Last month, Xiaomi launched in India the brand new Mi 11X series composed of two variants: Xiaomi Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro. They are not entirely new devices, but they are rebrands of handsets present in other markets. In the European market, the Xiaomi Mi 11X is available under the POCO brand and it comes with the POCO F3 moniker. Instead, the Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro in the European market is called Xiaomi Mi 11i. This comparison will help you understand the differences between the specifications of the latest Indian flagship killers released by Xiaomi.
Xiaomi Mi 11X vs Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro
| Xiaomi Mi 11X | Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8 mm, 196 g | 163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8 mm, 196 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, octa-core 3.2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 11, MIUI | Android 11, MIUI |
| CONNECTIVITY | 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 5.2, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 48 + 8 + 5 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 20 MP f/2.5 front camera |
Triple 108 + 8 + 5 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 20 MP f/2.5 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4520 mAh, fast charging 33W | 4520 mAh, fast charging 33W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G |
Design
There are no aesthetic differences between Xiaomi Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro. They come with exactly the same dimensions and the same weight. They have the same flat punch-hole display with narrow bezels and the same camera design, as well as the same side-mounted fingerprint reader. They are not built with the most premium materials, but they have a good build quality. The phones include a dual SIM slot with 5G connectivity and an IR blaster on the upper part which allows using them as TV remotes, but they do not feature an audio jack, nor a micro SD slot.
Display
Even the displays of the Xiaomi Mi 11X and the Mi 11X Pro are the same. And we are talking about a very good panel. It is a display with 6.67-inch diagonal showing images with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The display supports refresh rates up to 120 Hz and the HDR10+ certification which improves the image quality on streaming services. The phones also come with a very high 1300 nit peak brightness. Unfortunately, as already mentioned, you do not get an in-display fingerprint reader but a side-mounted one. Both the phones feature powerful stereo speakers with the earpiece doubling as a secondary speaker.
Specs & Software
Alongside the main camera, the main difference between Xiaomi Mi 11X and Mi 11X Pro is the processor. The former is equipped with a Snapdragon 870 mobile platform, while the latter has a stronger Snapdragon 888 chipset that is actually the best SoC by Qualcomm. However, both the chipsets are flagship-class, so you should not notice any difference unless you play the most advanced games out there. Note that you can get up to 256 GB of internal storage with the Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro, while Xiaomi Mi 11X has just 128 GB. The phones are based on Android 11, customized by MIUI 12.
Camera
None of these devices is a true camera phone, but the Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro is definitely above-average when it comes to the cameras. The main reason is the presence of a great 108 MP main camera with f/1.8 aperture which allows 8K video recording. Unfortunately, you do not get OIS unlike most of the flagships with 108 MP cameras, but this phone is still able to capture images with rich details. The Xiaomi Mi 11X has a pretty disappointing (for a flagship) 48 MP main camera. In both cases, you get an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, a 5 MP macro camera, and a 20 MP front snapper.
Battery
The Xiaomi Mi 11X and the Mi 11X Pro also come with the same battery sporting a capacity of 4520 mAh. They are not battery phones, but their battery life is satisfying. You can charge the phones through a USB-C port supporting a 33W fast charging technology, but no wireless charging, unlike the vanilla Mi 11.
Price
The starting price of the Xiaomi Mi 11X in India is Rs. 29,999, while the Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro starts from Rs. 39,999. In Europe, the POCO F3 (rebrand of the Mi 11X) is priced at €369, while the Xiaomi Mi 11i (rebrand of the Mi 11X Pro) is priced at €649. Essentially, the Pro variant offers a better main camera with a 108 MP resolution and a better chipset, as well as more internal storage in the most expensive configuration. For the rest, these devices have pretty much the same specifications. Now that you learned all the differences, which one would you pick?
Xiaomi Mi 11X vs Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro: PRO and CONS
Xiaomi Mi 11X
PRO
- More affordable
- Same display as the Pro variant
- Flagship hardware
- Wider availability
CONS
- Inferior cameras
Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro
PRO
- Better cameras
- Superior hardware
- 8K video recording
- Good quality price ratio
CONS
- Higher price
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