- Matching (Score)
- 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
- TV efficiency during daytime
- TV features
- Apps
- Playing files from USB
- Sound
- Details about the matrix
XIAOMI A PRO 2026 Review
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Panel type: LCD VA Refresh rate: 60Hz Brand: XIAOMI Resolution: 3840x2160 System: Google TV Model year: 2025
Phones, tablets, watches… and for several years now, also televisions. Xiaomi – the Chinese tech giant – is consistently expanding its presence in the world of consumer electronics and is taking bolder steps in the TV segment. In 2026, a refreshed model from the A Pro series will hit the market. Looking at last year's version, it was easy to identify the areas where the manufacturer had quite a bit to improve. The question is: did they actually manage to learn from last year this time? We checked this for you in this review.
XIAOMI A Pro 2026 - Our verdict
5.6
Overall rating
Xiaomi A Pro 2026 is a television that at first glance does not reveal significant changes compared to its predecessor. Someone might even think it is simply a copy of last year's model with a different label. And there is some truth to that, as the main new feature, or rather the only noticeable difference, is the 120 Hz mode at lower resolutions. Credit must be given to Xiaomi, as this addition really does make a difference – it is not a solution for professional gamers, but a nod towards those looking for a smoother image during casual gaming. This is where the A Pro 2026 can shine – with a simple yet clever idea that distinguishes it in the “super-budget” segment. Unfortunately, when we begin to look at the television more broadly, excitement quickly dwindles. Even though the year has changed on the calendar, most of the issues known from the A Pro 2025 have remained – the system can still experience strange stutters, and the occasional errors can be quite irritating. Additionally, there is a lack of any serious tools for digital image processing, which worked quite decently last year. As a result, there are many limitations in the design that the competition at a similar price point is already attempting to mask. In terms of picture quality, we will not deceive you either. A brightness level of 200–300 nits does not stand a chance against more demanding materials. Yes, with simpler streaming content, one can manage to watch something, but with high-budget productions, it is immediately evident why the television costs what it does. The impression of watching a flattened image stripped of details accompanies us almost every time. And here we get to the crux of the matter. The Xiaomi A Pro 2026 is a television for those who really require very little. As a daily screen for series, news, or YouTube – it works quite well, especially thanks to its operating system, which is GoogleTV. Also, if someone is looking for budget equipment and additionally would like a taste of smoother gameplay in games due to the 120 Hz mode, they may even be satisfied. But anyone expecting at least average picture quality, a stable system, and proper functionality will quickly notice that there are other budget models on the market that simply perform better.
Advantages
VA matrix with good native contrast and decent blacks
Support for Game Boost mode at 120 Hz in 1080p and 1440p
Low input lag in 120 Hz mode
Google TV – a vast selection of apps and services
Wide colour gamut coverage (approx. 94% DCI-P3)
Decent colours after SDR mode calibration
Support for popular audio formats (Dolby Atmos, DTS:X)
Large, clear remote with a numeric keypad – convenient for seniors
Disadvantages
Low brightness
No real support for HDR10+ and other more advanced HDR formats (e.g. Dolby Vision)
Significant limitations when working with PC – lack of chroma 4:4:4, strong dithering, poor font readability
Poor viewing angles (typical for VA)
Clunky construction, legs mounted in plastic with screws
Weird system issues – stuttering, errors with Miracast and sound switching
Upscaling and digital image processing are practically non-existent
Very weak sound, virtually no bass (we felt it performed worse than the "2025" model)
Movies and series in UHD quality6.0
Classic TV, YouTube5.7
Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)4.7
Gaming on console6.2
TV as a computer monitor2.0
Watching in bright light4.9
Utility functions6.1
Apps9.6
Sound quality5.0
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XIAOMI A Pro 2026 - Competing TVs in this price range
XIAOMI A Pro 2026 - TV appearance
HDMI inputs: 3 x HDMI 2.0, 0 x HDMI 2.1 Other inputs: RCA (Chinch) 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: BuildQuality-Budget
Stand type: Legs
Bezel colour: Black
Stand: Fixed
Flat design: No
Accessories: Stand
The Xiaomi Series A Pro has never pretended to be premium equipment (perhaps except for the name), and at first glance, it's clear that we are dealing with a budget television. Admittedly, there are touches of modernity – the slim metal bezels around the screen can make a good impression, especially when viewed head-on. However, a glance from the side or the back reveals that the charm fades somewhat – the whole thing is rather bulky and one cannot delude oneself that this is "designer" equipment. On the plus side, the metal feet do look solid… until we start to assemble them. Because here awaits a little surprise. They need to be screwed directly into the plastic. Yes, you read that right, in 2025, with a new television, the user has to "drill" a hole in the base themselves just to place the equipment on its feet. This detail probably says the most about the character of the entire construction.
