Xiaomi just launched its new flagship series for the masses in the global market. Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro are able to provide amazing performances thanks to top-notch hardware departments, yet they are sold at very affordable prices. Both are flagships, so it is legit to wonder whether or not it makes sense to choose the Pro variant or it is better to save money for the vanilla Xiaomi 11T while still getting a similar user experience. Through this internal comparison, we will explain to you the differences between Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro in order to understand whether or not you need those slightly more advanced features of the Pro variant.
Xiaomi 11T vs Xiaomi 11T Pro
| Xiaomi 11T | Xiaomi 11T Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 164.1 x 76.9 x 8.8 mm, 203 g |
164.1 x 76.9 x 8.8 mm, 204 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Mediatek Dimensity 1200, octa-core 3 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, octa-core 2.84 GHz |
| MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 11, MIUI | Android 11, MIUI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 108 + 8 + 5 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera |
Triple 108 + 8 + 5 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera |
| BATTERY | 5000 mAh, fast charging 67W | 5000 mAh, Fast Charging 120W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | 5G, dual SIM, IP53 splash resistant | 5G, dual SIM, IP53 splash resistant |
Design
The Xiaomi 11T and the 11T Pro have exactly the same design: there is no difference, even when it comes to the color options. The phones come with a glass back, an aluminum frame, and a glass front protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, currently the most advanced protection by Corning. The handsets have a flat display and a single punch hole placed centrally, and they weigh about 203 grams while their thickness is 8.8 mm. They are definitely not compact phones as they are meant for advanced users and they pack big batteries.
Display
The displays of Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro are AMOLED panels which show up to one billion colors, they support a 120 Hz refresh rate, they have the HDR10+ certification and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400p, as well as a diagonal of 6.67 inches. They are very good panels, despite not being the best out there. Their color accuracy is amazing, as well as their image quality in every scenario. The Xiaomi 11T Pro offers something more as it comes with Dolby Vision support. Despite you can currently find a few better panels on the market, the Xiaomi 11T Pro has received an A+ vote by DisplayMate.
Specs & Software
If you ask me the most important difference between Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro, I will answer it is the processor, even though they are both flagships. The former is fueled by a Dimensity 1200 mobile platform by Mediatek, while the latter is powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC. The Snapdragon 888 is stronger than the Dimensity 1200, even though a lot of people complained about its high energy consumption this year. But the big battery of the handset and the very fast charging technology should solve give you some partial relief. Besides sporting a stronger processor, the Xiaomi 11T Pro also comes with a better memory configuration: its most expensive variant has 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of native storage, while the vanilla version stops at 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB. The new lineup runs Android 11 out of the box, with MIUI 12.5 to customize it.
Camera
The camera setups do not change between these handsets, not even for a single sensor. They are equipped with a 108 MP main rear camera, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 5 MP telephoto macro camera. The main camera is able to record videos with 8K resolution and 30 fps or 4K at 60 fps. The front camera is the same as well: a modest 16 MP snapper. We are not talking about top camera phones, but they are more than sufficient for a midrange phone.
Battery
Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro pack a battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh which is very important on flagships as it gives you a full day of battery life with moderate usage. The Xiaomi 11T Pro differs for its faster charging technology: it has a power of 120W, while the vanilla version has “just” 67W.
Price
In the European market, the Xiaomi 11T has a starting price of €500/$580, while the 11T Pro is priced at €650/$750 in its base variant. The phones are tipped to come in India under the Redmi K40S moniker in November. The only very important differences between Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro are the processor and the fast charging technology: so, does it make sense to spend €150 more to get the Pro variant? In my opinion, the answer is no.
Xiaomi 11T vs Xiaomi 11T Pro: PRO and CONS
Xiaomi 11T
PRO
- More affordable
- Same cameras
- Same display
- Great street prices
CONS
- Inferior chipset
- Slower charging
- Max 8GB RAM
Xiaomi 11T Pro
PRO
- Better processor
- Faster charging
- Up to 12 GB of RAM
CONS
- More expensive
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