Xiaomi unveiled the brand new Xiaomi 11T series today, which includes two handsets available in Deep Space Black and Transparent Blue. As part of the Mi 11T lineup, the Xiaomi 11T Pro boasts 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage while the more basic model, known as the Xiaomi 11T merely has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of room for user content.
Both devices aim to take on 2019’s most powerful smartphones with state-of-the-art dedicated solutions including an Infrared light sensor, 5G connectivity capabilities, and 30% faster fingerprint unlocking performance.
Xiaomi 11T Series
Xiaomi 11T Series Design
The Xiaomi 11T series was inspired by vintage film camcorders, which are popular with many YouTubers. Some of the most famous ones are Casey Neistat and Logan Paul’s parents, Kevin and Pamela Paul. This can be seen from the placement of the triple rear camera array on the back.
The phones offer more durability because of the plastic finish of their frame. They also feature an anti-glare look that reduces glare for more comfort using the quick response (QR) code reader, numeric keypad, and camera on the back. The rear edges are svelte, providing a better in-hand experience, while the front has a high disclosure display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Victus protection.
Xiaomi 11T series phones tend to have the volume rocker on one side and the power key also on the same side. Often there is either a fingerprint scanner or some type of button with an integrated fingerprint scanner. The battery can usually be found at the top-center of the phone, while speakers are usually found at the bottom of the device. Xiaomi 11T Series uses USB Type C which is conveniently located on the bottom of devices since this port allows you to charge your phone or transfer files quickly & easily.
These IP53 smartphones come with the dimensions of 164.1mm x 76.9mm x 8.8mm and their weight varies by just one gram. The vanilla model weighs in at 203g while the Pro model is 204g. The Xiaomi 11T series comes in three colors: Meteorite Gray, Moonlight White, and Celestial Blue.
Xiaomi 11T Series Specifications (Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro)
Display
The Xiaomi 11T series comes with two different screen options, both of which are incredible. There’s the 6.67-inch full-HD+ display that features a flat AMOLED panel with supporting technology, including LightSensor 3.0, FlickerSafe 2.0, Reading Mode 3.0, Sunlight Mode 3.0, TrueColor technology, HDR10+, TrueBrightness technology – which you can use to get 5120 x 1440 resolution when the content creator didn’t specify it.
Performance
Under the hood, the Xiaomi 11T houses a MediaTek Dimensity 1200-Ultra SoC that is coupled with up to 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage space. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 11T Pro comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset that is combined with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 memory space. The thermals on this phone are taken care of by a liquid cooling system.
Camera
Both smartphones come with a triple camera setup on the rear consisting of 3x optical zoom, an 8MP ultra-wide unit (120° FOV), and a 5MP telemacro shooter with autofocus. Whereas for selfies and video calls, they use a 16MP front camera.
Audio zoom, one-click AI Cinema, time freeze, and magic zoom are all-new camera features with the phone. The pro version supports 8k video recording at 30 fps, 4k 60 fps, and HDR10+ while the standard model is limited to 4k at 30 fps. The vanilla version only offers 1080p at 30fps for both front and back cameras.
Misc
For connectivity, the Pro version has 5G, dual SIM, dual-band WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS (GPS, A-GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BeiDou), NFC, and USB Type-C. They also have all the essential sensors like an accelerometer, proximity sensor (that’s common in most phones), 360° ambient light sensor (to help control brightness), gyroscope (which measures orientation and motion), compass (which works alongside the gyroscope to assist with navigation) and IR blaster (which lets you use your phone as a remote control for home electronics).
The Pro version also has a barometer that helps detect changes in elevation when hiking or mountain climbing. It is the only smartphone in India that supports this feature.
Both devices run MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11. Xiaomi gave the guarantee that both devices will get three Android updates and four years of security patches.
Battery and Charging
The Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro are backed by a 5,000mAh battery while their vanilla counterpart has the smaller 4,000mAh version of the cell. Both phones support fast charging technology using Xiaomi’s 120W charger which takes just 17 minutes to charge from 2% to 100% on this flagship phone. Xiaomi 11T supports 67W fast charging.
This charging solution is certified by TÜV Rheinland for safe fast charging with 34 battery/charging features that are designed to monitor current, voltage potential, temperature, and more. Whereas the vanilla variant takes 36 minutes to fully charge from 1% to 100%.
Xiaomi 11T / 11T Pro Price and Availability
Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro will be available at the following price tags (ASP – Average Selling Price).
Xiaomi 11T Price
- 8GB 128GB = $590 (Rs.1,00,000/- PKR)
- 8GB 256GB = $590 (Rs.1,10,000/- PKR)
Xiaomi 11T Pro Price
- 8GB 128GB = $590 (Rs.1,30,000/- PKR)
- 8GB 256GB = $590 (Rs.1,40,000/- PKR)
- 12GB 256GB = $590 (Rs.1,50,000/- PKR)
Final Words
The upgraded Xiaomi Mi 11T series was launched in China with a new 120W charging technology and a 108MP main camera. The latest technology of the Xiaomi Mi 11T series will be available for purchase for the general public in China starting Thursday, September 20th. You can purchase one by visiting Xiaomi’s Official Site.
