Xiaomi or LG: Which TV is the best to buy in 2026? honest comparison on 7 key parameters

Choosing between Xiaomi and LG TVs in 2026 is not just a brand issue, it’s a battle between two different philosophies: affordable smart versus premium quality with innovation. Both offer models ranging from budget to flagship, but their approach to picture, sound and ecosystem is fundamentally different.

If you're looking for maximum brightness and contrast for a dark room movie, LG with their OLED- panels and Self-Lit Pixel technology will be the obvious favorite. But are you willing to overpay 30-50% for it? On the other hand, Xiaomi offers Mini-LED lighting for the same money, 144 Hz for gamers and integration with Mi Home — ideal for those already living in the brand ecosystem. And also, the Xiaomi has a trump card: the price of 20-40% lower at comparable specs (except for [PH0005000]).

In this article, we're going to break down 7 key criteria, from image quality to durability, so you can make informed choices, without marketing slogans, just facts and tests, and yes, we've even taken into account little things like latency for gamers and compatibility with voice assistants.

1.Screen technology: OLED from LG vs Mini-LED and QLED from Xiaomi

The main difference between the brands is the type of matrix. LG bets on the OLED- panels (including the WOLED technology in premium models), where each pixel is illuminated independently.

• 🖤 Absolute black (pixels just turn off)
• 🌈 Wide color gamut (up to 99% DCI-P3 in flagships)
• ⚡ Instant response time (1 ms) – critical for dynamic scenes

But there is a downside: OLED is prone to pixel burnout in static elements (channel logos, HUD in games) and has a lower peak brightness compared to Mini-LED.

Xiaomi, in turn, uses Mini-LED backlighting in top-end models (for example, Xiaomi TV Q2 75) and QLED-matrix in the middle segment.

• ☀️ Brightness up to 1500 nits (vs 800-1000 nits y OLED)
• 🛡️ No burnout risk - suitable for round-the-clock use
• 💰 Price of 30-50% below OLED- Analogues

However, Mini-LED has a blocking effect (glow around bright objects on a dark background), and contrast is inferior to OLED. For most users, the difference is noticeable only in complete darkness.

Image quality: who gives the best detail and color?

Here, LG’s lead is evident, thanks to the α9 Gen6 processor (in the G3, C3) and support for Dolby Vision IQ. LG TVs automatically adjust the picture to the lighting in the room, and Dynamic Tone Mapping technology works out details in dark and light scenes. In RTINGS.com tests, LG flagships show 15-20% better detail in HDR than Xiaomi.

Xiaomi is not far behind in the budget and mid-range segment: their MediaTek 9650 processor (in Xiaomi TV A Pro) supports HDR10+ Adaptive and MEMC 120/144 Hz. But there is a nuance: in cheap models (up to 50) often used VA-matrix with a viewing angle of 120 °, while LG even in the basic series (A2) gives IPS with 178 °.

The critical difference: if you watch a movie dark from the side of the screen, LG will retain colors and contrast, and Xiaomi (except flagships) can “bloom”.

⚠️ Warning: In Xiaomi models up to 2023 (e.g. Mi TV 4S), there is a frequent problem with uneven backlighting. Check the screen for uniformity in a dark room before buying!

3. Smart TV and ecosystem: who is more convenient for everyday use?

Here, Xiaomi is taking off with deep integration with the Mi Home ecosystem, and if you already have smart lamps, robot vacuum cleaners, or Xiaomi cameras, the TV will become the central control panel.

• 🏠 Smart home management via Mi Home → Devices
• 🎮 Built-in Google Play Store (as opposed to LG, where only the branded store)
• 📱 Duplicate the screen of the smartphone via Mi Screen Mirroring (works more stable AirPlay)

LG offers webOS 23, one of the smoothest and most intuitive shells on the market.

• 🎬 Built-in services: Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ in 4K Dolby Vision
• 🎮 GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud Gaming with Gamepad Support
• 🔊 Voice assistant ThinQ AI with support for Yandex Alice (in Russian firmware)

However, LG has two critical disadvantages:

1. There is no official YouTube in 4K due to a conflict with Google.
2. The app store is limited – many Android apps are not installed.

