Who Makes Screens for Xiaomi: All Suppliers, Technology and Quality Secrets

When you buy a Xiaomi smartphone or TV, you pay not only for hardware and software, but also for the screen, one of the most expensive parts of the device. However, few people know that the company itself does not produce displays itself. Like most brands (including Samsung and Apple), Xiaomi orders screens from specialized suppliers, often changing them depending on the model, region of sales and even a batch of devices.

In this article, we’ll look at which companies are shipping screens to Xiaomi in 2026, what technologies they’re using (from budget IPSs to premium 144Hz AMOLEDs), and why the same smartphone might have displays from different manufacturers, and how to determine which screen is installed on your device, and what to do if it fails.

The main screen vendors for Xiaomi: who are they?

Xiaomi has partnered with several industry giants that make displays for their devices, with Chinese and Korean companies as the main players in the market, but Taiwanese manufacturers have also added to the list in recent years.

• 📱 Samsung Display is the leader in supply AMOLED-screens for flagships (series Xiaomi 14, Mix Fold).
• 🖥️ BOE Technology is the largest Chinese manufacturer providing IPS and OLED The middle segment (Redmi Note 13 Pro)+, POCO F6).
• 🔍 Tianma Microelectronics – specializes in budget LCD-displays for Redmi and POCO.
• 💡 Visionox - a supplier of flexible OLED For foldable smartphones (Xiaomi Mix Fold 3).
• 🛠️ CSOT (TCL) — Makes screens for Xiaomi TVs TV some smartphones.

Interesting fact: BOE’s share of Xiaomi’s screen shipments exceeded 50% in 2023, overtaking Samsung Display, due to Xiaomi’s policy of diversifying suppliers and reducing dependence on Korean manufacturers. However, flagship models (such as Xiaomi 14 Ultra) still use exclusively the Samsung E6 AMOLED, the brightest and most energy-efficient on the market.

Even within the same model, there may be screens from different vendors, for example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, depending on the batch, was equipped with displays from BOE or Visionox, which sometimes led to differences in color reproduction and brightness.

How does Xiaomi choose screen providers?

The choice of display manufacturer depends on several factors, and Xiaomi approaches this issue pragmatically.

1. Price – for budget models (Redmi A2, POCO M6), cheap IPS-matrixes from Tianma or BOE are used.
2. Technology – flagships receive the most advanced solutions: LTPO OLED (adaptive refresh rate) or MicroLED (in the future).
3. Logistics – for the Chinese market, screens are often supplied by BOE or Visionox, and for global versions – by Samsung Display.
4. Reliability – if a batch of screens is found defects (for example, “yellow spots” on OLED), Xiaomi can urgently change suppliers.

In 2022, Xiaomi 12 Pro in the first batches had screens from Samsung Display with the problem of “green hue” at low brightness. the company quickly switched to deliveries from BOE for subsequent batches, which caused discontent among users due to differences in color reproduction.

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If you buy Xiaomi in the first months after the release, check with the seller what screen is installed in a particular device.

How do you know which screen is installed in your Xiaomi?

If you want to check which manufacturer made your smartphone display, there are a few ways, and the most reliable way is to use service codes or specialized applications.

For most Xiaomi models, the following method works:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the code ##4636## (the test menu will open).
3. Go to the Info about hardware tab.
4. Find Display ID or Panel Manufacturer.

Alternatively, install the Device Info HW app (available on Google Play), and the Display section will specify the matrix manufacturer.

• SDC — Samsung Display;
• BOE — BOE Technology;
• TM — Tianma;
• VO — Visionox.

Important: if you find that your smartphone has a screen from BOE and not from Samsung, as promised in the specs, this is not always a reason to return.Many of the latest BOE OLED generations are not inferior to Samsung in quality, but may have other color profile settings by default.

Xiaomi screen problems: typical defects and their causes

Despite high quality control standards, Xiaomi screens (especially from some vendors) can have characteristic defects, with the most common problems and possible causes:

• 🟢 "Green color – found on Samsung E4/E5 AMOLED low brightness associated with subpixel structure.
• 🟡 "Yellow Spots – Typical of the BOE OLED after long-term use, due to uneven aging of organic materials.
• 🔄 "Blinking with autobrightness is a problem of some LTPO OLED (For example, in Xiaomi 13 Pro. Solution is solved by updating the firmware.
• 🖥️ "Bitted pixels are more common on IPS LCD from Tianma in budget models.

