What new Xiaomi will be released in 2023: a full guide to smartphones, smart watches and gadgets

2023 promises to be a watershed for Xiaomi โ€“ the Chinese giant is preparing several revolutionary devices that can change the market of smartphones and smart equipment. After the successful launch of Xiaomi 13 Pro with a Leica camera and the flagship Redmi Note 12 Turbo, the company announced even more ambitious projects: from foldable smartphones to smart glasses with a new headset. AR-But what models are we waiting for when they will be in Russia, and what technical features to look for?

In this article, we have collected all the confirmed and expected new Xiaomi 2023 โ€“ from budget smartphones to premium smart home gadgets. You will learn the exact release dates (where they are known), pre-prices for the Russian market, and exclusive details about features that competitors do not have. MIX Fold 3 could be the first foldable smartphone with a frameless internal screen, or how Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro will beat the Apple Watch in battery life.

We will focus on the problems with deliveries to Russia โ€“ which models will definitely appear in official stores and which will have to order from abroad, and also consider whether to wait for new products or better buy current flagships at discounts.

๐Ÿ“ฑ Xiaomi 2023 flagship smartphones: what to expect from the series 13 and MIX

Xiaomi 13 line has already been presented, but in 2023 it will be a major update. The main novelties are Xiaomi 13 Ultra and Xiaomi MIX The first will be the most advanced โ€œcameraphoneโ€ with Leica optics and a sensor of 1 inch, and the second โ€“ the answer Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 with an ultra-thin body and improved hinge.

According to preliminary data, Xiaomi 13 Ultra will receive:

  • ๐Ÿ“ท Four-module chamber with variable aperture (from f/1.9 before f/4.0) and 6-zoom.
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ 5000 mAh battery with support for 120-watt fast charging (full charge in 18 minutes).
  • ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ 2K AMOLED-144Hz refresh rate screen with Dolby Vision support.
  • ๐Ÿค– Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor with improved cooling (graphite substrate) + steam-chamber).

Here's Xiaomi. MIX Fold 3 promises to be a breakthrough in the world of foldable smartphones:

  • ๐Ÿ“„ Internal screen 8.02 inches with resolution 2K+ and stylus support.
  • ๐Ÿ”„ New hinge with zero clearance (without slits when folding).
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Snapdragon 8 processor+ Gen 1 (or a newer chip if it is released).
  • ๐Ÿ“ก Support for satellite communications (similar to iPhone 14).

โš ๏ธ Attention: In Russia Xiaomi MIX The Fold 3 could face certification issues due to sanctions, and if it does, it will only be through parallel imports with limited warranty.

๐Ÿ“Š What is the flagship Xiaomi 2023 is more interesting?
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Xiaomi MIX Fold 3
Redmi K60 Pro
Poco F5 Pro
I'm waiting for other models.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Budget and mid-budget smartphones: Redmi and POCO 2023

If Xiaomi flagships are about innovation, then the Redmi line and the POCO โ€” In 2023, the company will focus on improving autonomy and productivity in the budget segment:

ModelProcessorScreen.BatteryEstimated price (RF)
Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5GMediaTek Dimensity 10806.67" AMOLED, 120 Hz5000 mAh, 120 watts~35 000 โ‚ฝ
POCO F5 ProSnapdragon 8+ Gen 16.67" AMOLED, 120 Hz5160 mAh, 67 Wh~40 000 โ‚ฝ
Redmi K60Snapdragon 8 Gen 26.67" AMOLED, 144 Hz5500 mAh, 120 watts~45 000 โ‚ฝ
Redmi 12CMediaTek Helio G856.71" IPS, 60 Hz5000 mAh, 18 watts~15 000 โ‚ฝ

Special attention should be paid to Redmi. K60 โ€” This is the first smartphone in the line of Redmi with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which was previously installed only in the flagship Xiaomi 13.

POCO F5 Pro, in turn, will be the most powerful โ€œkiller flagships" 2023 In preliminary tests, he's overtaking the iPhone. 13 in benchmarks 15-20%, It will cost you in 2 The main disadvantage is the lack of official supplies to Russia (you will have to order from China or Europe).

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If you need a budget smartphone with a good camera, wait for the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G โ€” It will have a 200-megapixel Samsung sensor ISOCELL HPX, which in terms of shooting quality will not be inferior to many flagships of 2022.

