Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra vs Mi 11 Ultra: The Ultimate Showdown
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Mi 11 Ultra edges out the Mi 10 Ultra thanks to its Snapdragon 888, brighter display, and slightly improved battery life. While the Mi 10 Ultra boasts incredibly fast 120W wired charging, the Mi 11 Ultra’s overall package makes it the superior choice for most users.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 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, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | 1, 3, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, August 11. Released 2020, August 16 | 2021, March 29 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2021, April 02 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), ceramic back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 162.4 x 75.1 x 9.5 mm (6.39 x 2.96 x 0.37 in) | 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 | 221.8 g (7.83 oz) | 234 g (8.25 oz) |
| - | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~386 ppi density) | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~515 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.81 inches, 112.0 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (HBM), 1120 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 900 nits (HBM), 1700 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Adreno 660 |
| OS | Android 10, MIUI 12.5 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, 1.1” AMOLED selfie display |
| Quad | 48 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.32", 1.2µm, PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/4.1, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 2x optical zoom 20 MP, f/2.2, 128˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF | - |
| Single | - | 20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm |
| Triple | - | 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 | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10 rec. | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ rec. |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Single | 20 MP, f/2.3, (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm | 20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, gyro-EIS | 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 |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | 24-bit/192kHz audio Tuned by Harman Kardon | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| - | Virtual proximity sensing | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 120W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 41% in 5 min, 100% in 23 min 50W wireless, 100% in 40 min 10W reverse wireless | 67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 36 min 67W wireless, 100% in 39 min 10W reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Ion 4500 mAh, graphene-enhanced | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Obsidian Black, Mercury Silver, Transparent Edition | Ceramic White (Cosmic White), Ceramic Black (Cosmic Black) |
| Models | M2007J1SC | M2102K1G, M2102K1C |
| Price | About 650 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 85h | Endurance rating 95h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -24.6 LUFS (Very good) | -24.3 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 638497 (v8) GeekBench: 3248 (v5.1) GFXBench: 46fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 688720 (v8) GeekBench: 3191 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra
- Incredibly fast 120W wired charging
- Excellent camera system
- Powerful Snapdragon 865 processor
- High refresh rate display
- Slightly older chipset
- Lower peak brightness compared to Mi 11 Ultra
- Endurance rating slightly lower than Mi 11 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Latest Snapdragon 888 processor
- Brighter display (943 nits)
- Improved battery life (95h endurance)
- Excellent camera system with larger sensor
- Slower charging speed compared to Mi 10 Ultra (67W)
- Potentially higher price
Display Comparison
The Mi 11 Ultra features a significant upgrade in display brightness, reaching 943 nits (measured) compared to the Mi 10 Ultra's 'infinite' contrast ratio (which is a nominal value and doesn't provide a concrete brightness figure). While both offer excellent color accuracy and resolution, the Mi 11 Ultra's superior brightness makes it more usable in direct sunlight. Both have excellent contrast.
Camera Comparison
Both phones boast impressive camera systems, but the Mi 11 Ultra takes the lead. While both offer excellent photo and video capabilities, the Mi 11 Ultra's larger sensor and improved image processing algorithms result in better low-light performance and more detailed images. Both have excellent zoom capabilities.
Performance
The Snapdragon 888 in the Mi 11 Ultra offers a noticeable performance boost over the Snapdragon 865 in the Mi 10 Ultra. The 5nm process allows for improved efficiency and reduced heat generation. While both phones handle demanding games and multitasking with ease, the Mi 11 Ultra provides a smoother and more responsive experience, especially over extended periods.
Battery Life
The Mi 11 Ultra offers a slightly better endurance rating (95h vs 85h), indicating slightly longer battery life. However, the Mi 10 Ultra's 120W wired charging is a game-changer, allowing for a full charge in just 23 minutes – a significant advantage over the Mi 11 Ultra's 67W charging.
Buying Guide
The Xiaomi Mi 10 Ultra is a great choice for users prioritizing blazing-fast charging and a slightly more affordable flagship experience. The Mi 11 Ultra is ideal for those seeking the latest processor, a brighter display for outdoor visibility, and a more modern overall design.