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- Our verdict |
- Competing TVs |
- TV appearance |
- Where to buy |
- Contrast and black detail |
- HDR effect quality |
- Factory color reproduction |
- Color reproduction after calibration |
- Smoothness of tonal transitions |
- Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions |
- Blur and motion smoothness |
- Console compatibility and gaming features |
- Input lag |
- Compatibility with PC |
- Viewing angles |
- Daytime performance |
- TV features |
- Apps |
- Playing files from USB |
- Sound |
- Panel details
XIAOMI S Mini 2026 (55"-75") 60Hz Review
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Panel type: LCD VA Refresh rate: 60Hz Brand: XIAOMI Resolution: 3840x2160 System: Google TV Model year: 2026
This review is an English translation of the Polish original. Read the original on Wybierz.tv.
Xiaomi S Mini 2026 is a fairly unusual TV, because the manufacturer has released two different versions under the same name. The 55-, 65- and 75-inch models use a 60 Hz panel, while the larger 85- and 98-inch variants come with a 144 Hz panel. So we decided to test them separately. In this review we focus on the smaller version and see whether, despite its basic refresh rate, it can still be a compelling choice for its price.
XIAOMI S Mini 2026 60Hz - Our verdict
6.2
Overall rating
At the smaller screen sizes (55–75 inches) the Xiaomi S Mini 2026 makes a genuinely good impression, provided you judge it from the outset by what it costs. Mini LED technology here does exactly what we expect, delivering strong contrast and enough HDR brightness that movie sessions take on a completely different dynamic compared with conventional TVs in this price bracket. Add Google TV and you get an easy-to-use set for everyday entertainment. The catch is that how you rate this model depends heavily on how you plan to use it. The 55, 65 and 75-inch versions use a 60 Hz panel, which automatically puts them on a completely different footing to the larger variants. If you’re after a screen specifically for sport or want to get the most from a new console in 4K at 120 frames per second, this TV will simply miss the mark.
Another issue is Xiaomi’s policy, because the naming confusion can be seriously misleading. The 85 and 98-inch variants are in fact completely different TVs in terms of construction and capabilities. Buyers are perfectly entitled to assume that by choosing a smaller size they only give up inches and perhaps the number of local dimming zones, whereas in practice they get equipment from a totally different technological tier. Looking at the 55–75-inch model on its own, if your benchmark is the best possible picture quality on a very tight budget, the S Mini 2026 can hold its own without any problem.
Advantages
Very good contrast: MiniLED + VA
High brightness
Wide colour gamut
Low input lag
120 Hz mode at 1080p/1440p
Google TV with a wide selection of apps
Good result after calibration
Disadvantages
Only a 60 Hz panel
Poor viewing angles
Poor image processing
Visible posterisation
Flat sound, little bass
Movies and series in UHD quality6.2
Classic TV, YouTube6.0
Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)5.0
Gaming on console6.9
TV as a computer monitor5.6
Watching in bright light6.3
Utility functions6.7
Apps9.6
Sound quality5.0
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XIAOMI S Mini 2026 60Hz - Competing TVs in this price range
XIAOMI S Mini 2026 60Hz - TV appearance
HDMI inputs: 3 x HDMI 2.0, 0 x HDMI 2.1 Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI), Mini-Jack (Headphones) Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
Build quality: Average
Stand type: Legs
Bezel color: Graphite
Stand: Fixed
Flat design: No
Accessories: Stand
Regardless of the screen size, the Xiaomi S Mini 2026 looks fairly conventional. The bezels at the sides and top are narrow, while the bottom bezel is noticeably thicker and finished in silver. The TV isn't particularly slim, so when wall-mounted it will sit quite proud of the wall. The rear housing is metal, but the overall design is simple and utilitarian. It's clear the manufacturer wasn't aiming for a premium build. The package includes two feet that can be fitted in two different positions. That's a handy solution, because the TV can be placed on either a narrow or wide TV cabinet.
