- 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 a few years now, also televisions. Xiaomi – the Chinese tech giant – consistently expands its presence in the world of consumer electronics and is increasingly bold in stepping into the TV segment. In 2026, a refreshed model from the A Pro series hits the market. Looking at last year's version, it was easy to point out areas where the manufacturer had a lot of room for improvement. The question is: did they actually learn from last year this time? We checked that 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 doesn’t reveal significant changes compared to its predecessor. Someone might even think it's just a copy of last year's model with a different sticker. And there’s some truth to that, as the main novelty, or rather the only clear difference, is the 120 Hz mode at lower resolutions. It must be acknowledged that this addition really does make a difference – it's not a solution for professional gamers, but rather a nod towards those looking for a smoother picture during casual gaming. This is where the A Pro 2026 can shine – with a simple, yet clever idea that sets it apart in the "super budget" segment. Unfortunately, when we begin to look at the television more broadly, enthusiasm quickly wanes. Even though the year has changed in the calendar, most of the issues known from the A Pro 2025 remain with us – the system can still experience strange stutters, and occasional bugs can be quite annoying. Additionally, there is a lack of any serious tools for digital image processing that worked quite decently last year. As a result, there are many construction limitations visible here that competitors at a similar price point are already trying to mask in some way. As for the quality of the image, we won't be dishonest with you either. Brightness levels of 200–300 nits don't stand a chance against more demanding materials. Yes, simpler streaming content can be watched, but with high-budget productions, it’s immediately clear why the television costs what it does. The impression of watching a flattened image stripped of details accompanies us virtually every time. And here we come to the crux of the matter. Xiaomi A Pro 2026 is a television for those who really do not require much. As a daily screen for series, news, or YouTube – it performs fairly 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 thanks to the 120 Hz mode, they might even be satisfied. But anyone expecting at least average image 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 black levels
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 color gamut coverage (about 94% DCI-P3)
Decent colors after SDR mode calibration
Support for popular audio formats (Dolby Atmos, DTS:X)
Large, clear remote control 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, heavy dithering, poor font readability
Poor viewing angles (typical for VA)
Clunky design, legs mounted in plastic with screws
Weird system issues – stuttering, errors with Miracast and audio switching
Upscaling and digital image processing are practically nonexistent
Very poor sound, practically 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 (maybe except for the name), and at first glance, it's clear that we are dealing with a budget television. Yes, there are modern accents here – the slim metal frames around the screen can make a good impression, especially when looking at the TV from the front. But just take a look at it from the side or the back, and the charm dissipates a bit – the whole thing is quite clunky, and let's not kid ourselves that this is "designer" equipment. On the plus side, the metal legs can be counted among the positives, as they actually look solid… until you start to assemble them. Because there awaits a little surprise. You have to screw them directly into plastic with screws. Yes, you read that right, in 2025, with a new television, the user has to "drill" a hole in the base themselves to even set the equipment on the legs. This detail probably speaks 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 construction like the Xiaomi A Pro 2026 is the use of a VA panel. It is responsible for quite decent contrast, which in our measurements fluctuated between 5000:1 and 7000:1. On the screen, this translates to a stable image with fairly deep blacks—something that is hard to find in competing models with IPS panels without local dimming. Xiaomi has also added the feature of global dimming for the entire panel. Sounds good, but... we advise you to turn it off right away. Why? Because the screen starts behaving very strangely in darker scenes—sometimes it dims so much that you can hardly see anything, and at other times it brightens up so much that the already dark blue black turns into a vivid blue. At that point, we had the impression that the TV was simply damaged. Fortunately, without this feature, the contrast presents itself really solidly. It is certainly not at the level of advanced TVs with local dimming, but in its price class, 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."
