Xiaomi has already officially introduced its new flagship smartphone Xiaomi Mi 11 for 2021. He will replace his older predecessor with the designation Xiaomi Mi 10. Is it worth buying a new smartphone or rather a more affordable model of the previous generation? You will find out the answer in our comparison.
Technical specifications: Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Mi 11
If you watched the introduction of smartphones in live video or read our articles about the introduction of smartphones, you will certainly already know the details of their equipment. However, we decided to combine their differences into one article to help choose a suitable device.
First, we summarize the basic comparison of the specifications in the table:
| Xiaomi Mi 10 | Xiaomi Mi 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| dimensions | 162.6 x 74.8 x 9 mm | 164.3 x 74.6 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 196 g (glass) / 194 g (eco-leather material) |
| Used material | Glass / Aluminum | Glass / Aluminum (optional eco-leather material) |
| Color | titanium black / peach gold / ice blue | black / white / blue / gold / silver |
| Display | AMOLED / 6.67 inches | AMOLED / 6.81 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 px / 386 ppi | 1440 x 3200 px / 515 ppi |
| sheepfold | 1120 rivets | 1500 rivets |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Sampling freq. | 180 Hz | 480 Hz |
| Contrast | 5: 000 | 5: 000 |
| Glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass Foods |
| Others | HDR10 + | DCI-P3 | HDR10 + | DCI-P3 |
| processor | Snapdragon 865 | Snapdragon 888 5G |
| Graphics | Adreno 650 | Adreno 660 |
| Measured power in AnTuT | 585 000 | 745 000 |
| Primary camera | 108 MPx Samsung Bright S5KHMX | 108 MPx |
| aperture f / 1.69 | sensor size 1/33 ″ | 1.6 µm | aperture f / 1.9 | sensor size 1/33 ″ | 0.8 µm | |
| PDAF focusing / optical stabilization | PDAF focusing / optical stabilization | |
| 7 lenses | 7 lenses | |
| 8K 30 fps | 4K 60 fps video | 8K 30 fps | 4K 60 fps video | |
| More cameras | 2 MPx portrait depth sensor aperture f / 2.4 1.4 µm | - |
| 2 MPx super macro | f / 2.4 | 1.12 µm | 5 MPx super macro | f / 2.4 | |
| 13 MPx ultra-wide | f / 2.4 | 123 ° | 13 MPx ultra-wide | f / 2.4 | 123 ° | |
| Front camera | 20 MPx | 20 MPx |
| Speakers | Stereo dual linear 1216 | Stereo dual Harman / Kardon |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack | No | No |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| Drums | 4780 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Fast charging 30 W | Fast charging 55 W | |
| Wireless charging 30 W | Wireless charging 50 W | |
| Reverse charging 10 W | Reverse charging 10 W |
Design and construction
As far as the exterior of the equipment is concerned, in both cases we encounter processing without compromise. As a flag model Mi 10, as well as My 11 offer rounded glass-metal materials as well as quality construction of the device frame. Model My 10 is available in several color versions, which are reflected on both the edges and the back of the device.
If you are not a supporter of traditional glass-metal materials, you might be interested in the limited edition of the new smartphone My 11. It also offers glass-metal materials, but there are also a pair of versions with a back made of eco-leather materials.
It is this material that brings new color versions, but also a new feeling from the very use of a smartphone together with new stereo speakers from the brand's workshop Harman / Kardon.
Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Mi 11: Display
Between generations, the display increased, but also its refresh rate. While the model My 10 offered a 6,67 ″ Full HD + AMOLED display (2340 x 1080 pixels), with an aspect ratio of 19,5: 9 and jason up to 1200 nits, new My 11 has up to 6,81 ″ 2K AMOLED display (3200 x 1440 pixels) with an aspect ratio of 19,5: 9 and a brightness of up to 1500 nits.
In both cases, the HDR 10+, DCI-P3 color gamut and shot for the front camera are missing.
In addition, the novelty includes a higher refresh rate up to 120 Hz, which is dynamic and is supplemented by a sampling frequency of up to 480 Hz. The advantage of the model My 11 There is also the use of a new and more durable protective glass called Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
Power and memory
In terms of performance, the newer flagship model clearly dominates My 11. It will offer the premiere of the latest eight-core processor in its equipment Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, which is also supplemented by the Adreno 660 graphics chip. For comparison, this hot news, according to the manufacturer, received more than 745 points in AnTuT's performance tests.
On the other hand, an older model Xiaomi Mi 10 he doesn't have to be ashamed at all. It will still offer a sufficiently powerful flagship processor from 2020. Specifically, it is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 with support for 5G connection, which is complemented by a graphics accelerator Adreno 650. This set should easily handle any application from the Play Store, but also with demanding multitasking .
Camera
Older generation flagship smartphone My 10 offered a set of the main 108 MPx sensor, which was also supplemented by a 2 MPx depth sensor, a 2 MPx super macro sensor and a 13 MPx ultra-wide angle sensor with an angle of view of 123 degrees. New My 11 retains the main 108 MPx sensor, but it is complemented by up to 5 MPx super macro lens and 13 MPx ultra-wide sensor.
The manufacturer also highlighted the improvement of night photos and software optimization with the arrival of a new version of the superstructure marked MIUI 12.5. It is this update that could bring improvements to both smartphones. They can both record 8K video (30 fps) resp. 4K video (60 fps). The same resolution, 20 MPx, will be offered by the front cameras located in the space in the display.
Battery life
Model My 10 It included a battery with a capacity of 4780 mAh, which could be quickly charged using 30W wired, 30W wireless or 10W reverse charging. New with a label My 11 it has a slightly smaller battery with a capacity of 4600 mAh. However, the equipment includes up to 55W wired, 50W wireless and 10W reverse charging.
The packaging of a new smartphone was also a slight controversy Mi 11, which should no longer contain a charger tip on the Chinese market, following the example of the American company Apple. The new 55W GaN charger will be sold separately or the manufacturer will offer an alternative to buying a package without a charger or with charger at the same selling price.
You can read more about this issue in our article. You'll find him at the following link.
Price and availability
As for the selling price of the new equipment Xiaomi Mi 11, which starts at 3999 Chinese yuan. This is currently approximately € 501 / USD 613. For this price, it is an excellent, even unrivaled equipment, but we do not yet know the global availability of the smartphone or the global price.
We will have to wait for that information for that day. What is certain, however, is the sale of the model My 11 started in China on 01.01.2021. However, for a very reasonable price, you can also get an older model Xiaomi Mi 10which is still being sold. The offer of international sellers is currently for the amount of 469 € / USD 576.
Final rating: Xiaomi Mi 10 vs Mi 11
Exchange My 10 za My 11 we only recommend really rock fans of the brand. If you want to save money, an older model is a powerful and still very good choice Xiaomi Mi 10 in the global version. On the contrary, if you want the best that a Chinese manufacturer currently offers, reach for your smartphone Xiaomi Mi 11. However, you will still have to wait for its international sales.
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