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XIAOMI S Mini 2026 60Hz - Contrast and black detail
7.8/10
Local dimming function: Yes, number of zones: 308 (22 x 14)
Result
458,550:1
Result
27,450:1
Result
25,200:1
Result
10,950:1
Result
6,650:1
In terms of contrast the Xiaomi S Mini 2026 performs really well. The TV uses a VA panel and a Mini LED backlight with 308 local dimming zones on the 55-inch model. Although on paper the number of zones doesn't impress as much as in more expensive models, in practice the TV handles dark scenes very well. In shots where small bright objects appear on a black background it can effectively dim the rest of the image. As a result the blacks are deep and the contrast in many films can be reminiscent of what we see from OLED TVs. Of course not every scene is equally easy for the local dimming system. When there are more bright elements or they are placed close together you can notice a faint halo around them. That's a typical limitation of Mini LED TVs and Xiaomi is no different from the competition here. What deserves praise, however, is the backlight control algorithm itself. Compared with the previous generation it operates much more stably, so when watching you don't see irritating flicker or sudden brightness changes between consecutive shots.
Halo effect and black detail visibility:
XIAOMI S Mini 2026 60Hz - HDR effect quality
5/10
Supported formats: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Luminance measurements in HDR:
Result
993 nit
Result
166 nit
Result
641 nit
Result
157 nit
Result
898 nit
When it comes to HDR, the Xiaomi S Mini 2026 performs really well, especially given the segment this model sits in. The TV can reach around 1000 nits of brightness without much difficulty, so in bright scenes it can deliver a very pronounced HDR effect. The sun, highlights or very brightly lit parts of the picture can be intensely bright and at times really hit you with their intensity. It’s a bit different in dark scenes, though. Very small light sources surrounded by black are rendered at much lower brightness, so they lack the pinpoint intensity seen on the best TVs. That’s not unusual for a Mini LED. The local dimming algorithm reduces the backlight in those cases to preserve as deep a black as possible, which in such scenes matters more than a few extra nits.
HDR colours
Colour reproduction also fares well. Xiaomi markets the S Mini 2026 as a QLED TV, although the solution used here is in practice based on a PFS phosphor. What matters is the result, and that is pretty good. Measured DCI-P3 gamut coverage was around 94%, while in the much wider BT.2020 colour space it was about 74%. That means the TV can show most of the colours used in HDR movies with suitably high saturation. Its limitations are most noticeable with very intense shades of green, where the colour range begins to run out.
BT.2020 color gamut coverage and primary color luminance
| Data set | BT.2020 | P3 | R | G | B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synthetic patterns | 71.5% | 93.4% | 71% | 75% | 76% |
| Film measurements | 71.5% | 93.5% | 68% | 73% | 77% |
BT.2020
BT.2020 and P3 – average color gamut coverage (percent of the target gamut).
R, G, B – average primary color luminance relative to target (percent).
Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)
Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)
Measurements alone aren't everything. Equally important is how the TV handles real HDR content. The Xiaomi S Mini 2026 performs best when watching films and series mastered to around 1000 nits, the kind typically found on streaming platforms. Most content today falls into that category, and the TV has enough brightness headroom to display it without having to heavily alter the picture. As a result, most scenes look very good, with a suitable amount of detail and natural contrast. Only in the darkest parts can you notice the TV sometimes loses some detail by dimming the image more aggressively. Content that exceeds the panel's capabilities is a much bigger challenge. With standard HDR10, Xiaomi doesn't handle tone mapping very well. In very bright scenes it can blow out the brightest parts of the image, causing some details to simply vanish. A good example is the sun scene in the film Pan, where the bright disc of the sun merges with the background clouds instead of preserving clearly visible tonal transitions.
