Xiaomi QLED TV G32 2025 Review: Dares to Do More

The Xiaomi QLED TV G32 is a budget offering that brings quantum dot technology to the 32-inch segment, and at 13,999, it’s easily one of the most affordable QLED TVs in the market right now. But just how good is the panel? What kind of performance can you expect at this price point? And is this a serious upgrade over typical LED TVs in the budget space? Let’s find out.

How’s the display like

For this 32-inch QLED, Xiaomi is using a QLED panel, which is a VA LCD-type panel with a quantum dot layer, and while the resolution tops out at 1366×768 pixels, Xiaomi’s tuning combined with QLED tech puts it ahead of most entry-level LED TVs in this bracket.

We used Calman Ultimate with a SpectraCal C6 HDR2000 colourimeter and VideoForge Pro pattern generator to evaluate picture accuracy and colour performance of the Xiaomi QLED TV G32.

In standard mode, brightness peaks at around 200 nits, while vivid mode pushes it to about 304 nits. In movie mode, brightness drops to a more restrained 180 nits. 

In terms of contrast, we measured a native contrast ratio of 6082:1, which is excellent for a VA panel in this price segment. This high contrast gives the TV a solid edge in darker scenes where blacks are deep, and shadow details come through well, especially in HDR content.

We recorded 96.3% sRGB and 84.8% of the DCI-P3 gamut coverage, which is actually very respectable for a sub-Rs 15,000 television. Xiaomi’s marketing claims around DCI-P3 alignment hold up to a large extent.

However, colour accuracy out of the box isn’t flawless. The average DeltaE was 3.9, which is slightly above the ideal range, and the maximum DeltaE hit 8.2 at the 100% red patch, meaning reds are visibly oversaturated.

This explains the noticeable red push in skin tones and some content. Colour smearing and posterisation artefacts also popped up in lower bitrate SDR content, particularly during transitions or in dark gradients. SDR content looks fairly decent in colour-rich scenes, but skin tones in dark HDR content look a bit unnatural.

Now, HDR performance on this TV is mixed. Dark HDR scenes actually render better than expected, and luminance mapping and black levels are handled well.

But in mixed APL scenes, where bright and dark areas coexist, the TV struggles to balance highlights and shadows correctly. You’ll notice this especially in dramatic content with lots of light variation. That said, it’s typical behaviour for panels in this segment.

Viewing angles are limited, as expected from a basic VA panel. There’s a noticeable loss in both brightness and colour when viewed off-axis, so ensure that you’re seated in the centre while viewing this TV.

Motion handling, surprisingly, is better than expected. Slow pan shots and motion scenes play smoothly, without the kind of judder or jitter we’ve seen on some other budget TVs in this category. There’s no MEMC here, but frame rendering is surprisingly stable for a 60Hz panel.

Xiaomi QLED TV G32 Review: Audio

The TV comes with 20W speakers, and the audio is well-balanced. Dialogues are decently clear and bass is limited, as expected from a small chassis, but for casual viewing, it holds up well.

You get support for Dolby Audio, DTS:X, and DTS Virtual:X, which adds some depth to the soundstage in streaming apps that support it. For small rooms, the onboard sound is definitely usable out of the box.

Xiaomi QLED TV G32 Review: Performance

The G32 runs on a Quad-Core A53 CPU, paired with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. That’s just enough for basic navigation and app switching. During testing, app load times were modest, and navigating the UI was reasonably fluid as long as you don’t try to do too much at once.

The TV runs Google TV, layered with PatchWall, which means you get both content-first curation and access to Google’s massive ecosystem. Features like Google Assistant, Chromecast built-in, universal search, and kids mode come baked in. 300+ free live channels, local language curation, and YouTube Music integration add value for casual users.

Xiaomi QLED TV G32 Review: Design

Design is fairly minimal. The bezels are reasonably narrow, and the plastic stand is stable enough for a tabletop setup. The panel weighs just over 3kg, so wall mounting is easy and doesn’t need much support.

You get all the essential ports, 2x HDMI, 2x USB 2.0, AV, Ethernet, headphone jack, and antenna input, and Wireless connectivity includes dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0.

The remote is new this year and includes a full number pad, shortcuts to quick settings, and a dedicated Google Assistant button. 

Conclusion

So, should you buy the Xiaomi QLED TV G32?

Here’s the thing: you’re not getting perfect HDR or wide viewing angles. You will see some colour issues, especially in SDR reds and darker skin tones. And yes, it’s a 720p panel.

But for Rs 13,999, this is one of the few TVs offering a QLED panel, decent HDR dark scene performance, smooth motion handling, and a well-rounded smart TV experience. That contrast ratio of over 6000:1, support for Dolby and DTS audio formats, and Xiaomi’s content-focused software stack make this a compelling value-for-money option in the compact TV space.

It doesn’t crush the competition, but it stands out enough to be worth shortlisting if you’re after a reliable second screen or bedroom TV.