โŒš Smart watches and fitness bracelets: Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro and Mi Band 8

In 2023, Xiaomi plans to seriously update the line of wearable devices.The main novelties are Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro and Mi Band 8. OS (instead of proprietary firmware, and the second - flexible AMOLED-animation-screen.

Key features of Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro:

  • ๐Ÿ•’ Do 7 Days of Autonomy (against) 2-3 daylights).
  • ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ 150+ sports modes, including trekking for triathlon and snowboard.
  • ๐Ÿฉบ Sensor. ECG and blood oxygen measurement (SpO2).
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ eSIM support (you can call without a smartphone).

The Mi Band 8 will be Xiaomiโ€™s first fitness bracelet with a full touch screen, rather than a button.

  • ๐Ÿ”‹ 200 mAh battery (autonomous up to 16 days).
  • ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ Automatic recognition of 6 types of activity (walking, running, cycling, swimming, ellipsoid, rowing).
  • ๐Ÿ’ง Standard 5 protection ATM (bracelet).
  • ๐ŸŽจ 100+ dials with animation support.

โš ๏ธ Note: In Russia, Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro can be sold without support for Google Pay due to restrictions of Google.

What makes Mi Band 8 better than Mi Band 7?
The new bracelet will feature a more accurate heart rate sensor (less than 2% error), support for control gestures (like shaking your hand to turn on the screen), and a stress monitoring feature with relaxation recommendations.

๐Ÿ“บ Smart TVs and smart appliances: Xiaomi TV A Pro and DreameBot robot vacuum cleaner X30 Ultra

In 2023, Xiaomi will continue to increase its presence in the smart technology segment.

  • ๐Ÿ“บ Xiaomi TV A Pro 2023 is the companyโ€™s first Mini TV LED-lighting and brightness of 1500 nits.
  • ๐Ÿค– DreameBot X30 Ultra โ€“ robot vacuum cleaner with automatic brush washing and laser navigator LDS 5.0.
  • ๐Ÿ”Œ Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer โ€“ voice-enabled aerogrill via Alice or Google Assistant.

Xiaomi TV A Pro 2023 It will be the brandโ€™s first TV with Dolby Atmos support. IMAX Enhanced, the model will also receive a processor MediaTek MT9638 supportive 8K@60fps and 4K@120fps. In Russia, the TV is expected in size 55", 65" and 75" priced 60 000 before 120 000 โ‚ฝ.

DreameBot X30 Ultra is Xiaomiโ€™s answer to Roborock S8 Pro Ultra, the main chips:

  • ๐Ÿงน Double rotating brushes for better dust collection.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฆ Automatic washing and drying of brushes after cleaning.
  • ๐Ÿง  AI algorithm for recognizing carpets and complex surfaces.
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ Battery at 5200 mAh (up to 3 hours of continuous operation).

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If you want a robot vacuum cleaner with maximum autonomy, wait for DreameBot X30 Ultra โ€“ it will be able to clean an apartment of up to 200 m2 without recharging.

๐ŸŽง Headphones and audio equipment: Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro and Soundbar Pro

In 2023, Xiaomi will update its line of wireless headphones and acoustic systems.

  • ๐ŸŽง Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro โ€“ with support LDAC and loud-noise suppression ANC 48 dB.
  • ๐Ÿ”Š Xiaomi Soundbar Pro โ€“ soundbar with Dolby Atmos and subwoofer on 80 watts.
  • ๐ŸŽค Xiaomi Smart Speaker 2 โ€“ Smart speaker with Mi support AI voice assistant.

Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro will be the first headphones of the brand with adaptive ANC, It's automatically adjustable to the outside noise, and it's also going to get a model:

  • ๐Ÿ•’ Up to 9 hours of playback with ANC (up to 30 hours in the case).
  • ๐ŸŽต Support for Hi-Res Audio and 360ยฐ spatial.
  • ๐Ÿ’ง Protection by standard IP54 (dust-spray).
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Fast pair with Xiaomi devices via Mi Quick Connect.

Xiaomi Soundbar Pro is the perfect addition to Xiaomi TVs TV A Pro Soundbar supports:

  • ๐ŸŽฌ Dolby Atmos formats, DTS:X and DTS Virtual:X.
  • ๐Ÿ”Š Power of 120 W (including subwoofer).
  • ๐ŸŽš๏ธ Customize the sound through the mobile application Mi Home.
  • ๐Ÿ”Œ Connection to HDMI eARC, Optical and Bluetooth 5.2.

