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The Xiaomi Mi 11 is finally official and this is the world’s first smartphone to be powered by Qualcomm’s 5nm Snapdragon 888 processor. Unlike its predecessor, Xiaomi only announced a Mi 11 device and there is still no Mi 11 Pro or Ultra model.
As the first flagship for 2021, the Mi 11 packs a lot of top-spec features. Up front, it has a 6.81 ″ “four curve” AMOLED display offering a WQHD resolution of 3200 × 1440 pixels. On top of that, it also drives a high 120Hz refresh rate and a high 480Hz touch sample rate.
The display boasts a high contrast ratio of 5,000,000: 1 and is HDR10 + compliant with a maximum brightness of 1500 nits. According to Xiaomi, the Mi 11 received an A + rating from DisplayMate.
Like the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, it uses Corning’s latest Gorilla Glass Victus for better screen durability. The device has an in-display fingerprint sensor that apparently doubles as a heart rate monitor.
Under the hood, it runs on Qualcomm’s 5nm Snapdragon 888 processor with Adreno 660 graphics. The device can be configured with 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 storage options.
For an immersive video and gaming viewing experience, it also features Harman Kardon-tuned stereo speakers with support for Hi-Res Audio.
In the camera department, you get a triple camera setup that sits on a cube-shaped camera bump. This includes a 108MP f / 1.85 main camera with a 1 / 1.33 ″ sensor, a 13MP f / 2.4 ultra-wide angle lens, and a 5MP f / 2.4 macro shooter. Unfortunately, there is no telephoto camera, but we think it could be reserved for your next Pro model.
The device can record 8K video at 24 fps or 30 fps, as well as 4K video at up to 60 fps. For selfies, the punched hole in the upper left corner of the screen houses a 20MP front camera that can record 1080p video at up to 60fps.
In terms of connectivity, this is a 5G phone that supports SA and NSA architecture. It also supports WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, dual frequency GPS, and it still comes with an infrared blaster.
Powering the Mi 11 is a decent 4,600 mAh battery that can support 55 W fast charging via USB-C. It supports QC4 + and USB Power Deliver 3 charging standards. The device also supports 50W fast wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging.
According to Xiaomi, you can get a full charge in just 45 minutes with a 55W wired charger. Meanwhile, the 50W fast wireless charger can charge 100% in 53 minutes. Out of the box, it runs on Android 10 with the MIUI 12.5 skin on top.
Xiaomi Mi 11 prices
Below are the official prices for the Mi 11 in mainland China:
- 8GB RAM + 128GB storage – CNY 3,999 (approximately RM2,480)
- 8GB of RAM + 256GB of storage – CNY 4299 (approximately RM2,666)
- 12GB of RAM + 256GB of storage – CNY 4,699 (approximately RM2,914)
The price of the Mi 11 is exactly the same as the current Mi 10 that was presented in February of this year.
As teased a few days earlier, Xiaomi has decided to ship its latest flagship smartphone without a charger included in the box. As a result, the new flagship device will ship in a lighter and thinner box. If you need a charger, you can get the 55W GaN charger separately, which is sold for CNY 99 (about RM61).
During the launch event, it is revealed that the GaN Mi 11 + 55W charger combo will be priced the same as the standalone offering. This will give consumers the option of obtaining a charger at no additional cost if required.
The Mi 11 is available in 3 matte color options: Midnight Gray, Horizon Blue, and Frost White, as well as 2 vegan leather finishes: Lilac Purple and Honey Beige.
If you are looking for something different, Xiaomi has also announced the exclusive Lei Jun edition that comes with an eye-catching vertical pattern design. The special edition device is only offered with 12GB of RAM + 256GB of storage and still retains the same price of CNY 4,699 (roughly RM2,914).
The devices are available for pre-order in China starting at 10pm tonight. At the moment there are no details on its international availability, including Malaysia.
