Xiaomi has sharply reduced the price of its 98‑inch Xiaomi TV S Mini LED 2025 model in China. Initially launched at 9,999 yuan (≈$1,380), the set can now be purchased for as low as 4,748 yuan (≈$655) thanks to coupons and state subsidies.
According to IT Home, the base price on JD.com is 6,999 yuan (≈$965). Additional discounts include an 8.15% coupon and a 15% government subsidy, though the availability of these offers fluctuates.
Massive Mini LED with 1,092 Zones
The Xiaomi TV S Mini LED 98″ features a VA panel with a multi‑layer optical system that lowers reflectance to 1.8%. The focus is on local dimming and peak brightness.
- 98‑inch diagonal with Mini LED backlight
- 1,092 local dimming zones
- Peak brightness up to 1,700 nits
- 94% DCI‑P3 colour coverage
- 1.07 billion colours
- Colour accuracy ΔE≈2
- High refresh mode up to 288 Hz
- Xiaomi Green Mountain eye‑care technology
Combining nearly 1,100 dimming zones with 1,700 nits should deliver HDR contrast that surpasses conventional LCD TVs, although the VA panel still places it technologically apart from OLED.
HDMI 2.1 and 288 Hz for Gamers
Xiaomi also markets the model as a gaming TV. In competitive mode the refresh rate reaches 288 Hz, making it attractive for PC connection.
For peripherals, two full‑featured HDMI 2.1 ports are provided, while wireless connectivity runs via Wi‑Fi 6. Thus the 98‑inch screen can serve not only as a living‑room TV but also as a large display for a gaming PC or console.
Price Cut Over 50%
At launch in June 2025 the TV carried a price tag of 9,999 yuan (≈$1,380). The current base price on JD.com is 6,999 yuan (≈$965). When the available coupons and subsidies are applied together, the cost falls to approximately 4,748 yuan (≈$655), representing a reduction of about 52.5% from the original figure.
It is important to distinguish between the promotional minimum price and the actual price most buyers can secure, as coupon terms change and some subsidies have already become unavailable.
Xpert Take
The steep price drop of the Xiaomi TV S Mini LED 98″ to roughly $655 highlights how fiercely competitive the large‑screen TV market remains in China. At this level the model’s main appeal lies in the combination of a massive diagonal, Mini LED backlight and high peak brightness.
However, directly comparing this Chinese price to Ukrainian retail rates would be misleading: local subsidies, promotional campaigns, logistics, taxes and warranty conditions substantially affect the final cost in other regions.
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