HDR luminance chart:
Fortunately, smaller screen sizes also support the HDR10+ format, which uses dynamic metadata. This solution is now far more common than it was a few years ago and appears in an increasing number of new films and TV series on streaming platforms. Its mere presence should therefore be seen as an advantage. Unfortunately, in practice Xiaomi doesn't make the most of its potential. In our tests the image looked virtually identical to standard HDR10. In the most demanding scenes there were still blown out highlights and a loss of fine detail that the dynamic metadata should help prevent.
Static HDR10
Dynamic: HDR10+
Factory color reproduction
5/10
We tested the Xiaomi S Mini 2026 (55–75 inch models) in Film mode, which compared with the other presets offered the most accurate colours. That did not mean the image was correctly set up straight away. In our unit the white balance was noticeably shifted toward warmer tones. There was too little blue and too much red, giving whites and greys a slightly warm cast. The TV also tended to brighten darker parts of the image too much. This was due to the gamma, which instead of staying around 2.4 fell in places to about 2.0. That made shadow detail more visible, but the image lost some depth. So the factory settings weren't bad, but they still needed some adjustment to reproduce the picture accurately.
Color reproduction after calibration
7.5/10
Surprisingly, the Xiaomi S Mini 2026 responds quite well to calibration. After our adjustments we were able to noticeably improve the white balance and the picture stopped leaning toward overly warm tones. In SDR material the result is really good, with the TV able to reproduce such content very accurately and hard to fault for colour reproduction. We made similar adjustments in HDR, although not everything could be corrected there. Colours look better than on the factory settings, but the TV still tends to display the picture a little brighter than it should. You can see this from the EOTF curve, which sits above the reference. In practice this means some HDR scenes are brighter than the creators intended. It's a quirk of this TV and we can't do anything about it.
XIAOMI S Mini 2026 60Hz - Smoothness of tonal transitions
5.5/10
The smoothness of tonal transitions on the smaller Xiaomi S Mini 2026 versions is noticeably worse than on the larger versions. It's most apparent in dark scenes, where posterisation often appears, visible as bands between similar shades. In some shots this can become clearly distracting. Fortunately the issue mainly affects darker parts of the image. In bright scenes, transitions between colours are generally smooth and there's little to complain about here.
Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
3/10
Smooth transition function
Image without overscan on the SD signal
The MT5896 processor handles digital image processing in the Xiaomi S Mini 2026. Unfortunately, in this respect the TV is fairly average. Low-resolution content isn't upscaled very well, and its limitations become obvious on a large screen. The picture looks quite digital, and the TV can't pull out many extra details. You also can't turn off overscan for low-resolution content. The handling of posterisation smoothing is even worse. On the smaller models there's not even a separate setting to reduce the visible banding between similar shades. So if those imperfections are already present in the source material, Xiaomi effectively doesn't mask them.
XIAOMI S Mini 2026 60Hz - Blur and motion smoothness
4.6/10
Maximum refresh rate of the panel: 60Hz
Film motion smoothing option: Yes
Blur reduction option: No
BFI function 60Hz: No
BFI function 120Hz: No
The smaller variants of the Xiaomi S Mini 2026 use a 60 Hz panel, and that's their biggest limitation when it comes to motion. For films and TV series this isn't yet a major problem, because the TV has a classic motion interpolator for 24/30 fps material. So you can reduce the characteristic judder and adjust motion to your own preferences. Sports and other 50/60 Hz material fare worse, because there’s no additional feature to improve smoothness. In such content we’re therefore limited by the panel itself.
In terms of motion blur the TV performs fairly typically for a VA panel. The most trailing is visible behind objects moving against a dark background, while in brighter scenes the effect is noticeably smaller. It’s not at a level that completely ruins the perception of motion, but in dynamic scenes you can see that the panel isn’t one of the fastest.
Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):
XIAOMI S Mini 2026 60Hz - Console compatibility and gaming features
4.6/10
ALLM:
Yes - VRR:
No
- VRR range:
No
- Dolby Vision Game Mode:
No
- Correct implementation of HGIG:
No
- 1080p@120Hz:
Yes
- 1440p@120Hz:
Yes
- 4K@120Hz:
No
- Game bar:
Yes
In the larger sizes the Xiaomi S Mini 2026 becomes a far more interesting option for gamers. The panel runs natively at up to 144 Hz, so when you connect a PC you can use the high refresh rate even at 4K. At lower resolutions the TV can go even further, reaching up to 288 Hz. It also offers ALLM, automatic switching to Game Mode, and a Game Bar that keeps the most important settings within easy reach. Of course, the TV has two full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports. So in terms of smoothness the difference compared with the 55–75 inch versions is substantial and particularly easy to notice when using a PC or console. However, not everything works perfectly. As with the smaller variants, we have reservations about the HGiG implementation. The HDR setup screens on the PS5 and Xbox don't precisely reflect the TV's actual capabilities, so if you set the console according to those prompts the brightest parts of the image can be blown out and lose some detail.
XIAOMI S Mini 2026 60Hz - Input lag
9.9/10
No big problem with input lag here. About 10 ms at 120 Hz and 15 ms at 60 Hz are more than enough for console or PC gaming.
| SDR | HDR | Dolby Vision |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p60: 14 ms | 2160p60: 14 ms | |
| 1080p120: 8 ms | ||
| 2160p60: 14 ms |
XIAOMI S Mini 2026 60Hz - Compatibility with PC
5.6/10
Chroma 444 (max. resolution and refresh rate): Yes
Font clarity: Good
Readability of dark text and shapes: Average
Input lag in PC mode (4K, max. refresh rate): 14ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement: BGR
Max refresh rate: 60Hz
G-Sync: No
Working with a computer isn't the strong suit of the smaller variants of the Xiaomi S Mini 2026. The TV doesn't display chroma 4:4:4 correctly, so some fine interface elements, icons and coloured text may look worse than they should. Plain black text on a light background is still fairly readable, but for typical computer work it's hard to regard this model as a particularly good monitor. A plus is the ability to get a higher refresh rate by lowering the resolution. Instead of 4K at 60 Hz you can switch to 1080p or 1440p and use 120 Hz, which for PC gaming can be much more useful than full resolution.
XIAOMI S Mini 2026 60Hz - Viewing angles
3/10
Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 65%
Viewing angles on the smaller models of the Xiaomi S Mini 2026 are unfortunately poor. This is a typical issue with VA panels, but here the effect is quite pronounced. Move just a little off-centre and the picture starts to noticeably fade and lose colour saturation. Brightness itself doesn't fall off as much, but colours very quickly look washed out. If the TV is to be watched by several people sitting well off to the sides, keep that in mind.
XIAOMI S Mini 2026 60Hz - Daytime performance
6.3/10
Panel finish: Satin
Reflection suppression: Decent
Black levels during daytime: Good
The smaller variants of the Xiaomi S Mini 2026 handle daytime viewing well. In SDR the TV averages around 570 nits, so it has enough brightness that the picture doesn’t look washed out even in a fairly brightly lit living room.
The screen coating is worse. It’s a satin finish, but it doesn’t suppress direct reflections particularly effectively. If there’s a large window or a bright lamp opposite the TV, the reflection will be clearly visible. The brightness helps partly counteract this, but in terms of reflection handling this isn’t the model’s strongest suit.
Panel brightness
XIAOMI S Mini 2026 (55"-75") 60Hz : 569 cd/m2
XIAOMI S Mini 2026 60Hz - TV features
6.7/10
System: Google TV
System performance: Poor
- HDMI inputs: 3 x HDMI 2.0, 0 x HDMI 2.1
- Outputs: Toslink (Optical audio), eARC (HDMI), ARC (HDMI), Mini-Jack (Headphones)
- Network Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Ethernet (LAN) 100Mbps
- TV reception: DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-C
Classic features:
- Recording to USB (terrestrial TV): No
- Recording programming: No
- Picture in Picture (PiP): No
- RF remote control (no need to aim): RF
- Backlit remote control: No
- Teletext: Yes
- Audio only mode: Yes
- Bluetooth headphones support: Yes
- Simultaneous Bluetooth headphones & TV audio: No
Smart features:
- AirPlay: Yes
- Screen mirroring (Windows Miracast): Yes
- Voice search: Yes
- Voice search in native language: Yes
- Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse: Yes
Google TV
Xiaomi S Mini 2026 runs on Google TV, which remains one of the most comprehensive Smart TV platforms. You’ll find practically all the popular apps here, such as Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max and Canal+, and thanks to the Google Play Store you can install many other programmes. It also supports Google Assistant, Chromecast and the ability to control the TV from your smartphone.
