If you were planning to upgrade your phone, earbuds or tablet this summer without watching your bank account evaporate, Xiaomi has just solved your dilemma: its latest models are sporting discounts of up to 40%, something you normally only see when they're clearing out two-year-old stock. Except here we're talking about devices that just hit the market with specifications that rival far more expensive brands.

Cinema and sofa tablets at bargain prices

The Redmi Pad 2 is the classic device for binge-watching series without getting bored on the sofa. According to lavanguardia.com, it comes equipped with a 12.1-inch display in 2.5K resolution that refreshes up to 120 Hz, delivering smooth images and sharply defined colours thanks to its 1.07 billion colours and brightness of 500 nits (expandable to 600 in high mode).

In terms of performance, it packs a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor paired with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of expandable storage up to 2 TB via microSD. All designed for multitasking, office work, streaming and light gaming without the tablet breaking a sweat. Plus, it features triple TÜV certification to protect your eyesight during extended screen sessions.

Premium earbuds that sound like they should

The Redmi Buds 5 Pro target those wanting to upgrade their audio experience without jumping into ultra-premium ranges. The standout feature is their dual coaxial diaphragm system: an 11 mm bass driver and a 10 mm ceramic tweeter working in tandem to deliver clarity and depth.

If you're someone who enjoys high-quality streaming or lossless music downloads, these earbuds support LDAC up to 24-bit/96 kHz. Battery life reaches 10 hours without ANC and up to 38 hours combined with the charging case, which can also deliver 2 hours of playback in just 5 minutes. The entire package weighs just 43 grams.

Phones for those who demand great photos and smooth performance

The Xiaomi 17 is serious gear for photography. It integrates Leica Summilux optics and the Light Fusion 950 sensor measuring 1/1.31 inches, a combination designed to capture light in tricky scenes. It features a triple rear Leica camera at 50 MP each: a main lens with optical stabilisation, a floating 60 mm telephoto also with OIS, and an ultra-wide angle. All with wide dynamic range.

The display is an AMOLED LTPO 6.3-inch screen in 1.5K resolution at 120 Hz with peak brightness around 3,500 nits, compatible with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. The processor is a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 accelerated by AI for photo, video and productivity tasks.

If you're after raw performance at a fair price, the POCO X8 Pro doesn't disappoint. It packs a MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra, 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512 GB of UFS 4.1 storage for multitasking and demanding games. Its AMOLED display spanning 6.6 to 6.83 inches offers 1.5K resolution at 120 Hz with brightness exceeding 2,000-3,500 nits. The best bit: a 6,500 mAh battery with 100 W charging that basically works like carrying an integrated power bank.

When do these discounts end?

Although the original source doesn't specify an exact closing date, campaigns of this scale typically run for a limited time. If any of these devices was on your summer wish list, this is probably the moment not to overthink it. Discounts close to 40% are what you see in end-of-cycle clearances, not on products that just arrived with competitive spec sheets.