Xiaomi Contacts and dialer is a communications application for mobile devices by Xiaomi Inc. It's the official dialer and contacts app that comes built-in with the company's custom Android overlay called MIUI. It comes with visual tweaks and various extra features to let users customize it to their liking.

Just like other dialer apps, such as Realme Dialer or OnePlus Dialer, Xiaomi Contacts and dialer aims to build upon the stock calling experience that comes from Android and to be more in line with MIUI in terms of presentation and utility. It's also directly updated by Xioami itself.

Xiaomi's take on calling

Compared to the stock Android phone app, Xiaomi Contacts and dialer boast a sleek and modern UI design. It utilizes a tabbed interface that displays your contact list and favorites, and consolidates contacts from multiple sources, such as email addresses and sim cards. It also provides various customization options, including setting custom photos and alerts for each person, as well as theming options for the app itself.

What makes this dialer app truly shine though is its feature set. Enable notification light for incoming calls or use the Flip to Silence feature if you're in a meeting. You can turn on Automatic Redial if someone doesn't pick up immediately or be notified of missed calls. During calls, there's even a Call Recording button to record your conversation.

Speaking of taking notes, there is also a Note button that will take you directly to the MIUI Notes app to let you jot down points while on a call. Other notable features include Call Barring and Call Forwarding options depending on your service provider. Now, it should go without saying, but this app is only for Xiaomi-branded devices as part of the MIUI overlay.

One of the best

The Xiaomi Contacts and dialer app is one of the most popular third-party dialers right now, and it's not hard to see why. It has a nice-looking UI and plenty of extra features that are really handy. It will also receive regular updates from Xiaomi itself. If you own a device made by the company, make sure you're keeping it up-to-date to get the best experience.