At this time Xiaomi Mi 11 is the company's most ambitious phone, although it may not last long and soon we will 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.
Xiaomi Mi 11, video analysis
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 allow it to house a 6,81-inch screen that is said to be soon.
Of course, if I had to focus 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 greatest, but forceful. Although later it is understood, because Xiaomi gives a lot of prominence to this photographic and video section.
La screen curvature It is true that not everyone likes it and everyone has their valid reasons, but in my experience I can say that provides an extra point in terms of elegance And you can forget that fear of phantom touches, because it goes very well no matter how you hold it.
So, the Mi 11 you may like more or less depending on your personal preferences, but in general terms it is a product at the level expected of a high-end.
A spectacular screen with 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 is the refresh rate that reaches: 120 Hz.
With AMOLED technology, the performance is really good in almost all types of uses. From video games to playing 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 cannot fault it. Of course, as she 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 it so that when you return to a terminal with a 60 Hz screen it “hurts” even your eyes. Well, that last one is a bit of an exaggeration, but I'm sure you understand what I mean.
Without a doubt, the screen is at the level of what a high-end should already offer in 2021. And it's not just all of the above, the tactile response thanks to 480 Hz sampling is precise and fast. Which is important both for a better experience and for games or even detecting those possible ghost touches.
Regarding sound, harman kardon He is the one who deals with the audio section and not bad. The audio quality is high and the sound produced by its double speaker is powerful and quite well defined throughout the entire frequency range.
If you 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 matters least to me today. Previous generations have already shown a lot of solvency in all kinds of tasks, so this new Snapdragon is assumed to have optimal performance and that's what you get.
The Mi11 integrates the latest from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 888. A powerful processor that improves in practically everything: both performance, graphics power, connectivity and even energy management. Is it the most powerful mobile processor? No, that title is held by Apple with its AX, but it is reliable 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 well as biometric security systems
For this reason, bombarding yourself 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 won't have any problems, and in the day-to-day tasks you will notice that everything is going smoothly.
Xiaomi's fast charge, a delight
It is interesting to talk about the battery, but not so much because of its good autonomy but because of the fast charging system.
With 4.600 mAh I have no problem enduring a day and a half of use. One more day if I did not make intensive use of the photographic section. So don't worry, because it's 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 your use.
Although if you need more autonomy: be careful with the fast charging system. This Mi 11 includes, pay attention, a 55W GaN charger with which you can go from 0 to 100% in just 50 minutes. Although what is surprising is that with 15 minutes you almost reach 50% of the battery.
If charging with a cable does not appeal to you much, you can also use the 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 fairly important level of versatility. Similar to 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 without processing
Now generally 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 new software 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 idea of editing, but if you save yourself certain steps and you can do everything from your phone, all the better.
In general terms, the cameras of the M11 are at a high level. It is difficult to determine if they are the best compared to their competition, it may not be so and that is why 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 summary, I think Xiaomi keeps its promises with this Mi 11. It will not be, perhaps, the best in everything, but it is so round that for the price (despite not being that of the groundbreaking Xiaomi that many still have in mind) I can't think of a better option among the phones that I personally I have been able to try.
I could recommend it with complete peace of mind that I know no one would be disappointed with him. Logically, some negative aspects can be taken from it, but they are so personal that they are not important in terms of its overall assessment.
Therefore, if you are convinced by Android and MIUI, if you are attracted to phones with generous screens and want the latest hardware at a good price, the Xiaomi Mi 11 may not be a movie phone, but it comes very close.