What matrixes Xiaomi uses in TVs: a full guide to technology 2026

Choosing a Xiaomi TV is always a compromise between price, size and picture quality, but the main factor determining how comfortable you will be watching movies, playing or working behind the screen is the type of matrix. It is the key to contrast, viewing angles, color reproduction and even power consumption. In 2026, Xiaomi will offer four main types of TV arrays: VA, IPS, OLED and QLED (Each technology has its own strengths and weaknesses, and the choice depends on your tasks.

In this article, we will discuss:

• 🔍 What matrices are installed in Xiaomi TVs in 2026 (with examples of models).
• ⚖️ Comparison VA, IPS, OLED and QLED: What is best for movies, games, office work.
• ⚡ Typical matrix problems (burnout, glare, input delay) and how to avoid them.
• 💰 Price/Quality: What Matrixes Give Maximum for Minimum Money.

If you're already looking at a particular model, check it out in our comparative table at the end of the article, and if you're in doubt about which technology will work for you, take a quick survey:

1. VA-Matrix: High contrast for reasonable money

VA (Vertical Alignment is the most common technology in Xiaomi TVs in the budget and mid-range segment, it provides contrast ratios of 3000:1-6000:1 (vs. 1000:1 in the mid-range). IPS), It's a great idea for theaters at home, especially if you're watching movies in a dark room.

Where it meets:

• 📺 Mi TV A Pro (series 2022-2026) – budget models with VA-matrix BOE or CSOT.
• 🎮 Redmi Smart Fire TV — Optimized for gaming due to low input latency (up to 10 ms).
• 💰 Mi TV Q2 (minor) — VA direct-lit LED uniformly.

But VA There are two key flaws:

1. Narrow viewing angles: when viewed from the side (more than 30)°) The colors dim and the contrast drops. This is critical if the TV is in the spacious living room.
2. "Dirty black in side lighting: VA-Matrices are prone to blacklight (backlight seeps through pixels), which makes dark scenes look grayish.

⚠️ If you plan to hang the TV on the wall high, VA-And the matrix can be frustrating, because when you look up from the bottom, the contrast gets worse. IPS or OLED.

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To reduce the effect of dirty black on the VA-In the matrix, enable local dimming (if supported) in Xiaomi settings and reduce the brightness to 70-80%.

2. IPS-Matrices: wide viewing angles, but weak contrast

IPS (In-Plane Switching – Alternative VA, Xiaomi uses in models that are focused on universal use. IPS — viewing angles 178° It's perfect for large rooms where the audience is sitting on different sides, or for using the TV as a monitor.

Examples of models with IPS:

• 🖥️ Mi TV 5 Pro (some modifications) — IPS Supported by Dolby Vision.
• 🎨 Mi Desktop Monitor 27 – Hybrid version (TV)+monitor IPS-panel.
• 🏠 Redmi X Series – budget models for the kitchen or bedroom.

However, IPS lose VA The contrast is that black is more of a dark gray (contrast 800:1-1200:1), and you can see it in dark scenes of horror movies or space.

But IPS win:

• 🎨 Color Rendering: More Natural Tints Important for Designers.
• ⚡ Speed: response time 4-8 ms (vs. 10-15 ms y) VA), What is critical for dynamic games.

⚠️ Note: In the TVs Xiaomi with IPS Dirty screen effect - uneven backlighting, visible on monochromatic backgrounds (for example, gray skies in movies) - check the screen on test videos with gradients before buying.

3. OLED-Matrixes: premium quality, but with nuances

OLED — The technology that Xiaomi has started to use with 2022 Unlike a year. VA/IPS, where the lighting is general, in OLED Each pixel glows on its own:

• 🌑 Absolute Black: Contrast ∞:1 (pixel just shuts off).
• 🎭 Instant response time (0.1 ms) – no blurring in dynamic scenes.
• 🖼️ Perfect viewing angles without distortion.

Models with OLED Xiaomi:

• 💎 Mi TV Master OLED (65" and 77") - flagship with support for Dolby Atmos and 120 Hz.
• 🎮 Mi TV OLED Gaming Edition – Optimized for the PS5/Xbox Series X (HDMI 2.1, ALLM).

However, OLED flawless:

1. pixel burnout: with static content (channel logos, HUD in games) there are shadows over time".
2. Price: OLED-Xiaomi TVs in 2–3 more expensively VA/IPS analogue.
3. Brightness: in bright rooms OLED may lose QLED (maximum ~800 nits versus 1,500+ thread).

