Popularizing Mini LED TVs

MiniLED TVs are gradually getting cheaper, down to the segment under 20 million VND for the 55-inch version.

With the strength of the world factory, Chinese companies can easily lower product prices when the technology is popularized. Samsung and LG still have a monopoly on large-size OLED solutions, anchoring product prices in the high-end segment. MiniLED has emerged as a more accessible option with a variety of choices.

Xiaomi has just launched the S Pro Mini LED 2026 model in Vietnam, using this type of panel. The product starts at 17 million VND for the 55-inch version, under 30 million VND for the 75-inch version. This price is 40% cheaper than the OLED model of the same size and only 70% cheaper than the options from big brands like Samsung and Sony.

MiniLED advantages

With increasing demand, LCD is gradually losing ground to OLED in terms of display quality. However, this technology still has room for manufacturers to optimize. From the edge LED type which does not guarantee brightness and color uniformity, companies have switched to full-array lamps. From this technology, the size of the bulbs is reduced to less than 0.2 mm and hundreds of adjustment zones are created on the panel. This is the core principle of MiniLED.

Xiaomi 75-inch MiniLED series.

For example, the 75-inch Xiaomi S Pro Mini LED 2026 model has more than 700 local dimming zones (Dimming Zone), which can adjust brightness independently. Compared to OLED, each pixel adjusts itself, this number is still far away. In return, users can access it at a more affordable cost. On the other hand, this technology also provides higher brightness, up to 1,700 nits, and the ability to work durably, without degradation or fading over time.

Xiaomi TVs still use VA panels, which achieve higher contrast than IPS. This solution, combined with MiniLED backlighting, ensures image depth. In return, the product's viewing angle is reduced vertically, but not significantly.

The limitation of this display solution is blooming. This phenomenon occurs when the contrast is too great on a small display area. Sometimes halos appear around subjects on a black background. This only appears and is annoying in rare cases because with hundreds of independent adjustment zones, the affected area is very small.

Compared to OLED, which requires a large investment, Mini LED is a small step up in price, but a big upgrade in experience. The maximum brightness, contrast, and color of TVs using this solution are much better than traditional LCDs. In fact, the amount users have to pay for Xiaomi's Mini LED is only equivalent to traditional QLEDs from major brands.

Google TV Two-Face

In China, Xiaomi installs its own operating system for its products. This interface is intuitive with large content boxes, deeply integrating Xiaomi HyperOS to connect with products in the smart home ecosystem.

Due to market differences, the Vietnamese version of the S Pro Mini LED 2026 runs on Google TV. This is a safe and familiar choice for customers. The product has built-in familiar services such as YouTube, Netflix or Apple TV. Other software can also be easily downloaded through the store. Users can install the international version of Xiaomi Home to synchronize with products in the same ecosystem.

The device can receive notifications about the operation of household appliances such as light bulbs, robot vacuum cleaners or Mija products such as refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines. With mobile phones, TVs can be controlled remotely by phone instead of using a remote. This model also has built-in AirPlay, playing music or mirroring videos from iPhone easily. This is a function that some big brands like Samsung still lack.

Google TV comes with pre-installed ads that cannot be removed.

On the other hand, this is also an open system. Customers are also allowed to download additional third-party apps in APK form. This provides deeper customization for the device. However, the downside of Google TV is that it has many ads on the home screen that cannot be removed, causing annoyance during use. The operating system also consumes a lot of resources.

Xiaomi equips the TV with 3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal memory. The hardware upgrade helps the startup speed and app opening speed to be significantly faster. However, sometimes lag still occurs due to Google TV's poor optimization.

As the most premium model currently sold in Vietnam, the S MiniLED series also has a better build quality. The TV has a thin bezel, a metal frame and sound tuned by Harman. In return, the price advantage of Xiaomi products compared to traditional competitors is no longer too great. The S Pro series is the Chinese company's attempt to approach the more expensive segment when achieving certain successes with the mid-range model A/A Pro.

Source: https://znews.vn/binh-dan-hoa-tv-mini-led-post1608443.html