Just as planned, Xiaomi has started rolling out the HyperOS update for the Mi 11 series – including the Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Ultra.

The update carries the version number 1.0.2.0.UKACNXM, and weighs in at a hefty 5.3GB, so make sure you’re on stable Wi-Fi before diving in. Alongside, it also comes bundled with the latest April security patch for added protection.

Most importantly, the update brings Android 14 and not Android 13 which we were expecting for older flagships, along with Xiaomi’s all-new HyperOS skin.

It’s important to note that this isn’t a wider public release. Xiaomi is currently limiting the update to internal testers, which is likely to gauge performance and iron out any bugs before a larger user base gets access. 

Here’s the complete changelog of the Xiaomi HyperOS update for Mi 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Ultra (translated from Chinese):

Low-level refactoring:
The bottom layer of Xiaomi's ThePaper OS has been reconstructed to bring out excellent hardware performance;

Key task identification and dyeing technology dynamically controls resource allocation based on task importance, with stronger performance and lower power consumption;

Ultra-low-power rendering framework improves battery life and provides smoother animation effects;

SOC integrated frequency modulation connects the hardware resources of the whole machine in series to respond to changes in computing power requirements faster, with fewer frame drops and smoother performance;

Refresh storage technology to reduce storage fragmentation, allowing you to use it as new for a long time;

The intelligent network selection capability has been upgraded, making the network in weak network environments smoother;

Intelligent signal selection engine dynamically adjusts antenna strategies to improve signal stability.

Cross-terminal intelligent connection
Xiaomi HyperConnect cross-device interconnection framework allows devices to be efficiently connected and achieve ultimate collaboration;

The new integrated device center enables dynamic real-time networking of all devices, and you can view and control surrounding devices in the control center;

The cross-device experience has been fully upgraded, supporting cross-device calls to multiple hardware capabilities such as cameras, screens, and communications;

Applications, audio and video, clipboard and other data and services support free flow between multiple devices and are fully secure;

Security and privacy architecture for device interconnection. Devices verify mutual security through TEE, and data transmission is encrypted at the hardware level;

Cross-end privacy system, including Internet permission management, Internet behavior reminders and Internet behavior records.

Global security
Security and privacy architecture for device interconnection;
Devices verify mutual security through TEE, and data transmission is encrypted at the hardware level;

Cross-end privacy system, including Internet permission management, Internet behavior reminders and Internet behavior records.
Aesthetics of life

The life-sense aesthetics facing globalization creates delicate and comfortable visuals and light and coherent dynamic effects. The diverse fusion of expressions brings a new systematic aesthetic experience;

The new motion language brings a light and coherent global motion experience;

Vitality color system, natural colors full of life, refresh the interface; unified system fonts, designed for the world;

New weather design and real-time weather engine create a surreal visual experience;

The global focus notification system dynamically displays changes in key information and a new artistic lock screen, turning each of your photos into a poster. It also has dynamic glass material, making the screen look exquisite the moment it turns on;

The desktop icon design has been upgraded, and the color and shape have been completely renewed and reconstructed;

Multi-task window management, unified interaction, efficient and easy to use.

Users can head over to Device Settings > About > Software Update > Check for Update to grab the latest firmware. Before upgrading, make sure you have an ample amount of storage and battery left on your smartphone. Otherwise, it may cause issues that may even corrupt data.

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Smartphones typically come with a defined warranty period, usually lasting 1-2 years, during which repairs for both hardware and software issues are covered at no extra cost. Some brands offer the option to purchase extended warranties for their devices, but it is rare to find a company that provides extended warranties for free. Xiaomi has chosen to be the exception by announcing a two-year warranty extension for select phones in India. But there are VERY specific conditions for you to avail of this.

Here are the devices getting this extension and the reason behind it

Xiaomi quietly announced on Discord (you read that right) that select older phones will have an extended warranty of two years. These devices are the Redmi Note 10 Pro, Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, Mi 11 Ultra, and Poco X3 Pro. But we hate to break it to you that not all units will get the extension. If you’re currently experiencing a selfie camera issue or a motherboard failure, then only Xiaomi will take care of it under warranty. The company is being very specific with the extension.

This decision was publicly announced during a fans’ meet organized by Xiaomi India’s feedback team. Senior executives, including Murlikrishnan B (President of Xiaomi India), Anuj Sharma (Chief Marketing Officer), and Alvin Tse (Vice President of Xiaomi Global), attended the event. The meet took place on the Xiaomi Insiders Discord server, providing users with an opportunity to share their feedback on Xiaomi devices.

As GSMArena rightly points out Xiaomi may have identified some potential issues with certain phones and parts and is now working to address these issues. However, the company has not mentioned these conditions on the warranty information pages, yet.

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The Xiaomi 13 series debuted in China in December. These smartphones were later announced in global markets in late February. Last week, the company took wraps off the Xiaomi 13 Ultra.

All in all, the Xiaomi 13 family is fresh from the oven. However, one of the firm’s executives has already started teasing the design of one of the next-gen phones.

According to ITHome, a netizen asked Wei Xu (Design Directory of Xiaomi Industrial Design Department) whether the Xiaomi 14 Pro will feature a design similar to the Mi 11 Ultra.

To this question, the company executive revealed that they have finalized the design of Xiaomi 14 Pro. He further added that this design is ‘more amazing’ than the Mi 11 Ultra.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra had a unique design. It came with a secondary screen on its back for notifications, weather, music playback controls, and more. It actually used Mi Band 5’s display.

The device was the company’s second Ultra smartphone after the Mi 10 Ultra. It was Xiaomi’s first attempt at a camera-focused phone. Just like the current-gen Xiaomi 12 Pro, it had a ceramic back.

As far as the Xiaomi 14 Pro is concerned, we have no details on it. This is the first time we are herding about it, and that too from a company official.

It will likely come with the next-gen Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series processors and an upgraded camera system. The handset will probably get announced in the last quarter of 2023 in China alongside the vanilla model.

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A new Gionee-branded smartphone debuts in China. Just like the previously released phones, this one too tries to be a clone of a popular handset with a twist.

Officially called the Gionee F3 Pro, the device incorporates design elements from the iPhone Pro series as well as the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. Let’s check out what it has to offer.

The Gionee F3 Pro has a flat frame body, like the newer iPhones. Its camera layout also resembles that of the iPhone Pro series. However, the notch above the screen is smaller than the one on the iPhones.

Further, just like the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra from 2021, it has a secondary display on the right side of the cameras. This screen can not only show time but also notifications and call alerts.

Talking about specs, the F3 sports a 6.5-inch display. The large panel is accompanied by dual stereo speakers for multimedia consumption. The company claims that the device is designed for elders.

Under the hood, it houses a Unisoc T610 chipset. The chip is paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It boots an unknown version of Android.

The phone uses an unusual 21MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera. Last but not least, it is backed by a 3,900mAh battery with support for 10W charging.

The Gionee F3 Pro is priced at ¥1,399 (~$205) and it is already up for sale in China. It comes in gold, blue, and black color options.

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Just a few days back, Xiaomi debuted the Xiaomi 13 series for international markets. At the same event, the company also unveiled MIUI 14.

However, the company has been rolling out its fresh mobile software outside mainland China for weeks. The latest handsets to receive the update are Mi 11 and Mi 11 Ultra.

According to Xiaomiui, Xiaomi has started pushing MIUI 14 update for Mi 11 and Mi 11 Ultra in international markets. The Android 13-based system update is currently limited to the ‘Global’ variant of these handsets.

The OTA software update bears build numbers V14.0.1.0.TKBMIXM and V14.0.1.0.TKAMIXM for Mi 11 and Mi 11 Ultra, respectively. These builds bring along February 2023 security patches.

Unsurprisingly, the update is only available for Mi Pilot testers initially. If there are no major bugs, it will be made available for a select few general public users as part of the ‘Stable Beta’ rollout.

The update should be available for all users within a month. Until then, users can head over to Settings on a regular basis to check whether their unit has been blessed with the update.

Android 13 is the second Android update for these smartphones since they debuted with Android 11. Similarly, MIUI 14 is also their second MIUI update as they were released with MIUI 12.

