Xiaomi Mi 11
Announced December 28, 2020
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Xiaomi Mi 11 is a powerful, high-performance flagship that stands out for its stunning 120Hz WQHD+ AMOLED display and competitive pricing. That said, the device is held back by unpolished software, a lack of a dedicated telephoto lens, and the absence of an official IP water-resistance rating.
Weighted from 46 reviewer scores
Pros
- Fast, flagship-grade performance with Snapdragon 888
- Stunning, high-resolution 120Hz AMOLED display
- Excellent main 108MP camera performance
- Competitive pricing and value
- Fast 55W wired and 50W wireless charging
Cons
- Unpolished, inconsistent software experience
- Lack of a dedicated telephoto lens
- No official IP water-resistance rating
- Average battery life
- Device runs hot under heavy load
- Launch price $915 (USD)
- Main camera 108MP f/1.85 + 13MP Ultrawide + 5MP 0x Telephoto
- Video 8K 30p
- Display 6.81-inch AMOLED 120Hz
- Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 8GB
What the Reviewers Say
All 46 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 7/10
The Mi 11 is Xiaomi’s most accomplished phone yet, hardware-wise, and the camera is similarly strong. But as always with the brand, the software still has a little catching up to do in order to really take on the competition and make the most of the tech inside.
- The Verge 8.5/10
The Mi 11 isn’t a phone so spectacular that I would urge you to jump through import hoops in order to acquire one. It’s just a very good phone that will be an extremely compelling option in any market where it’s sold.
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The Xiaomi Mi 11 is a great value, top-spec phone that has most of the bells and whistles you could want, while significantly undercutting the competition at just [...]
- Android Authority 8/10
The Xiaomi Mi 11 has the right price and the right specs to compete with the current crop of flagships in the market, but a few small things keep it from greatness.
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My time with the Xiaomi Mi 11 has not been perfect, but there is no denying that if you can get it in your region, it’s a real contender for the best device of 2021 so far.
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There’s something about the Xiaomi Mi 11 that makes us love it, and we think it’s that screen.
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The Xiaomi Mi 11 is one of the best premium phones you should consider buying, as it’s well-specced in almost every department: it has super-fast processing, a high screen resolution with extra display modes, and some camera modes and features the competition lacks.
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The best deal in Android flagships right now, the Xiaomi Mi 11 offers an amazing platform for streaming video and running demanding apps and games, tied together with an enjoyable software experience. But you lose out on camera power — assuming you can get it in the first place.
- Digital Trends 6/10
The Mi 11 is a truly high-performance device with a fantastic screen, a capable 108MP camera, and many of the right features and specs, all at a very reasonable price.
- CNET 8.0/10
Even with those compromises, the Mi 11’s potent combination of features, performance, and price make it an easy phone to recommend, as well as a serious contender to Samsung’s popular and prestigious Galaxy S21 and S21 Plus devices.
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The Mi 11 has an evocative design, stunning QHD+ AMOLED screen, and a 108MP camera at the back that takes amazing photos. Combine that with the best internal hardware you'll find today [...] and you get the Android phone to beat in 2021.
- Android Police 9/10
The Mi 11 is one of the best phones I've ever used. Even though it's not the top of the Mi 11 product line, it easily competes against the OnePlus 9 Pro, S21 Ultra, and Find X3 Pro.
- PhoneArena 8/10
A shame, as a telephoto would have been times more useful than a macro lens, but what can you do. Yet, the lack of a dedicated camera doesn’t prevent you from zooming in on your subject: you can get at up to 30X with the Mi 11, though anything past 10X is barely usable.
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The Mi 11 brings a lot of meaningful updates over the Mi 10. It introduces a new larger 6.81" AMOLED screen with a higher 1440p resolution and faster 120Hz refresh rate.
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This truly feels like Xiaomi's ace up its sleeve.
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[T]he Xiaomi Mi 11 is a win — but I think it’s just the beginning and I can’t wait to see what comes next.
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It's an amazing device, but its camera system for sure has been out-classed by competitors, and the litany of frustrating software issues means that a lot of other OEMs have Xiaomi beat here if you're particularly sensitive to those.
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The Xiaomi Mi 11 is packed full of potential.
