In a world where companies compete to launch Pro, Pro Max and Pro Plus devices, Xiaomi decided to go old school and today introduced only one flagship phone: the Xiaomi Mi 11. It is officially the first phone with the Snapdragon 888 chipset and it comes with Xiaomi’s best screen: a 6.81 ”AMOLED with QHD + resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
Xiaomi Mi 11
The front panel also has a 480Hz touch sample rate, an advertised maximum brightness of 1500 nits, and Gorilla Glass Victus protection.
The Snapdragon 888 can be combined with 8 GB of RAM and 128/256 GB of storage or 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. There is no onboard microSD slot, so there is no option to add more after purchase.
The main camera setup consists of the 108MP camera, known from the Mi 10 series (the one with a size of 1 / 1.33 ”), with a 7P lens and an f / 1.85 lens at the front.
The 13MP ultra-wide angle camera has a 123-degree field of view, while the third snapper, sitting off to the side, is a basic 5MP macro lens. On the front, Xiaomi placed a 20MP selfie camera, hidden behind a drilled hole in the upper left corner.
Xiaomi Mi 11 in black and white
Going back to the front panel, we have a curved screen on both sides, and under the Mi 11 it implements the latest Goodix optical fingerprint scanner. According to the scanner manufacturer, it even supports heart rate monitoring, but Xiaomi did not say anything about that feature on stage.
Photos of the Xiaomi Mi 11 in-person launch, courtesy of Sina
The Xiaomi Mi 11 has a 4,600 mAh power cell that supports 55W wired fast charging, 50W wireless and 10W reverse charging. It will work with all Quick Charge 4+, Quick Charge 3+ and Power Delivery 3.0 adapters. Xiaomi has decided to skip the charger in the retail box, but will give you a free 65W GaN adapter if you don’t already have a compatible charger.
Other highlights of the Xiaomi Mi 11 include Harman Kardon-tuned stereo speakers, improved night mode capabilities, dual 5G connectivity (on Sub-6 GHz networks), Wi-Fi 6E support, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC and all the best navigation services. .
The pre-order has already started, with the first sale scheduled for January 1, 2021. The Xiaomi Mi 11 will be offered in six different colors: black, white, blue, khaki vegan leather, purple leather and special edition with Lei’s autograph. Jun for some reason.
Xiaomi Mi 11 in all its colors
Pricing starts at CNY3,999 ($ 610 / € 500) and goes up to CNY4,699 ($ 720 / € 585) for the most spacious memory option. The first flash sale is scheduled for January 1, 2021.
While the ad saw only one phone, later in 2021 we expect to see a Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro with a periscope lens, as suggested by some previous versions, as well as an improved main camera. We also hope to hear more about international availability soon.
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