Xiaomi just launched its brand new flagship for 2021: the Xiaomi Mi 11. Despite it has a few compromises, it is undoubtedly one of the most attractive smartphones in the market, especially if we consider that it is actually the only one to boast the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform. But is it the best Xiaomi flagship in terms of value for money? Is it an important upgrade if we compare it with the previous flagship released by the Chinese giant? In order to answer these important questions, we decided to compare the specifications of the latest flagships Xiaomi brought to the market: the Xiaomi Mi 11 and the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G. Let’s discover together all the main differences between their specifications.
Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G
| Xiaomi Mi 11 | Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 164.3 x 74.6 x 8.1 mm, 196 g | 165.1 x 76.4 x 9.3 mm, 218 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.81 inches, 1440 x 3200p (Quad HD+), AMOLED | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz |
| MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 11, MIUI | Android 10, MIUI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 108 + 13 + 5 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 20 MP front camera |
Triple 108 + 13 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 20 MP f/2.2 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4600 mAh, fast charging 50W, wireless charging 50W | 5000 mAh, fast charging 33W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, 5G, reverse wireless charging 10W | Dual SIM slot, 5G |
Design
There is definitely no challenge, and it is not a matter of taste: the Xiaomi Mi 11 is a more beautiful device than the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro. It has a more elegant and futuristic design, with a less invasive camera module, a curved display, a very high screen-to-body ratio, and a stunning overall look. Further, its glass is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus: the latest Corning protection which is actually superior to Gorilla Glass 6. Do not misunderstand me: the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G still offers a premium design, including a glass back and an aluminum frame. But nothing you can compare to the Mi 11.
Display
The display is actually the weakest point of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G. Despite it comes with a flagship-class hardware department, the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G has an IPS panel which is actually not the trend and provides an inferior image quality. The AMOLED panel of the Xiaomi Mi 11 is a lot better with one billion colors and more realistic quality. The Mi 10T Pro 5G has a higher 144 Hz refresh rate, but you will hardly notice the difference if you compare it with the 120 Hz refresh rate provided by its successor. Unlike the Xiaomi Mi 11, the Mi 10T Pro 5G does not have an in-display fingerprint scanner, but it comes with a side-mounted one.
Specs & Software
The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G is one of the most powerful devices out there, but the Xiaomi Mi 11 is even better. Thanks to the new Snapdragon 888 chipset by Qualcomm, it reaches an even higher performance level. Further, you can get up to 12 GB of RAM instead of just 8 GB provided by the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G. But the latter is still an amazing handset providing blazing speeds and a great multitasking experience. Last but not least, Xiaomi Mi 11 ships with Android 11, while Mi 10T Pro 5G is still based on Android 10. Naturally, it will be updated to Android 11.
Camera
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro and Xiaomi Mi 11 have very similar camera departments and, if you want the best camera phones, you should not choose these devices since they lack a telephoto sensor and optical zoom. The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G has a brighter focal aperture for the 108 MP main sensor, so it should be able to capture more light. That would be the reason why it wins the camera comparison. The rest of the cameras are exactly the same, including a 13 MP ultrawide sensor and a 5 MP macro camera. You also get a 20 MP selfie snapper on both the handsets.
Battery
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G has a bigger 5000 mAh battery, but this does not necessarily mean that its battery life will be better. The Xiaomi Mi 11 has more efficient components, including a processor with a 5 nm production process and an AMOLED display. Further, you get faster charging speeds thanks to a 55W fast charging technology. The phone even supports 50W wireless charging, unlike the Mi 10T Pro 5G and most of the flagships out there. So the Xiaomi Mi 11 is a better phone when it comes to both battery and charging technologies.
Price
Unfortunately, we still do not know how much Xiaomi Mi 11 will cost in the global market. Thanks to online street prices, you can actually get the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G for less than €500/$615 with ease. While the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro will surely provide a higher value for money, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is definitely a better smartphone thanks to its AMOLED display, fast charging, wireless charging, and a better chipset. But for the rest of the specifications, the Mi 10T Pro 5G is close.
Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G: PRO and CONS
Xiaomi Mi 11
PRO
- Amazing QHD+ display
- Wider display
- Wireless charging
- Faster charging
- Better design
CONS
- Price
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G
PRO
- More affordable
- 144 Hz refresh rate
- Bigger battery
- More compact
CONS
- IPS panel