Both these devices may receive one more Android update next year. It will be most likely their last major system update.

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As an Android user, your overall software support user experience is not only determined by the amount of major Android OS updates, but also determined by the frequency of security updates.

As one of the world’s Top 3 leading smartphone brands, Xiaomi knows this fact as well, thus the smartphone manufacturer has started rolling out the May 2022 Android Security Patch to the global variants of their Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones.

Currently, several users have reported that their devices have received the May 2022 Security Update that was pushed OTA to their devices. We have compiled a list of the (global) Xiaomi devices that have received the security update so far, and it is as follows:

1. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
2. Poco X3 GT
3. Poco M3
4. Redmi Note 11
5. Redmi Note 11 NFC
6. Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G
7. Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G / Poco X4 Pro 5G

If you are the owner of any of these aforementioned Xiaomi devices above, you are highly recommended to download the May Android security update as soon as possible, as to safe keep yourself from the cyberattacks on the internet and to prevent your vulnerable data from leaking out to the greater Internet.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra was released last year as Xiaomi’s first-ever camera flagship that rivals the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and even the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Marching into June 2022, the device’s specs and camera performance still rival the flagships of even today. If you are interested in picking one up for yourself, the device is currently on Giztop with a limited time US$ 100 discount.

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Xiaomi debuted the Mi 11 Ultra at the end of March 2021. It has been over a year but the company is yet to release its successor. Anyway, the firm has confirmed to launch a flagship smartphone sporting a camera system powered by Leica in July. This device is rumored to go official as Xiaomi 12 Ultra.

Ahead of this phone’s launch, the year-old Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is being offered by China’s JD (Jingdong) at an insanely low price tag. The retailer is providing a whopping 42% discount on the 12GB + 256GB variant.

The Mi 11 Ultra with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage was introduced at ¥6,499 ($975). But now, for a limited time, it can be purchased at only ¥3,799 ($570) in China. The promotion is part of JD’s 618 sale.

It is worth noting that customers cannot buy the phone right away. They have to pre-order it before May 31 to get the offer.

During the 618 sale, the price of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (12GB + 256GB)  will drop to ¥4,099. On top of that, JD Plus members who had pre-ordered the handset will receive a ¥300 discount coupon. Hence, for those customers, the smartphone’s effect price will come down to ¥3,799.

Additionally, while pre-ordering the device, customers can deposit ¥100 yuan to get the original 67W charger. They can even deposit another ¥99 for the original wireless charging stand which costs ¥499.

This is probably the best deal on Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra so far. The last best deal was offered directly by Xiaomi in late March 2022.

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Giztop is giving $200 OFF on the 2021 flagship phone Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. You can now buy the 8GB + 256GB variant which generally retails for $999 at a discounted price of $799. The 12GB + 512GB variant which retails for $1199 is available at a discounted price of $999 only. 

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra comes with a 6.81” 2K E4 AMOLED display and supports 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G processor and comes with multiple memory variants viz. 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1 storage options. 

The smartphone comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP main camera and 48MP + 48MP secondary sensors. You have a 20MP AI front camera for selfies. Fueled by a massive 5000mAh battery the smartphone supports 67W wired and wireless charging. Available in Ceramic White and Black colors the smartphone runs Android 11 based MIUI 12.5.

For a limited period, Giztop is giving a massive discount of $200 on Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. So hurry up and place your orders before the deal expires. 

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

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The MIUI 13 update has undoubtedly been quite controversial, mostly due to the fact that it has presented barely anything to global users other than new wallpapers. Still, a quicker-than-last-year rollout has helped compensate for that a bit, with Android 12 now reaching a few budget devices as well. But as Xiaomiui reports, the company may have got another screw-up in its hands.

1. MIUI 13 (based on Android 12) bricks phones, thats true lol (Xiaomiui team bricked Mi11,Mi11U,Mi11Lite5G etc. thx to MIUI13 update and we paid EDL Auths for unbricking)

2. MIUI India Stable corrupts persist partition, thats why camera dies.

(Mi 11 Ultra, dies from MIUI13) pic.twitter.com/fKGoo441OM

— xiaomiui | Xiaomi & MIUI News (@xiaomiui) March 13, 2022

Bricked devices as a result of new MIUI updates isn’t exactly something new for Xiaomi. Initial ‘stable beta’ Android 12 rollouts had late last year rendered some Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 units useless. As if that wasn’t enough, MIUI 13 now looks to be having a similar effect on not just the aforementioned devices but also the Mi 11 Lite 5G (via Notebookcheck).

So far, it appears that the issue is limited to pilot testers only. Xiaomi does notify beta testers of associated risks so it would be unfair to blow up at it. But Xiaomiui says that the Mi 11 Ultra had to actually be opened up for recovery from the bricked state, which is quite a mess.

Xiaomi is also yet to acknowledge the issue. In such a case, it is advisable for pilot testers to not flash the latest update on Mi 11 series devices and wait for the next one instead. Stable users are advised to not manually flash any experimental builds for the time being.

The technical cause is currently unknown but the problem does seem to strike upon installing the OTA through the Updater app.

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The MIUI 13 update for eligible devices has been rolling out since January. The latest handsets to receive the fresh software are the international variants of Mi 11 Ultra and POCO X3 GT. The original Chinese version of the former phone was one of the first to get access, while the original model of the latter smartphone got the update only recently.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra sold outside mainland China is the same as the one sold in the company’s home country. The MIUI 13 update is currently live for two international versions of the handset, namely EEA and Global. The new system update for these models arrives with build numbers 13.0.5.0.SKAEUXM and V13.0.2.0.SKAMIXM respectively.

On the other hand, the POCO X3 GT is nothing but a rebranded Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G. The MIUI 13 update for it is only available for the variant sold in Indonesia. The software update bears build number V13.0.1.0.SKPIDXM.

Apart from bringing new MIUI features, the latest OTA system update for the aforementioned smartphones also comes with Android 12. Hence, they are getting their first major MIUI and Android updates together.

With that being said, as usual, Xiaomi is seeding out the update in batches. Therefore, it will take some time to reach every user. We also expect the company to extend the availability of the update to more regional variants in the coming days.

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Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 13 stable update for the first batch of eligible devices in China. The latest version of MIUI also brings along Android 12 for these smartphones and tablets. After Mi 11, Xiaomi Pad 5 series, and Redmi K40, the update is being seeded out for the rest of the original Mi 11 and Redmi K40 family, in addition to Xiaomi MIX 4.

The Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has recently begun to roll out MIUI stable update based on Android 12 for the following phones in its home country.

• Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

  • MIUI 13 Stable: V13.0.5.0.SKACNXM
  • Region: China

• Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro

  • MIUI 13 Stable: V13.0.5.0.SKACNXM
  • Region: China

• Xiaomi MIX 4

  • MIUI 13 Stable: V13.0.2.0.SKMCNXM
  • Region: China

• Redmi K40 Pro+

  • MIUI 13 Stable: V13.0.5.0.SKKCNXM
  • Region: China

• Redmi K40 Pro

  • MIUI 13 Stable: V13.0.5.0.SKKCNXM
  • Region: China

Just like the previous devices, the newest update for the aforementioned handsets is only live for the beta testers. If these early adopters don’t face any issues, then the software will be rolled out to the general public by the end of January as scheduled.

We expect the international rollout to begin sometime later in Q1 2022. For the uninitiated, the Mi 11 Pro and the Xiaomi MIX 4 are not sold outside mainland China. On the other hand, the Redmi K40 Pro+ is known as Mi 11X Pro in India and Mi 11i elsewhere.

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Xiaomi has confirmed to unveil MIUI 13 before the end of 2021. Since we are only a month away from the stipulated timeline, the announcement for the latest version of MIUI may come anytime soon. Ahead of that, details regarding initial builds emerge.

According to Xiaomiui, MIUI 13 builds are currently ready for the following 9 devices. All of these are premium Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones.