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XIAOMI A Pro 2026 - Contrast and black detail
6.1/10
Local dimming function: No
Result
5,000:1
Result
6,550:1
Result
7,300:1
Result
6,600:1
Result
4,900:1
Visibility of details in the lights:
One of the biggest advantages of even a budget model like the Xiaomi A Pro 2026 is the use of a VA panel. It is responsible for quite a decent contrast, which in our measurements oscillated around 5000:1 – 7000:1. On the screen, this translates to a stable image with a fairly deep black – something that is difficult to find in competitive models with an IPS panel without local dimming. Xiaomi has also added a feature for global dimming of the entire panel. It sounds good, but… we advise you to turn it off immediately. Why? Because the screen begins to behave very strangely in darker scenes – sometimes it dims so much that practically nothing is visible, while at other times it brightens so much that the already dark blue black turns into a bright blue. At that moment, we felt as if the television was simply damaged. Fortunately, without this feature, the contrast looks really solid. It is definitely not on the level of advanced televisions with local dimming, but in its price range, it will comfortably satisfy most users – especially if you are not watching in a completely dark room, but have at least a little light in the background, which effectively masks the imperfections of the "blue black".
Halo effect and black detail visibility:
XIAOMI A Pro 2026 - HDR effect quality
4.1/10
Supported formats: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG Color gamut coverage: DCI P3: 93.6%, Bt.2020: 71.7%
Luminance measurements in HDR:
Result
220 nit
Result
248 nit
Result
322 nit
Result
315 nit
Result
326 nit
If you are hoping for a cinema-grade HDR effect in the new Xiaomi A Pro 2026, you better cool your expectations quickly. This television is simply too dim to fully showcase the capabilities of contemporary films or series designed for the highest image quality. Our measurements showed brightness in the range of 200–300 nits, which is more akin to SDR content than ambitious HDR productions. In practice, this means that while most films may look fine, they certainly won't evoke that "wow" effect that other televisions are known for. Fortunately, not everything is lost – we must credit the PFS LED filter used here, which is a solution similar to the quantum dot technology found in QLEDs. Thanks to this, the coverage of the DCI-P3 colour palette reaches about 94%, resulting in vibrant, saturated colours in the vast majority of materials.
Scene from the movie “Pan” (about 2800 nits)
Scene from the movie “Billy Lynn” (about 1100 nits)
Of course, even knowing that this year's model from Xiaomi is not really suitable for watching HDR content with high brightness, we checked if it can adapt in any way. The result can be described as twofold. Thanks to the built-in feature “HDR Tone Mapping”, simpler content – like a scene from the film Billy Lynn – turned out quite well. The TV recovered some detail in the blacks and whites, and the brightest effects were not too blown out, although it was still slightly noticeable. On the other hand, when it came to demanding blockbusters designed with top image quality in mind – like the film Pan – Xiaomi simply disappointed us. The brightest details, such as a sunrise, were completely washed out, and the overall picture looked flat and just poor. And here many of you might ask: can you even watch HDR films on such a TV? The answer is: it depends. If we are talking about popular streaming content or series that are not so demanding – yes, and even quite decently. But with productions aiming for cinematic image quality, you will quickly understand where the low price of this television comes from.
