- 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.
Xiaomi S Mini 2026 is a rather unusual TV, because the manufacturer used one name for two different versions. 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. For that reason, we decided to test them separately. In this review we focus on the smaller version and examine whether, despite its basic refresh rate, it can still be an interesting choice at its price.
XIAOMI S Mini 2026 60Hz - Our verdict
6.2
Overall rating
In the smaller sizes (55 to 75 inches) the Xiaomi S Mini 2026 leaves a really good impression, provided you judge it from the start based on what it costs. Mini LED technology here does exactly what we expect: it builds strong contrast and produces HDR brightness high enough that movie sessions gain a completely different dynamic than on conventional TVs in this price range. Add Google TV to that and you simply get an easy-to-use device for everyday entertainment. The catch is that the evaluation of 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 completely different position than the larger variants. If you’re looking for a screen specifically for sports or want to squeeze the most out of a new console at 4K and 120 frames per second, this TV will simply fall short of expectations.
A separate issue is Xiaomi’s own policy, because the naming confusion can be seriously misleading. The 85- and 98-inch variants are actually completely different TVs in terms of construction and capabilities. Buyers are perfectly entitled to assume that by choosing a smaller size they’re only giving up inches and maybe the number of dimming zones, while in practice they get a device from a completely different technological tier. That said, looking at the 55 to 75-inch model itself: if your reference point is finding the best possible picture quality on a very tight budget, the S Mini 2026 can easily hold its own.
Advantages
Very good contrast: MiniLED + VA
High brightness
Wide color gamut
Low input lag
120 Hz mode at 1080p/1440p
Google TV with a wide selection of apps
Good image quality after calibration
Disadvantages
Only a 60 Hz panel
Poor viewing angles
Poor image processing
Visible posterization
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 chosen screen size, the Xiaomi S Mini 2026 looks rather classic. The bezels on the sides and top are narrow, while the bottom bezel is noticeably thicker and finished in silver. The TV isn't especially slim, so it will stick out quite a bit when mounted on the wall. The back panel is made of metal, but the overall form is simple and utilitarian. It's clear the manufacturer wasn't trying to create a premium-class design. The set includes two feet that can be mounted in two different positions. That's a useful solution, because the TV can be placed on both narrower and wider cabinets.
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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 in the 55-inch model. Although on paper the number of zones doesn't make as strong an impression as in pricier 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, blacks are deep and contrast in many movies can resemble what we’re used to from OLED TVs. Of course, not every scene is equally easy for a local dimming system. When there are more bright elements or they’re located close to each other, you can notice a slight 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 works much more stably, so 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 set reaches roughly 1,000 nits of brightness without much trouble, allowing it to deliver a very pronounced HDR effect in bright scenes. Sun highlights, reflections, and brightly lit parts of the image can be very intense and at times almost blindingly bright. It’s a little different in dark scenes, though. Very small light sources surrounded by black are shown at significantly lower brightness, so they lack the point-like intensity seen in the best TVs. This is not unusual for a Mini LED. The local dimming algorithm limits the backlight to keep blacks as deep as possible, which in those scenes matters more than a few extra nits.
HDR Colors
Color reproduction also performs well. Xiaomi markets the S Mini 2026 as a QLED TV, although the solution used here is practically based on a PFS phosphor. What matters most is the result, and it’s quite good. Our measurements showed about 94% coverage of the DCI-P3 gamut, while in the much wider BT.2020 space it was around 74%. That means the TV can reproduce most of the colors used in HDR films with suitably high saturation. Its limitations are most visible only with very saturated shades of green, where the color range starts to fall short.
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 movies and series mastered to around 1000 nits, the kind commonly found on streaming platforms. There is more of this type of content today, and the TV has enough brightness headroom to display it without having to heavily alter the image. As a result, most scenes look very good, with the right amount of detail and natural contrast. Only in the darkest parts can you notice that the TV sometimes loses some detail, darkening the image more noticeably.
Material that exceeds the panel's capabilities is a much bigger challenge. With standard HDR10, the 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 disappear. A good example is the scene with the sun in the film Pan, where the bright disk of the sun blends into the background clouds 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 movies and series available on streaming platforms. Its mere presence should therefore be considered an advantage. Unfortunately, in practice Xiaomi does not take full advantage of it. In our tests the image looked practically the same as with regular 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 in 55–75-inch sizes in Film mode, which offered the most accurate colors compared with the other presets. That said, the picture wasn't perfectly set up out of the box. In our unit the white balance was clearly shifted toward warmer tones. There was too little blue and too much red, so whites and grays had a slightly warm tint. The TV also tended to brighten darker parts of the image too much. This came from the gamma, which instead of staying around 2.4 sometimes dropped to about 2.0. That made more shadow detail visible, but the picture lost some depth. The factory settings weren't bad, but they still needed tweaking to reproduce the image correctly.