View the list of pre-installed services (Netflix, YouTube, etc.)

Check support for voice assistants (Alice, Google Assistant)

Make sure you have the right ports (HDMI 2.1 for PS5/Xbox)

Test the remote for responsiveness (Xiaomi has lags)-->

Sound: built-in speakers vs need for sound panel

If you don't plan on buying external acoustics, LG will win by a crushing score. Their flagships (G3, C3) feature an α9 Gen6 system with virtual 9.1.2 sound and Dolby Atmos support. In What Hi-Fi? tests, LG scored 4.5/5 sound, noting clear high and deep low frequencies even without a subwoofer.

Xiaomi in most models puts stereo speakers with a capacity of 20-30 W with support for DTS-HD. This is enough for news or TV series, but for movies with explosions and soundtracks, you will necessarily need a sound panel. The exception is Xiaomi TV Q2 75" with a 2.1 system and a built-in subwoofer, but it loses to LG in detail.

Comparison of sound in numbers:

• 🔊 LG C3 55": 40W, Dolby Atmos, virtual surround
• 🔊 Xiaomi Q2 65": 30W, DTS-HD, bass weaker by 30%
• 🔊 Xiaomi A Pro 50": 20 W, no subwoofer (wheezing at maximum volume)

⚠️ Warning: In Xiaomi TVs until 2022 (Mi TV 4A, Mi TV 4S), there is a frequent problem with noise in speakers at high frequencies. Before buying, turn on a test track with a clear voice (for example, newscasting).

5. Gaming Opportunities: 4K@120Hz, ALLM and Delayed Entry

For gamers, LG is a choice of choice. Their OLED- TVs (C3, G3) support:

• 🎮 4K@120 Hz via HDMI 2.1 (important for PS5 and Xbox Series X)
• 🕹️ ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) - Automatically switch to game mode
• ⏱️ Delayed input 9-13 ms (Xiaomi has 15-25 ms)
• 🖥️ G-Sync and FreeSync Premium for smoothness

Xiaomi has also added HDMI 2.1 and 144 Hz in the latest models (Q2 2026), but:

1. It only works at 1440p, not 4K.
2. Delay input is 2 times higher (20 ms vs 10 ms in LG).
3. There is no Dolby Vision support in games (HDR10 only).

If you play on a console (PS5/Xbox), take LG. For PC gaming (especially in shooters), a 10ms difference can be critical.

Price and Price/Quality: Where is the Real Benefits?

Xiaomi is the clear leader here, for example, compare the 55-inch models (prices are current in June 2026):

Conclusions:

• 💎 Premium: LG OLED is justified if you want perfect black and movie quality. Overpay ~50,000 ₽ for technology.
• 🎯 Optimal choice: Xiaomi Q2 – Mini-LED + 144 Hz for the price QNED from LG.
• 💰 Budget: Xiaomi A Pro is 40% cheaper with a comparable QLED- screen.

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If your budget is up to 60,000 ₽, Xiaomi offers the best price/feature ratio. LG in this segment sells either outdated models or stripped-down versions (for example, without HDMI 2.1).

7. Reliability and durability: what breaks down more often?

According to service centers (RemBytTechnics report for 2023), LG OLED has 30% fewer calls in the first 3 years of operation.

• 💡 Backlight: Mini-LED models (Q1) show flickering zones after 1.5-2 years.
• 🔊 Dynamics: 15% of cases are wheezing or dumping of one channel.
• 📱 Firmware: After updates, the sound can "fly" to HDMI (reset).

LG has other weaknesses:

• 🖥️ Ports HDMI: In 5% of cases, port 2.1 stops working after connecting powerful graphics cards.
• 🎨 Burnout OLED: When you watch news (static logos) every day, you notice it after 4-5 years.

Guarantee:

• 📜 LG: 36 months on OLED- panels (for burnout), 12 months for the rest.
• 📜 Xiaomi: 12 months for everything, but official stores often give +1 year for free.

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Before buying, check the TV's production date with a serial number (first 4 digits are week/year). Xiaomi with a date until 2023 may have outdated firmware with bugs in HDMI-CEC.

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