๐Ÿ”‹ Powerbank and accessories: whatโ€™s new in 2023

In addition to the basic equipment, Xiaomi will release several interesting accessories:

  • ๐Ÿ”Œ Xiaomi HyperCharge 200W โ€” The fastest charger of the brand (charging a smartphone in 8 minutes).
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ Mi Power Bank 4 Pro โ€“ 20,000 mAh power bank with 100W support.
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Xiaomi Smart LED Desk Lamp 2 Pro - table lamp with color temperature adjustment 2700K before 6500K.
  • ๐Ÿ–ฑ๏ธ Xiaomi Smart Mouse โ€“ a mouse with wireless charging and sensor 16000 DPI.

Xiaomi HyperCharge 200W It will be the brandโ€™s first charger with standard support. USB PD 3.1 It will be able to charge not only smartphones, but also laptops (for example, MacBook Pro or Xiaomi Book Pro). USB-C to USB-C length of 1.5 m.

Mi Power Bank 4 Pro will get a graphene anode, which will increase its durability to 1500 charging cycles (against) 500-800 It also supports two-way fast charging (you can charge the device and connected gadgets at the same time).

Check out fast charging support for your smartphone|Clarify the actual capacity (indicated in mAh, not Wh)|Pay attention to the amount USB-port|Check compatibility with wireless charging (if needed)-->

๐Ÿ“… Release date and where to buy new Xiaomi 2023 in Russia

Most of Xiaomiโ€™s new products in 2023 will first appear in China, and then in global versions.

ModelAnnouncement dateExit date in RussiaWhere to buy
Xiaomi 13 UltraApril 2023May-June 2023Official website, M.Video, Connected
Xiaomi MIX Fold 3July 2023August-September 2023 (limited parties)Parallel import (AliExpress, Joybuy)
Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5GAlready announced.March-April 2023Official stores, Wildberries, Ozone
Xiaomi Watch 2 ProJune 2023July-August 2023Official website, M.Video
Mi Band 8May 2023June 2023Ozone, Wildberries, official stores

It is important to note that some models (e.g. Xiaomi) MIX Fold 3 or POCO F5 Pros may not be available for sale in Russia due to sanctions, in which case they can be ordered:

  • ๐ŸŒ Through intermediaries (e.g. Joybuy or AliExpress).
  • ๐Ÿ›’ In parallel import stores (for example, M. Video or Svyaznoy in the section "Global versions").
  • โœˆ๏ธ Carriers from China (e.g. Taobao) + delivery).

โš ๏ธ Note: When buying devices through parallel import, pay attention to regional firmware, NFC pay-for 4G-ranges) may not work in Russia.

๐Ÿค” FAQ: Frequent questions about the new Xiaomi 2023

Will Xiaomi 13 Ultra be officially sold in Russia?
Yes, Xiaomi 13 Ultra is due in official stores, but there may be delays due to logistics. โ‚ฝ. However, some features (such as Google Mobile Services) may be limited.
Should you buy Mi Band 8 or should you buy Mi Band 7?
If you need a flexible one AMOLED-The screen and improved sensors are worth waiting for the Mi Band 8. If you just need a reliable and cheap model, the Mi Band 7 is still a great choice (especially, its price will drop to the next version). ~3 000 โ‚ฝ).
What Xiaomi 2023 will support wireless charging?
Wireless charging will get: Xiaomi 13 Ultra (50W). MIX Fold 3 (20 watts). Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro (10 watts). Mi Power Bank 4 Pro (10 watts reverse charging). Other models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+ or POCO F5 Pro) will only support wired charging.
Will it be possible to upgrade old Xiaomi smartphones to new features in 2023?
Yeah, but not everyone: ๐Ÿ“ฑ Xiaomi 12/12 Pro will receive an update before MIUI 14 with new widgets and optimizations. ๐ŸŽง Xiaomi Buds 3/3 Pro can be upgraded to an improved ANC, but they won't LDAC. โŒ Older models (e.g. Redmi Note) 9 or Mi 10) No new functions due to iron limitations.
Where can I follow the announcements of new Xiaomi 2023?
Official sources: ๐ŸŒ Website mi.com (section "Events"). ๐Ÿ“ฑ Mi Community app (available on Google Play and App Store). ๐Ÿฆ Account. @Xiaomi On Twitter. Unofficial (but reliable): ๐Ÿ“ฐ Telegram channels XiaomiUI and Mi Fans Russia. ๐ŸŽฅ YouTube channels TechDroider and Compote Techno.