HDR luminance chart:
HDR luminance
What we observed while analysing the image in films like Mr and Billy Lynn was also reflected in other, very demanding film scenes with various HDR formats. For instance, the sequence test with horses drenched in white. We hoped that the dynamic metadata of HDR10+, which according to the manufacturer's claims should be supported in this year's models, would allow Xiaomi to recover at least some of the lost details. Unfortunately, we were met with a big bucket of cold water with ice. The television not only could not correctly play such material, but additionally… it overexposed the scene even more than in standard HDR10. And this is yet another proof that in the case of this model, HDR materials are best avoided altogether – because instead of cinematic emotions, we get a flattened image devoid of any details.
Static HDR10
Dynamic: HDR10+
Factory color reproduction
3.5/10
What we saw in Filmmaker mode took us by surprise – and unfortunately not in a good way. The mode advertised as Hollywood standard resembled more of a shop window display. The white balance was shifted towards blue, leading to significant colour mistakes and burnt-out scenes in SDR content. It was slightly better, though still not perfect, in HDR materials. There were also issues there – the colour saturation and the entire palette consistently drifted towards cooler tones, resulting in an image that had more of an artificial, cold tint instead of a cinematic character. In other words: even in Filmmaker mode, which should showcase this television, we got an effect far from expectations.
Color reproduction after calibration
7/10
Although Xiaomi is not a brand associated with top-tier televisions, it must be acknowledged that even in a budget model like the A Pro 2026, the manufacturer left plenty of calibration settings. After a few adjustments, the SDR image gained a completely new look. Colours stopped drifting towards blue tones, whites took on a more natural quality, and most errors dropped to a practically invisible level. As a result, SDR content looked very good, surprisingly so for this price range.
It was somewhat different with HDR materials. Here, it was immediately evident what we had already mentioned – clipping in bright scenes and issues with balance control. Calibration helped only partly, as the limitations of the panel itself played a role. However, it must be emphasized that for SDR, the television had transformed beyond recognition and in a decidedly positive direction.
XIAOMI A Pro 2026 - Smoothness of tonal transitions
9.3/10
The television really handles colour blending well, and in most scenes, it's difficult to spot any imperfections. This is most evident in the bright segments of films, where tonal transitions look almost perfect; the image is then smooth and natural. Darker scenes present slightly worse, where characteristic banding can be noticed. Fortunately, this is not a flaw that stands out prominently, and for most viewers, it will remain practically unnoticed.
Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
3/10
Smooth transition function
Image without overscan on the SD signal
Upscaling and digital image processing in the Xiaomi A Pro 2026 are not among the strengths of this model. One might expect that since the television was not designed to achieve record brightness levels, the manufacturer would focus on a more robust processor and a set of features that would "enhance" lower-quality images. Unfortunately – and here we are also faced with significant disappointment. On the positive side, we can note reasonably good upscaling, which handles HD materials and boosts them up to 4K in an acceptable manner. However, this is where the list of advantages ends. The television does not offer any features that improve tonal transitions or smooth out digital imperfections, so in most cases, we get a raw image, exactly as we deliver from an external source. On a large screen, such a lack of support makes lower-quality materials simply look bland. An additional problem is the phenomenon of overscan. When watching older materials, it happens that part of the image gets cut off, which only amplifies the impression that Xiaomi still has a lot of ground to make up in this category.
XIAOMI A Pro 2026 - Blur and motion smoothness
4.5/10
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 fluidity of motion in the Xiaomi A Pro 2026 is an interesting compromise that arises from the hybrid matrix used here. At its native 4K resolution, the maximum refresh rate is 60 Hz – sufficient for those who mainly watch films and series. It is precisely with them in mind that the manufacturer has added a motion smoother, allowing users to adjust the image to their own preferences – opting for greater fluidity or leaving more "cinematic" frames depending on the settings.
Blur (native resolution, maximum refresh rate):
Blur (BFI function enabled):
Smużenie (1440p@120Hz):
But… let’s return to this “hybrid” construction. It turns out that despite the budget range in which the Xiaomi A PRO 2026 is positioned, the manufacturer offers something extra for gamers. At lower resolutions, such as 1440p or 1080p, the TV can display images at 120 Hz. And here, you can see a huge difference compared to the standard refresh rate of 60Hz – it may not be at the level of the most expensive 4K@120Hz+ panels, as motion blur still occurs, but the higher refresh rate certainly does the proverbial "job". Tests with "Ufoludkiem" showed that motion looks significantly better, and gaming simply becomes more enjoyable.
