Whose matrix in Xiaomi TVs: AUO, BOE or LG Display – who is the screen manufacturer of your model?

Why it’s important to know whose matrix is in your Xiaomi TV

When choosing a Xiaomi TV, many users pay attention to the diagonal, resolution or support for HDR, but rarely think about the manufacturer of the matrix. And it is on it that the real color reproduction, viewing angles and screen durability depend – parameters that do not always match the stated specifications. Xiaomi, like most brands, does not produce matrixes themselves, but buys them from third companies. Depending on the model and year of release, Xiaomi TVs can be panels from AU Optronics (AUO), BOE Technology or LG Display – and each of them have their own characteristics.

In this article, we will look at how to identify the matrix manufacturer in your Xiaomi TV, how different panels of different brands, and what this affects in everyday use. You will also learn which Xiaomi models are equipped with matrixes from LG Display (often positioned as premium), and where more budget decisions are used from BOE or AUO, which will help you make informed choices when buying or understand why your current TV behaves the way and not otherwise.

How to know the matrix manufacturer in your Xiaomi TV

Unfortunately, Xiaomi does not specify the manufacturer of the matrix in the specifications or documentation, but there are several ways to determine whose panel is in your model:

• 🔍 Service menu. Press the Menu button on the remote and press 1 sequentially. → 9 → 6 → 9 (or 1) → 1 → 4 → 7 for new models. In the menu that opens, look for Panel Info or Display, which may include the manufacturer's code (e.g., the manufacturer's code, BOE, AUO, LGD).
• 📄 Marking on a box or back panel. The serial number sticker sometimes indicates the matrix code (e.g. MSTxxxx for BOE or LMxxxx for LG Display).
• 📱 Mobile apps. Apps like this. TV Panel Check (Android) or Display Tester (iOS) can analyze color profiles and presumably identify the manufacturer.
• 💬 Owner reviews. On forums (e.g, 4PDA Mi Community often discusses which matrices are in specific batches of TVs.

⚠️ Attention: In the service menu, you can accidentally change critical settings, which will lead to malfunctioning of the TV!

If none of these methods worked, please contact Xiaomi to ask for the serial number of the matrix manufacturer, which is sometimes only available to dealers.

Matrix manufacturers for Xiaomi: who is who

Xiaomi has partnered with three major array suppliers for its TVs, each specializing in different technologies and market segments:

BOE is the largest supplier of arrays for Xiaomi, especially in budget and mid-budget models, and is known for actively supplying panels for Apple (for example, for iPhone) and other brands, but in the TV segment its products are often criticized for uneven lighting and narrow viewing angles. LG Display, by contrast, is considered a premium supplier, their matrixes are used in flagship models of Xiaomi, such as the Mi TV Master or Mi TV Q2.

AU Optronics is in the middle, and their arrays are not as bright as LG's, but they don't have the obvious drawbacks of the BOE. They're often found in mid-range models like the Mi TV 5 or the Mi TV ES.

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Matrixes from LG Display are usually found in flagship models of Xiaomi, and BOE – in budget. AUO occupies a niche “middle ground”.

Matrice Comparison: Which is Best for Your Tasks

The choice of matrix depends on how you plan to use the TV. Let's compare the key parameters:

• 🎮 For games: Matrices are best suited LG Display (IPS) Due to low response time and wide viewing angles. VA-panel BOE They can be “black” when moving fast.
• 🎬 For the movie: Here contrast is important, so preferable VA-panel BOE or AUO. However, please note that when viewed from the side, the picture may fade".
• 🖼️ For graphics and design: optimal IPS-matrix LG Display or AUO It's because of accurate color reproduction. Avoid cheap colors. VA-panels – they distort colors when changing the viewing angle.
• 🏡 For kitchen or bedroom: In this case, any matrix is suitable, but it is better to choose a model with anti-reflective coating (more often found in the case of a stainless glass). AUO).

If you often watch TV from an angle (for example, in a large company), pay attention to models with a high-quality view of the TV. IPS-It's better for dark rooms. VA-panels due to high contrast, but be prepared for the fact that in daylight the picture may seem dim.

