As a Chinese company, Xiaomi faces regulatory scrutiny and geopolitical risks that could hinder its global operations. For instance, the U.S. has recently taken a tough stance on companies like Huawei and TikTok, and Xiaomi could be next.

Certain Xiaomi phones may have issues with some carriers in the United States. More information about compatibility with Verizon and AT&T.

Notably, Xiaomi does not sell its smartphones directly in the U.S., requiring consumers to use third-party sellers.