XIAOMI A Pro 2026 - Console compatibility and gaming features
3.6/10
- ALLM:
No
- 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
Exactly – since Xiaomi has included the "Game Boost 120 Hz" feature, one might expect that they would follow up with a solid gaming package. Unfortunately, reality quickly dampens this enthusiasm. Aside from this mode (which, it must be admitted, is a great addition in a budget design), we only have a rather odd player panel. It's hard to call it a full-fledged "game bar" – it’s more of a simple overlay on the TV Menu with limited capabilities. And that would be about it. There’s a lack of ALLM, so the TV won’t automatically switch to game mode. There’s no VRR, so you can forget about smooth frame sync. We also won’t find support for Dolby Vision in games or the HGiG format, which are becoming increasingly standard on consoles. In short: besides the Game Boost 120 Hz, which actually allows for a more enjoyable experience at 1080p or 1440p, the Xiaomi A Pro 2026 offers nothing that could particularly attract gamers.
XIAOMI A Pro 2026 - Input lag
9.5/10
The input lag on the Xiaomi A Pro 2026 is quite decent and definitely not its weak point. The best results were achieved in 1080p@120 Hz and 1440p@120 Hz modes – in those, the television goes below 10 ms, which can easily be described as an outstanding result, and more than sufficient even for the more demanding gamers. The situation changes with 60 Hz content – the input lag then rises to around 25 ms. While these may not be the best figures on the market, they are perfectly acceptable for casual gaming or firing up a console in the evening. Especially since in most cases, it's still worthwhile to enable the 120 Hz mode, which is the most advantageous for gamers.
| SDR | HDR | Dolby Vision |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p60: 16 ms | 2160p60: 25 ms | |
| 1080p120: 8 ms | ||
| 2160p60: 25 ms |
XIAOMI A Pro 2026 - Compatibility with PC
2/10
Chroma 444 (maximum resolution and refresh rate): No
Font clarity: Good
Readability of dark text and shapes: Average
Input lag in PC mode (4K, maximum refresh rate): 25ms
Matrix subpixel arrangement: BGR
Max refresh rate: 60Hz
G-Sync: No
Xiaomi A Pro 2026 as a computer monitor? There's no point beating around the bush – it's very bad. While the 120 Hz mode can still be used in games at lower resolutions, for daily work the television is completely unsuitable. There's a lack of full support for chroma 4:4:4, meaning fonts are blurred and sometimes even rainbow-like. Additionally, there's significant dithering, causing the image to appear uneven – some pixels shine brighter, others dimmer, and vertical lines can even break apart. In practice, this means that text (especially coloured and on a dark background) becomes hard to read. Light text manages to hold up somewhat, but it’s hard to talk about any comfort here. In this category, we give the Xiaomi A Pro 2026 a score of 2/10 (+1 for the additional high refresh rate mode), and there’s really no point in dwelling on this further.
XIAOMI A Pro 2026 - Viewing angles
3/10
Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 63%
Xiaomi A Pro 2026 uses a VA panel, which immediately suggests that viewing angles are not its strong suit. When looking at the screen from the side, we quickly notice a loss of quality – colours noticeably fade, and the whole image appears washed out. The drop in brightness may not be as drastic as in some constructions based on similar technology, but that does not change the fact that this is clearly a weak point of this model. If we plan to use it as a large, cheap screen for the living room, we need to reckon with this limitation.
XIAOMI A Pro 2026 - TV efficiency during daytime
4.9/10
Matrix coating: Satin
Reflection suppression: Decent
Black levels during daytime: Good
Xiaomi A Pro 2026 performs quite well during the day. The display has a satin coating that manages to dull reflections somewhat, so the colours do not lose their vibrancy, even when the room is bright. Just remember that it is not an extremely bright screen – the average brightness is around 350 nits. In a typical, moderately sunlit living room, it is sufficient, but if you have large windows and plenty of sunshine coming in, it might simply be difficult without blinds or curtains.
