Xiaomi smartphone sales in 2015 below lowest expectations

15 January, 2016
The Chinese company's still managed to achieve a 16% YoY growth.

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  • 15 Jan 2016

A phone maker that deserve attention in the future. They have many quality products . I expect to see the exact configuration of M5 and M 6

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    • 15 Jan 2016

    jonty007, 15 Jan 2016Absolutely true..mipad has such a powerful hardware and on ... moreTrue, MIUI is terrible, I don't get why people acclaim so much this UI, most of them even get to the point to say it's the best Custom UI of Android. Seriously, are they joking? It's a copycat iOS battery killer, that's all it is. It's totally overrated. Also, Xiaomi made a huge mistake by delaying the Mi5 release, they've totally killed hype. Sure, it might still be a decent flagship (SD820 & cheap, even though it'll probably have below average battery and no Android 6.0 at launch), but sales will probably be below expectations. And it's only phone with decent battery life? It doesn't has microSD (Redmi Note 3), once again, horrible mistake Xiaomi.

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      • AnonD-488858
      • PS6
      • 15 Jan 2016

      never use a xiaomi but seen it before. quit nice. try it from my brother in law's phone. when the time in uk for six years almost 6 month a new phone all nokia and sony. no others! especialy iphone, the screen is so nice. what I mean is not the color or brightness. is the TONE! is between black and white! is good for reading for long period and so comfie. im using sony xperia now with the cheapest model but no longer since last month. I pay for us130 before and now minimun us230:'(. I usually carry a phone and MP3 player when outdoor. sony mp3 cost me us410. I go with cheap phone and higher end MP3 player. thats my way. I just bought an ipod 6 last mothe as well. as I know from forum. between AMOLED and IPS screen. which I think XIAOMI go with IPS. from what I experience they are good for reading. and I think I will go with xiaomi for my next phone that quit economical.

        Arif238, 15 Jan 2016MIUI really sucks they kills the app if we leave phone idle... moreAbsolutely true..mipad has such a powerful hardware and on opening any app the ram simply exhausts. Every time you go home screen from any app the launcher reloads every time. I never found out what eats that much amount of resources. Miui feels like some beta software.

          MIUI really sucks they kills the app if we leave phone idle for sometimes apps like whatsapp and messenger just give their more RAM space to their so called MIUI Resource Hog. If they can't make something then make it simple, make it stock android of your phone.

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            • AnonD-460152
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            • 15 Jan 2016

            Anonymous, 15 Jan 2016Not just India. Here in Portugal, the demand for Xiaomi is ... moreIt's true. I've wanted a Xiaomi phone since last January when I first discovered them but the stores that sell the phones here in Portugal have issues regarding shipping and support, which makes me a little anxious buying from them.

            This loss happened because they don't release a truly flagship phone since the original Mi4 and Mi Note Pro.

            They will come back to winning once they release the Mi5.

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              • AnonD-157510
              • rKb
              • 15 Jan 2016

              [deleted post]Xiaomi will be back again. Last year because of its expensive mi note mi note pro it dint achieve its goal. And it dint have enough smartphones last year. But this years story will be different. It will break its own records.

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                • AnonD-144115
                • rAQ
                • 15 Jan 2016

                LeTV is going to rule 2016... Any bet ???

                  Anonymous, 15 Jan 2016Not just India. Here in Portugal, the demand for Xiaomi is ... moreWith all respect, we in India have a population of 1.2+ Billion.

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                    • Anonymous
                    • bJe
                    • 15 Jan 2016

                    '' The company's expansion to India in 2014 was undoubtedly a key factor in those 227%''. Well I am not sure about this and I think it is factually incorrect. GSMArena itself have posted that sales in China accounts for more than 90% of sales(I don't exactly remember the peecentage) Sales in India was comparitatevely meagre in 2014 even though there was a lot of hype around it. So I don't think Indian sales is responsible for their growth in 2014.

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                      • Andy
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                      • 15 Jan 2016

                      The Mi5 will be kinda bullshit and overpriced as a regular known brand.
                      I think Meizu will be above expectations in the next years.
                      Xiaomi is focusing on other stuff than Smartphones from few years and this is very obvious if you see hardware specs and release dates of Xiaomi top phones.
                      They start releasing trash each few months like oppo.

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                        • unic
                        • K6u
                        • 15 Jan 2016

                        They need to have a much larger inventory when they release a new phone rather than few phones for only flash sales. & later making them available.
                        Flash sales model itself can impact negatively.

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                          • Anonymous
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                          • 15 Jan 2016

                          Qm, 15 Jan 2016Because of main models are not relesed in India Mi4Lte, Mi... moreNot just India. Here in Portugal, the demand for Xiaomi is really good but the average buyer doesn't know where to get it online, and those who sell them, are getting 25% profit out of any Xiaomi. Example: Redmi Note 3 costs at least 240€ for 32GB (around 260$).

                          I paid 160$ (free shipping) for Redmi Note 2 in August

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                            • LifesGood
                            • S4s
                            • 15 Jan 2016

                            Anonymous, 15 Jan 2016Xiaomi is a jokexiaomi is the best right now, even better than sammy or aiple! you, you are a joke men, or woman i should say! xd

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                              • DEMO
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                              • 15 Jan 2016

                              Xiaomi manufacturer now has the opportunity to relaunch the podium by new models Xiaomi Xiaomi 5 and 6 of this year. If they make a mobile configuration will please fans have much to gain in sales.

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                                • awW
                                • 15 Jan 2016

                                I wish those of Xiaomi further success . They have good products in the phone market .

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                                  • nostradamus
                                  • 0Ur
                                  • 15 Jan 2016

                                  This manufacturer has demonstrated that doing good . There are also failures . That's life.
                                  We'll see if people ainteles message soon. When they come on the market with their new model Xiaomi 5 .

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                                    • RHT
                                    • 15 Jan 2016

                                    Well done. Keep it up

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                                      • nickarad
                                      • 0Ur
                                      • 15 Jan 2016

                                      Xiaomi started well but a lot of mistakes last year . We must understand that a configuration phones and modern pieces at an affordable price and real . Do not do as Apple , Samsung, which artificially inflate prices .

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                                        • Anonymous
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                                        • 15 Jan 2016

                                        Xiaomi is a joke