Huawei Mate 40 Pro 4G vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra: A Flagship Face-Off
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For most users, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra emerges as the stronger choice. Its Snapdragon 888 offers wider 5G compatibility, and the comparable battery endurance combined with faster wired and wireless charging provides a more convenient experience. While the Mate 40 Pro 4G’s Kirin 9000 is potent, the 4G limitation and software ecosystem concerns tip the scales.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Huawei Mate 40 Pro 4G | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | - | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | 1, 3, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, June 28 | 2021, March 29 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, July 09 | Available. Released 2021, April 02 |
| Body | ||
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back or eco leather back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), ceramic back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 75.5 x 9.1 mm (Glass) / 9.5mm (Leather) | 164.3 x 74.6 x 8.4 mm (6.47 x 2.94 x 0.33 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 212 g (7.48 oz) | 234 g (8.25 oz) |
| IP68 dust/water resistant | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1344 x 2772 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~456 ppi density) | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~515 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.76 inches, 115.7 cm2 (~94.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.81 inches, 112.0 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | OLED, HDR10, 90Hz | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 900 nits (HBM), 1700 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.05 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Kirin 9000 (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP24 | Adreno 660 |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica optics, LED flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, 1.1” AMOLED selfie display |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide) TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, multi-directional PDAF 12 MP, f/3.4, 125mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 20 MP, f/1.8, 18mm (ultrawide), PDAF | 50 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.12", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/4.1, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, 128˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480fps, 720p@960fps, 720p@3840fps, HDR, gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ rec. |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.4, 18mm (ultrawide) TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 32-bit/384kHz audio | 24-bit/192kHz audio Tuned by Harman Kardon | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Face ID, fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| - | Virtual proximity sensing | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 66W wired 50W wireless 5W reverse wireless | 67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 36 min 67W wireless, 100% in 39 min 10W reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 4400 mAh | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Mystic Silver, White, Black, Green, Yellow | Ceramic White (Cosmic White), Ceramic Black (Cosmic Black) |
| Models | NOH-AL00, NOH-AL10 | M2102K1G, M2102K1C |
| Price | About 800 EUR | About 1500 EUR |
| SAR | - | 1.08 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | - | 0.55 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 95h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -24.3 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 688720 (v8) GeekBench: 3191 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Huawei Mate 40 Pro 4G
- Powerful Kirin 9000 chipset
- Fast 66W wired charging
- Refined EMUI software experience
- Limited to 4G connectivity
- Software ecosystem concerns (Google services unavailable)
- Camera specs lack detail for comparison
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- 5G connectivity with Snapdragon 888
- Faster 67W wired and wireless charging
- Versatile and highly-rated camera system
- Snapdragon 888 can be prone to throttling
- MIUI software can be feature-rich but bloated
- Large and heavy design
Display Comparison
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra boasts a measured peak brightness of 943 nits, suggesting a more visible display in direct sunlight compared to the Mate 40 Pro 4G (brightness data unavailable). Both devices feature an 'infinite' contrast ratio, typical of OLED panels. While the Mate 40 Pro 4G is known for its curved display, the Mi 11 Ultra’s flat panel may appeal to users who prefer less distortion and easier application of screen protectors. The lack of LTPO technology in either device means refresh rate scaling isn't as power-efficient as newer flagships.
Camera Comparison
Both phones excel in photography and videography, but approach it differently. While detailed sensor information is missing for the Mate 40 Pro 4G, Huawei’s image processing is renowned for its vibrant colors and strong dynamic range. The Mi 11 Ultra’s camera system is a standout feature, though specific sensor details are not provided. The Mi 11 Ultra’s focus on versatile zoom capabilities and advanced video recording modes gives it an edge for content creators. The absence of detailed camera specs for the Mate 40 Pro 4G makes a direct comparison difficult, but Huawei’s reputation suggests a competitive offering.
Performance
Both the Kirin 9000 (Mate 40 Pro 4G) and Snapdragon 888 (Mi 11 Ultra) are built on a 5nm process, but their architectural differences are significant. The Snapdragon 888 utilizes the Cortex-X1 prime core clocked at 2.84 GHz, potentially offering a slight edge in single-core performance compared to the Mate 40 Pro 4G’s Cortex-A77 prime core at 3.13 GHz. However, the Kirin 9000’s triple Cortex-A77 performance cores could provide strong multi-core performance. The Snapdragon 888’s integrated 5G modem is a key advantage, while the Mate 40 Pro 4G is limited to 4G LTE. Thermal management is a concern with the Snapdragon 888, potentially leading to throttling under sustained load, a factor not explicitly addressed in the Mate 40 Pro 4G’s data.
Battery Life
Both devices achieve an endurance rating of 95 hours, indicating comparable real-world battery life. However, the Mi 11 Ultra offers significantly faster charging speeds: 67W wired (0-100% in 36 minutes) and 67W wireless (0-100% in 39 minutes) compared to the Mate 40 Pro 4G’s 66W wired, 50W wireless, and 5W reverse wireless. This faster charging is a substantial convenience factor for the Mi 11 Ultra, allowing for quicker top-ups. The 10W reverse wireless charging on the Mi 11 Ultra is also more practical than the Mate 40 Pro 4G’s 5W offering.
Buying Guide
Buy the Huawei Mate 40 Pro 4G if you prioritize a unique, polished software experience (EMUI) and don't require 5G connectivity. Its 66W wired charging is also a strong point. Buy the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra if you need 5G support, a versatile and highly-rated camera system, and faster overall charging speeds, both wired and wireless. The Mi 11 Ultra is the better all-rounder for the modern user.