Xiaomi Mi Play – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Added: 01.14.19 | Updated: 03.20.20
  • Model: Mi Play
  • Brand: Xiaomi
  • Rating: 3.56 out of 5 (9 votes)
  • Price: 170 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2018
  • Dimensions: 147.8 x 71.9 x 7.8 mm
  • Weight: 150 g
  • Chipset: Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm)
  • Built-in memory: 64 GB
  • Screen: IPS LCD 5.84 inches
  • Battery: 3000 mAh
  • Rear camera: Dual, 12MP
  • Front camera: Single, 8MP

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Xiaomi Mi Play specs

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

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Xiaomi Mi Play Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Xiaomi Mi Play

Launch date

2018, December

Xiaomi Mi Play PricePrice

First price

170 EUR

Xiaomi Mi Play dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.82 in (147.8 mm)

Width

2.83 in ( 71.9 mm)

Depth

0.31 in ( 7.8 mm)

Weight

5.29 oz (150 grams)

Water resistant

Colors

Dream Blue, Twilight Gold, Black

Case

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Xiaomi Mi Play screenScreen

Technology IPS LCD
Size

5.84 in

Screen Area

85.1 cm2

Resolution

1080 x 2280 px

Points per inch

432 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

19:9

Ratio (screen:body)

80.1%

Screen protector

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Xiaomi Mi Play ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm)

CPU

- Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU

- PowerVR GE8320

Xiaomi Mi Play Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

64 GB, 4 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Xiaomi Mi Play SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 9.0 (Pie)

User Interface

Xiaomi Mi Play main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Dual

Specs

-12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAF
-Secondary camera, depth sensor

Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Xiaomi Mi Play selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-8 MP

Features

HDR

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Xiaomi Mi Play Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 
CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
SIM Card Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Speed HSPA, LTE

Xiaomi Mi Play wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC No
USB microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go

Xiaomi Mi Play Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

3000 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Ion

Charging

-5V/2A 10W charging

Xiaomi Mi Play sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio
Others -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

Xiaomi Mi Play AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Xiaomi Mi Play scores 86457 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) chipset.

Xiaomi Mi Play antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score86457 (Position 363 out of 2128)
Antutu 7 Ranking
357. Huawei P20 Lite88000
358. Huawei Mate 10 Lite87456
359. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)87195
360. Huawei P smart87123
361. Huawei Y6s (2019)86790
362. Oukitel U2386483
363. Xiaomi Mi Play86457
364. Oppo A7n86323
365. Huawei P10 Lite86322
366. vivo Y1786320
367. Oppo A886232
368. Honor Play 8A86212
369. Oukitel K985806
Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Xiaomi. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Xiaomi Mi Play Reviews and Opinions

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Xiaomi Mi Play Release Date

The Xiaomi Mi Play was officially announced and released on December, 2018. It is available in Dream Blue, Twilight Gold, Black.

Xiaomi Mi Play Price

The Xiaomi Mi Play starts at 170 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

VersionPrice
64 GB170 EUR
4 GB RAM170 EUR

A 8GB version of the Xiaomi Mi Play is not officially available — 4GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Xiaomi Mi Play cost?

The price of the Xiaomi Mi Play varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 170 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Xiaomi Mi Play come out?

The Xiaomi Mi Play was released on December, 2018.

What is the size and weight of Xiaomi Mi Play ?

The Xiaomi Mi Play has dimensions of Height: 147.8 mm Width: 71.9 mm Thickness: 7.8 mm and weighs approximately 150 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Xiaomi Mi Play?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.84 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 2280 px at a pixel density of 432 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Xiaomi Mi Play have?

Device comes with chipset Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) with processor Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53). Xiaomi Mi Play is available with internal memory of 64 GB, 4 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Xiaomi Mi Play?

The device have a Dual rear camera setup with specs of 12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAF Secondary camera, depth sensor and features like LED flash, HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Xiaomi Mi Play?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 8 MP and features like HDR

What colors does the Xiaomi Mi Play come in?

The Xiaomi Mi Play is available in the following colors: Dream Blue, Twilight Gold, Black.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Xiaomi Mi Play?

The Xiaomi Mi Play scores 86457 points in AnTuTu 7.