MIUI 13 Initial Builds

• Xiaomi MIX 4

  • V13.0.0.1.SKMCNXM

• Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra / Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro

  • V13.0.0.3.SKACNXM

• Xiaomi Mi 11

  • V13.0.0.3.SKBCNXM

• Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G

  • V13.0.0.3.SKICNXM

• Xiaomi Mi 10S

  • V13.0.0.2.SGACNXM

• Redmi K40 Pro+ / Redmi K40 Pro

  • V13.0.0.3.SKKCNXM

• Redmi 40

  • V13.0.0.2.SKHCNXM

Unfortunately, the above-listed software builds are not available for download at the moment. Xiaomi might release them exclusively for beta testers in the coming days.

Since the software is ready for multiple handsets, we think that the company may soon announce the date for MIUI 13 launch conference. At the same time, it might also open registrations for beta testers for whom these initial builds will be rolled out first.

MIUI 13 is said to fix issues faced by Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO users. But only time will tell whether Xiaomi manages to pull it off.

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Xiaomi’s flagship device – Mi 11 Ultra has finally received a major discount of $50 via Giztop. Xiaomi’s flagship smartphone is mostly available across the globe with its unmatched powerful specifications. A discount coupon – 50M11U can be used on the checkout page to avail of a $50 discount.

Must See: Xiaomi Mi 11, Mi 11i and Mi 11 Ultra Android 12 Stable testing program now live

The powerful Mi 11 Ultra is available in Ceramic White and Ceramic Black color options. It is available in 8GB RAM + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 512GB internal storage variants. The actual retail price post the discount will be $849 for 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage variant. However, the buyers can also choose Original MIUI 12.5 OS (English) while checking out.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra 5G Features and Specifications

It bundles a 6.81-inch Full HD+ curved Samsung E4 AMOLED display having a 120Hz refresh rate and 180Hz touch sampling rate for enhanced gaming smoothness. The display also supports HDR10+ and high DCI-P3 coverage. Furthermore, there’s an in-display optical fingerprint sensor to easily unlock the smartphone.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra 5G embeds a triple camera module carrying a 50MP Samsung GN2 sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide camera, and a 48MP telemacro lens with 5X optical zoom and 120x digital zoom support.  A 20MP selfie camera is present on the front for the user’s convenience.

There’s a 5000 mAh battery on board with support for 67W fast wireless and wired charging technology. It even supports 10W reverse wireless charging. In connectivity, the users will get a WiFi 6, NFC, GPS, and USB Type-C. the smartphone will never disappoint gamers as the smartphone carries Vapour Chamber Lisui-Colling that dissipates heat upon excessive usage.

The excellent deal is limited till 20 October. The interested users can head over to the Giztop to grab the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra 5G smartphone at a discounted price.

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Xiaomi has been rolling out MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for eligible devices for a while now. The latest version of MIUI was announced in August and the flagship Mi 11 Ultra got access to the update in China that month itself. However, the European variant of the smartphone has begun to receive the new version of MIUI only now.

According to AdimorahBlog, Xiaomi has started seeding MIU 12.5 Enhanced Edition update for the EEA variant of Mi 11 Ultra. The latest system update arrives with build number V12.5.10.0.RKAEUXM and September 2021 security patches.

The EEA variant of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is only the third regional model of the handset to receive MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition. The other two are ‘China’ and ‘Indonesia’. The former got the update in August, while the latter received it in September.

This means only ‘Global’ and ‘India’ variants of the phone are left to get the new version of MIUI. These two models should also get access to the update soon.

As far as the EEA variant is concerned, Xiaomi has just started seeding the build. Hence, it will take some time to reach every unit due to batched rollout.

At the same time, Xiaomi is also testing Android 12 on Mi 11 Ultra globally along with other smartphones. Interested users can join the program to experience the latest version of Android.

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Back in July, Xiaomi started testing Android 12-based MIUI builds for some of its devices. Two months later, three of those handsets have now begun to receive the Android 12 software builds in the MIUI Closed Beta channel. These three phones are nothing but the Xiaomi Mi 11 series.

According to a report by ITHome, Xiaomi is pushing a new MIUI Closed Beta build for Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Ultra in China. The said update comes with build number 21.9.17 and brings along Android 12.

It is the first-ever publicly available MIUI build based on Android 12. Unfortunately, it is only limited to three smartphones and one region (China) at the moment.

Having said that, don’t expect the latest version of Android to arrive on the international variants of the Mi 11 series anytime soon. Because the software has just entered the public testing phase.

For those unaware, Xiaomi is probably the only Android OEM known for releasing weekly MIUI Beta builds for its devices. New features are introduced in this channel and they slowly make their way to the Stable channel in China, followed by other regions.

Hence, though Android 12 has been now made available for Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Ultra in the MIUI Beta channel, it will take some time(depends on issues) to reach the MIUI Stable channel.

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The 2020 Summer Olympics Tokyo officially ended on August 8. On the same day, Manu Kumar Jain, the Managing Director of Xiaomi India, announced that his company is giving away Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11X smartphones to the Indian athletes who won medals at the international games.

India won a total of 7 medals at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. The six individual sport winners will be gifted a Mi 11 Ultra each by Xiaomi India. Whereas, the entire Indian National Hockey team players will be rewarded with a Mi 11X each. Manu Kumar Jain, the MD of the company, announced this on Facebook and Twitter.

The company executive says that this is Xiaomi India’s way of saying thanks for fulfilling India’s dreams and bringing tears of joy and happiness to 1.3 billion people. He also adds that the performance of these sportspersons will definitely motivate crores of young kids.

The Tokyo Olympics 2020 witnessed India’s best-ever performance ever. Hence, the entire nation is celebrating the success of its sports personalities. Apart from Xiaomi, various local governments and others have also announced rewards for the medalists.

For those unaware, the Mi 11 Ultra is Xiaomi’s most expensive smartphone in India to date. It retails for ₹69,999 in the country. On the other hand, the Mi 11X is an upper mid-range smartphone, which starts from ₹29,999.

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We are halfway into 2021, and most smartphone brands have already launched their flagship phones in the market. Taking advantage of the recent releases, we have put together a detailed camera review of the top flagships from five brands.

These are — Samsung’s S21 Ultra, Xiaomi’s Mi 11 Ultra, VIVO’s X60 Pro+, OPPO’s Find X3 Pro and Oneplus’ 9 Pro. In this article, we will compare the advantages and disadvantages of each phone in the camera department. This article is a bit long, but be patient, and you’ll know which phone offers the best photography experience in the first half of 2021, and we’ll also point out each model’s shortcomings and strengths.

So here is Gizmochina’s review of the best camera flagship phone for the first half of 2021.

Before we start the comparison of the camera samples, let’s review the camera specifications of the five phones, so please look at the table for details. Each phone defaults to AI mode, with auto HDR, flash disabled, and other factory settings when shooting. In order to avoid the preconceived brand effect, the evaluation will obscure the phone model for the audience to speculate, and their identities will be announced at the end of the article.

1.1 Main Camera (Bright)

When the lighting is good, all the five flagship phones perform very well. For the minute differences, we need to zoom in and look carefully.

Let’s take a look at this photo of the gazebo first, the performance is basically the same without zooming in.

And when we zoom in, we can see that the resolution at the center of the picture is very similar among all the five models, but we can still see that B performs relatively better than others as the cracks on the pillar are visible. The other three models are at the same level.

On the other hand, when it came to the edges of the image, A and D performed the best while the other three models had similar but slightly inferior details.

The D is seen to have the most noise at first glance, and it is obvious that the noise reduction processing of D is more negative. E also has more noise. Notably, the noise reduction processing of the, A, B, and C are stronger.

So the final score for this session is shown in the table. B and C are tied for first place, while D lags behind the other models because of the weak noise reduction.

1.2 Main Camera (Dark)

This photo of Coke embedded in a wall has a lot of details. But the situation is different in low light than when there is plenty of light. B has the worst central image quality performance, with no signs of sharpening, but it also the least detail.

We got the best details from D and E, where the texture of each brick is clearly visible. A has some sharpening, but the detail is still great. C has too much sharpening and looks worse.

And from this indoor sample of complex lighting, let’s check the image quality at the edges. D leads the pack, with clear lines of wire mesh. A and C have clearer lines, and C has the strongest sharpening of the five. E has false colors, and the B model has blurred images, performing significantly worse than the first three phones. The dynamic range of all five phones is similar, while A captured underexposed images in the dark and D overexposed the samples in the upper right corner of the light sign, so we deducted some points from both these models, but we couldn’t find any other fault. This picture tests the noise control and glare control of the phone.

