Smart TVs in the budget and middle segment. But after the departure of many foreign brands and the tightening of import rules, buyers have a natural question: where exactly in Russia produce Xiaomi TVs, and can you trust the quality of local assembly? In this article, we will understand which factories produce equipment under the Mi TV and Redmi TV brand, what models are assembled in the Russian Federation, and how to distinguish the "Russian" TV from the one imported from the one imported from the other.

Spoiler: Despite the loud claims of “full localization”, the real picture is more complicated. Part of the components are still imported, and the factories themselves often work on the SKD-assembly scheme (large-node assembly from finished blocks). But this does not mean that quality suffers – modern Xiaomi TVs assembled in Russia undergo the same checks as foreign counterparts.

Xiaomi’s official plants in Russia: the full list of 2026

As of 2026, Xiaomi has been working with several Russian production sites, but does not directly own any plants, all assembly is carried out under contract with local partners, and here is the current list of enterprises that are officially listed in the brand documentation:

• 📍 The Telebalt plant (St. Petersburg) is Xiaomi’s largest partner in Russia, specializing in the assembly of Mi TV A, Mi TV P1 and Redmi Smart Fire TV series TVs.
• 📍 Rusteologii (Kaluga region, Obninsk) — collects models for government order and corporate clients, including TVs with support for Russian services.
• 📍 Horizont plant (Minsk, Belarus) – although formally it is not Russia, some TVs for the Russian market are supplied from here (due to logistical features).
• 📍 "Electronic Technologies" (Tver Region) - small batches of premium TVs (Mi TV Q2).

It is important to understand that not all Xiaomi models are made in Russia, for example, the flagship Mi TV QLED and Mi TV Master are still imported from China or India, and localized mainly budget and mid-budget series, which are in the highest demand.

How to distinguish the Xiaomi TV of Russian assembly from imported?

Even if the box says "Made in Russia", it doesn't always guarantee 100% local production, here are 5 key signs that can determine the origin of a TV:

1. Serial number and barcode. On the box or menu of the TV (Settings → About TV), look for codes starting with: 🔹 RU is Russian assembly; 🔹 CN is Chinese production; 🔹 IN is Indian assembly.

Availability of Russian certificates

EAEU

rostest

Firmware with pre-installed Russian services

Wink

OKKO

Amediatheca

MTS TV.

Guarantee pass

Xiaomi Russia

mi.com/ru/support

Price.

An important nuance: even Xiaomi’s Russian TVs can contain up to 60% of imported components (matrixes, processors, motherboards), mainly the case, power supply and final assembly are localized.

What Xiaomi models are produced in Russia in 2026?

The list of localized models is regularly updated, but at the moment in Russia officially collect the following series:

Flagship models like Mi TV Q2 QLED or Mi TV Master OLED are not produced in Russia, they are imported from China or Malaysia. It is also worth noting that not all diagonals of the same series can be localized. For example, Mi TV P1 55" assembled in Tver, and 75" - imported.

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Before buying, check the serial number of the TV on the website mi.com/ru/verify - it indicates the place of production and release date.

Pros and cons of Xiaomi TVs of Russian assembly

Local manufacturing has both advantages and disadvantages, and let's look at them in detail.

Advantages

• ✅ Lower price due to the absence of import duties (savings of up to 20% compared to Chinese models).
• ✅ Fast delivery – no dependency on logistic delays.
• ✅ 24-month warranty (vs. 12-month warranty for gray importers).
• ✅ Pre-installed Russian services (Wink, OKKO, MTS TV).
• ✅ It is easier to find parts – service centers store components for local models.

Deficiencies

• ❌ Limited choice of models – only budget and mid-range.
• ❌ The quality of the assembly may be inferior to Chinese factories (according to reviews, sometimes there are backlashes of the body or uneven illumination).
• ❌ Fewer firmware updates — local models sometimes get updates later.
• ❌ There are no features (e.g., Redmi Smart Fire TV doesn’t have Google Play, just Amazon Appstore).

If you are critical to the maximum picture quality or advanced technologies (for example, Mini LED or 8K), then you should consider imported models. For everyday use, the Russian assembly is the best option in terms of price / quality.

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Xiaomi TVs of Russian build are profitable for the budget segment, but not suitable for those who are looking for top-end features or rare diagonals.

How to verify the authenticity of Russian production?

Unfortunately, there are scammers on the market who pass off gray imported TVs as local ones, and here are step-by-step instructions on how to avoid cheating:

Examine the box for the inscription "Made in Russia" and the logo of the EAC|

Check the serial number on Xiaomi's website (mi.com/ru/verify) |

Make sure that the TV menu has Russian services (Wink, OKKO)|

Ask the seller for a certificate of conformity (should be with the EAC seal)|

Compare the price to the official website – if it is lower by 30%+, It's suspicious.-->

Pay special attention to the warranty card, which must be filled in at official dealers with the following information:

• 📌 Dates of sale;
• 📌 Store stamps;
• 📌 The serial number of the television;
• 📌 Addresses of the service center.

If any of these are not there, you are either a grey import or a fake.

⚠️ Warning: Some market place sellers (Ozon, Wildberries) have "Made in Russia" on their product card, but they supply TVs from China. Always require a photo of the box and a serial number before you buy!

Where to buy a Xiaomi TV of Russian assembly?

To ensure that you get a local model, buy TVs only from official partners:

• 🛒 Official website mi.com/ru – there is always a current range and warranty 24 of the month.
• 🛒 Svyaznoy and M. Video – they have separate showcases for Russian models.
• 🛒 SberMegaMarket – often hold promotions on Xiaomi TVs with local build.
• 🛒 Official Xiaomi stores in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Kazan.

Avoid buying from unverified sellers on Avito or in small online stores. Even if the price is tempting, the risk of running into gray imports or counterfeits is too great. Also, we do not recommend buying Xiaomi TVs from foreign online stores (AliExpress, Gearbest) - they are not designed for the Russian market and may not support local services.

⚠️ Warning: If you buy a TV on credit or installments, check with the bank if the warranty is covered by gray models. Some credit programs (for example, from Sber) work only with official dealers.

Xiaomi’s production prospects in Russia: what to expect in 2026?

According to sources in the company, in 2026 Xiaomi plans to expand local production due to:

• 🔧 Launch of assembly of OLED- TVs at the plant in the Kaluga region (so far it is only rumors, but negotiations are underway).
• 🔧 Increase the share of local components to 40% (now ~25%).
• 🔧 Release of TVs with support for the Russian OS "Aurora" for state order.
• 🔧 Opening of a new plant in Tatarstan (together with local authorities)

But experts say a full transition to Russian manufacturing is unlikely, because key components (BOE or Samsung Display, MediaTek processors) are still imported, and localization in Russia is difficult due to high costs and lack of technology.

If you want to maximize the “Russianness” of the TV, follow the announcements of models with the prefix Mi TV RU – it will be a separate line, focused on the local market, and you should expect the emergence of TVs with support for Mir Pay and other Russian payment systems.

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