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This 5G phone excels in terms of its display, camera, and hardware. Though it may have some minor shortcomings, overall it's an Android phone worth considering.
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It’s pretty obvious, but the Xiaomi Mi 11 is (almost) the complete package, and yet another reminder that there’s absolutely no need to spend excruciating sums on the latest Apple or Samsung handset. Do your wallet a favour, save hundreds and consider picking up a Mi 11 instead.
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The Mi 11 might just be the way to make that happen. Not only is it first out the gate with Qualcomm’s latest silicon, but promises whip-crack wired and wireless charging speeds, premium design and a truly flagship-grade display.
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The Mi 11 is a fantastic bit of hardware for the price. The fastest chipset around, a beautiful display, and strong cameras are all packaged within a lovely bit of industrial design.
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Xiaomi has done well to hit a competitive price point for the Snapdragon 888-powered Mi 11, which right now sets the bar for other mid-priced flagship-class handsets to aim at.
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Xiaomi Mi 11 is the company's best phone so far. It's powerful, good looking, has a ton of features, and even beats top competitors in certain (albeit minor) regards.
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I can definitely recommend it.
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Based on me reviewing many of their smartphones, I've always had that sort of confidence when it comes to the Mi series phones from Xiaomi with a vast improvements on the screen quality, the audio, and most importantly the camera features.
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All right, so overall, on a scale of one to ten, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is a major, major, major goal, and at 700 bucks, as Bob Parker would say, the price is right. So far, this is the deal of the year.
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I would say that the Xiaomi Mi 11 is probably one of those that you should consider because it gives you the most features and bang for your buck.
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I think that this this is a quality presentation for an Android device in 2021 under a thousand dollars, cheaper than the Ultra model on the S21 so that makes it very competitive, even cheaper than the iPhone 12 Pro and especially the Pro Max.
- Root-Nation.com 9.2/10
Xiaomi Mi 11 is a good flagship smartphone with a cool design, an equally cool display and hardware. It has decent photo cameras, great sound, and a fast fingerprint scanner.
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Xiaomi has effectively nailed the basics for a true flagship experience. The only thing that somewhat bugged us is the unpolished software experience.
- Pokde.Net 8.5/10
I do think that the Xiaomi Mi 11 ticks most of the boxes as a flagship, and its sub- [...]
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[T]he Mi 11 produces lovely photos and videos.
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[X]iaomi's formula of giving us the best specs and features to go along with some crazy price to performance ratio is tried and tested for a reason [...]
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I think that by choosing Xiaomi Mi 11 you will not be disappointed. Unless you are targeting the absolute top shelf...
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In terms of performance, the device is definitely a flagship, but the finishing touches are missing, especially when it comes to the cameras, the IP certification or the lack of an upgrade promise.
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After all this time, the Xiaomi Mi 11 still makes for a compelling flagship smartphone. From its excellent build quality, vibrant AMOLED screen, top-notch performance, competitive cameras, to a decent battery endurance, it's got them all.
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So look, despite an initial hiccup with the software, I've ultimately really enjoyed using the Xiaomi Mi 11 and I could see myself continuing to use it going forward.
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Xiaomi Mi 11 offers Gorilla Glass Victus and a stunning, featured-pack viewing experience as of date. The MIUI 12 and the 120Hz refresh rate do offer a seamless and smooth experience for me.
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[T]hey have delivered a solid device in both design, display, performance, the audio experience, and the cameras.
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[P]utting aside all the weird software features and editing tools, the core camera experience on this phone is actually really good for both photos and videos. Xiaomi killed it here.
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Subjectively, I really like the Xiaomi M1 11, it is a superb phone that ticks a lot of boxes for me, I have just enjoyed using it.
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For what would otherwise be coined as a mid-range phone the Mi 11 redefines that category on several levels. It has created a new normal for the middle range smartphone.
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For around 800 in the US, it's a pretty strong competitor that can very well compete with Samsung's newest flagships.
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So all in all, it's a fantastic phone, so you should definitely just go out and buy one, right?
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Xiaomi are not available in all countries just yet but if you’re in one where they are, you won’t go wrong by snapping up the Mi 11 as your next smartphone.