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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 cinematic HDR effect in the new Xiaomi A Pro 2026, you better quickly cool your expectations. This TV is simply too dark to fully convey the capabilities of contemporary movies or series prepared for the highest quality picture. Our measurements showed brightness in the range of 200-300 nits, which are values that suit SDR content more than ambitious HDR productions. In practice, this means that most movies look okay, but they definitely won’t give you the "wow" effect that other TVs deliver. Fortunately, not everything is lost – a plus here is the use of the PFS LED filter, which is a solution similar to the quantum dot known from QLEDs. Thanks to this, the coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut reaches about 94%, resulting in vibrant, saturated colors 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 design from Xiaomi is not particularly suitable for watching HDR content at high brightness, we checked if it can adapt in some way. The result can be described as dual. Thanks to the built-in feature “HDR Tone Mapping”, simpler content – like a scene from the movie Billy Lynn – performed quite well. The TV recovered some details in the blacks and whites, and the brightest effects were not overly blown out, though it was still somewhat noticeable. On the other hand, when it came to demanding blockbusters made with the highest quality image in mind – like the film Pan – Xiaomi simply disappointed us. The brightest details, such as sunrises, were completely washed out, and the overall appearance was flat and just weak. And here many of you might ask: is it even possible to watch HDR movies on such a TV? The answer is: it depends. If we are talking about popular streaming materials or series that are not so demanding – it is doable and even decent. But with productions aiming for cinematic image quality, you will quickly understand where the low price of this TV comes from.
HDR luminance chart:
HDR luminance
What we saw while analyzing the image in films The Man and Billy Lynn, was also reflected in other, very demanding film scenes with various HDR formats. For example, the sequence flooded with white featuring the horses. We hoped that the dynamic HDR10+ metadata, 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 couldn't properly play such material but also... overexposed the scene even more than in standard HDR10. And this is yet another proof that in the case of this model, HDR material is best avoided altogether – because instead of cinematic emotions, we receive a flattened image stripped of any details.
Static HDR10
Dynamic: HDR10+
Factory color reproduction
3.5/10
What we saw in Filmmaker mode surprised us greatly – and unfortunately not in a good way. The mode advertised as Hollywood standard resembled more of a display in a store window. The white balance was shifted towards blue, leading to huge color errors and the effect of washed-out scenes in SDR content. It was a little better, though far from perfect, in HDR materials. There, problems were also visible – color saturation and the entire palette consistently shifted towards cooler tones, which made the image appear more artificial and cold rather than cinematic. In other words: even in Filmmaker mode, which should be the showcase of this television, we got a result far from expectations.
Color reproduction after calibration
7/10
Even though Xiaomi is not a brand associated with top-of-the-line televisions, it must be acknowledged that even in a budget model like the A Pro 2026, the manufacturer left quite a few calibration settings. After a few adjustments, the SDR picture gained a completely new character. The colors stopped veering into blue tones, the whites became more natural, 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 material. Here, it was immediately noticeable what we had already mentioned - the overexposure of bright scenes and issues with balance control. Calibration only helped partially because the limitations of the panel itself played a role. However, it should be emphasized that in the case of SDR, the television transformed beyond recognition, and in a decidedly positive direction.
XIAOMI A Pro 2026 - Smoothness of tonal transitions
9.3/10
The television really handles color blending well, and in most scenes, it's hard to find any imperfections. This is best seen in the bright parts of films, where tonal transitions look almost perfect, making the image smooth and natural. Darker scenes are a bit worse; in them, characteristic banding can be noticed. Fortunately, this is not a flaw that stands out and will remain virtually unnoticed by most viewers.
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 TV wasn’t designed to achieve record brightness levels, the manufacturer would have opted for a more robust processor and a set of features that would "enhance" lower quality images. Unfortunately – we were also quite disappointed here. On the plus side, there is reasonably decent upscaling that handles HD materials and elevates them to 4K in an acceptable manner. However, this is where the list of advantages ends. The TV does not offer any features to 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, this lack of support makes lower quality materials look simply bland. An additional problem is the phenomenon of overscan. When watching older materials, it sometimes happens that part of the image is cut off, which only intensifies the impression that Xiaomi still has a lot to catch up on 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 motion fluidity in the Xiaomi A Pro 2026 is an interesting compromise that results from the hybrid matrix used here. At the native resolution of 4K, the maximum refresh rate is 60 Hz – sufficient for those who mainly watch movies and series. It is precisely for them that the manufacturer added a motion smoother, allowing users to adjust the image to their own preferences – one can opt for greater fluidity or leave the 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 category in which the Xiaomi A PRO 2026 is placed, the producer gives 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, because motion blur still occurs, but the higher refresh rate does the proverbial "job" here. Tests with "Ufoludkiem" showed that motion looks much better, and gaming becomes simply 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
Indeed – since Xiaomi has added the "Game Boost 120 Hz" feature here, one might expect that they would follow up with a solid gaming package. Unfortunately, reality quickly dampens that enthusiasm. Aside from this mode (which, it must be said, is a great addition in a budget build), we have just a rather bizarre player panel. It's hard to call it a fully-fledged "game bar" – it's more of a simple overlay on the TV Menu with limited options. And that would be about it. There is no ALLM, so the TV won't automatically switch to game mode. There is no VRR, so you can forget about smooth frame synchronization. We also won't find support for Dolby Vision in games or the HGiG format, which are becoming increasingly standard on consoles. In short: apart from Game Boost 120 Hz, which does indeed make playing more enjoyable in 1080p or 1440p, the Xiaomi A Pro 2026 offers nothing particularly appealing to gamers.