Unfortunately, on the smaller models the system doesn’t run as smoothly as we’d expect. Switching between apps or navigating the menu can take a moment, and the interface sometimes responds with a slight delay. It’s not a level that prevents using the TV, but compared with the competition it’s clear this isn’t the fastest version of Google TV on the market.
Classic features
If you mainly use traditional broadcast TV, Xiaomi doesn’t offer anything beyond what you’d expect from a modern television. There’s an electronic programme guide and teletext. The manufacturer also includes a remote control with a classic numeric keypad, which is increasingly rare these days, but for many people will still be a convenient way to change channels.
Worth noting is the presence of an analogue 3.5mm headphone output. This is a feature that is disappearing from TVs year by year, giving way to only digital audio outputs. Thanks to it you can easily connect older wired headphones or speakers without needing extra adapters.
Sound connection options
HDMI audio:
Other audio outputs:
- Toslink: Yes
- Stereo (Mini-Jack): Yes
Wireless audio:
- Bluetooth: Yes
Supported audio formats (external HDMI eARC audio):
- Dolby Digital Plus 7.1: Yes
- Dolby True HD 7.1: Yes
- Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC): Yes
- Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD: Yes
- DTS:X in DTS-HD MA: Yes
- DTS-HD Master Audio: Yes
Senior accessibility
- Numeric keyboard on TV: Yes
- Font size adjustment: Yes
- Audio description: Yes
XIAOMI S Mini 2026 60Hz - Apps
9.6/10
XIAOMI S Mini 2026 60Hz - Playing files from USB
6.5/10
| Maximum photo resolution: | Supported photo formats: |
|---|---|
| 4 Mpix | JPEG |
| 6 Mpix | HEIC |
| 8 Mpix | PNG |
| 10 Mpix | GIF |
| 12 Mpix | WebP |
| 16 Mpix | TIFF |
| 20 Mpix | BMP |
| 24 Mpix | SVG |
| 28 Mpix | |
| 32 Mpix |
The built-in USB file player copes quite well and opens most popular formats without any trouble. However, if you come across a file it doesn't support, Google TV makes it easy to install another player, for example VLC. Our biggest gripe is with subtitles. The stock app doesn't handle some characters outside the basic Latin alphabet correctly, so you may run into problems with Polish letters. If you often watch movies from USB, it's better to use an external app.
XIAOMI S Mini 2026 60Hz - Sound
5/10
89dB
Maximum volume
Supported codecs (TV speakers)
Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
Dolby True HD 7.1
Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC)
Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD
DTS:X in DTS-HD MA
DTS-HD Master Audio
In terms of sound, the Xiaomi S Mini 2026 doesn’t stand out. The speakers are more than adequate for everyday TV watching, but with movies or concerts their limitations quickly become apparent. The biggest shortfall is the lack of bass, which leaves the overall sound rather flat. If you want better audio, it’s worth considering adding a soundbar.
Sound Quality Test:
Acoustic Measurements
89dBC (Max)
75dBC
XIAOMI S Mini 2026 60Hz - Panel details
Software version during testing: UKN1.240806.017.V816.0.25.10.15.2.URTMIXM
Image processor: mt5896 2GB
Panel uniformity and thermal imaging:
Backlight Type: Mini-LED PFS LED
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