With two T-models, Xiaomi is revamping its flagship series. These aren't Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro replacements, but rather the next edition in the distinct T series. The main difference is in pricing; these two are less expensive than their non-T counterparts.
Xiaomi 11T Pro
The Xiaomi 11T Pro, like the Mi 11 Pro, is powered by the basic Snapdragon 888 chipset (not the plus). However, compared to the 6.81” 1440p+ curved display, this one features a lesser 6.67” flat display with 1080p+ resolution (20:9). It still features a 120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, and HDR10+ support, but the maximum brightness has been increased to 1,000 nits (down from 1,500 nits).
The main camera has also been upgraded, with a 108MP sensor (2.1 m pixels with 9-in-1 binning) replacing the previous model's 50MP sensor (2.8 m pixels with binning). It lacks OIS, which even the Mi 11's base model featured.
The 5x periscope, on the other hand, has been removed, which is a significant decrease. In addition, the ultrawide-angle camera was downgraded to an 8MP sensor with a smaller 120o lens (as opposed to the 13MP 123o). You do get a 5MP tele-macro camera as a consolation prize.
With nearly double the power, the 11T Pro wired charging system outperforms the Mi 11 Pro, supporting Xiaomi's 120W HyperCharge for the 5,000 mAh battery. A complete charge takes only 17 minutes, compared to 36 minutes earlier. To get through the day, you don't even need a complete charge — 0-72 percent takes 10 minutes and provides 7 hours of video playback, 5 hours of navigation, or 2 hours of shooting 1080p video.
Xiaomi claims that the battery would keep 80% of its capacity after 800 charging cycles, or almost 2 years of everyday use. Even better, the Mi 11 Pro comes with a 120W charger, whereas the Mi 11 Pro only came with a wire. However, there is no support for wireless charging.
A few minor details were altered, such as the fingerprint reader being relocated to the side (was an under display reader on the previous models). Also, instead of IP68, this device merely claims IP53 (basic dust and splash resistance).
Xiaomi 11T Pro
The Xiaomi 11T Pro will be available in three colours: black, blue, and white, with a base configuration of 8GB RAM (LPDDR5) and 128GB storage starting at €650. (UFS 3.1). The 8/256GB variant costs €700, while the fully equipped 12/256GB model costs €750. However, if you buy one during the first 24 hours, you'll just have to pay €600 for the base model, regardless of whether you buy it from Amazon, AliExpress, Mi.com, or another store.
The Mi 11 Pro was never released in Europe, however for the sake of comparison, the standard Mi 11 starts at €750 for the 8/12 GB model. The 11T Pro is, in fact, closer to the Mi 11 than the Mi 11 Pro.
If you think of this as a follow-up to the Mi 10T Pro, it starts off nicely with the Snapdragon 888 replacing the Snapdragon 865. And while charging power jumps from 33 to 120 watts (the T series never featured wireless charging), the 5,000 mAh battery capacity remains unchanged. It also has an IP53 rating, which is a plus. But then there are the distinctions.
The 6.67-inch display is the same size as before, but now it's a 120Hz AMOLED rather than a 144Hz IPS LCD. In addition, the 108MP camera's OIS was lost along the way, and the ultrawide was reduced to 8MP (from 13MP). Finally, the price has increased; an 8/128 GB Mi 10T Pro cost €600 when it was first released.
Xiaomi 11T
The Xiaomi 11T is extremely similar to its Pro sibling, with the same 6.67" 120Hz AMOLED display and a rear camera that appears to be identical at 108MP+8MP+5MP. The chipset is different; it now uses the Dimensity 1200-Ultra, a proprietary 6nm chipset. The Mi 11 was the first phone to use the Snapdragon 888 processor, thus the 1200-Ultra has huge shoes to fill.
We've already discussed the Mi 11's smaller (6.67” vs. 6.81”), lower-resolution (1080p+ vs. 1440p+) screen. This is a 120 Hz panel with a 480 Hz touch sampling rate, just as the Pro. The camera is nearly identical, with the exception of the 108 MP module's lack of OIS and the ultra wide sensor being replaced by an 8 MP sensor (instead of 13 MP). This one also has an IP53 rating, which is a step forward from the previous model.
The T-model has a larger battery (5,000mAh, up from 4,600mAh) and faster charging (67W) (up from 55W). It charges quickly enough for most needs, taking only 36 minutes to fully charge. Yes, this is essentially the same setup as the Mi 11 Pro, save for the absence of wireless charging.
The Xiaomi 11T isn't so much an upgrade as it is a more cost-effective alternative. The Mi 11 starts at €750 for an 8/128 GB phone, as previously stated. An 11T with the same memory capacity will set you back €500, saving you a healthy 33%. It will cost €550 if you require more storage (256 GB).
Some of the changes between the Mi 10T and the Mi 10 are visible. The 6.67" 144Hz IPS LCD is for a 120Hz AMOLED display once more. While it won't quite match the 888, the Dimensity 1200-Ultra should outperform last year's vanilla T phone's Snapdragon 865.
The camera is a more obvious change, with a 108MP sensor replacing the 64MP sensor (albeit the ultrawide still goes from 13MP to 8MP), as is the charging speed, which has been increased from 33W to 67W. The good news is that the price is essentially the same; a Mi 10T with 6/128 GB of storage and 2 GB of RAM started at €500.
Xiaomi announced in the lead-up to the event that the 11T and 11T Pro would receive three Android updates and four years of security fixes, same to what other prominent Android manufacturers offer for their high-end devices.
