I already have TVs in the living and family areas, so when the Xiaomi TV A 55 2026 came, I placed it in my bedroom. Marketed with the tagline “Smart living, immersive viewing”, this TV is more than just a crisp 4K panel. It’s a gateway to effortless streaming and everyday entertainment.
Design 4 / 5
At first, a 55-inch panel felt like it might overwhelm my room, but it turned out to be just the right size. Positioned on a built-in wall desk in front of a large window, the TV feels integrated into the space, part of my cozy retreat at night rather than something oversized or intrusive.
The ultra-thin bezel and metal finish give it a premium look that feels more expensive than it is. In daylight, with natural light streaming around it, the TV looks understated; at night, with the curtains drawn, the screen becomes the room’s centerpiece.
I opted to keep it on the double stand setup instead of wall-mounting. The wide stands are solid and stable, keeping the TV steady even when I shift things on the desk. Around the back, Xiaomi kept the design clean and minimal, with ports arranged neatly to the side: three HDMI (one with Game Boost), a USB 2.0, Ethernet, composite AV-in, optical out, and antenna input. This makes plugging in accessories easy without messing up the tidy look.
Although the TV weighs only about 13kg, its 1.2-meter width makes it awkward to move alone. Carrying it into position felt manageable, but I’d recommend an extra pair of hands to make setup safer and smoother.
Hardware 4 / 5
The 55-inch 4K UHD HDR display is where the Xiaomi TV A 55 2025 really proves itself. Filmmaker Mode is a revelation! Switching it on strips away the artificial smoothing and overly vivid colors TVs usually apply by default. What you get instead is a viewing experience that looks closer to how the creators intended.
On Netflix, Wednesday’s gothic aesthetic, with its shadowy interiors, candlelit halls, and moonlit forest scenes, came through with striking clarity. The moody atmosphere was preserved without being over-brightened. On Prime Video, the lush visuals of Butterfly felt vibrant yet natural, with color and motion rendered faithfully thanks to Filmmaker Mode’s careful tone mapping. These two series highlighted how well the panel can handle both dark, detail-heavy visuals and rich, expressive cinematography.
Under the hood, a quad-core Cortex-A55 processor and Mali G52 GPU, backed by 2GB of RAM and 8GB of storage, handle the workload. For streaming, it is sufficient. YouTube and Netflix ran smoothly once loaded, but launching apps felt sluggish at times.
Audio is powered by dual 10W speakers, enhanced with Dolby Audio™, DTS:X, and DTS Virtual:X. Dialogue came through clearly, and YouTube concerts carried enough depth to feel immersive. While the built-in sound will not replace a subwoofer or surround system, it delivers more than enough for casual viewing in my bedroom setup.
User Experience 3.5 / 5
The Google TV interface is neat and well-organized, pulling together YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV, and more in one place. Logging into my Google account synced watchlists quickly, and within days the home screen was recommending shows that matched my preferences.
Where the experience falters is in responsiveness. Launching apps feels a bit sluggish, and the “Hey Google” voice assistant sometimes takes a while to respond or requires repeating commands. It works, but it is not as seamless as I had hoped.
On the brighter side, casting was smooth and reliable. Google Cast, Miracast, and Apple AirPlay all worked effortlessly, whether for pushing Spotify playlists or mirroring videos from my phone.
The eye-care display deserves mention, since after long nights of watching, I felt noticeably less eye strain.
I also appreciate the Xiaomi TV+ channels, which provide free live content that works perfectly for background viewing when I don’t feel like browsing.
Value 4 / 5
Xiaomi has always positioned itself as the brand for value-conscious consumers, and the TV A 55 2026 continues that tradition. Priced at PHP19,699, you get a 55-inch 4K HDR display, Dolby and DTS audio, Filmmaker Mode, Google TV with “Hey Google” voice control, seamless casting, and Xiaomi TV+ channels.
There are compromises: the 2GB of RAM and 8GB of storage mean it isn’t designed for heavy multitasking, and the speakers, while solid, don’t deliver cinema-level bass. But these limitations are easy to accept given what it offers at this price point.
For families, it’s a strong and affordable primary TV. For younger buyers, it’s a first step into premium smart features. And for me, as a personal screen in my bedroom, it feels like a small luxury that has changed the way I end my day.
Bottomline
The Xiaomi TV A 55 2026 is not pretending to be a flagship OLED. Instead, it focuses on delivering the essentials—and delivering them well. The overall experience and value it offers make it easy to recommend this to anyone seeking smart living and immersive viewing without overspending.
What’s Hot
- Sharp 4K HDR display with Filmmaker Mode
- Dolby Audio™, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X
- Clean back design
- Free Xiaomi TV+ channels
- Smooth casting
What’s Not
- Limited RAM and storage
- App launches feel sluggish
- Speakers lack deep bass
Specifications
- Display: 55″ 4K UHD (3840 × 2160), HDR, Filmmaker Mode, 60 Hz, 178° viewing angle
- Audio: 2 × 10 W speakers, Dolby Audio™, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X
- Processor: Quad Cortex-A55 CPU, Mali G52 GPU
- Memory: 2 GB RAM, 8 GB storage
- System: Google TV, Google Assistant, “Hey Google,” Google Cast, Miracast, Apple AirPlay, Xiaomi TV+ channels
- Ports: 3× HDMI, 1× USB 2.0, 1× Ethernet, 1× AV-in, 1× Optical, Antenna
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0
- Dimensions: 1226 × 76 × 711mm (without base)
- Weight: 13kg
Reviewed by Maribelle Alba | Also published in GADGETS MAGAZINE v26n3 – October 2025