Quick take: the Xiaomi TV S Mini LED 65 (2026) is a balanced big-screen TV for films, streaming, cricket, and everyday family viewing. The review describes a QD-Mini LED panel with 384 local dimming zones, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and claimed peak brightness of 1,200 nits at an India price of ₹74,999. Its central idea is simple: Mini LED no longer has to be a luxury-only upgrade.
For most mixed-light viewing, the picture delivers the contrast and HDR impact that makes a television feel more expensive than it is.
Picture quality is the main reason to buy it
Local dimming gives bright parts of the image room to shine while dark areas are allowed to fall back. In the review’s movie tests, that extra control made shadowy scenes feel deeper and more dimensional than a conventional edge-lit LED. Quantum Dot colour kept HDR vivid without pushing skin tones into cartoon territory.
There is still blooming: bright subtitles, flames, or highlights against a black background can produce visible halos. Viewing angles are also narrow; the image is strongest within roughly 25 degrees of the centre. The review’s practical conclusion is that these flaws are most noticeable in a dark room, while mixed content such as sport and most streaming shows hides them well.
Gaming is fine, but “120Hz” needs context
The set is a capable casual gaming screen with ALLM and responsive play on a console. The important caveat is that its “120Hz Game Boost” is not native 4K 120Hz. The mode uses DLG and drops the resolution to 1080p, so menus and textures look softer on a 65-inch panel. If gaming is the main use, a television with native 144Hz and VRR is the better direction.
Useful software and better-than-expected sound
Google TV on Android 14 provides the familiar Play Store, Google Assistant, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and Miracast mix. Xiaomi’s PatchWall+ layer adds India-focused discovery across more than 30 OTT platforms, universal search, a sports hub, Kids Mode, and free live TV. That combination is especially useful for a household that moves between services.
The 34W quad-speaker system is another strength. Dialogue stays clear, commentary cuts through crowd noise, and the speakers can fill a medium-to-large room without obvious distortion. The bigger concern is longevity: the TV has generous 32GB storage but only 2GB RAM, which may make frequent app switching feel less fluid over time.
One more thing: keep control close.
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The review’s 7.8/10 conclusion is easy to understand. This Xiaomi is a strong choice for buyers who want a large, bright, premium-feeling screen for movies, sport, and OTT without moving into flagship pricing. It is less convincing for serious gamers, wide-seating rooms, or anyone who is highly sensitive to blooming in dark scenes.
- Choose it for: contrast, HDR movies, sport, Google TV, 32GB storage, and clear built-in audio.
- Think twice if: you need true 4K 120Hz gaming, wide viewing angles, or long-term performance headroom.
- Setup note: the review found the auto-brightness sensor distracting, so fixed brightness is the safer starting point.
This page is an original summary and practical interpretation of Smartprix’s Xiaomi TV S Mini LED 65 (2026) review, updated July 22, 2026. It is not affiliated with Xiaomi or Smartprix. Product specifications, pricing, and availability can change.
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