This evening, Xiaomi officially released the Mi 11 smartphone globally. The 8GB + 128GB version is 749 Euros and the 8GB + 256GB version is 799 Euros. Compared with the Chinese versions of 3999 and 4699 yuan (12GB+256GB) that convert to 514 Euros and 604 Euros, it is a lot more expensive. In addition, the Lei Jun signature version of Mi 11 was also unveiled at the same time. But the price was not announced.
The Xiaomi Mi 11 will be sold directly through Xiaomi stores and online stores, and local retailers and operators in Europe will also sell the Mi 11.
Differences and Screen
In terms of core configuration, the global version of the Mi 11 is basically the same as that of the Chinese version. But there is no 12GB variant and there is a 55W Gan charger included in the box. As a reminder, the Chinese users can still get the 65W GaN adapter for free if they wish.
The Xiaomi Mi 11 uses a 6.81-inch 2K quad-curved AMOLED screen that supports 120Hz refresh rate and 480Hz touch sampling rate. The brightness can reach 900nit, the peak brightness can reach 1500nit, and it also supports primary color screen and 10bit color depth.
Hardware and Camera
The Xiaomi Mi 11 is first launched with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 888 chip. The Snapdragon 888 uses a 5nm process. Compared with the previous generation Snapdragon 865 processor, the overall CPU performance is increased by 25% and power consumption is reduced by 25%. The GPU performance is improved by 35% and power consumption is reduced by 20%.
The main camera has a 108MP resolution as well as an f/1.9 aperture. The secondary 13MP f/2.4 unit is an ultra-wide lens. There is also a 5MP f/2.4 unit dedicated to macro photography. And the front camera has a 20MP resolution. The handset sports a 4,600mAh battery, which can be charged wirelessly using a compatible 50W charger or 55W using a cable.
The phone will be available for pre-order on February 26.