Xiaomi recently launched the Mi 11 Ultra: the most powerful and advanced flagship it ever brought to the market, as well as one of the most expensive. It powerful and innovative features, but is it worth spending all that money on a smartphone in 2021? For less, you can get several other top-tier flagships, such as the OnePlus 9 Pro. This is a comparison between the specifications of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and the OnePlus 9 Pro which will help you understand the main differences between these handsets.

OnePlus 9 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

OnePlus 9 Pro Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 163.2 x 73.6 x 8.7 mm, 197 g 164.3 x 74.6 x 8.4 mm, 234 g
DISPLAY  6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216p (Quad HD+), LTPO Fluid2 AMOLED  6.81 inches, 1440 x 3200p (Quad HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz
MEMORY 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB
SOFTWARE  Android 11, OxygenOS or ColorOS  Android 11, 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/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Quad 48 + 8 + 50 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.4 front camera		 Triple 50 + 48  + 48 MP, f/2.0 + f/4.1 + f/2.2
20 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY  4500 mAh, fast charging 65W, wireless charging 50W  5000 mAh, fast charging 67W, fast wireless charging 67W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, 5G, IP68 waterproof Dual SIM slot, 5G, water resistant (IP68), reverse wireless charging 10W, secondary display

Design

Due to the huge camera module on the rear side, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is not my favorite phone. But it is actually made with more premium materials, including a ceramic back, an aluminum frame, and the Gorilla Glass Victus protection by Corning for the front glass. However, I prefer the OnePlus 9 Pro because it has a more minimal look, it is a more compact phone and it is also lighter than Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. Both the phones offer protection against dust and water with the IP68 certification: they are waterproof.

 

Display

OnePlus 9 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra are equipped with outstanding displays among the best panels in the whole market. They both come with one billion colors AMOLED panels including the HDR10+ certification and a high 120 Hz refresh rate, as well as a very high brightness. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has a wider 6.81-inch diagonal, while the OnePlus 9 Pro is more compact; both have curved panels at the edges and both come with a Quad HD+ resolution. The differences between these displays are very marginal, so we will consider it as a draw.

 

Specs & Software

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and OnePlus 9 Pro are close not only when it comes to the display, but also when it comes to the hardware. They are both fueled by a Snapdragon 888 mobile platform paired with up to 12 GB of RAM. The only important difference between their hardware departments is the internal storage if we consider the higher-end configurations. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra offers up to 512 GB of storage, while the OnePlus 9 Pro stops at 256 GB.

 

Camera

Despite the OnePlus 9 Pro comes with cameras co-engineered with Hasselblad, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is the camera king here. It has a 50 MP main sensor with laser autofocus and OIS, a 48 MP periscope sensor with OIS and 5x optical zoom, and a 48 MP ultrawide camera. It is able to record 8K videos with HDR10+ and it also comes with a secondary rear display which allows shooting selfies with the rear cameras.

 

 

Battery

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has a bigger 5000 mAh battery, so it is able to provide a longer battery life on a single charge. The components of the phones have a similar energy consumption, that is why the battery capacity makes the difference. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra features faster charging technologies (67W wired charging and 67W fast wireless charging against 65W fast charging and 50W fast wireless charging), but given that the OnePlus 9 Pro has a smaller battery, it is actually quicker to reach 100 percent.

 

Price

The OnePlus 9 Pro has a starting price of €900/$1100 in the global market, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra starts from €1200/$1450. As you probably understood from the prices, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a superior phone. It has more advanced cameras, a bigger battery, and a secondary display. Further, you get a ceramic design and a wider panel. But do you really need these features? With the OnePlus 9 Pro, you still get amazing cameras and good battery life while saving a lot of money. Which one would you pick after considering their prices?

 

 

OnePlus 9 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra: PRO and CONS

OnePlus 9 Pro

PRO

  • More affordable
  • Great design
  • More compact

CONS

  • Inferior cameras

 

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

PRO

  • Secondary rear display
  • Bigger battery
  • Faster charging speeds
  • Impressive cameras

CONS

  • Dimensions

 

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