Xiaomi Mi 11

Strong display ; Excellent performance in all areas ; Likely far more affordable than similarly specced phones ; Quick to charge

It’s very big, with no smaller option ; The software is buggy ; No IP rating ; Camera choices aren’t always the best

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is a tempting phone for the price, and will have you wanting to part with your cash for it over rivals such as the Galaxy S21. In many ways, this is an excellent device; the screen, performance and charging are all top-tier. It isn’t...

Fast performance ; Some top photography modes ; Good-looking screen

Temperamental fingerprint scanner ; Battery life is lacking ; No telephoto camera

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is one of the best premium phones you should consider buying, as it’s well-specced in almost every department: it has super-fast processing, a high screen resolution with extra display modes, and some camera modes and features the...

Gorgeous design with curved screen edges ; Capable main camera setup - telemacro option is fun too ; Smooth and fast performance ; Great price for a Snapdragon 888 device

No zoom lenses - and telemacro needs stabilisation ; Some black crush from low-brightness screen ; Software quirks (MIUI v12.0.1 as reviewed) such as notification fails ; No water-resistance rating

At this price, it's certainly worth you mulling over the Mi 11. It's packed full of potential and - aside from software and a lack of optical zoom in the camera setup - brings the fight to Samsung, OnePlus, et al.

— Great screen, excellent performance, strong camera, and relatively affordable

— Disappointing software, no IP rating

The Xiaomi Mi 11 gets so much right, despite costing a lot less than its flagship competitors. The screen, processor, and main camera all perform excellently. However there are a few minor niggles in this otherwise package, such as the lack of an IP...

Premium looks and quality construction ; Flagship hardware at a sensible price ; Hi-res main camera capable of great photos

Secondary snappers only average ; Software not as refined as big-name rivals ; One or two missing features stop it from being the complete package

It makes a few missteps with camera and software, but cutting-edge performance and an uncompromising spec sheet lets the Mi 11 comfortably trade blows with the top-end Android competition – and does so without an eye-watering price

Excellent 120Hz QHD display ; Fast performance ; Sharp main camera

Sub-par MIUI software ; No telephoto camera ; Battery life a little disappointing

The Xiaomi Mi 11 doesn’t stand out from its flagship contemporaries with any particularly impressive features, but that’s not really the point. It’s there or thereabouts on key metrics such as performance, display quality, and design, and it costs a...

1440p display with HDR10+ support and 120Hz refresh rate ; Amazing SD888 flagship performance ; Affordable flagship device

Battery life better, but needs more work ; Secondary cameras are mediocre ; No IP-rated waterproofing ; No expandable storage

Sleek build ; Top-tier performance ; Great display ; Packed with features

Sub-par battery life

Incredible display, backed by equally impressive stereo sound ; Excellent still photo and video (up to 8K) recording ; Fast wired and wireless charging options ; Most powerful Snapdragon chipset and 5G/WiFi performance yet ; Great movie recording...

No optical zoom ; Battery not quite as good as hoped ; EMUI 12 has a bit of a learning curve for non Xiaomi users (minor issue) ; No expandable memory (and 128GB might not last long with 4K and 8K video!)