The company unveiled this phone last December in China, andlaunched it globally in February.
Ive been using this rig over the last few weeks and its design and primary camera have impressed me.
The Mi 11 could be a good phone for anyone looking to spend less than $800.
Before we talk more about the phone, lets take a look at its magnificent spec sheet.
Specifications
Whats good?
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And the Mi 11s quad-curve design makes it look stunning.
The screen is protected by Cornings Gorilla Glass Victus also used in Samsungs Galaxy S21 series.
So, the phone is tough and resistant to scratches.
On the back, the combo of frosted glass and horizon blue color looks gorgeous.
I might have been disappointed if I had received a midnight gray or white unit.
The phone is tall and sleek, which means one-handed holding and usage are easy.
Xiaomi has upped its screen game over the last few years and the Mi 11s display is gorgeous.
Colors are vibrant without being overly saturated, which makes daily usage and watching videos fun.
Plus, the 120Hz refresh rate enhances the overall experience.
The company claims that the display could go up to 1,500 nits of brightness.
Often 108-megapixel cameras are good at just stat-padding in marketing material for the company.
Xiaomis 108-megapixel snapper does its job well, though.
Daylight pictures are sharp, detailed, and punchy.
Portrait photos are good, but a dedicated depth sensor wouldve added a bit more spice to them.
Night performance is commendable but not as good as iPhones or Pixels.
The camera captures decent details, but we could see a lot of noise in these photos too.
Theres also a supermoon mode, which is slightly gimmicky, but fun.
The wide-angle camera loses out on colors, but it might be okay to use for nature-themed landscapes.
What could be improved?
One of my biggest complaints about this phone is the inconsistent fingerprint sensor.
Xiaomi needs to put a better sensor in the phone for its next machine.
While MIUI 12 looks sleek, its definitely not bug-free.
Buttons for a quick reply under notifications were also misaligned, and it felt just annoying.
Another aesthetically unpleasant thing about the phone is uneven bezels.
The battery life of the phone is just okay and itll mostly get you through the day.
But better software optimization could get a bit more out of that 4,600 mAh pack.
Whos it for?
The Mi 11 is a superb value-for-money phone for749 just like a lot of Xiaomi phones.
If you dont want to spend Samsung or Apple money, its a satisfying alternative without losing too much.
Because of its specs, itll also challenge the upcoming OnePlus 9.
A deciding factor for a lot of people would be the real-life performance ofthe OnePlus-Hasselblad camerasand battery life.
Apart from this, the Mi 11 has nice extras such as a 55W GaN charger and dual speakers.
They are not game-changing but certainly nice to have features.
The phone is currently available in just China and Europe.
Theres a also chance it mightland in India in a month.
However, if you live anywhere else, youre out of luck.
That’s one heck of a mixed bag.
He likes to say “Bleh.
That’s one heck of a mixed bag.
He likes to say “Bleh.”
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