Release Date: 19 January,2022
After the first impressions of the Xiaomi 11T Pro , comes the complete review of one of the devices with which Xiaomi wants to succeed in the upper mid-range.
Historically, the T family has been closely linked to the range of flagships, but maintaining its personality, offering designs and certain features that made it different from both other Xiaomi devices and those of its sub-brands such as POCO.
The differences between the Xiaomi 11T and the 11T Pro are rather few, so it is important to look at the technical sheet before starting, since at first glance it could be the same phone.
Xiaomi 11T Pro, technical sheet
XIAOMI 11T PRO
SCREEN
6.67” AMOLED 120Hz
Full HD+ HDR10+
PROCESSOR
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
RAM
8 / 12GB RAM LPDDR4X
STORAGE
128 / 256 GB UFS 3.1
REAR CAMERAS
108MP f/1.75
UGA 8MP f/2.2
5MP f/2.4 tele macro
FRONTAL CAMERA
16MP f/2.45
BATTERY
5,000mAh + 120W
OPERATING SYSTEM
Android 11 + MIUI 12.5
CONNECTIVITY
WiFi 6, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
204g, 164.1mm x 76.9mm x 8.8mm
OTHERS
IP53, stereo and Dual SIMeuro yo inr
PRICE
43,999INR
Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G – Smartphone 8+128 GB, 6.67″ AMOLED flat DotDisplay 120 Hz, Snapdragon 888, 108 MP PRO camera, 5000 mAh, Meteorite Gray (ES Version + 2 years warranty)
Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G – Smartphone 8+128 GB, 6.67″ AMOLED flat DotDisplay 120 Hz, Snapdragon 888, 108 MP PRO camera, 5000 mAh, Meteorite Gray (ES Version + 2 years warranty)
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A hybrid design
Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysis
As we anticipated in the contact, we liked that it has a finish that mixes matte and mirror effect , in such a way that, depending on the light, the finish is very different.
Of course, keep in mind that the finish is quite dirty , which is a magnet for fingerprints, although not as much as other devices that are completely finished in glass. The construction it offers is good, although it does not feel premium.
Keep in mind that it is a large mobile and it is very difficult to handle with one hand, although it should be noted that it is not excessively heavy. Its weight is 204 grams and it is thin enough to hold it without any problem.
One of the factors that has caught our attention is that both the Xiaomi 11T and the 11T Pro share the same design. All the differences are inside , so at first glance no one knows if it’s the standard model or the Pro version.
The fingerprint sensor would have been great if the company had integrated it into the screen , at least in the Pro version, since although it is true that the power off and lock button works correctly, it is not as comfortable or functional as well as when you make use of one that is integrated into the screen. In fact, there are cheaper devices that integrate it.
A great screen, but with a big handicap
Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysis
The 6.67-inch screen is large , because it does not have any type of curvature. It is a correct panel, with colors that offer a plastic sensation, which is curious in a panel made with AMOLED technology.
The dark colors are very deep, even going so far as to turn off the pixels and thus be much more efficient. It also has Always On Display technology , which makes the screen turn on when a notification comes in, but also when it detects that you have the phone in your hand. It takes a bit of battery life, but it really comes in handy over time.
The Always On Display is really useful to know the notifications without unlocking the mobile
We have tested the panel both indoors and outdoors and the brightness it offers is sufficient even in the middle of the day , when sunlight directly hits the device’s screen.
The viewing angles it offers are correct , largely due to the high brightness of the panel and that it mounts a flat screen instead of a curved one.
The refresh rate at 120 Hz suits you really well , making navigating the system fast and without noticeable jerk. It has a rich chromatic variety, which is configurable, in such a way that you can customize in a very simple way how you want the device panel to look.
Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysis
The biggest problem with the screen is that the proximity sensor has not worked properly for us . This is a common fault in the different Xiaomi mobiles and it is a bit random, because despite the fact that you calibrate it, the problem is not solved .
This problem is especially noticeable in the WhatsApp audios , when you are going to listen to it, perhaps you have put the phone to your ear, the screen suddenly turns on and starts to be heard through the speaker.
The opposite has also been the case, listening to audio on speaker and just turning off the screen to play it through the speaker for calls.
In phone calls, on many occasions, it did not detect that we had removed the phone from our ear and you always had that fear when pressing the power button , because it is possible to configure it so that when you press it, the call hangs up.
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It will probably be solved over time through some kind of update, but what is clear is that Xiaomi must put a solution to this type of problem that would be so easy to solve by changing the sensor technology.
In addition, it must be said that it does not correspond to a problem only with this unit, nor with this model , the most normal thing is that it does not cause problems, since problems with this sensor also occur in devices that have been in the market for many months. market.
The most powerful processor of the moment
Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysis
We come to one of the differences between the Xiaomi 11T and 11T Pro . In this case, it mounts a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 , the firm’s most powerful processor to date, and 8 or 12 GB of RAM . As far as storage is concerned, this device is available in 128 or 256 GB of internal storage . The drive we’ve been testing is the 8/256GB configuration.
Although the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 is a processor that gets quite hot when you push it, the 11T Pro hasn’t gotten too hot. This occurs thanks to the optimization of MIUI ‘s ” Game Turbo “, but also thanks to the fact that it has a passive dissipation that this generation launches based on a steam chamber that ensures that the temperature remains stable.
Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysis
It is capable of executing all kinds of tasks no matter how demanding they may be . We have played Asphalt 9, COD Mobile , among others, and we have had no problems with frame drops or lag. The only thing, a little heating, but nothing remarkable. The load times are very short and it behaves really well.
MIUI 12.5 with exquisite performance
Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysis
Although Xiaomi has a very complicated task when it comes to optimizing the operating system of all its devices, the Xiaomi 11T Pro is very well optimized . This is noticeable, above all, in the notifications which enter instantly.
In general , it is one of the phones that has left us with the best taste in our mouths, in terms of software, thanks to the fact that it seems that the company is beginning to improve the optimization of its devices, one of the features that has been weighing down the longest and that It is noticeable in other devices of the firm.
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Perhaps the only drawback is in multitasking , which is not able to close all the applications at once, but when you have several applications, you must access at least twice to close them completely, except that, which happens on certain occasions , the rest of the software works really well.
It has a multitude of customization options , from changing the application drawer to adjusting the different elements of the system, including the boot . It should be noted that the system has bloatware (pre-installed apps), but most of them can be easily uninstalled.
A photographic section starring the video
Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysis
Although it may sound paradoxical, the photographic section of the Xiaomi 11T Pro is much more focused on video than photography . This was announced by Xiaomi during its presentation and after having tested the device in depth in different situations, it must be said that it is.
Keep in mind that the 11T family shares a photographic section , so the results obtained on both devices should be very similar. Specifically, the configuration chosen by Xiaomi has been the following:
Main sensor : 108 megapixels
Ultra wide angle sensor : 8 megapixels
Telemacro sensor : 5 megapixels
Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysis
As we can see, Xiaomi is still not betting on a telephoto lens, although the advantage of the 108 megapixel sensor is that by collecting so much information it is capable of zooming 2x without lowering the quality of the photographs too much.
Some very bright colors
Photographs in daytime situations obtain very correct results, it is true that sharpness and detail are its Achilles’ heel, although there is always the possibility of activating the 108 megapixel mode and taking photographs with greater weight, but where is it possible zoom without losing quality.
Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysis
Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysis
Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysis
2x zoom
The photographs when activating the 108 megapixel mode weigh about 35 mb, while the usual thing is that they do not exceed 3 Mb, so it corresponds to a mode to use it on very specific occasions.
The zoom in this case is up to 10x digitally . It is missing that, especially in the Pro versions, which are models where users pay more to get the best, they do not mount telephoto lenses.
Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysis
10x zoom
In the photographs taken with the digital zoom of the Xiaomi 11T Pro, a lack of sharpness and quite considerable noise can be seen in the images . This phenomenon is aggravated at night, as expected.
Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysisOriginal
Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysis
2x zoom
Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysis
10x zoom
In night situations there is the possibility that the night mode is automatically activated and as can be seen, the difference between the two modes is quite considerable. Especially in the colors of the materials.
Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysis
Night mode comparison
If we look at the shots taken with the ultra wide angle, it is noted that it corresponds to a sensor capable of collecting large spaces in a photograph. It has good colors and there is no excessive distortion in the corners , which is common in this type of sensor.
Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysis
In night situations, the shots you get are very dark, something that is not just a matter of this device , but of this type of sensor, which needs good light to achieve good light.
Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysis
ultra wide angle at night
The 5-megapixel telemacro sensor performs well and achieves saturated, realistic colors with good detail.
Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysis
selfie
Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysis
As far as the selfie is concerned, the results are decent , but they don’t stand out too much due to the lack of sharpness and contrast. It has the possibility of doing portrait mode, this makes a good cut, both day and night.
Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysis
It is true that in night situations the camera does not have a very good white balance , but the results are very sufficient.
Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysis
night selfie
Video
This new generation of devices is capable of recording up to 4K, although the 8K option appears, but it is disabled. Now, the results are much better using 4K and even 1080 at 30 fps.
The stabilization in the different tests is very correct, it performs correctly with a fast and progressive focus . In this device it is preferable to lower the quality a little to obtain balanced results.
In night situations, very good results are also achieved for its price range . The focus is good and the stabilization is very well achieved. It should be noted that HDR is activated in all videos.
4K 30fps video by day:
1080p 30 fps daytime video:
4K 30fps video at night:
1080p 30fps video at night:
The first mobile with 120 W
Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysis
Xiaomi has been developing different technologies for a long time to make its devices recharge as quickly as possible. The Xiaomi 11T Pro has been the first device to integrate this technology. The mobile recharges in approximately 17 minutes . It’s almost hypnotic how the battery percentage starts to climb.
In other words, at any time you plug it in and in a very short time you have 80% if you have forgotten to charge it at night. The big but that this technology has is that it is unknown how much it affects battery degradation in the long run.
From 0 to 100% in just over 15 minutes
The autonomy is enough to spend the whole day, although not much more, we have carried out the tests with the refresh rate at 120 Hz, the reading mode activated and using WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and 5G.
We have reached 6 hours of screen , so if you are a demanding user you may have to spend five minutes on the charger to complete the day, which is not a drama at all.
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Xiaomi 11T Pro, analysis
The new Xiaomi 11T Pro arrive to make the upper mid-range even more interesting . Without a doubt, it corresponds as an option to consider, although it is a device that has great opponents within its own firm, such as the POCO F3 , which has a lower price and similar features.
It is a device ready to be a best seller, but perhaps the base version than the Pro, since they share the vast majority of features and the differences will only be noticeable for those who are going to use it very demanding.