⚠️ Attention: Matrixes from BOE Xiaomi’s budget models (e.g. Redmi Smart) TV) Often suffer from uneven lighting. Check the TV for uniformity of black in a dark room before buying!

What Xiaomi models are equipped with LG Display matrices

The matrixes from LG Display are considered to be among the best on the market, so Xiaomi only installs them in flagship and premium models. Here is a list of TVs where you are likely to meet a panel from LG:

• 📺 Mi TV Master Series (all generations) - used IPS-Dolby Vision and 120 Hz panels.
• 📺 Mi TV Q2 / Q2 Pro — QLED-Quantum dot matrixes, often from LG.
• 📺 Mi TV 6 OLED — used here OLED-panel LG, similar to what is on television LG C1/C2.
• 📺 Mi TV LUX Transparent Edition – a unique transparent edition OLED-A matrix developed in conjunction with LG.

It is important to understand that even within one model, the matrix manufacturer can vary depending on the batch. For example, in the Mi TV Q2, the first releases were set with panels from LG, and in later installments they could use AUO or BOE. To find out exactly what matrix is in your TV, use the methods from the second section of this article.

If you are critically important matrix from LG, when buying, check with the seller information about the batch or look for feedback from the owners of a specific revision of the model. For example, on the Mi TV Q2 Pro 65" 2023 release more often found panels from LG, while in the 55-inch version of the same series may stand AUO.

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When buying a Xiaomi TV from an online store, pay attention to the screen photos in the reviews. If you see bright spots on a black background, this is a sign of a VA-matrix from BOE with uneven backlighting.

Typical problems of matrixes in Xiaomi TVs

Each matrix manufacturer has its own “diseases” that appear on Xiaomi TVs, and knowing them in advance can help you avoid disappointment or adjust the TV properly.

BOE matrix problems

• 🔦 "Dirty screen" (DSE). You can see light spots or divorces on a gray or black background, especially in dark scenes of movies.
• 👁️ Narrow angles. When viewed from the side, the colors get distorted, the contrast drops.
• ⚡ Broken pixels, more commonly found in budget models (Redmi Smart) TV).

Problems with AU Optronics Matrices

• 🌈 Weak color reproduction. Colors can seem faint compared to LG-matrix.
• ☀️ In sunny rooms, the picture can get blurry".

Problems with LG Display Matrix

• 🖥️ The dirty screen effect" (DSE) It is found in models 65" and above.
• 🔄 Delays in activation. OLED-Matrices require "warm-up" after switching on.

Most of these problems can be mitigated by the right settings, for example, for BOE matrices, it is recommended that:

• Reduce the brightness to 80–90% to reduce the visibility of DSE.
• Turn on Movie mode instead of Standard for more natural color reproduction.
• Use external lighting (such as bias lighting) to reduce eye strain.

How to choose Xiaomi TV with the best matrix: tips for the buyer

If you are only planning to buy a Xiaomi TV and want to get the maximum matrix quality, follow these recommendations:

1. You'll have to budget it. ₽: You will probably get the matrices from BOE or AUO. Choose models with IPS, if the viewing angles are important. 30,000-60,000 ₽: In this segment, there are already matrices from LG Display (e.g. Mi) TV Q2 55"). From 60 000 ₽: here dominated LG-matrices, including OLED (Mi TV 6 OLED).

Check the diagonal.

BOE

Check the year of release.

Mi TV Q2 2026

Check out the reviews.

Mi TV P1

AUO

BOE

If you buy a TV in an offline store, you must:

• Look at the screen from different angles – this is how you will appreciate the real viewing angles.
• Turn on the test mode (if any) and check the uniformity of the backlight.
• Run videos with quick scenes (such as sports) to identify artifacts.

⚠️ Note: In Xiaomi models with support 120 Hz (e.g. Mi Mi) TV Q2 Pro) matrix from LG Display may have a permission restriction: 4K@120 Hz only works with Chroma. 4:2:0, not 4:4:4. This is important for gamers who connect PC console!

FAQ: Frequent questions about matrices in Xiaomi TVs