After zooming in, you can see that B has the best noise reduction. C and E are the ones with the most noise. The glare is about the same for everyone.

The night mode improves low light scenes and should be used very often. Fortunately, the night mode is very well tuned on each of the five models. A is still not as detailed in the dark as the other four, and its sharpening in the night mode is the worst among the five phones. B‘s highlights are not controlled and the details are the least.

So the final score is as follows.

The best score in this segment is D, and the other four phones do not have much difference in performance in this segment.

2.1 Ultra-wide Camera (Bright)

Take this example of a large bell, shot in the backlight. C has the best performance in the resolution at the center of the image taken from the ultra-wide-angle lens. B is also good because there is almost no over-sharpening so it looks very natural and you can see a lot of details. This is followed by A and E, which look a little worse because of the obvious sharpening signs. The last is D, which has the least amount of grain detail.

Still in this photo, a closer look at the internal details of the bell reveals the gap in the dynamic range. E and B are the two best performers, followed by D, in both of which we can see the details inside the bell. A and C, on the other hand, are almost pitch black.

The edge details of an ultra-wide sample has always been one of the most difficult tasks for brands to optimize. The difference is evident in this photo of the tree. A came out on top in this category, both in terms of resolution and control of the purple-fringing issue. B is a little less resolved, but the purple-fringing issue is well controlled. C and D are very good in terms of resolution, but they have a slight purple-fringing issue. The worst is E, which does worse in terms of resolution and purple-fringing issues. However, the noise control of E is good and comparable to that of B. The other three units have average noise control.

Finally, look at their picture distortion control. Because they both have anti-distortion processing, so the actual difference is very small. Except for B, which seems to have a little bit of distortion, it is hard to tell who is stronger and who is weaker with the naked eye.

The final score is shown in the table, and B got first place in this session with its stable performance.

2.2 Ultra-wide Camera (Dark)

Under dim indoor light, the ultra wide angle cameras with average sensors are tested to the extreme.  Look at the words on the car, the sample from B basically can’t be read anymore. In the samples from A and E, we can still read a few letters. While in the samples from D and C we can basically see all the letters. The D‘s ultra wide-angle lens, like its main camera, continues to have the most noise. Others have better noise control.

We can also use this picture to judge its edge picture quality. The newspaper posted on the wall is a measure of the edge image quality. The difference between the five phones is very obvious, with B again at the bottom of the list, and the small text disappearing. C‘s edge image quality drops very little compared to the center image quality, which is great. D is also very good. Whilte A‘s excessive sharpening makes the image look very messy, E shows slightly false colors.

Let’s change the scene and see how each brand performs in situations with high contrast between light and dark. It is easy to see from the Coca-Cola logo and ceiling that E has the best control of highlights and the sample from D has the most detail in the dark. The other phones also have excellent dynamic range performance and excellent glare control. A has a little more glare than the other phones, but it doesn’t affect much, so 0.5 points are deducted. From this scene with complex light sources, the five phones don’t look much different with night mode on. B is still the same as in the auto mode, with poor image quality at the center. A still has obvious signs of sharpening. D’s night mode is a little blurry. C and E performed relatively well.

The final results of this session are shown in the table, C got the highest score in five of the six tests and easily took the lead in this session.

Standard lenses (2x/3x/3.3x)

Since these five phones have different standard lens focal lengths, we chose their respective focal lengths for comparison, with B using a 2x zoom on the main camera.

Looking at the daytime samples with plenty of light, they are not much different except for the difference in focal length.

So we look directly at the indoor dark light samples. Without zooming in, you can see the dynamic range of each brand of phone just by looking at the picture. The best photo would be E, followed by D and C. A and B are at the bottom.

Now Let’s zoom in to see the picture quality. D is undoubtedly the best, followed by E and A. Lastly, let’s check out B and C. B also has the least noise due to the powerful noise reduction. The noisiest ones are A and E.

In the night scene mode competition, because C is not supported by the medium focus night mode, I believe C’s manufacturer is very confident in its automatic mode, so the score is with normal mode of calculation. The resolution of D is the best. B has the most severe sharpening.

So the final scores are in, and D wins this session again.

Telephoto Cameras(5x/10x)

Because D has 10x optical zoom, we review the 5x and 10x together. The small samples may not be visible in the above image, but the difference in the original picture is still obvious. You can see that B has the most details, followed by E. D is slightly weaker than E, but the remaining two are too blurry, especially the C.

In the 10x sample, ignoring the sudden overexposure bug of A, the image quality of D surpassed the top two and got first place.

The rest of the phone ranking is basically the same as 5x zoom samples. The gap is even more pronounced in dark indoor environments. B is still unbeatable in terms of dynamic range and noise control, while E also performs well. With night mode on, the dynamic range of A has improved, but the noise has also increased.

The night mode of E seems to have regressed compared to the auto mode, the image has become blurred, and we’ll explain why this happened in the camera experience session later. Of course, C still doesn’t support night mode for telephoto. D outperformed B in the 10x photos, and the rest of the conclusions are almost identical to the 5x photos, so I won’t repeat them.

The final scores are shown below, with the 5x telephoto and 10x telephoto winners being taken by B and D with perfect scores in each category, respectively.

Extreme dark scenes

Inevitably, there are times when you need to use your phone to take pictures in almost no light. In such scenarios, we don’t need to consider other factors, and as long as the target object can be photographed, it is considered a success. So this session is a test of the extreme light-sensitive ability of the five phones. Usually, the main camera’s night mode is the most powerful mode for each phone, so we have used it for this test. In terms of exposure alone, E was the brightest. A was so dark that it was impossible to tell what was being photographed. B retained the most details in the picture, followed by D and E. The conclusion of the competition in this segment is very obvious, because the exposure of the picture is more important than the clarity of the shot, so the weight of the score of the picture quality will be smaller in this segment.

Obviously, E wins this round.

Color Style & White Balance

Just as different brands of cameras have different color science, the five phone brands have different understanding of what colors makes the samples better. E and A usually have the highest saturation. C’s saturation is turned up while brightness is turned down to make colors more intense, especially reds and greens. D and B also increase saturation, although the strength is not great and there is little difference from what you can see with the naked eye. Color style preferences vary from person to person and are not evaluated here, but whether the white balance is accurate can be measured uniformly. So take a look at the white balance uniformity of each phone’s main camera.

With AI mode turned off, we take a photo of a white wall. It’s hard to see which phone is doing a bad job with white balance, except for the different exposure strategies, so let’s take a different photo.

The picture of this table has a large yellow area, which is very difficult for a phone with a poorly tuned auto-white balance.  It can be said that every phone does not do a good enough job of adjusting the white balance.

A is obviously yellowish, B, C and E are blue-green, and D is red. If you pick the best one, D and E are relatively well done.

So the best score in this session goes to D & E, the remaining three phones still need to work on their color tuning.

Other modes

Portrait mode is also a frequently used mode. This mode tests the accuracy of its face exposure strategy, beauty algorithm and portrait keying. This bronze statue wearing a hat has very heavy shadows on its face, but B does a good job of balancing the background with the exposure of the face. E has a great exposure for the face and automatically adds some light spots to the background. D has a dark face.

The woman’s picture is mainly about her hair keying and face details. It is too difficult to key in the hair, and all of them do a bad job here. B does a relatively good job, with less breakage. And the beauty effect on E is the most powerful, but here B is the weakest. Of course, Beauty can be turned off, so it is not included in the rating system.

If you only look at face exposure and keying, B has the best performance in portrait mode.

This time we also tested the selfie effect of the front lens. With factory settings, A and C had the strongest beauty effect, and all other phones looked more realistic. After we turn off the beauty on all phones, C and D have the most details.

We all know that B is able to take selfies with the small screen on the back, and it beats other phones in terms of clarity and depth of field. But this round of testing is the front lens so it does not count in the score.

