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...

Stunning screen ; Capable 108MP camera ; Very fast wired and wireless charging

Poor battery life ; Software still needs polish ; No widespread availability (yet)

Attractive curved design with a premium build.

No telephoto camera.

And yet, the Mi 11 is an incredibly cheap, in flagship terms, that is, smartphone. In fact, the Mi 11 probably costs as low as the upcoming OnePlus 9 Pro, or even lower. This will be a sad day for the Never Settle crowd and a massive win for Xiaomi. We...

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...

Excellent screen ; Great performance ; Impressive value

Good but not class-leading camera ; Slightly odd corner bezels ; ...not available everywhere

Xiaomi’s latest flagship is taking on the Galaxy S21 lineup on price and specs. The only problem is you might not be able to buy one.

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...