🔹 Advice for gamers: In Mi TV OLED Gaming Edition: Enable Pixel Shift (in screen settings) to reduce the risk of burnout. Also avoid maximum brightness in static menus.

4. QLED-Matrices: brightness and saturation (but not to be confused with OLED!)

QLED (Quantum Dot LED) — it's an upgrade VA-It's a quantum dot matrix that gives you a wider color gamut and a higher brightness, and Xiaomi uses it in premium models, like this:

• 🌈 Mi TV Q2 QLED (55"-75") - up to 90% coverage DCIP3 and brightness of 1,000 nits.
• 🎥 Mi TV 6 OLED+ (hybridism QD-OLED) — plus-plus OLED and QLED.

Advantages QLED:

• 🔆 Brightness up to 1500–2000 nits (ideal for bright rooms).
• 🎨 More saturated colors than usual VA (quantum-dot).
• 💰 Cheaper. OLED comparablely.

But there are downsides:

• ⚫ The contrast is worse than the OLED (There is no "true" black because of the lighting).
• 🔄 The viewing angles are narrower than those IPS/OLED (better than the classical VA).
• 📉 Over time, quantum dots degrade, losing their brightness (but more slowly than the brightness of the dots). OLED burn out).

🔹 Who's good for? QLED? If you need a bright screen for daytime viewing (such as in the living room with large windows), but OLED out-of-pocket — QLED Xiaomi will be the best choice.

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QLED — It's not the same as OLED! First technology improves the VA-The matrix, the second one, is completely self-luminous!

5. Comparative matrix table in Xiaomi TVs (2026)

🔹 How do you use a table? Identify what's more important to you:

• 🎬 Movies in the Dark Room → VA or OLED.
• 🎮 Games → IPS (low delay; or OLED (if the budget allows).
• ☀️ Bright room → QLED or IPS high-brightness.
• 💰 Minimum price → VA (But check for dirty black).

6. Which matrix to choose in 2026?

The choice of matrix depends on your budget and use cases. Here is a checklist for making a decision:

Watch movies in a dark room? → VA or OLED

Playing on console/PC? → IPS (budget OLED (premium)

The TV is in a bright room? → QLED or IPS high-brightness

We need wide viewing angles? → IPS or OLED

Limited budget? → VA (But check for blacklight)

Ready to pay for better quality? → OLED or QLED-->

🔹 Budget up to 30,000 ₽: Take Mi. TV A Pro (VA) or Redmi X (IPS). In this segment OLED and QLED unrealistic.

🔹 Budget 50,000-100 000 ₽:

• For the movie: Mi TV Q2 QLED (55–65").
• For games: Mi TV OLED Gaming Edition (if you find it on stock).

🔹 Budget 100,000 ₽+: Mi TV Master OLED (65 or 77 is the best Xiaomi has to offer.

⚠️ Note: In 2026, Xiaomi began testing MiniLEDs in prototypes, a technology that combines high contrast (like the one used in the first half of the year). OLED) brightly QLED And keep an eye out for the announcements, and maybe there will be models available as early as 2026.

7. Typical problems of matrices and how to avoid them

Even the most advanced matrix can be a problem if you don't take into account its features, and here are the most common problems and ways to prevent them:

🔴 Burnout OLED (burn-in)

Static elements (channel logos, HUD They leave traces on the screen to minimize the risk:

• 📺 Use Pixel Refresh (in Xiaomi settings) OLED).
• 🎮 In games, disable static interface elements (e.g. map in Fortnite).
• 🔄 Change content: Don’t leave your TV on one channel for long.

🟣 "Dirty black on VA (blacklight)

The backlight seeps through the dark pixels, especially around the edges.

• 🌓 Reduce the brightness to 70-80%.
• 🔦 Enable Local Dimming (if available in the model).
• 🛋️ Watch TV from different angles before buying – the defect is not noticeable on all copies.

🟡 Uneven lighting IPS (backlight bleed)

Light spots on the edges of the screen against a dark background.

• 🖥️ Enable Movie mode instead of Dynamic.
• 🔧 Adjust Gamma in the settings (value 2.2 is usually optimal).
• 🛒 Buy it. IPS-TVs only in stores with the possibility of on-site inspection.

🔹 Important: If the matrix defect is too noticeable, use the warranty. Xiaomi usually meets in obvious defects (for example, dead pixels or severe uneven backlighting).

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)