XIAOMI A Pro 2026 - Input lag
9.5/10
The input lag on the Xiaomi A Pro 2026 is quite decent and certainly not its weak point. The best results were achieved in 1080p@120 Hz and 1440p@120 Hz modes – there the TV drops below 10 ms, which can easily be called a phenomenal result and sufficient even for 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 values on the market, they will be fully acceptable for casual gaming or for an evening console session. Especially since in most cases it is still worth enabling the 120 Hz mode, which is the most beneficial 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 beating around the bush – it's very bad. While you can still utilize the 120 Hz mode in lower resolutions for gaming, the TV is completely unsuitable for everyday work. It lacks full support for chroma 4:4:4, so fonts are blurry and sometimes even rainbow-colored. Additionally, there's strong dithering that makes the image look uneven – some pixels shine brighter, others dimmer, and vertical lines can even break apart. In practice, this means that text (especially colored and on a dark background) becomes difficult to read. Light text manages to hold up somewhat, but it's hard to talk about any comfort here. In this category, we give Xiaomi A Pro 2026 a rating of 2/10 (+1 for the additional high refresh rate mode), and there's really no point in dwelling on this any longer.
XIAOMI A Pro 2026 - Viewing angles
3/10
Brightness drop at an angle of 45 degrees: 63%
The Xiaomi A Pro 2026 uses a VA panel, which immediately suggests that viewing angles are not its strong suit. Looking at the screen from the side, we quickly notice a loss of quality – colors 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 doesn’t 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 have to take this limitation into account.
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 finish that can somewhat reduce reflections, so the colors do not lose their vibrancy, even when the room is bright. Just keep in mind that this is not a super-bright screen – the average brightness is around 350 nits. In a regular, moderately sunny living room, it's sufficient, but if you have large windows that let in a lot of sunlight, it may simply be difficult without shades 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's what gives the TV a second life – you can run practically any app on it, from Netflix and YouTube to music services and even lesser-known programs from the Google Play Store. We are not limited to just what the manufacturer has pre-installed, as is the case with other budget TVs. Additionally, we have AirPlay, voice search through Google Assistant, and even integration with Gemini. We did experience some minor hiccups – for example, casting from a laptop didn’t always work – but despite such shortcomings, Google TV is a huge plus in this setup.
Classic TV Functions
The Xiaomi A Pro 2026 can be referred to as a "senior-friendly" TV. The large remote control with a numeric keypad and a fair number of physical buttons makes it intuitive to operate. Support for teletext and a clear EPG interface make using classic TV functions easier. We won't find many advanced features like USB recording or PiP, but the presence of an analog headphone jack can be surprisingly practical for some users. It gives the impression that this is 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 annoying system stutters, problems with Miracast, and issues when switching audio sources. There were even times when it was necessary to reset the TV by unplugging it. This just shows that although Google TV offers huge possibilities, stability in such a budget-friendly setup can still be very 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 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 stumble over basic things like Polish letters. Files with characters like ą, ł, ć, or ś in their names often do not want to open or are displayed incorrectly. It looks strange because we supposedly have codec support, yet when it comes to simple matters related to the alphabet, the television just gets confused. Fortunately, this is not a huge problem, as thanks to Google TV, we can simply install another player, such as VLC. Then the issue with Polish letters 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 for a television in the super budget segment. Unfortunately, this year's edition – the A Pro 2026, has let us down across the board. The sound resembles the impression as if the device was playing underwater: flat, devoid of any bass or depth. The only plus remains the wide support for audio formats such as Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, but in practice, it doesn’t change much. If you're considering this television, you should immediately add a soundbar to the set, because 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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