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Xiaomi Mi 11 review

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8.3/10
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The Xiaomi Mi 11 currently has an Informr score of 8.3 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 16 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.
Operating system
Android
Processor
2.84 GHz
Screen Size
6.81"
Camera
108+ MP

What the Critics Are Saying...

Mashable

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is a powerful phone with all the latest bells and whistles at a fair price. It's a pity its camera is one step behind the competition.

- Stan Schroeder, Mashable
TechRadar

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. It’s just a shame that the sub-pa...

- Tom Bedford, TechRadar
Android Authority

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. Nevertheless, if the best from Samsung and Apple is too pricey for you, then the Xiaomi Mi 11 is an enticing alternative.

- Eric Zeman, Android Authority
Tech Advisor

The Mi 11 is almost unbeatable on hardware for the price, trouncing rivals on charging, camera, and display tech - and it looks slick too. This is a brilliant phone that's only held back by software that can't quite keep up with the competition.

- Dominic Preston, Tech Advisor
Pokde.Net

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is indisputably Xiaomi's best flagship yet, with it coming so close to perfection except for two rather major drawbacks.

- Vyncent Chan, Pokde.Net
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Xiaomi backs up the Mi 11 with a 2 Years parts & labour warranty.

If your Mi 11 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Xiaomi support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Xiaomi's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.

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Screen Size
6.81"

The Xiaomi Mi 11's screen size is 6.81 inches with 1440 x 3200 pixels resolution.
Processor
2.84 GHz

There is a Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 (5 nm) Octa-core 2.84 GHz processor (CPU).
OS

The phone runs on the Android 11 operating system (OS).
Camera
108+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 108+ megapixel camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 20+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
128/256 GB

Internal memory is 128/256 GB. No external card slot is available for expansion.
Battery
4600mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 4600 mAh battery.

Mi 11 Specs

Overview
Release date December 28, 2020
Regions available United Kingdom
Mobile / Cellular Data
5G, 4G/LTE
Networks
LTE:
700/800/850/900 /1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2500/2600/3500 MHz
5G:
850/900/1800/2100 /2500/2600/3500/3700/4700 MHz
GSM:
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
UMTS:
850/900/1700/1900 /2100 MHz
Data:
HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Operating System Android 11

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Processor Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 (5 nm) Octa-core 2.84 GHz
Internal Storage 128/256 GB
RAM 8/12 GB
ROM No
GPS Type A-GPS
Hearing Aid Compatible Unknown
TTY/TDD Unknown
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Unknown
Languages English
Manufacturer Warranty 2 Years
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual
Power & battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 4600 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging Yes
Fast Charging Yes
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Celluar) Unknown
Talk Time Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Physical Characteristics
Design type Bar
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA Yes
Material Glass
Colors Horizon Blue, White, Midnight Gray White, LeiJun limited version
Dimensions [H x W x D] 16.43 x 7.46 x 0.806 cm (6.5 x 2.9 x 0.3 in)
Weight 196 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology AMOLED
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1440 x 3200 pixels
Pixel density 515 pixels
Size 6.81 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Graphics Yes
Themes Yes
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock Yes
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, 120Hz display support
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Mute Key No
Input Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
Predictive Text Entry Yes
Physical keyboard No
Voicemail Key No
Any Key Answer No
Voice Commands Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control Yes
External Media Playback Controls No
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
Call Management
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
Contact List Capacity Depends on system memory
Multiple Numbers Per Contact Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups Yes
Auto Answer Unknown
Voice Activated Dialing Yes
Photo Caller ID Yes
Web / Email / Messaging
Web Browser Yes
Email Client Yes
Email Protocols POP3, IMAP, Microsoft Exchange
Additional Email Features
Messaging SMS, MMS, IM
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
Infrared Yes
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC, AAC, LDAC
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
WiFi Encryption WEP/WPA/WPA2
Mobile Hotspot Yes
WiMAX No
Memory Expansion Slot No
PC Synchronization
TV Out No
DLNA Support No
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Java Applications No
Brew Applications No
ECML / Digital Wallet Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Aperture
 ƒ/ 1.85
Resolution
 108+ megapixels
Multi-camera
 Yes
Zoom
 Yes
Flash
 Yes (Dual LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
 Auto focus, Effects, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer, 2nd camera feature (13 MP, F2.4, Ultrawide), 3rd camera feature (5 MP, F2.4, Macro), HDR, Time lapse mode, Slow motion recording
Video Recording Formats
 MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
 Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels), 60 fps, up to 0 minutes
Front Camera
Resolution
 20+ megapixels
Zoom
 Yes
Additional Front Camera Info
 Aperture F2.2, HDR
Video Recording Parameters
 Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Audio / Video
Audio Playback Yes
Audio Formats AAC, AAC+, AMR, eAAC+, MIDI, MP3, WMA, WAV
Radio No
Video Playback Yes
Video Playback Formats 3GP / 3GPP, AVI, FLV, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV
Streaming Video Yes
External Speakers Stereo
Headset Jack No
Custom Ringtones Yes
Vibration Alert Yes
Downloadable Ringtones Yes
Ringer ID Yes
Haptic Feedback Vibration Yes
Speakerphone Yes
Apps
To-Do / Task List Unknown
Calendar Yes
World Clock Yes
Alarm Yes
Stop Watch Yes
Timer Yes
Calculator Yes
Currency Converter Unknown
Document Viewer Yes
Weather Yes
Stocks Unknown
Maps Yes
NotePad Unknown
Voice Memos / Recorder Unknown
Games Downloadable
Apps Downloadable
Included Software / Apps
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