- 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 |
- 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.
The Xiaomi S Mini 2026 is a rather unusual television, because the manufacturer has hidden two different versions under one name. The 55, 65 and 75-inch models use a 60 Hz panel, while the larger 85 and 98-inch variants feature a 144 Hz panel. For that reason we decided to test them separately. In this review we focus on the smaller version to see whether, despite its basic refresh rate, it can still be an interesting choice in its price range.
XIAOMI S Mini 2026 60Hz - Our verdict
6.2
Overall rating
In the smaller screen sizes (55 to 75 inches) the Xiaomi S Mini 2026 makes a really good impression, provided you judge it from the outset in the context of its price. Mini LED technology does exactly what we expect from it: it delivers strong contrast and produces HDR brightness high enough that watching films feels much more dynamic than on conventional TVs in this price bracket. Add Google TV to that and you simply get a device that’s easy to use for everyday entertainment. The catch is that how you evaluate 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 in a very different position compared with the larger variants. If you’re looking for a screen specifically for sport or want to get the most out of a new console in 4K at 120 frames per second, this TV will simply fall short of expectations. A separate issue is Xiaomi’s policy, because the naming confusion can be very misleading. The 85- and 98-inch variants are actually completely different TVs in terms of construction and capabilities. A buyer is perfectly entitled to assume that by choosing a smaller size they are only sacrificing inches and perhaps the number of local dimming zones, whereas in practice they end up with kit from a completely different technological tier. Looking at the 55 to 75-inch model itself, if your benchmark is obtaining the best possible picture quality on a very low budget, the S Mini 2026 can more than hold its own.
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 results after calibration
Disadvantages
Panel limited to 60 Hz
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 screen size, the Xiaomi S Mini 2026 looks fairly conventional. The bezels on the sides and top are slim, while the bottom bezel is noticeably thicker and finished in silver. The TV is not particularly slim, so when mounted on the wall it will protrude quite noticeably. The back of the casing is metal, but the overall form is simple and utilitarian. It is clear the manufacturer did not aim for a premium build here. The set includes two feet that can be fitted in two different positions. That is a useful solution, as the TV can be placed on either a narrower or a wider 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 Mini LED backlighting with 308 local dimming zones in the 55-inch model. Although on paper the number of zones is not as impressive as in more expensive models, in practice the set handles dark scenes very well. In shots where small bright objects appear against a black background, it can effectively dim the remaining parts of the image. As a result blacks are deep and the contrast in many films can resemble what we know 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 positioned close together, a faint halo can appear around them. That is a typical limitation of Mini LED TVs and Xiaomi is no exception. The backlight control algorithm itself is commendable. Compared with the previous generation it operates much more stably, so while watching you won't see annoying flicker or sudden changes in brightness 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 capabilities of the Xiaomi S Mini 2026 are really good, especially given the segment this model belongs to. The TV reaches around 1,000 nits of brightness without much trouble, allowing it to show a very pronounced HDR effect in bright scenes. The sun, reflections and brightly lit parts of the image can be really intense and at times almost striking in their brightness. It is a bit different in dark scenes, though. Very small light sources surrounded by black are displayed at much lower brightness, so they lack that pinpoint intensity seen on the best TVs. That said, this is not unusual for a Mini LED. The local dimming algorithm reduces the backlight to preserve the deepest possible blacks, which in such scenes matter more than a few extra nits.
HDR colours
Colour reproduction also performs well. Xiaomi markets the S Mini 2026 as a QLED TV, although the solution used here is effectively based on a PFS phosphor. The result is what matters, and it's quite good. Our measured coverage of the DCI-P3 gamut was about 94%, while in the much wider BT.2020 colour space it was about 74%. This means the TV can reproduce most colours used in HDR films with suitably high saturation. Its limitations are most visible with very intense shades of green, where the colour gamut starts 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, however, are not everything. Equally important is how the TV handles real HDR material. The Xiaomi S Mini 2026 performs best when watching films and series mastered to around 1,000 nits, the kind typically found on streaming platforms. Most content today is of that type, and the TV has enough brightness headroom to display it without needing to intervene heavily in the image. As a result, most scenes look very good, with an appropriate amount of detail and natural contrast. Only in the darkest parts can you notice that the TV sometimes loses some detail by dimming the image more strongly.
A much greater challenge are materials that go beyond the panel's capabilities. With standard HDR10, Xiaomi does not cope particularly well with tone mapping. In very bright scenes it can blow out the brightest parts of the image, causing some detail to simply disappear. A good example is the scene with the sun in the film Pan, where the bright disc of the sun merges with the clouds in the background instead of preserving clearly visible tonal transitions.
HDR luminance chart:
Fortunately, the smaller screen sizes also support the HDR10+ format, which uses dynamic metadata. This solution is much more common today than it was a few years ago and appears in an increasing number of new films and series available on streaming platforms. Its mere presence should therefore be considered an advantage. Unfortunately, in practice Xiaomi does not exploit its potential. In our tests the picture looked virtually the same as with standard HDR10. In the most demanding scenes there was still noticeable clipping of bright areas and a loss of fine detail that the dynamic metadata should have helped prevent.
Static HDR10
Dynamic: HDR10+
Factory color reproduction
5/10
We tested the Xiaomi S Mini 2026 in sizes from 55 to 75 inches in Film mode, which offered the most accurate colours compared with the other presets. That did not mean the picture was correctly set up straight away. In our sample the white balance was clearly shifted towards warmer tones. There was too little blue and too much red, so whites and greys had a slightly warm tint. 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 dropped in places to about 2.0. As a result there was more detail visible in the shadows, but the image lost some depth. The factory settings were therefore not bad, but there was still some way to go to achieve accurate image reproduction.
