Xiaomi’s model new Mi 11 Ultra “superphone” and 75-inch QLED TV may be getting all the eye after final week’s large launch occasion, but it surely’s the way more reasonably priced Mi 11X that we will be specializing in immediately. While nonetheless comparatively reasonably priced even by “flagship killer” requirements, the Mi 11X seems to be like an aspirational telephone that gives up-to-date {hardware}, versatile cameras, and plenty of little touches that set it aside from the low-cost crowd. It’s priced beginning at Rs. 29,999 and goes up in opposition to the OnePlus Nord (Review) and Realme X7 Pro 5G (Review), amongst others. Here’s a fast first look at what the Mi 11X has to supply.
You have a alternative of three colors, the pretty simple Lunar Whilte and Cosmic Black, plus a Celestial Silver possibility which seems to be prefer it has a barely tinted gradient. The rear panel of my black assessment unit is extraordinarily shiny and reflective, and picked up very seen fingerprints inside moments of pulling off the protecting plastic wrapper. Thankfully, a easy clear case is included within the field.
In phrases of design, there are some similarities to the not too long ago launched Redmi Note 10 sequence, notably the flattened high and backside, the fingerprint sensor on the aspect, and the structure of the digital camera module. The Mi 11X seems to be extra sedate, although. If you assume it seems to be very acquainted, you may need seen protection of the Redmi K40, which launched in China a short time in the past, and seems to be just about the identical telephone with a distinct model identification.
This is a comparatively tall and vast telephone, because of its 6.67-inch display. The 7.8mm thickness and 196g weight make it comparatively simple to deal with, and the digital camera bump shouldn’t be too pronounced. While shiny, the rear panel fortunately is not slippery. There’s Gorilla Glass 5 on the entrance in addition to the rear, and curiously the corporate claims an IP53 ranking for water and mud resistance.
One of the large highlights is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, which we have additionally simply seen within the OnePlus 9R (Review) and Vivo X60 Pro (Review), though each these telephones are significantly dearer. The Mi 11X is offered with 6GB of LPDDR5 RAM for Rs. 29,999 however this variant appears slightly pointless since you will get 8GB for just a bit extra at Rs. 31,999. Storage is 128GB (UFS 3.1) for each, and there is no microSD slot for enlargement.
Another main characteristic is the high-quality show panel. Xiaomi has gone with a 6.67-inch full-HD+ 120Hz HDR10+ panel. The firm claims an spectacular peak brightness of 1300nits, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut protection. The panel can also be mentioned to be energy environment friendly to assist prolong battery life. While the outlet for the entrance digital camera is surprisingly small, Xiaomi has as soon as once more added a silver ring round it which may be very distracting.
The Mi 11X has a extremely reflective rear panel fabricated from Gorilla Glass 5
Speaking of that, there is a 4,520mAh battery which appears about common for this section. The Mi 11X comes with a 33W USB-PD charger and will be capable to cost absolutely in beneath an hour, in response to Xiaomi. We’ll be testing battery life and charging velocity in our full assessment. Other noteworthy specs embrace Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and dual-band GPS plus assist for NavIC. In phrases of audio, you get stereo audio system, Dolby Atmos enhancement, and wired and wi-fi high-res audio certification. Typically for a Xiaomi telephone, there’s an Infrared emitter on the highest.
That brings us to the cameras – advertising takes a backseat right here since there is no “quad camera” or 108-megapixel foremost sensor to boast of. Instead, you get a comparatively humble-sounding 48-megapixel f/1.79 foremost digital camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide digital camera, and a 5-megapixel “telemacro” digital camera with 2X zoom, which sounds similar to what we not too long ago noticed on the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max (Review). While these specs do sound fundamental, we’ll have to attend for the complete assessment with a purpose to consider the standard of captured images and movies. Xiaomi does say that the Mi 11X has three mics for improved audio recording.
As for software program, Xiaomi ships the Mi 11 sequence with its MIUI 12, and there may be some promoting and promotional content material. The firm has beforehand promised that every one of it will disappear in MIUI 12.5 however we do not have a launch date for that but.
We’ll dive into the overall efficiency of the Mi 11X in our full assessment, arising quickly. We’ll additionally consider its capabilities with regards to gaming, images, battery life, software program, and basic ease of use. Till then, do tell us within the feedback part what you concentrate on this telephone and the way it stacks up in opposition to the competitors priced under Rs. 30,000.