Matrix brightness
Average luminance SDR
XIAOMI A PRO 2026: 334 cd/m2
XIAOMI A Pro 2026 - TV features
6.1/10
System: Google TV
System performance: Poor
- HDMI inputs: 3 x HDMI 2.0, 0 x HDMI 2.1
- Other inputs: RCA (Chinch)
- 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 at the screen): 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): No
- Voice search: Yes
- Voice search in native language: Yes
- Ability to connect a keyboard and mouse: Yes
SmartTV - Google TV
The biggest advantage of the Xiaomi A Pro 2026 is the Google TV system. It is what gives the television a second life – you can run practically any application on it, from Netflix and YouTube to music services and lesser-known programmes from the Google Play Store. We are not limited to what the manufacturer has pre-installed, as is the case with other budget televisions. Additionally, we have AirPlay, voice search via Google Assistant, and even integration with Gemini. We did encounter a few minor hiccups – for example, streaming from a laptop did not always want to work – but despite these shortcomings, Google TV is a huge plus in this setup.
Classic TV Functions
The Xiaomi A Pro 2026 can be termed a 'senior-friendly' television. The large remote control with a numerical keypad and a considerable number of physical buttons makes it intuitive to operate. Support for teletext and a clear EPG interface facilitate the use of classic television functions. We will not find many advanced features such as USB recording or the PiP function, but the presence of an analogue headphone jack output can be surprisingly practical for some users. It gives the impression of a set of features tailored to the needs of the most traditional viewers.
System Stability
However, not everything works as it should. During testing, we encountered irritating system lags, problems with Miracast, and issues when switching audio sources. There were even instances where it was necessary to reset the television by disconnecting it from the power supply. This simply shows that although Google TV offers huge possibilities, the stability in such a budget-friendly construct can still be quite problematic.
Sound connection options
HDMI audio:
Other audio outputs:
- Toslink: Yes
- Stereo (Mini-Jack): Yes
Wireless audio:
- Bluetooth: Yes
Obsługiwane formaty audio:
- Dolby Digital Plus 7.1: Yes
- Dolby True HD 7.1: No
- Dolby Atmos in Dolby Digital Plus (JOC): Yes
- Dolby Atmos in Dolby True HD: No
- DTS:X in DTS-HD MA: Yes
- DTS-HD Master Audio: Yes
Ułatwienia dla seniorów
- Numeric keyboard on TV: Yes
- Font size adjustment: Yes
- Audio description: Yes
XIAOMI A Pro 2026 - Apps
9.6/10
XIAOMI A Pro 2026 - Playing files from USB
6.8/10
| 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 media player in the Xiaomi A Pro 2026 is a real enigma. On one hand, it plays most popular audio and video formats without major issues. On the other hand, it can struggle with basic things like Polish characters. Files with letters such as ą, ł, ć or ś in their names often refuse to open or are displayed incorrectly. This looks strange, as we seemingly have codec support, yet the television simply gets lost on simple matters related to the alphabet. Fortunately, this is not a huge problem, as thanks to Google TV we can simply install another player, e.g. VLC. Then the issue with Polish characters disappears completely, and using multimedia becomes hassle-free.
XIAOMI A Pro 2026 - Sound
5/10
81dB
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
Last year, the Xiaomi A Pro 2025 surprised us with really decent sound, considering it is a super budget television. Unfortunately, this year's edition – the A Pro 2026, has let us down across the board. The sound resembles the sensation of the equipment playing from underwater: flat, devoid of any bass or depth. The only upside remains the wide support for audio formats, such as Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, but in practice, it changes very little. If you are considering this television, you must immediately factor in a soundbar, as without it the audio experience will be quite disappointing.
Acoustic Measurements
81dBC (Max)
75dBC
XIAOMI A Pro 2026 - Details about the matrix
Software version during testing: UKN1.240806.017.V816.0.25.5.13.621.4.URTMIXM
Image processor: 4x ARM Cortex-A55 @ 1530 MHz
Subpixel Structure:
Panel uniformity and thermal imaging:
Backlight Type: PFS LED
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