Gone are the days in which Apple would launch just one iPhone a year. The recent lineups from the Cupertino giant contain several models, including those variants for those who do not want to spend the highest amount of money possible on a phone. For example, after the release of the iPhone 12, Apple decided to keep the vanilla iPhone 11 available and it became more affordable thanks to an official price drop and street prices. But is it enough to let this phone be more attractive than Android flagship killers? This comparison between iPhone 11, OnePlus 8T, and Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro will give you an idea.
Apple iPhone 11 vs OnePlus 8T vs Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro
| Apple iPhone 11 | OnePlus 8T | Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm, 194 g | 160.7 x 74.1 x 8.4 mm, 188 g | 165.1 x 76.4 x 9.3 mm, 218 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.1 inches, 828 x 1792p (HD+), Liquid Retina IPS LCD | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Fluid AMOLED | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Apple A13 Bionic, hexa-core 2.65 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz |
| MEMORY | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB | 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | iOS 13 | Android 10, Oxygen OS | Android 10, MIUI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS |
| CAMERA | Dual 12 + 12 MP f/1.8 + f/2.4 Dual 12 MP + SL 3D f/2.2 front camera |
Quad 48 + 16 + 5 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.4 front camera |
Triple 108 + 13 + 5 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 20 MP f/2.2 front camera |
| BATTERY | 3110 mAh, fast charging 18W, and Qi wireless charging | 4500 mAh, fast charging 65W | 5000 mAh, fast charging 33W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Optional Dual SIM slot, waterproof IP68, Face ID | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G |
Design
The iPhone 11 has a beautiful design, but that big notch makes it look a bit outdated if we compare it to Android handsets. The OnePlus 8T has a more modern look with its borderless display and punch-hole design. Further, it has a slightly lighter body. But I still prefer the iPhone 11 for a few reasons: first of all, it is the only waterproof phone of this trio. With its IP68 certification, it is dustproof and waterproof up to 2 meters deep. The iPhone 11 is built with 7000 series aluminum and it is sturdier than its rivals. Last but not least, it is a lot more compact thanks to its smaller display.
Display
The most stunning display of the trio belongs to the OnePlus 8T: it is the only one to feature an OLED panel, while iPhone 11 and Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro have IPS displays. The OnePlus 8T also offers the HDR10+ certification, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro has an even higher 144 Hz refresh rate, but it has an IPS panel and that is the reason why it looks less impressive. The iPhone 11 has an IPS display as well, but it provides a very nice color reproduction and it is one of the best IPS panels out there. However, it lacks a high refresh rate just like all the other iPhones.
Hardware/Software
With all of these phones, you get amazing performances. The iPhone 11 sports an older Apple A13 Bionic chipset, but thanks to the optimization of iOS, it is incredibly fast and smooth. We can tell you the same about the OnePlus 8T and the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, both powered by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform. OnePlus 8T is actually superior because it provides up to 12 GB of RAM, while Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro stops at 8 GB. Further, the OnePlus 8T ships with Android 11 out of the box, while Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is still based on Android 10.
Camera
The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro sports the best main sensor for the rear camera and it is able to provide a better photo quality with its 108 MP resolution and OIS. It also sports an ultrawide 13 MP lens and a 5 MP dedicated macro camera, as well as the support of 8K video recording. The iPhone 11 has just two cameras on the rear side, but it is still an amazing camera phone with its 12 MP sensors and a great algorithm. OnePlus 8T is a good camera phone as well with its 48 MP quad camera. However, none of these devices is among the very best camera phones out there.
Battery
The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is actually able to offer the longest battery life thanks to its bigger 5000 mAh battery. The OnePlus 8T comes right after and it charges faster with its 65W fast charging technology. The iPhone 11 has a smaller battery but it supports wireless charging.
Price
iPhone 11 carries a €719/$599 starting price, while OnePlus 8T and Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro start from €599/$715. The OnePlus 8T is my favorite device of this comparison because of its AMOLED display, Android 11 out of the box, and faster charging. But some may prefer the iPhone 11 due to iOS, its amazing camera, compact body, and wireless charging. Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro lets you save more money because it is easy to find it for less than €500 thanks to online street prices.
Apple iPhone 11 vs OnePlus 8T vs Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro: PRO and CONS
Apple iPhone 11
PROS
- Waterproof
- Wireless charging
- Face ID
- Amazing build quality
- Compact
CONS
- LCD display
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G
PROS
- Biggest battery
- Highest refresh rate
- 8K video recording
- Amazing camera
- IR blaster
CONS
- IPS display
OnePlus 8T
PROS
- Android 11 out of the box
- OLED display
- Fastest charging tech
CONS
- Nothing particular
