Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Asus ROG Phone 5s: A Deep Dive into Performance and Features
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing a well-rounded experience with a strong camera and fast charging, the Xiaomi Mi 11 is the better choice. However, gamers and power users will find the ROG Phone 5s’ slightly more powerful chipset and gaming-centric features worth the premium.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Xiaomi Mi 11 | Asus ROG Phone 5s |
| Network | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - Version 1 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 66 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - Version 1 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - Version 1 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 1400/150 Mbps, 5G 4 Gbps DL |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 1, 3, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China | 2, 3, 5, 7, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - Version 4 | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, December 28. Released 2021, January 01 | 2021, August 16 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2021, August 26 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5) or eco leather back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 164.3 x 74.6 x 8.1 mm (Glass) / 8.6 mm (Leather) | 172.8 x 77.3 x 9.9 mm (6.80 x 3.04 x 0.39 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 196 g (Glass) / 194 g (Leather) (6.84 oz) | 238 g (8.40 oz) |
| - | RGB light panel (on the back) Pressure sensitive zones (Gaming triggers) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~515 ppi density) | 1080 x 2448 pixels (~395 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.81 inches, 112.0 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.78 inches, 109.5 cm2 (~82.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core (1x2.99 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888+ 5G (5 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 660 |
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, ROG UI |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 18GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Triple | 108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.4, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm 5 MP (macro) | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF 13 MP, f/2.4, 11mm, 125˚ (ultrawide) 5 MP (macro) |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@480fps; gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | Panorama, HDR |
| Single | 20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm | 24 MP, f/2.5, 27mm (wide), 0.9µm |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
| 35mm jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (2 amplifiers) |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Infrared port | Yes | - |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (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 3.1 (side), USB Type-C 2.0 (bottom), OTG, accessory connector |
| 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 |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Virtual proximity sensing | - | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 55W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 45 min 50W wireless, 100% in 53 min 10W reverse wireless | 65W wired, PD3.0, QC5, 70% in 30 min, 100% in 52 min 10W reverse wired |
| Type | Li-Po 4600 mAh | Li-Po 6000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Horizon Blue, Cloud White, Midnight Gray, Special Edition Blue, Gold, Violet | Phantom Black, Storm White |
| Models | M2011K2C, M2011K2G | ZS676KS |
| Price | About 330 EUR | About 1030 EUR |
| SAR | 0.95 W/kg (head) 0.65 W/kg (body) | - |
| SAR EU | 0.56 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body) | - |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 89h | - |
| Camera | Photo / Video | - |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | - |
| Loudspeaker | -24.2 LUFS (Very good) | - |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 668722 (v8) GeekBench: 3489 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | - |
Xiaomi Mi 11
- Faster Wireless Charging (50W)
- Likely Superior Camera System
- More Balanced Feature Set
- Slightly Less Powerful Chipset
- No Gaming-Specific Features
Asus ROG Phone 5s
- More Powerful Snapdragon 888+ Chipset
- Faster Initial Wired Charging
- Gaming-Focused Features (AirTriggers)
- No Wireless Charging
- Potentially Less Versatile Camera
Display Comparison
Both phones utilize displays with an 'Infinite' (nominal) contrast ratio, suggesting excellent black levels. However, detailed display specs like peak brightness and panel type are missing. Given the Mi 11’s positioning, it likely employs a high-quality AMOLED panel. The ROG Phone 5s, geared towards gaming, likely prioritizes refresh rate and response time over absolute color accuracy, though specifics are unavailable. Bezels are likely comparable, given both are flagship devices.
Camera Comparison
The context data only indicates 'Photo / Video' capabilities for the Mi 11, lacking specifics. Given Xiaomi’s camera reputation, it likely features a versatile multi-camera system. The ROG Phone 5s’ camera specs are also absent, but Asus typically prioritizes gaming features over camera prowess. Therefore, the Mi 11 is likely to offer a more refined and versatile camera experience, particularly in areas like image processing and low-light performance. The lack of detail prevents a definitive comparison beyond this assumption.
Performance
The Asus ROG Phone 5s gains a slight edge with its Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888+ 5G (5 nm) chipset, boasting a marginally higher CPU clock speed of 2.99 GHz compared to the Mi 11’s 2.84 GHz Snapdragon 888. While both utilize the same core configuration (Octa-core with 1x Cortex-X1, 3x Cortex-A78, and 4x Cortex-A55), the ‘+’ variant of the 888 typically offers improved thermal management and sustained performance. This translates to less throttling during extended gaming sessions on the ROG Phone 5s. Both devices benefit from 5G connectivity.
Battery Life
The Xiaomi Mi 11 boasts an endurance rating of 89 hours, suggesting respectable battery life. Its charging capabilities are comprehensive: 55W wired (100% in 45 min), 50W wireless (100% in 53 min), and 10W reverse wireless. The ROG Phone 5s offers 65W wired charging (70% in 30 min, 100% in 52 min) and 10W reverse *wired* charging. While the ROG Phone 5s charges slightly faster initially, the Mi 11’s wireless charging is a significant advantage for convenience. The absence of battery capacity (mAh) data makes a direct comparison difficult, but the Mi 11’s endurance rating suggests competitive performance.
Buying Guide
Buy the Xiaomi Mi 11 if you need a versatile flagship with excellent camera capabilities, fast wired and wireless charging, and a more conventional smartphone experience. Buy the Asus ROG Phone 5s if you prioritize raw gaming performance, sustained high frame rates, and specialized gaming features like AirTriggers, even if it means sacrificing some camera versatility and wireless charging convenience.