If your screen has one of these defects, first check if it is a hardware feature (for example, the “green hue” on Samsung AMOLED is considered normal and is not subject to warranty replacement).

Run a monochrome video (red, green, blue, black) on YouTube

Carefully examine the screen for points that differ in color.

Repeat the test at maximum and minimum brightness

Take a picture of the screen on another camera – sometimes the defects are only visible in the photo.-->

⚠️ Note: If you find progressive deterioration (e.g., yellow spots grow or new broken pixels appear), this may indicate a production defect. However, be prepared for some defects (e.g., uneven lighting on the IPS) They can be considered “permissible” according to the company’s standards.

Xiaomi TV screens: who supplies and what technologies are used?

Unlike smartphones, where Xiaomi works with a variety of vendors, screens for Xiaomi TV are produced mainly by two companies:

1. CSOT (TCL) — major VA-panels for most models (e.g. Xiaomi) TV A Pro, Xiaomi TV Q2).
2. BOE provides QLED-matrixes for premium series (for example, Xiaomi TV Master).

In 2026, Xiaomi also partnered with Samsung Display to supply Mini-LED screens for flagship TVs (expected in Xiaomi TV S Pro 2026), which will allow the company to compete with the Samsung QN90C and LG G3 in black quality and brightness.

Xiaomi TVs are characterized by their use of an open panel (without their own image processing processor), which makes them dependent on the quality of the matrix. For example, models with screens from CSOT are often criticized for mediocre motion processing, while TVs with BOE QLED have better color reproduction.

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When choosing Xiaomi TV Pay attention not only to the permission (4K/8K), but also the matrix type. VA-panels (from) CSOT) cheaper but yield QLED (from BOE) contrast-eye.

What to do if the screen Xiaomi broke: repair or replacement?

If the display of your smartphone or Xiaomi TV is out of order (cracked, stopped responding to touch, appeared vertical stripes), you have several options:

1. The official service is warranty repair or replacement under the Xiaomi Care program (acting in some countries).The cost of the original screen for Xiaomi 14 is from 15 000 to 25 000 rubles.
2. Unofficial services are cheaper, but the risk of running into an unoriginal matrix (for example, instead of Samsung AMOLED, they will supply BOE with the worst color reproduction).
3. Self-replacement is for power users only, and you will need to buy a screen (for example, on AliExpress or eBay) and a special tool to peel off the old matrix.

⚠️ Note: When changing the screen in an unofficial service, make sure that the matrix has the same identifier (Panel). ID), Like the original, like if you POCO F5 stood BOE NT37801, And they're offering you BOE NT37800, This can cause problems with color calibration or Always-On Display.

For Xiaomi TVs, the situation is more complicated: a replacement screen often costs 70-80% of the price of a new device, in which case it makes sense to consider buying a new model, especially if the TV is over 3-4 years old.

Next articleThe future of Xiaomi screens: what technologies to expect in 2026?

Xiaomi is investing heavily in new display technologies, and this is what we expect to see in the coming years:

• 🔮 MicroLED – Xiaomi has already introduced a prototype of a MicroLED screen for smartphones (at the exhibition) MWC Series production will not begin until 2026.
• 🔄 Underscreen cameras – Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 (2026) is expected to have a completely hidden front camera under the display.
• 🎮 240Hz screens are already being tested for gaming smartphones (Black Shark 6 Pro).
• 🌈 QD-OLED — Joint development with Samsung Display for premium TVs.

Xiaomi is also working on its own screen production, and in 2023, the company announced the construction of a factory to produce the screens. OLED-The panels are in China, but mass production will not begin until 2027, which will allow Xiaomi to reduce its dependence on Samsung and other devices. BOE better control of quality.

In the near term (2026-2026), Xiaomi is expected to actively use LTPO OLED with adaptive refresh rates (from 1 to 120 Hz) to increase battery life, a technology already used in Xiaomi 14 and Mix Fold 3, but in the future will become the standard even for the mid-range segment.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi screens