In the high-resolution mode competition, E is not able to activate HDR in this mode, so the dynamic range will be smaller than other phones that can turn on HDR. This can be easily seen from the exposure of the tree trunk. In a different scene, in a light and not backlit scene, the best resolution is D and B, and the worst is A. But in the same scene at night, basically, every phone is close in performance regardless of the pixel level. So It seems that the high-resolution mode should be used in the daytime.

Only A has a dedicated macro lens, which is not used very often but is very interesting. It can take a lot of perspectives that other phones can’t, and it can record video, so it’s very usable.

And C has a Monochrome lens, which allows you to take black and white photos. Here is a photo with a Monochrome lens and a direct shot with a saturation of -200, can you see the difference between them?

So for C, this lens really does almost nothing.

So A won first place in this segment with its macro lens overtaking D. C‘s Monochrome lens did not help in this segment.

Camera Experience

Now comes the final session, namely the camera experience session. During my photo sampling, A and D had the best experience with no obvious drawbacks.

C can only use night mode at 0.6x and 1x focal length, and it is not possible to zoom in night mode.

Night mode on E is likely to call on the main camera to crop the image instead of 2x or 5x optics in low light conditions, which is why night mode is weaker than normal mode ar 5x focal length test.

B’s experience is the worst, not only is the shutter delay the highest of all phones, but there are two bugs that seriously affect the experience. Video stabilization failure can only be solved by rebooting. The night mode of the video will occasionally have a red residue on the screen. And the redness of the screen is quite scary at night.

By this point in the article, I’m sure some viewers have already guessed the corresponding phone models. Now let’s reveal the answer along with the total score table.

Best Camera Smartphones 2021: VERDICT

In the first place is the very versatile Galaxy S21 Ultra. The phone not only took four firsts in individual categories but was never placed at the bottom in any of the tests.

In second place is the Vivo X60 pro+ which is placed above others for its robustness.

The Mi 11 Ultra in third place has the strongest 5x optical telephoto lens, but the lack of a standard lens and poor tuning of the ultra-wide-angle lens caused it to be no match for the x60 pro+.

In fourth place is the Oneplus 9 Pro which has very good ultra-wide-angle performance, but like the Find X3 pro, it misses too many points because of the lack of an ultra-telephoto lens.

The Find X3 pro does the best job in terms of camera experience and fun, but the optimization for image quality needs to be enhanced.

If you want to choose a phone with the strongest camera right now, the S21 Ultra is the one you want. If your budget is not that high, the X60 pro+ is also a very good choice, and their gap is very small.

So this was Gizmochina’s review of the best camera phones for the first half of 2021. We hope this comparison was useful to you.

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Google has been rolling out Android 12 Beta builds for Pixels since May. Many partner OEMs have also released beta builds for some of their handsets. However, most of the software builds by partner OEMs are pure AOSP with some additions. But we all know that the final public release for these phones will come with the respective company’s Android skin. Hence, it is not surprising to learn that Xiaomi has started testing MIUI based on Android 12.

Xiaomi is part of the Android 12 Beta program. The company has released Android 12 Beta for four devices, namely Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11, Mi 11X Pro, and Mi 11i. Now, the firm has begun to test MIUI based on the latest version of Android for some of its phones.

According to Xiaomiui (via PiunikaWeb), Xiaomi has started testing Android 12-based MIUI builds for the following smartphones.

• Mi 11 Ultra
• Mi 11 Pro
• Mi 10 Ultra
• Mi 10 Pro
• Mi 10
• Mi 10T Pro
• Mi 10T
• Redmi K30S Ultra

The firm started testing the upcoming version of Android with MIUI for the Mi 11 Ultra and the Mi 11 Pro last month itself. Anyway, the tests for the remaining handsets began only recently.

Unfortunately, it’s not known whether Xiaomi is working on Android 12 with MIUI 12.5 or MIUI 13. Hopefully, it’s the latter as users can get the next iteration of MIUI as well as Android together.

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Xiaomi first unveiled the Mi 11 Ultra in India as part of the Mi 11 lineup back in April but the device wasn’t up for grabs until now. It only went on its first sale a couple of days back. The smartphone maker only made a limited number of units available. The tech giant has now announced that the Mi 11 Ultra will go on open sale in India from July 15 at 12 noon. The premium model will be available on Amazon India, mi.com, and offline via Mi Home stores as well as select retail outlets offline.

The Mi 11 Ultra is a premium smartphone in all ramifications. Aside from the sleek design, the device also boasts a waterproof build and a powerful hardware lineup. The premium device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor paired with 12GB of LPDDR 5 RAM.

It sports a massive 6.81-inch E4 AMOLED display with a Quad-HD+ resolution. The device supports a 120Hz screen refresh rate and a DCI-P3 color gamut. Keeping the lights on is a 5,000mAh battery with 67W wired and wireless charging support. Although Xiaomi shipped the device with a 55W charging brick, the Mi 67W SonicCharge Charger went on sale in India today for just Rs 1999 (~$27).

The smartphone also sports a powerful camera module, using a Samsung 1/1.12″ 50MP GN2 sensor for the main camera. In addition, a 48MP 5x periscope camera and a 48MP 12mm ultra-wide camera are also present. It comes with Dolby Vision audio powered by Harman Kardon. It has an under-display fingerprint scanner and Face unlock support for security. The phone runs on Android 11 out of the box with MIUI 12 on top of it. Xiaomi recently pushed the MIUI 12.5 update for users in India.

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Xiaomi announced the Mi 11 Ultra in India in late April. However, the smartphone went on sale for the first time only recently. Just as soon as the phone hit the stores, the company has now started rolling out the MIUI 12.5 update for it.

MIUI 12.5 is the latest version of MIUI. It is a minor upgrade for devices running MIUI 12. Xiaomi has been rolling out this update to eligible devices for months.

The Mi 11 Ultra was one of the first smartphones to get this update. But since the company just started selling it in India, it has begun to receive this update only now in the country.

The MIUI 12.5 update for Mi 11 Ultra in India arrives with build number V12.5.2.0.RKAINXM. This software build is currently labeled as ‘Stable Beta’.

In simpler words, the OTA system update is being rolled out in batches. Hence, it may take some time to reach every unit in the region.

India is one of the few countries where the Mi 11 Ultra is cheaper. The device is priced at ₹69,999 ($939) in the country for the sole 12GB + 256GB variant. However, it ships with a 55W charger instead of a 67W charger, which is set to launch on July 12 in the country.

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The Mi 11 Ultra is the most expensive normal smartphone launched by Xiaomi to date. Unlike the older Mi series flagship models, this one competes directly with the premium offerings from Samsung and Apple. One of the main highlights of this handset is its secondary rear display. With the latest system update, this tiny screen has now become even more useful.

Recently, Xiaomi rolled out a new software update for the Mi 11 Ultra in China. The update comes with build number V12.5.10.0.RKACNXM.

According to MIUI Beta Info (via PiunikaWeb), the latest update adds a new feature called Super Power Saver mode. As the name suggests, this option helps users make use of the phone’s battery efficiently when they cannot charge their device.

As per the official description, ‘Super Power Saver’ mode disables the handset’s primary display. It only lets users access the tiny display located on the backside. Even on that screen, users will be only able to check the time, accept calls, and call previously set emergency contact.

Xiaomi claims that this mode can offer up to a whopping 14 days of battery life. However, the company does mention that the battery performance may differ due to various factors. Anyway, the feature can be really useful during electricity shutdowns caused by disasters.

Unfortunately, it’s not known when this feature will be made available on the international variants of Mi 11 Ultra. We hope Xiaomi to not limit this mode to the Chinese version of the smartphone.

What are your thoughts on Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra’s Super Power Saver Mode? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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The first half of 2021 has come to an end. We saw some interesting smartphones in this time period, and it’s the time of the year to round up our best smartphone picks among all the launches in the past few months.

After careful consideration of the phones launched in the first half of 2021, these were our favorites in each category.

