Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra review

Added by on 03.30.21 | Last update 01.11.24
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra review

Xiaomi mi 11 ultra is a smartphone from the company's flagship series. It carries all the best that Xiaomi engineers are capable of. The rich functionality is wrapped in a presentable look with a contemporary design. To these we must add top performance and enviable autonomous operation.

An interesting feature of Xiaomi mi 11 ultra is that it has a heart rate sensor. It is combined with the fingerprint scanner. It works with the company's Health app. To measure your heart rate, you need to hold your finger for about 15 seconds.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Specifications

  • Release date: 2021, March 29
  • Colors: Ceramic White (Cosmic White), Ceramic Black (Cosmic Black)
  • Dimensions: 164.3 x 74.6 x 8.4 mm.
  • Weight: 234 g.
  • Screen: 6.81" in, 1440 x 3200, AMOLED
  • Camera : Triple, 50MP
  • Chipset: Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 (5 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680)
  • Memory: 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
  • Battery: 5000, Li-Po, non-removable
  • Network: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
  • Operating system: Android 11, MIUI 12.5
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum

If you are curious to find out all the details before reading the full review, visit the page for Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Specs, where you will find even the smallest detail about the phone.

Design

Xiaomi mi 11 ultra has similar features with other devices of the same series. Its face can be easily confused. Not so with the rear panel. This is where the key design differences lie. We see a huge camera unit that takes up quite a bit of space and protrudes slightly above the rear panel. What's specific about the Xiaomi mi 11 ultra's block is that it has an additional display. We know it from the Mi Band 5. It comes into action when the smartphone is lying "on its face". On it, the user can read various information - time, messages and more. He can also use it as a mirror when taking a selfie with the rear cameras.

Another specific feature of all Ultra models is the back cover, which is made of ceramic. Meanwhile, the front of Xiaomi mi 11 ultra is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus and with a metal frame. The color of the body can be white or black.

In terms of dimensions, the Xiaomi mi 11 ultra is similar to the Mi 11 but is heavier. It can be said to be one of the large devices in the market.

As an additional protection, this model of the Chinese company has received protection against water and dust according to IP68 standard.

Display

Xiaomi mi 11 ultra has a beautiful screen with a diagonal of 6.81 inches, a resolution of 3200 x 1440 and an aspect ratio of 20:9. As a flagship device, it has a high refresh rate of 120 Hz, and an evening mode with a sheet of paper effect.

Performance

Under the hood of the Xiaomi mi 11 ultra lies a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 with Adreno 660 coupled with a minimum of 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. A 12GB RAM variant is also available. A memory card slot is not provided. Graphics is entrusted to an Adreno 660 processor.

The smartphone will serve you equally satisfactorily no matter what apps you use or games. The choice of an advanced chipset and GPU helps in the speed, responsiveness and absence of heating of the device.

Cameras

Acting like a magnet in Xiaomi mi 11 ultra are its cameras. There are three of them on the back of the device and all are high resolution and have some features that are absent in quite a few competitors in the market.

The main sensor is a wide-angle one with a resolution of 50 MP and an aperture of ƒ/1.95. It is complemented by a 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle module with a 128-degree angle of view. There is another 48-megapixel sensor, which is a telephoto camera. The main camera performs excellently in standard shooting. However, it is not advisable to shoot against the sun with it. Otherwise, the shots are flagship.

As for the front camera of Xiaomi mi 11 ultra, it is 20-megapixel. It deserves high praise as it takes excellent shots in different conditions.

With this smartphone, you can take videos with 8K, 4K and lower resolution.

Autonomous operation

As mentioned, Xiaomi mi 11 ultra has a number of advantages and autonomous operation is among them. Underneath its body lies a 5000 mAh battery. With heavy use, you can count on almost 11 hours of operation. Under moderate load, you can count on a full day.

Xiaomi has provided 67W fast and wireless charging technology. 10 W reverse charging is also supported. So you can recharge from 0 to 100% of your battery in just 36 minutes, and wirelessly in almost 40 minutes.

Conclusion

Xiaomi mi 11 ultra is a top device from the Chinese company. It has everything a modern smartphone should offer, including a display on the back. If it accidentally falls under water, it will survive. It also has a beautiful and quality screen, a bit higher weight than usual, but the cameras allow it to take stunning photos.

Pros:

  • Large screen
  • Quality cameras
  • Impressive additional screen
  • Beautiful and contemporary design
  • Satisfactory autonomous performance

Minuses:

  • For some users the device will be quite bulky

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra video review

Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is based on our team's personal experience with the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and third-party sources. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable information, readers should keep in mind that this is a subjective assessment. The writing of this article was not paid for or sponsored by Xiaomi.

Richard Taylor

Richard Taylor

Hello, I am Richard Taylor, a technology expert and journalist from the UK. I have a degree in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham. My passion is the latest technology, especially smartphones. That's why I chose to test, analyze, and write expert reviews about them. My technical expertise, combined with a deep passion for technology and years of experience, has made me a trusted source of information. Over the years, I have written reviews for various sites, but for quite some time now, I have been writing exclusively for PhonesData. You can see more about me here or read all my smartphone reviews here.

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