This is what we're missing out on in the Czech Republic: Xiaomi unveiled a gigantic Mini LED TV with great features, and at a super price to boot

Just a few days ago, we informed you about the arrival of Xiaomi TV S Mini LED 2026 televisions on the Czech market. But while we were rejoicing over the new models, Xiaomi in China showed what their local offering looks like – and it’s significantly more interesting. The largest 100″ variant won’t even make it to us, and the European models are also weaker in all key parameters.

Chinese version has more than double the dimming zones

The fundamental difference between the Chinese and European series lies in the quality of Mini LED backlighting. While the Czech 98″ version has 880 dimming zones, the Chinese 100″ model has a full 1,920. This is more than double, which will result in significantly more precise backlight control, deeper blacks, and better HDR content display.

A similar disproportion exists in maximum brightness. Chinese televisions achieve 2,000 nits, whereas European models have to settle for 1,200 nits. High brightness is one of the main advantages of Mini LED technology over classic LCD panels, and Xiaomi unnecessarily cuts it down in Europe.

It doesn’t end with the picture…

The differences don’t end with the picture. The Chinese S Mini LED 2026 series comes with a 2.1-channel sound system tuned by Harman AudioEFX, while the European 98″ version only has two 15W speakers without a dedicated subwoofer. Both models support Dolby Atmos, but the default sound experience will likely be better with the Chinese version.

A price difference that hurts

Perhaps the most painful aspect is the price list. The largest 100″ model in China starts at 8,999 yuan, which translates to approximately 27,400 CZK. Meanwhile, the Czech 98″ version with weaker, inferior parameters costs 54,999 CZK. So, for the price of one European television, you could buy almost two in China.

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There will, of course, be objectively justifiable reasons for this, such as taxes, customs duties, or other potential fees (for example, higher certification costs or different supply chains). Even so, this difference is painful.

What do you think of the Chinese 100″ model?

Sources: Xiaomi, Gizmochina, Notebookcheck