• BEST PREMIUM SMARTPHONE 2021 – Mi 11 Ultra

• BEST FLAGSHIP SMARTPHONE of 2021 – Mi 11

• BEST FLAGSHIP KILLER SMARTPHONE 2021 – Realme GT 

• BEST CAMERA FLAGSHIP SMARTPHONE 2021 – Mi 11 Ultra

• BEST GAMING FLAGSHIP SMARTPHONE of 2021 – Asus ROG Phone 5

• BEST CHEAP 5G SMARTPHONE 2021 – NORD CE 5G

• BEST MID-RANGE SMARTPHONE 2021 – Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global)

• BEST BUDGET SMARTPHONE 2021 – POCO M3

You can read more about why we think the above smartphones are the best in their categories at our Gizmochina Awards page here.

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Launched in April, the SuperPhone from Xiaomi dubbed the Mi 11 Ultra was yet to go on sale in India. The primary reason for the delayed sale was the availability. Xiaomi has confirmed that the phone is limited in stock, hence, the company has started registrations for the phone. Today, Xiaomi officially confirmed that the first sale is scheduled for this month.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra will on its first sale on July 7 in the Indian market. The sale will commence at 12 PM on the official Xiaomi website. The phone is still up for registrations and there are a few offers bundled for those who register for the device. Those with SBI credit cards will get ₹5,000 instant discounts.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Specifications 

The smartphone comes with a mammoth 6.81-inch E4 AMOLED display with a Quad-HD+ resolution. The device boasts a 120Hz screen refresh rate and a DCI-P3 color gamut.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor paired with 12GB of LPDDR 5 RAM. It also has a 5,000mAh battery with 67W wired and wireless charging support. The phone has an oversized camera island holding a 50MP Samsung GN2 primary sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide lens, and a 48-megapixel periscope camera. It has a 20-megapixel front camera for selfies.

The device has IP68 water and dust resistance rating. It comes with Dolby Vision audio powered by Harman Kardon. It has an under-display fingerprint scanner and face unlock support for security. The phone runs on Android 11 out of the box with MIUI on top of it.

You can read our Mi 11 Ultra review here.

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The Mi 11 series is Xiaomi’s flagship smartphone lineup for the year 2021. Originally, the series includes four models. Out of them, the regular, the Pro, and the Lite feature an identical rear design. The same design can be also found on the Redmi K40 series. Now, months after the launch of these devices, a couple of sketches reveal a design of the series during their development stage.

The vanilla Mi 11 was announced in late December 2020 as the world’s first Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 phone. The device was followed by Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Lite, and Mi 11 Ultra in late March. In February, Xiaomi’s sub-brand Redmi also unveiled the Redmi K40 series.

All these phones apart from the Mi 11 Ultra sport a unique camera layout, which stands out among the crowd. For the first time in a while, one could easily identify them as a Xiaomi smartphone.

Thankfully, Xiaomi chose this design over a couple of generic designs whose sketches have been shared by Digital Chat Station recently on Weibo. The now-canceled designs during the development stage of the Mi 11 series are too common.

As you can see from the sketches, the first one resembles the OPPO Reno series. On the other hand, the second design is similar to that of the vivo X series. Anyway, it is worth noting that Xiaomi had already used the latter design on the Mi 10T series last year.

For years, Xiaomi has been known for copying Apple’s designs. It’s good that the company has now established a unique identity in 2021 with its new design language. We hope that the firm continues to follow this in the future.

What are your thoughts on Xiaomi’s current design language? Do you think the company should continue using it in the next generation with some tweaks? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Xiaomi announced the Mi 11 Ultra in India in late April. The Mi 11X series was also unveiled alongside it. However, unlike the latter phones, the former is yet to go on sale in the country. Earlier this month, the company officially issued a statement regarding the delay of Mi 11 Ultra sales in India. Now, weeks later, reports say that the device will finally hit the stores in the coming days.

A report by India Today Tech says that Xiaomi will start selling the Mi 11 Ultra in India as soon as early July. According to the publication, Mi Home retail stores have started taking registrations for customers willing to buy the Mi 11 Ultra. The firm may also announce special offers to compensate for the delay in sales.

In order to register, customers will have to simply call their nearby Mi Home retail store. The store will contact them later when the phone goes on sale.

Further, as per @heyitsyogesh, Mi 11 Ultra stock movement has begun and it should reach Mi Home stores by the end of this week. Additionally, Xiaomi has also begun to tease the start of sales on social media.

We expect the company to officially announce the sale date in the coming days. For those unaware, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is priced at ₹69,999 in India for a sole 12GB + 256GB variant.

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Xiaomi has been rumored to be working on a next-generation of its Mi MIX series flagship smartphone which is expected to go official in the third quarter of this year. The upcoming phone of the MIX series, Mi MIX 4, launching after three years, is said to offer an ultimate full-screen experience to the users.

Now, a new report coming from China claims that the Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 will be made available in only one version that will have an under-display camera sensor. There won’t be a traditional version of the phone as rumored earlier, says the report.

Apart from that, the report also adds that the pricing of the Mi MIX 4 will be higher than the price of the Mi 11 Ultra flagship smartphone from Xiaomi, which is touted as the “Light of Android” because of its top-of-the-line specifications.

The Xiaomi Mi MIX 4 could possibly miss 2K screen resolution support but the report adds that it may come with a specially customized high-screen resolution which will offer better display results compared to Full-HD+ screen resolution.

The device is also expected to adopt a four-frame fully equal-width design as it aims to offer a true full-screen design with an under-display camera sensor. The Chinese smartphone maker is aiming to offer a unique experience to the user.

The handset is expected to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset and will come packed with a 4,500mAh battery that will support 120W wired fast charging — the highest-rated fast charging technology so far.

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Retailers in China are offering insane discounts on products from various categories as part of the 618 shopping festival. A few days back, we reported on two unbelievable deals on iQOO Z3 5G and Redmi K40. Today, we spotted yet another deal involving Xiaomi’s most expensive flagship smartphone to date – Mi 11 Ultra.

Xiaomi unveiled the Mi 11 Ultra in late March. The device went on sale in April. The base variant of the handset with 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage debuted for ¥5,999 ($938). But for a single day on June 16, the phone’s price will drop by a whopping ¥1,100 ($172).

For a limited time, Xiaomi is offering a ¥500 ($78) discount on this device officially, As a result, the price of the smartphone drops to ¥5,499 ($859).

Additionally, TMall is providing a ¥200 ($31) discount voucher for every customer (via ITHome). On top of that, if the customer has an 88 VIP membership, they can receive an extra ¥400 ($62) discount voucher. Using these two discount vouchers, one can purchase a Mi 11 Ultra (8GB + 256GB) effectively at only ¥4,899 ($766). 

Interested customers will have to pay a minimal amount by 11:30 PM on June 15. They will be able to make the final payment and place the order starting at 12 AM on June 16. The deal ends at 11:59:59 PM the same day.

Unfortunately, there are no such deals in global markets right now. However, we can expect price drops and retailer discounts in the coming months.

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Xiaomi recently launched its flagship smartphone in its home market in China — Mi 11 Ultra. the phone is priced at 5,999 yuan (~$940) for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model but was reduced to 5,499 yuan (~$859) during the 618 sale event.

Now, the company is offering a free Xiaomi Air 2s Bluetooth Headset to compensate those who purchased the smartphone at its original price. Those users can get the headset for 0.01 yuan, which usually costs 399 yuan (~$37).

Once the users fill up the information in a link shared by the company through push notification, Xiaomi will send another link via text message on 17th June after it verifies information and confirms the user’s qualification to get the headset for 0.01 yuan.

Although the Xiaomi Air 2s Bluetooth Headset costs 399 yuan, the device is currently available for purchase at 349 yuan. It features dual microphones, a half-ear design, and has support for Bluetooth 5.0, LHDC high-definition Bluetooth protocol. It offers a battery life of 5 hours on a single charge and supports Qi wireless charging.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra features a 6.81-inch 2K E4 AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. It is touted to be one of the best displays in the market. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G SoC with Adreno 660 GPU.

In the camera department, the phone has a triple-camera setup led by a pro-grade 50-megapixel sensor. On the front side, there’s a 20-megapixel AI selfie shooter. It runs the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box with full Google Mobile Service support and is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging.

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Xiaomi has just announced that the Mi 11 Ultra shipments have been delayed in India. This move arrives as the company faced issues that were ‘beyond their control.’ Although, the brand will announce a sale date once the situation improves.