Color reproduction after calibration
7.5/10
Contrary to appearances, the Xiaomi S Mini 2026 responds quite well to calibration. After our adjustments the white balance was noticeably improved and the picture stopped leaning towards overly warm tones. With SDR material the effect is really good, and the TV can render such content very accurately; it is hard to fault it on colour reproduction. We applied similar corrections for HDR, though not everything could be fixed there. Colours look better than on the factory settings, but the TV still tends to display the image a little brighter than it should. This is visible in the EOTF curve, which sits above the reference value. In practice this means some HDR scenes are brighter than the creators intended. It is a quirk of this TV and we have no influence over it.
XIAOMI S Mini 2026 60Hz - Smoothness of tonal transitions
5.5/10
The smoothness of tonal transitions in the smaller variants of the Xiaomi S Mini 2026 is noticeably worse than in the larger versions. This is most apparent in dark scenes, where posterisation (visible bands between similar shades) appears quite often. In some shots this can be clearly distracting. Fortunately, the problem mainly affects the darker parts of the image. In bright scenes, colour transitions are usually smooth and there is little to criticise here.
Image scaling and smoothness of tonal transitions
3/10
Smooth transition function
Image without overscan on the SD signal
Digital image processing in the Xiaomi S Mini 2026 is handled by the MT5896 processor. Unfortunately, in this respect the TV is rather mediocre. Low-resolution content is not scaled very well, and its limitations quickly become apparent on a large screen. The picture looks quite digital, and the TV cannot bring out many extra details. Additionally, overscan cannot be turned off for low-resolution content. The situation is even worse when it comes to smoothing posterisation. On the smaller models there is not even a dedicated setting to reduce visible banding between similar shades. So if such imperfections are already present in the source material, Xiaomi essentially does not 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 is their biggest limitation when it comes to motion. For films and series this is not yet a major issue, because the TV has a classic motion interpolation for 24/30 fps material. So we can reduce the characteristic judder and adjust the motion settings to our own preferences. Sports and other 50/60 Hz content fare worse, because there is no additional function to improve smoothness. In such material we are therefore limited by the panel's capabilities.
In terms of motion blur the TV performs quite typically for a VA panel. Most trailing is visible behind objects moving on a dark background, while in brighter scenes the effect is noticeably reduced. It is not at a level that completely ruins the perception of motion, but in dynamic scenes you can tell the panel is not among 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 larger sizes the Xiaomi S Mini 2026 is a much more interesting proposition for gamers. The panel natively runs at up to 144 Hz, so when connected to a PC you can use the high refresh rate even in 4K. At lower resolutions the TV can go even further, reaching up to 288 Hz. It also supports ALLM, automatic switching to game mode, and a Game Bar with the most important settings to hand. Of course, the TV has two full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports. In terms of smoothness the difference compared with the 55 to 75-inch versions is therefore significant and especially noticeable with a PC or console. Not everything works perfectly, though. As with the smaller variants, we have reservations about the implementation of HGiG. The HDR setup screens on the PS5 and Xbox do not accurately match the TV's real capabilities, so if you set your 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
There is no major problem with input lag here. Around 10 ms at 120 Hz and 15 ms at 60 Hz are figures that easily suffice 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 is not the strong suit of the smaller variants of the Xiaomi S Mini 2026. The TV does not display chroma 4:4:4 correctly, so some small interface elements, icons and coloured text may look worse than they should. Plain black text on a light background is still fairly readable, but it's hard to regard this model as a particularly good monitor for typical computer work. A plus is the ability to obtain 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 far more useful than full resolution.
XIAOMI S Mini 2026 60Hz - Viewing angles
3/10
Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 65%
The viewing angles on the smaller variants of the Xiaomi S Mini 2026 are unfortunately poor. It's a typical trait of VA panels, but here the effect is quite pronounced. Simply move a little off centre and the image begins to noticeably fade and lose colour saturation. The brightness itself doesn't drop that much, but colours quickly become washed out. If the TV is to be watched by several people seated well to either side, this should be taken into account.
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 performs worse. It has a satin finish, but it doesn’t suppress direct reflections particularly effectively. If there’s a large window or a strong lamp opposite the TV, the reflection will be clearly visible. The brightness helps to mitigate this somewhat, but in terms of reflection suppression 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
The Xiaomi S Mini 2026 runs on Google TV, which remains one of the most comprehensive Smart TV platforms. It includes virtually all the most popular apps, such as Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max or Canal+, and thanks to the Google Play store you can install many other apps as well. It also supports Google Assistant, Chromecast and the ability to control the TV from your smartphone.
Unfortunately, on the smaller models the system does not run as smoothly as we would expect. Switching between apps or navigating the menu can take a moment, and the interface sometimes responds with a slight delay. It’s not to a degree that prevents using the TV, but compared with the competition it’s clear this isn’t the fastest Google TV release on the market.
Classic features
If you mainly use conventional television, Xiaomi doesn’t offer anything beyond what you’d expect from a modern TV. There is an electronic programme guide and teletext. The manufacturer also includes a remote with a traditional 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 headphone output (mini-jack). This is an element that is disappearing from TVs year by year, giving way to exclusively digital audio outputs. Thanks to it you can easily connect older wired headphones or speakers without needing additional 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 media player performs quite well and opens most common formats without any problem. However, if you come across a file it doesn't support, Google TV makes it easy to install another player, e.g. VLC. Our main concern is subtitles. The stock app doesn't handle some characters outside the basic alphabet correctly, which can cause problems with Polish letters. If you frequently watch films from a USB drive, 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 perfectly adequate for regular TV viewing, but during films or concerts their limitations quickly become apparent. They particularly lack bass, which makes the overall sound rather flat. If better sound matters to you, it's worth considering 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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