The Xiaomi 11x comes in with a package that sorts of sits behind the standard Xiaomi Mi 11 which was released earlier. However, its offerings are no slouch, as it offers smartphone hardware capable of crushing power-intensive tasks. What’s more, it also bears a chassis design that shares DNA with the
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Xiaomi Mi 11x Key Specs & Features
- 6.67 inches, Super AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 Pixels, ~395 PPI, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+
- Android 11; MIUI 12
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (7nm) Processor
- 6GB RAM / 8GB RAM
- 128GB Built-in Storage
- 48MP + 8MP + 5MP Triple Rear Camera
- 20MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint Sensor (Side-Mounted)
- 33W Fast Charging (Wired)
- 4520mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery
Design and Display
Laying aside, the differences in colour options, the Xiaomi Mi 11x is pretty much a mirror image of the Xiaomi Redmi K40 as far as aesthetics goes. This goes to say, Xiaomi is offering a very familiar design.
This design can be placed as being simplistic. We have got a subtle gradient pattern on the rear, on which you will find a conspicuous camera module holding triple cameras and an LED flash. Also on the rear, is the Redmi branding, which tells veterans they are dealing with a Xiaomi smartphone.
The available options are in a trio and they include Celestial Silver, Lunar White, Cosmic Black. Which is sort enough to avoid a dilemma.
Moving to the front of this device, we find a 6.67 inches Super AMOLED display, bearing a punch-hole camera in the top middle position. The highlights of this display include a resolution of 1080 x 2400 Pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate.
The Cameras
On paper, the cameras on the Xiaomi Mi 11x are a replica of the camera setup on the earlier released Xiaomi Redmi K40. If all things are equal as the specs sheet says, then we should be expecting the same camera performance.
The rear setup on this device consists of a 48MP primary camera with an aperture of f/1.8, a 5MP macro camera with an aperture of f/2.4, and an 8MP ultrawide camera with an aperture of f/2.2 and a 119˚ field of view. Video recording on this camera setup is capped at 4K@30fps.
upfront on the front camera setup is a single 20MP camera with an aperture of f/2.5. This camera is capable of shooting videos up to 1080p@30fps.
Hardware and Software
Performance wise, the Xiaomi Mi 11x opts for the lower Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor with a 7nm process, as opposed to the Snapdragon 888 processor with a 5nm process.
We have also got an Adreno 650 GPU as opposed to the Adreno 660 GPU and also a non-removable 4520 mAh Li-Po battery, as opposed to the 4600mAh battery as seen on the Mi 11.
We have got a 33W fast charging too and lastly, the RAM and storage options include 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, with no option for storage expansion via Micro-SD.
On the software side, we have got the MIUI 12 user interface running on the Android 11 operating system.
Connectivity
The Xiaomi Mi 11x features Bluetooth 5.2, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. Please note that the Xiaomi Mi 11x doesn’t feature a 3.5mm headphone jack. Private audio listening is done via type-c headphones or via wireless headphones.
Internet connectivity on the smartphone is capped at 5G. It offers users living in 5G connected areas, with 5G speed.
Xiaomi Mi 11x Price and Availability
The price of the Xiaomi Mi 11x starts at around $400 for the base 6GB/128GB model. This price translates to about 152,200 Naira in Nigeria, 43,080 KSH in Kenya, and 2,312 GHC in Ghana.
While the top of the line 8GB / 128GB variant goes for about $426, which translates to about 162,094 Naira in Nigeria, 2,463 GHC in Ghana and 45,881 Kenyan Shilling.
Xiaomi Mi 11x Specs
Here are a few specs of the Xiaomi Mi 11x:
General Features
- Platform: Android 11, MIUI 12
- Processor: Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm) (1×3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4×1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
- GPU: Adreno 650
- Memory: 6GB RAM / 8GB RAM
- Colours: Celestial Silver, Lunar White, Cosmic Black
- Dimension: 163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8 mm
- Weight: 196 g
- SIM Type: Nano – SIM
- SIM Count: Dual – SIM
Display
- Display: 6.67 inches Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2400 Pixels, ~395 PPI, ~85.9% screen-to-body ratio,
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 48MP (Primary) f/1.8 + 8MP (Ultrawide) f/2.2, 119˚ FOV + 5MP (Macro) f/2.4
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, Panorama, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS
- Front Camera: 20MP Camera, f/2.5, HDR, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB
- Memory Card Support: No
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 38, 40, 41
- 5G: 77, 78 Sub6
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: –
- HSPA+: –
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Version 5.1, A2DP, LE
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: –
- Push Emails: –
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: No
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: No
Navigation
- Navigation: Dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, NavIC
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: –
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: –
- Fingerprint Scanner: Side-Mounted
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: –
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: –
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: –
- Video Editor: –
- Document Viewer: –
- Document Editor: –
Battery
- Battery: Non-Removable 4520mAh Li-Po Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: 33W Capacity, Quick Charge 3+