What Xiaomi will be released in 2022: a full review of smartphones and smart devices

2022 was a period of active expansion of Xiaomi lines and experimentation with new categories of devices. The company not only updated the flagship Mi and Redmi series, but also introduced revolutionary solutions in the segment of foldable smartphones, smart watches and even electric vehicles. If you are planning to buy Xiaomi equipment and want to stay up to date with the latest announcements, this article will help you understand all the key brand innovations for the year.

Unlike previous years, in 2022, Xiaomi has made a bet on innovative screens, its own processors and ecosystem solutions. For example, the debut of the foldable Xiaomi MIX Fold 2 showed that the company is ready to compete with Samsung and Huawei in the premium segment.

In this article, we:

• 📱 Let’s analyze all Xiaomi 2022 smartphones – from flagships to state-owned
• ⌚ We will analyze the novelties in the segment of smart watches and fitness bracelets
• 💻 We will talk about new laptops and tablets with Qualcomm and Intel processors
• 🏠 Show us which IoT devices have joined the Mi Home ecosystem
• 🚗 Looking to the future: what is known about the electric car Xiaomi

1. flagship smartphones Xiaomi 2022: MIX Fold 2, 12S Ultra and others

The biggest hit of the year was Xiaomi MIX The Fold 2 is the company's second foldable smartphone to surpass its first predecessor in all respects. AMOLED-screen with support for 120 Hz, Snapdragon 8 processor+ Gen 1 and a unique Leica camera with optical zoom 2×. The model features a thin body (11.2 mm folded), which makes it one of the most compact among foldable smartphones on the market.

Equally impressive is the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the brand’s first smartphone with a Leica co-camera.

• 📸 Sony's main sensor IMX989 1 inch (50 MP)
• 🔍 Telephoto from 5.× optical zoom (48 MP)
• 🌌 Ultra-wide lens (48 MP) with autofocus
• 🎥 Support 8K-Video and Dolby Vision

For fans of compact flagships, the company released Xiaomi 12 Lite – a model with a 6.55-inch AMOLED-screen, Snapdragon processor 778G It's designed in the style of the iPhone 13, and it weighs just 173 grams and supports 67-watt fast charging.

⚠️ Attention: Flagships Xiaomi 12S Ultra and MIX Fold 2 was not officially delivered to Russia, and for the purchase will have to use parallel imports or order from China through intermediaries.

2.Redmi 2022 lineup: Note 11, K50 and budget hits

The Redmi Note 11 series became the most popular in 2022.The base model of the Redmi Note 11 received a 90-hertz AMOLED-screen, Snapdragon 680 processor and 5000 mAh battery with support 33W Note 11 Pro version of the Note+ 120-watt charging that charges the battery to 100% in 15 minutes.

For gamers and fans of powerful technology came out:

• 🎮 Redmi K50 Gaming – with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, built-in shoulder triggers and a cooling system with a steam camera
• ⚡ Redmi K50 Pro - with 120 hertz 2K-screen-and-support 120W charging
• 💰 Redmi 10A — 10,000 budget₽ 5,000mAh battery

Special attention should be paid to the Redmi Note. 11T Pro – the first model of the series with support 5G And with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 processor, the device offers performance at the level of flagships in 2021, starting at 22,000.₽.

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If you choose between the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ and the K50 Pro, pay attention to the screen: the K50 Pro has 2K resolution versus FHD+ from the Note 11 Pro+, but the latter has faster charging (120W vs 67W).

3. Smart watches and fitness bracelets: Watch S1, Band 7 and others

In 2022, Xiaomi significantly updated the line of wearable devices. the main novelty was the Xiaomi Watch. S1 — The brand’s first premium smart watch with a stainless steel body and 1.43-inch AMOLED-It's a screen. It supports:

• 🏃‍♂️ 117 training regimens (including 50m swimming)
• 🩺 Monitoring SpO₂ stress
• 📱 Autonomous work up to 12 days
• 🎶 Built-in speaker and microphone for calls

For the budget segment came out:

• 💰 Xiaomi Smart Band 7 – with a 1.62-inch screen (25 percent larger than the Band 6) and 120 training modes
• 🏊 Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Pro – with GPS, 5ATM water protection and autonomy up to 14 days

An interesting experiment was the Xiaomi Watch S1 Pro, a hybrid of classic watches and smart devices with physical hands and a color screen under the dial.