Color reproduction after calibration
7.5/10
Contrary to appearances, 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 too warm. With SDR content the result is really good, the TV can display such images very accurately, and it's hard to find major faults in its color reproduction. We applied similar corrections in HDR as well, though not everything could be fixed. Colors look better than at factory settings, but the TV still tends to render the image slightly brighter than it should. You can see this in the EOTF curve, which sits above the reference value. In practice this means some HDR scenes are brighter than the creators intended. This is 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 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 posterization often occurs, which is visible banding between similar shades. In some shots it can be quite distracting. Fortunately the problem mainly affects the darker parts of the image. In bright scenes color transitions are usually smooth and there is little to complain about 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 performs rather average. Low-resolution content is not upscaled very well, and its limitations become quickly apparent on a large screen. The image looks quite digital, and the TV can't extract many additional details from it. Additionally, you cannot disable overscan for low-resolution material. Things are even worse when it comes to smoothing posterization. On the smaller models there isn't even a dedicated feature to reduce the visible banding between similar shades. So if such imperfections are already present in the source material, Xiaomi effectively 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's their biggest limitation when it comes to motion. For movies and TV series this isn't yet a major issue, because the TV has a classic motion smoothing for 24/30 fps content. So we can reduce the characteristic judder and adjust motion to our own preferences. Sports and other 50/60 Hz content fare worse, because there is no additional feature to improve smoothness. With that kind of material we are therefore limited by the panel itself.
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 smaller. It's not at a level that completely ruins motion perception, but in dynamic scenes you can tell the panel isn't 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 becomes a far more interesting option for gamers. The panel natively runs at up to 144 Hz, so when connected to a PC we can take advantage of the high refresh rate even in 4K. At lower resolutions the TV can go even further and reach up to 288 Hz. There’s also ALLM, automatic switching to game mode, and a Game Bar with the key settings at hand. Of course, the TV is equipped with two full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports. In terms of smoothness, the difference compared to the 55 to 75 inch versions is therefore substantial and especially noticeable when using a PC or console. Not everything works perfectly, though. As with the smaller variants, we have reservations about the HGiG implementation. The HDR setup screens on the PS5 and Xbox don’t exactly match the TV’s real capabilities, so if you configure the consoles 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's no major problem with latency 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
Computer use 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 small UI elements, icons, and colored text may look worse than they should. Plain black text on a light background is still fairly readable, but it's hard to consider this model a particularly good monitor for typical computer work. 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 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. This is a typical trait of VA panels, but here the effect is fairly pronounced. You only need to move slightly off-center for the picture to start noticeably fading and losing color saturation. Brightness itself doesn't drop as much, but colors very quickly look washed out. If multiple people will be watching the TV from wide angles, 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 perform well for daytime viewing. 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 a weaker point. It's satin, but it doesn't suppress direct reflections particularly effectively. If there's a large window or a strong lamp opposite the TV, reflections will be clearly visible. Brightness helps mitigate this partly, but in terms of reflection suppression this isn't one of the model's strong suits.
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 feature-rich Smart TV platforms. You’ll find practically all the most 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 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 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 at a level that makes the TV unusable, 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 linear TV, Xiaomi doesn’t offer anything beyond what you’d expect from a modern TV. You get an electronic program guide (EPG) and teletext. The manufacturer also includes a remote with a traditional numeric keypad, which is becoming rarer these days but will still be a convenient solution for many people when changing channels.
Noteworthy is the presence of an analog 3.5 mm headphone jack. This is a feature that is disappearing from TVs year by year in favor of only digital audio outputs. Because of 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 plays most popular formats without any issues. However, if you come across a file it doesn't support, Google TV makes it easy to install another player, such as VLC. Our biggest reservation is the subtitles. The built-in app doesn't handle some characters outside the basic alphabet correctly, so you can run into problems with, for example, Polish letters. If you frequently watch movies from USB, it's better to use a third-party 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 fine for regular TV viewing, but with movies or concerts their limitations quickly become apparent. The biggest issue is the lack of bass, which makes the overall sound fairly flat. If you want better audio, it's worth considering getting 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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