We know that you've been waiting eagerly to know more about the sale date of Mi 11 Ultra, but before we could respond to all your queries we wanted to be certain about a few things at our end.

Here is an update on the Mi 11 Ultra. Read the letter to know more.#Mi11Ultra pic.twitter.com/flUNfK4qOo

— Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) June 2, 2021

Earlier this week, the Chinese tech giant shared the announcement regarding the delay of the Mi 11 Ultra sales in India on its official Indian Twitter handle. In a hared letter, the company said that “We understand that many of you are keen to buy this ultra-premium flagship smartphone. However, due to circumstances beyond our control, we regret to inform you that there will be a delay in shipments of Mi 11 Ultra.” Xiaomi added that it is working hard to bring its latest flagship into the Indian market as soon as possible and will announce the sale date once “current situation improves soon.”

While the company refrained from revealing the exact detail or issues that are causing the delay, it is speculated that the vendor might be facing supply and production difficulties due to the resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic that has led to lockdowns being imposed in the country again. For those unaware, the Mi 11 Ultra is priced at 69,990 INR (roughly 960 US Dollars) for its single 12GB RAM + 256GB storage configuration.

The device has been launched in two color variants, namely Black and White variants. It sports a 6.81 inch WQHD+ E4 AMOLED primary display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate along with a 1.1 inch secondary display. Under the hood, the smartphone houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC and is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 67W fast charging as well.

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Must See: Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra gets MIUI 12.5.4.0 update with DXOMARK camera optimizations

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If you don’t know much about the latest Mi flagship – Mi 11 Ultra, do check the specification provided below.

Mi 11 Ultra Features

With 6.81-inch 2K E4 AMOLED display at a 120Hz refresh rate, the Mi 11 Ultra boasts one of the best displays in the market. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G SoC with Adreno 660 GPU, the device is a beast when it comes to processing.

In terms of optics, there is a rear triple-camera setup led by a pro-grade 50 MP sensor. While on the front, resides a 20MP AI selfie shooter. It comes with 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, and 256GB/512GB UFS 3.1 Storage.

Fuelling the device is a 5000mAh battery with support up to 67W fast wired charging as well as 67W wireless charging. It runs the latest MIUI 12 based on Android 11, with full Google Mobile Service support and Google Play pre-installed.

That being said, don’t waste any more time and hit the Giztop to grab the deal.

Related: Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra launched in India for Rs 69,999 (~$933)

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The Mi 11 Ultra has made its way to the UK about a week earlier than it was scheduled to go on sale in Europe. The phone which went on sale today for the first time is now sold out.

The Mi 11 Ultra is available in a single configuration with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. There is only one color variant and it is black. With a price tag of £1199, Xiaomi is not offering any free gifts with the purchase, however, you do get double Mi Points. So, for the Mi 11 Ultra, you get 2398 points. Xiaomi says that Mi Points can be used towards offsetting up to 20% off the price of future purchases. Do note that 100 Mi Points is equivalent to £1.

While we wait for the Mi 11 Ultra to be restocked, Xiaomi also has the Mi 11 Lite 5G available for £369, £30 less than its official price. The phone is available in Citrus Yellow, Mint Green, and Truffle Black, and has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

The Mi 11 Special Edition (Lei Jun) 5G is also available for purchase for £799 and it has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Those who order this special edition get a free Mi Watch worth £119.

You will be able to avail these discounted prices and free gifts on the official Xiaomi UK site between today, May 6, and Sunday, May 9.

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Xiaomi launched the Mi 11 Ultra flagship smartphone in March this year.  The flagship device was well-received but one feature that has proved controversial is the secondary display. The back panel has received mixed reactions among Mi fans. While some see nothing wrong, some others don’t seem to fancy the idea of a secondary display on the phone.

Xiaomi’s Founder/CEO Lei Jun has weighed in on the discussion, revealing some details about the screen. In his opinion, the secondary screen is not too big. Also, it didn’t cost so much to produce, meaning the effect on the price of the phone isn’t too significant. Lei Jun equally added that the only challenge Xiaomi faced in designing the secondary display is space. Recall that the Mi 11 Ultra’s display is housed in a rectangular module and also houses the rear camera sensors.

One of the respondents complained about the camera module being too big, to which the Xiaomi CEO responded that it is because the phone is targeted at professional photographers. He then recommended the Mi 11 Pro to the complainant. Further, another respondent complained about the device being too heavy. This is equally attributed to the huge camera module.

Lei Jun had earlier disclosed that the Mi 11 Ultra’s secondary screen uses an OLED panel just like the Mi Band 5. In terms of specification, the secondary display has a 1.1-inch size and it can display a variety of information. The main reason for including the display is for shooting selfies as the front display doesn’t have any cut-out for a front camera. As our review of the Mi 11 Ultra noted, the device is top-heavy but it’s really not a big issue. The secondary display doesn’t increase the thickness too much as it is just 8.38mm thick. This is even thinner than the vegan leather version of the vanilla Mi 11.

The secondary screen also displays custom time, weather, animations, and themes. Users can catch up with notifications and receive message reminders, health reminders as well as control the phone’s music player.

In the comments section of his post, Lei Jun also disclosed that the issue of users not being able to turn off the secondary screen notifications will be solved soon via a software update. The MIUI 12.5 update which ushers in DXOMARK camera optimizations will be pushed soon, Lei Jun also added.

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Xiaomi launched the Mi 11 Ultra in India late last month. However, the smartphone is yet to go on sale in the country. But as usual, the company had already sent out review units to media houses. Some of them have published their reviews as well. One such publication has revealed details of the accessories associated with this handset.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra supports 67W wired charging and 67W wireless charging. But the device ships with a 55W charger in India. Also, the fastest wireless charger sold by the company in India is capped at 30W.

In other words, there are no chargers to experience Mi 11 Ultra’s maximum wired and wireless charging speed in India. But thankfully, Xiaomi has confirmed to MySmartPrice that it will be soon launching the 67W charger in the country.

The Chinese smartphone maker bundles a 55W charger with the Mi 11 Ultra in India since the 67W charger is yet to clear the necessary certification in the country. As a result, interested customers will have to buy this accessory separately whenever it debuts in the region.

This charger is capable of charging the Mi 11 Ultra fully in 36 minutes. Interestingly, it has a USB Type-A port instead of USB Type-C like most ultra-fast chargers. Additionally, it can be used to charge other devices, including laptops.

On the other hand, Xiaomi is yet to decide on the availability of the 80W wireless charger in India. This wireless charging stand can charge the Mi 11 Ultra at its peak 67W speed. Also, it comes bundled with a 120W power adapter for operation.

We don’t see any possibility of Xiaomi launching the ultra-speed 80W wireless charging stand and the 120W adapter in India since even iQOO skipped the 120W charger for the iQOO 7 Legend in the country. This decision by the companies appears to be related to local safety regulations rather than their unwillingness.

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Xiaomi is finally releasing the Mi 11 Ultra European version after its initial unveiling in March this year. The Mi 11 Ultra is Xiaomi’s first flagship offering to the international market and customers in Europe may now have a feel of the impressive features of the smartphone in ten days’ time, that is, May 11.

Xiaomi had previously produced the Mi Ultra series for its Chinese market but the Mi 11 Ultra is taking a different path from its predecessor, the Mi 10 Ultra which was a China-only product. Xiaomi’s official Facebook page for its Dutch market has announced that the Mi 11 Ultra will be officially available on May 11. Although none of the other official Xiaomi  European channels have made any announcement relating to the Europe launch, we would expect that if indeed the Dutch launch is slated for May 11, the others would not be far off.

As a reminder, the Mi 11 Ultra features an imposing camera system, reputed to have the largest sensor for a modern smartphone. The phone equally packs an impressive 6.81-inch AMOLED display with a high refresh rate and high resolution, added to a Snapdragon 888 5G chipset which is as powerful as it can get.

The Mi 11 Ultra arrives in two RAM options of 8GB and 12GB in combination with 256GB and 512GB of internal storage. The premium model runs on Android 11-based MIUI 12. Further, the phone gets its power from a 5000mAh battery capable of 67W ultra-fast charging, reverse wireless charging at 10W, and other exciting features. The premium model also comes with dust and water protection with its IP68 rating.

