Every April, Xiaomi holds its Fan Festival — a massive sale where Xiaomi and POCO significantly cut prices on smartphones. And considering that mobile balance payments for the App Store have been disabled in Russia, there’s never been a better reason to look at Android devices. We’ve selected eight models for every budget — from a simple basic phone to a full-fledged flagship with a periscope camera.
A big sale on Xiaomi and POCO smartphones has started on AliExpress. Image: cookmagazine.ph
POCO F8 Ultra — Xiaomi’s Flagship Smartphone With a Top-Tier Camera
The smartphone’s design is pretty cool. Image: dgl.ru
Let’s start with the most powerful one. POCO F8 Ultra is the first Ultra in the lineup, and the bar is set high. Under the hood — Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a fresh 3-nanometer processor. The display is a 6.9-inch AMOLED with peak brightness up to 3500 nits and a resolution of 2608×1200 pixels. The battery is 6500 mAh, charges at 100W wired and 50W wirelessly.
On the back panel — three 50-megapixel modules: the main one with a large 1/1.31-inch sensor, a periscope with 5x optical zoom, and an ultra-wide. The audio system is a 2.1 setup with a Bose subwoofer. Plus eSIM, Wi-Fi 7, and IP68 water resistance. For those who want the maximum but aren’t ready to spend 100K+ on Samsung or Apple — it’s an excellent alternative.
POCO F8 Pro — A Powerful Smartphone Under 40,000 Rubles
Not as stylish as the Ultra, but still pretty good
And here’s the main “price killer.” POCO F8 Pro runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite — the same chip found in the Samsung Galaxy S25 and OnePlus 13. Only here it costs three times less.
The display is a 6.59-inch OLED with peak brightness of 3500 nits. The battery is 6210 mAh with 100W charging. The triple camera setup includes a 50 MP main module with optical stabilization, a 50 MP telephoto with 2.5x zoom, and an 8 MP ultra-wide. The sound was developed in collaboration with Bose — and the difference is noticeable. The body is protected with IP68, and an ultrasonic scanner handles unlocking.
Xiaomi 15T — A Xiaomi Smartphone With a Leica Camera
Arguably one of the most beautiful Xiaomi smartphones. Image: niuxtech.lt
Xiaomi 15T belongs to the numbered lineup and borrows the main feature from the flagships — Leica cameras. The main Light Fusion 800 sensor is 50 MP with OIS, a 50 MP telephoto with 2x zoom, and a 12 MP ultra-wide. The signature optics deliver a recognizable image quality.
The MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra chipset scores over 1.6 million points in AnTuTu — more than enough. The screen is a 6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K resolution, brightness up to 3200 nits. The battery is 5500 mAh with 67W charging. The body is protected with IP68.
POCO X8 Pro Max — The Xiaomi Smartphone With the Biggest Battery
A device with one of the biggest batteries on the market. Image: phonearena.com
POCO X8 Pro Max bets on endurance. The 8500 mAh battery easily lasts two days with normal usage. The processor is the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, essentially a twin of the flagship Dimensity 9400+. In AnTuTu — around 3 million points. The screen is 6.83 inches.
Bonuses include eSIM, Wi-Fi 7, an ultrasonic scanner, and IP69K protection. It charges at 100W. If battery life is your top priority — you shouldn’t pass on this model.
POCO X8 Pro — A Gaming Xiaomi Smartphone Under 25,000 Rubles
A device with a large and high-quality screen
POCO X8 Pro was released in March 2026 and is aimed at mobile gaming enthusiasts. At its heart is the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, which scores over 2 million points in benchmarks. The screen is a 6.59-inch AMOLED, 1.5K resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, brightness up to 3500 nits. The body is made of glass and aluminum with IP68 water resistance.
Battery capacity is 6500 mAh with 100W charging. In tests, the device lasts up to 17 hours of active screen time. The 50 MP camera with OIS delivers a stable image, and the LED rings around the camera module light up for notifications — an unnecessary but pleasant detail. It runs Android 16 out of the box.
POCO M8 Pro 5G — A Smartphone Under 20,000 Rubles With Water Protection