4. Laptops and tablets: Book S 12.4, Pad 5 Pro and others

In 2022, Xiaomi expanded its line of portable equipment, the main novelty was the Xiaomi Book S 12.4, the company's first laptop on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 processor. The device runs on Windows 11 ARM, offers:

• 🖥️ 12.4-inch 2.5K-The screen supports Dolby Vision
• 🔋 Autonomy up to 17 hours (according to manufacturer)
• 📡 Support 5G and Wi-Fi 6
• 💼 Weight 1.26 kg and thickness of 8.9 mm

For creative tasks, the company released the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro - a tablet with an 11-inch 120-hertz screen, a Snapdragon 870 processor and support for the Xiaomi Smart Pen stylus. S7 FE, Offering similar performance at a lower price (~35 000₽).

Xiaomi Book Pro has also been announced. 14/16 2022 — Updated version of laptops with Intel processors 12-generation and OLED-The models received an improved cooling system and a battery on the Dolby Vision. 70 Wh-h.

5.Smart Home and IoT Devices: New Robot Vacuums, Lamps and Sensors

The Mi Home ecosystem in 2022 was replenished with dozens of new devices, among the most interesting:

• 🤖 Xiaomi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Pro – robot vacuum cleaner with laser navigation, hot floor wash function and autonomy up to 180 minutes
• 💡 Xiaomi Smart LED Desk Lamp 1S — table lamp with color temperature adjustment (2700–6500K) and wireless charging for a smartphone
• 🚪 Xiaomi Smart Door Lock 2 is a smart lock with a fingerprint, NFC and automatic closing
• 🌡️ Xiaomi Temperature and Humidity Monitor 2 – Compact Sensor with E-ink Display and Home Assistant Support

Special attention deserves Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer - aerogrill with control through the application. The device supports 100+ automatic recipes, has a capacity of 5.5 liters and a power of 1500 W. For Russia, the device is not official, but available through informal channels.

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For home security, the company released Xiaomi Home Security Camera 360° 2K Pro – a camera with a resolution of 2304×1296, night vision up to 10 meters and detection of people / animals through AI. The device supports recording on a microSD (up to 256 GB) or in the cloud.

Xiaomi electric car: the first official data

In March 2022, Xiaomi officially announced the introduction of electric vehicles, and the company has invested $10 billion in development and promises to release the first model by 2026.

• 🚗 Business class sedan (according to preliminary renders)
• 🔋 Autonomy over 800 km (cyclewise) NEDC)
• ⚡ Superfast charging support (up to 80% in 15 minutes)
• 🤖 Management through the Mi Home ecosystem (integrate with a smart home)

Lei Jun, the company’s CEO, said Xiaomi’s car would be “better than Tesla’s Model 3” in price/quality terms. EV, The plant will be located in Beijing — ~250 000–300 000₽ (preliminary estimates).

⚠️ Note: At the time of the article (2022), Xiaomi electric car is not yet unveiled, all information is based on rumors and official statements of the company.

7. Accessories and other novelties: headphones, charging, game controllers

In 2022, Xiaomi updated its line of accessories:

• 🎧 Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro — TWS-headphone ANC, LDAC and autonomy up to 9 hours
• 🔌 Xiaomi 120W GaN Charger – Compact charging with two ports (100W + 20W)
• 🎮 Xiaomi Game Controller – a gamepad for smartphones with Hall-effect joysticks and triggers L3/R3
• 🔋 Xiaomi 20000mAh Power Bank Pro – Power Bank with 120W exit and wireless charging

Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro stands out especially – the first headphones of the brand with support for spatial sound and adaptive ANC. The model competes with the AirPods Pro 2, offering similar sound quality at a price of 30% lower (~12 000₽).

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If you need headphones with the best ANC In the Xiaomi lineup, choose Buds 4 Pro. For a budget of up to 5000₽ Redmi Buds 4 with a hybrid ANC and 30 hours of autonomy.

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