Xiaomi Mi 11 and Apple iPhone 12 Mini are two devices meant for different market segments. The latter is a very compact phone, while the former is a phablet meant for power users. But they are both flagships with an amazing hardware department and their prices are not so different all around the world. Their specifications are targeted at different kinds of users, but which one is the most suitable for you? This comparison will help you find out, besides listing all the main differences and similarities between Xiaomi Mi 11 and iPhone 12 Mini.

Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Apple iPhone 12 Mini

Xiaomi Mi 11 Apple iPhone 12 Mini
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 164.3 x 74.6 x 8.1 mm, 196 g 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.4 mm, 135 g
DISPLAY  6.81 inches, 1440 x 3200p (Quad HD+), AMOLED  5.4 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super Retina XDR OLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz Apple A14 Bionic, hexa-core
MEMORY 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE  Android 11, MIUI  iOS 14
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, GPS
CAMERA Triple 108 + 13 + 5 MP, f/1.9 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
20 MP front camera		 Dual 12  + 12 MP, f/1.6 + f/2.4
Dual 12 MP + SL 3D f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY  4600 mAh, fast charging 50W, wireless charging 50W  2227 mAh, fast charging 20W, Qi fast wireless charging 12W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, 5G, reverse wireless charging 10W Optional Dual SIM slot, optional eSIM, 5G, MagSafe, IP68 waterproof

Design

The Apple iPhone 12 Mini will undoubtedly attract more customers when it comes to aesthetics, due to its incredibly compact design. It is one of the most compact phones in the market and it is even smaller than the iPhone SE 2020. Further, it has an amazing build quality, with a glass back and an aluminum frame. The iPhone 12 Mini is even waterproof (up to 6 meters deep for max 30 minutes) and dustproof thanks to the IP68 certification. Xiaomi Mi 11 is a beautiful and well-built device with its borderless punch-hole display, curved edges, glass (or eco-leather) back, and aluminum frame, but it is bigger and less unique.

 

Display

On the paper, Xiaomi Mi 11 has a superior display to the iPhone 12 Mini. First of all, it boasts a higher Quad HD+ resolution with 1440 x 3200 pixels. Further, it has a high refresh rate (120 Hz), while the iPhone 12 Mini has a standard refresh rate. It even comes with the HDR10+ certification and a huge 1500 nit peak brightness. Its display can show up to one billion colors and it is definitely one of the most awesome OLED panels in the market. On the other hand, iPhone 12 Mini remains a great phone in terms of display, with its 5.4-inch OLED panel boasting Dolby Vision support and a wide color gamut.

 

Specs & Software

Xiaomi Mi 11 and iPhone 12 Mini are equipped with flagship-class processors: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 and Apple A14 Bionic. The Xiaomi Mi 11’s Snapdragon 888 is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage, while iPhone 12 Mini offers 4 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. Despite the lower quantity of RAM, the iPhone 12 Mini remains at the same level as the Xiaomi Mi 11 not only thanks to the strong chipset but also because iOS has amazing software optimization.

 

Camera

The iPhone 12 Mini and the Xiaomi Mi 11 are very good camera phones, despite they are not the best out there. The iPhone 12 Mini is actually able to achieve better results with its amazing 12 MP main sensor boasting a bright f/1.6 focal aperture and OIS. It also records amazing videos. On the front side, there is not only a better selfie camera than Xiaomi Mi 11 but also an additional sensor for 3D facial recognition. Xiaomi Mi 11 relies on an in-display fingerprint scanner for authentication.

 

 

Battery

The battery life is the weakest point of the iPhone 12 Mini. Due to its compact size, it packs a small 2227 mAh battery which offers a more than sufficient battery life, but it can not compete with the Xiaomi Mi 11 and its 4600 mAh battery in any way. Further, the Xiaomi Mi 11 has a faster wired charging technology with 55W power, as well as a faster wireless charging technology with a power of 50W. Last but not least, the Mi 11 supports reverse wireless charging.

 

Price

Xiaomi Mi 11 is priced at €749/$900 in the global market, while iPhone 12 Mini starts at €839/$699 (prices vary depending on the market). If you love compact phones and iOS, the iPhone 12 Mini may be a great option for you. It has an amazing camera and it is even waterproof. But overall, on the paper, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is a superior phone from many points of view, especially due to its longer battery life, charging speeds, amazing display. Which one would you pick?

 

 

Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Apple iPhone 12 Mini: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Mi 11

PRO

  • Amazing QHD+ display
  • Bigger battery
  • Reverse wireless charging
  • Faster charging
  • IR sensor
  • Good price

CONS

  • No water resistance

 

Apple iPhone 12 Mini

PRO

  • More compact
  • Better build quality
  • Waterproof
  • Face ID

CONS

  • Smaller battery

 

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