The Mi 11 Ultra had earlier been officially announced with a starting price of €1,199 in Europe.

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Xiaomi launched the Mi 11 Ultra with MIUI 12 based on Android 11. Last week, the company started rolling out the MIUI 12.5 update for this smartphone in China. Now, days later, the firm is seeding out another build that brings DXOMARK camera optimizations.

Earlier today, the official Xiaomi Mobile Phone Weibo account announced that the firm has released MIUI 12.5.4.0 update for the Mi 11 Ultra. This update brings 13 DXOMARK camera optimizations.

However, the official changelog for this build (V12.5.4.0.RKACNXM) does not say anything about these camera improvements. Instead, it only mentions optimizations for system performance and improvements for system security as well as stability. 

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra MIUI V12.5.4.0.RKACNXM Official Changelog

• Other

  • Optimized system performance
  • Improved system security and stability

Anyway, since Xiaomi has officially made an announcement for this update, it should indeed bring those unnamed 13 DXOMARK camera optimizations.

Further, it is worth noting that both Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11 Pro run a common MIUI build. Hence, this update should be available for the latter smartphone as well. However, we don’t think that these unknown camera tunings are available for the Mi 11 Pro.

Lastly, as of now, there’s no official word from Xiaomi regarding the availability of this update for the global variants of the Mi 11 Ultra.

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Mi 11 Ultra is the epitome of Xiaomi smartphone with powerful hardware including an exciting camera and optimized software. The smartphone is currently available only in China and is launching in India on April 23. However, if you want to grab the device throughout the globe before its official launch in your country, then it is the right time as Giztop is offering International shipping with additional discounts.

Must See: Xiaomi Mi 11X, Mi 11X Pro, Mi 11 Ultra India storage variants tipped

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The smartphone comes with a 6.81-inch 2K E4 AMOLED display having 1440 x 3200 pixels resolution. The display further supports up to 900 nits brightness, 120Hz refresh rate and 20:9 aspect ratio. It is well-protected with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.

It is powered with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G SoC coupled with an octa-core processor and Adreno 660 GPU. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is available in three storage variants of 8GB RAM + 256GB , 12GB RAM + 256GB and 12GB RAM + 512GB internal storage variants.

There’s a triple-rear camera module featuring a 50MP Dual Pixel PDAF primary sensor coupled with Optical Image Stabilisation Features. It further hosts a 48MP telephoto lens, and a 48MP ultrawide sensor to enhance the camera capabilities. The device houses a 20MP selfie shooter on the front. It supports a 5000 mAh battery with 67W wired and wireless fast charging. It even supports Reverse Wireless charging up to 10W.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra comes in two colour variants of Ceramic White and Ceramic Black.

Related: Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra receive MIUI 12.5 update in China

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MIUI 12.5 is the latest version of Xiaomi’s mobile operating system based on Android. It is an incremental update to last year’s MIUI 12 with improvements. The company has been rolling out weekly beta builds ever since MIUI 12.5 was first announced. Slowly and steadily, the firm updated five devices to its latest OS by early April. Now, Xiaomi’s most expensive smartphones (regular) of 2021 – Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra have also started receiving this update.

The Mi 11 Pro and the Mi 11 Ultra are Xiaomi’s regular flagship smartphones of 2021. The duo was announced at the Xiaomi Mega Launch Event in late March. The latter is available in select global markets but the former is exclusive to China for now.

Like some Xiaomi phones, these two also run a common MIUI build. Hence, they are receiving the MIUI 12.5 update at the same time. As of now, the update is only available for the variant sold in China. It comes with build number V12.5.2.0.RKACNXM.

The latest software build for the Chinese Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra is currently in the Stable Beta phase. Therefore, the update is only available for a select few users. However, it should be rolled out to all users in the coming days.

Apart from Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra, the MIUI 12.5 update is also live for the following devices in China.

• Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra
• Xiaomi Mi 11
• Xiaomi Mi 10
• Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro
• Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

Unfortunately, the update is yet to reach the global variants of the above-listed phones.

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Xiaomi has confirmed to launch the Mi 11 Ultra and the Mi 11X series in India on April 23. The company will be also debuting a 75-inch QLED TV at this event. Ahead of it, the storage variants of the upcoming Xiaomi flagship smartphones for India have been tipped.

According to popular tech influencer Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings), the 2021 Xiaomi premium smartphones for India will available in the following storage configurations.

Xiaomi Mi 11X, Mi 11X Pro, Mi 11 Ultra Storage Variants India

• Xiaomi Mi 11X

  • 8GB + 128GB

• Xiaomi Mi 11X Pro

  • 8GB + 256GB

• Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

• • 12GB + 256GB

According to previous reports, the Mi 11X and the Mi 11X Pro will be a rebranded Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro+ respectively. These phones are also sold as POCO F3 and Mi 11i in some markets.

On the other hand, the Mi 11 Ultra will be the exact same device that is available in other markets. This handset is expected to be the most expensive Xiaomi smartphone in India to date. It is said to cost over ₹70,000 ($942) in the country.

How much do you think Xiaomi will ask for these phones in India? Do let us know your guesses in the comment section below.

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Chinese phone maker Xiaomi unveiled the Mi 11 Ultra smartphone and one of the features of the flagship is its IP68 water-resistant build. That feature has now been put to test as the phone was unboxed underwater by a diver and this was shared by Xiaomi on Weibo.

The underwater unboxing of the device is a clear reflection of the success accomplished by the tech giant in producing IP68-rated phones capable of operating even in extreme conditions like underwater. Both the Mi 11 Ultra and the Mi 11 Pro are the first set of smartphones with an IP68 waterproof rating for depths up to 1.5 meters, and they are both capable of remaining underwater for up to 30 minutes.

The water-resistant and dust-resistant capabilities of the Mi 11 Ultra are due to its Gorilla Glass front, ceramic back, and aluminum frame that combines to shut out both water and dust from affecting the device.

The Mi 11 Ultra was released in March 2021 and is already on sale for about $1,440. It runs on Android 11, with an Octa-core CPU and memory ratings of 8GB/12GB RAM and 256GB/512GB of internal memory.

The smartphone is also adorned with a powerful camera module, using a Samsung 1/1.12″ 50MP GN2 sensor for the main camera. In addition, a 48MP 5x periscope camera and a 48MP 12mm ultra-wide camera are also present. The exciting features of the Mi 11 Ultra will provide an instant appeal to its growing clientele, and Xiaomi is expected to reap from a projected surge in demand for waterproof-rated smartphones.

The phone is powered by the premium Snapdragon 888 5G chipset. It packs a 6.81-inch AMOLED display with 1440p resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The 5,000mAh capacity battery also provides greater width in operational times before needing a recharge. Fast charging is also possible, with Xiaomi claiming that it is possible to have a full charge within 36 minutes.

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A few days ago, China-based Xiaomi officially launched its much-awaited high-end smartphones — Mi 11 Pro and Mi 11 Ultra. Now, just days after the launch, the company has posted the official teardown video of its premium Mi 11 Ultra smartphone.

The disassembly video of the smartphone shows that there is good space utilization on the device. There is a huge camera module in the upper left corner along with layers of NFC, Wireless Charging coils, and Batteries stacked.

Inside those layers is the mainboard which houses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and LPDDR5 RAM along with UFS 3.1 storage and several other components. There’s also a layer of the heat sink and VC cooling system to make sure that the device doesn’t heat up even during heavy usage.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra comes with a four curved 6.8-inch E4 AMOLED screen on the front with QHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. There’s also Gorilla Glass Victus protection and the screen comes with Dolby Vision support.

There’s also a secondary display at the back that allows users to take high-resolution selfies from its rear cameras. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, coupled with LPDDR5 RAM.

On the back, there’s a triple camera module with a Samsung GN2 50MP primary shooter, paired with a 48MP Sony IMX586 Ultra Wide and TeleMacro lens. On the front side, there’s a 20MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

In the software department, it runs the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box along with the company’s MIUI on top. As for the battery, the Mi 11 Ultra features a 5000mAh capacity battery with 67W wired and wireless charging.

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