Right now the Xiaomi Mi 11 is the company’s most ambitious phone , although it may not last long and we will soon see more surprises. But for now, if you are interested in knowing what this terminal offers, I will tell you what my experience of use has been.
A phone that enters through the eyes
Elegant, well finished and with high quality construction materials . That could be the quick definition of what Xiaomi’s Mi 11 means, a new demonstration of the good level reached by the brand after all these years manufacturing mobile devices.
However, despite the distinctiveness of its rear camera module, the rest of the details make it feel familiar in the hand. But it is a good feeling, because it is comfortable despite its generous dimensions, which allows it to house a 6.81-inch screen that is said soon.
Of course, if I had to dwell on two aspects, it would be the camera and the curvature of the screen. The camera module is generous and that is not one of the largest, but it is powerful. Although later it is understood, because Xiaomi gives a lot of prominence to this photographic and video section.
The curvature of the screen is true that not everyone likes it and each one has its valid reasons, but in my experience I can say that it gives an extra point in terms of elegance and that fear of ghost touches you can forget, because it goes You hold it very well as you hold it.
So, you may like the Mi 11 more or less according to your personal preferences, but in general it is a product at the level expected of a high-end.
A spectacular screen with a sound to match
Xiaomi bets on the Mi 11 for a 6.81-inch screen with a WQHD resolution with which it offers very sharp images, although the best thing is the refresh rate that it reaches: 120 Hz .
With AMOLED technology, the performance is frankly good in practically all kinds of uses. From video games to the reproduction of multimedia content and logically browsing the system or consulting websites, applications, etc.
With a factory color calibration that convinces me , in sections such as brightness, saturation and contrast I think I can not put any hits. Of course, as I said, the best of all is the soda.
The 120 Hz is a delight and scrolling through the menus and applications that support this refresh rate make that when you return to a terminal with a 60 Hz screen, it “hurts” even your eyes. Well, the latter is a bit of an exaggeration, but you sure understand what I mean.
Without a doubt, the screen is at the level of what a high-end should offer already in 2021. And it is not only all of the above, the tactile response thanks to a sampling at 480 Hz is precise and fast. Which is important both for a better experience and for games or even detecting those possible ghost touches.
Regarding the sound, Harman Kardon is the one who takes care of the audio section and not bad. The audio quality is high and the sound coming out of its double speaker is powerful and quite well defined throughout the frequency range.
If you are to use the integrated speakers to watch videos, play games, listen to music or any other type of audio, you will like them.
The power of the Snapdragon 888
Honestly, the hardware at the processor level is one of the sections that matter the least to me today. Previous generations have already shown a lot of solvency in all kinds of tasks, so this new Snapdragon assumes optimal performance and that’s what you get.
The Mi11 integrates the latest from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 888. A powerful processor that improves on practically everything : both performance, graphics power, connectivity and even energy management. Is it the most powerful mobile processor? No, that title is maintained by Apple with its AX, but it is solvent and will offer you the best possible experience on Android.
The Xiaomi Mi 11 offers a fingerprint reader under the screen that works very well and facial recognition as biometric security systems
Therefore, bombarding you with technical data does not make much sense, neither with comparisons or benchmarks between different platforms. So the only thing that should be clear to you is that you will not have any problem, and in the day-to-day tasks you will notice that everything is going smoothly.
Xiaomi’s fast charging, a delight
The battery itself is interesting to talk about, but not so much for its good autonomy but for the fast charging system.
With 4,600 mAh I have no problem to endure a day and a half of use. Some more day if I did not make intensive use of the photographic section. So do not worry, because it is in that average that a phone should give you today: the ability to last a whole day and be able to stretch a little more if you control yourself with its use.
Although if you need more autonomy: watch out for the fast charging system. This Mi 11 includes, attentive, a 55W GaN charger with which you can go from 0 to 100% in just 50 minutes. Although the surprising thing is that with 15 minutes you almost reach 50% of the battery .
If wired charging doesn’t appeal to you, you can also use 50W wireless fast charging . It’s a bit slower than cable, but it’s still ahead of much of its direct competition.
A movie mobile?
And now yes, let’s talk about what I think would be the reason why many want to bet on this M11, its cameras. Xiaomi has decided to bet on a triplet composed of a new 108MP sensor, a 13MP wide angle and a 5MP telemacro .
With this set you get a very important level of versatility. Similar to that of past generations it is true, but with an improvement in the quality of the results that has caught my attention.
Photos taken with the Xiaomi Mi 11 raw
Now, overall, images feel better processed and with fewer color differences depending on the sensor used. In addition, the capabilities of the new processor allow greater ease when applying software innovations with which less experienced users can obtain more striking results, especially in video.
Here Xiaomi introduces a series of tricks that explore creative ideas when recording video. Nothing you can’t do if you have an editing idea, but if you save certain steps and can do everything from the phone, all the better.
In general, the cameras of the M11 are at a great level . It is difficult to determine if they are the best compared to their competition, possibly not and hence there is already talk of a Mi 11 Ultra. What is clear is that they do improve compared to previous ranges and that is appreciated. With a little use you will know how to get a lot out of it.
A round high-end
In short, Xiaomi I believe that it keeps its promises with this Mi 11 . It will not be, perhaps, the best in everything, but it is so round that for price (despite not being the groundbreaking Xiaomi that many still have in mind) I cannot think of a better option among the phones than I personally I have been able to prove.
I could recommend it with complete peace of mind that I know that no one would feel disappointed with it . Obviously some negative aspects can be removed, but they are so personal that they are not important in terms of their overall assessment.
Therefore, if you are convinced by Android and MIUI, if you are attracted to phones with large screens and you want the latest hardware at a good price, the Xiaomi Mi 11 may not be a cinema phone, but it is very close to it.
