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Xiaomi 11T smartphone review: High-End features at a budget price

Also good without the "Mi". Xiaomi has won over the public with the 11T: The 6.67-inch smartphone offers high-end features including a 120 Hz display, a glass body, and fast charging at 67 watts, but it costs considerably less than the flagships of the competition. The 11T isn't always at the top, but it performs above average in many areas.

With the 11T and the 11T Pro, Xiaomi has two new smartphones in its lineup that are interesting due to their mix of high-end features and moderate price. Both offer a 6.67-inch AMOLED panel running at 120 Hz, which is said to reach a brightness of up to 800 cd/m² for SDR content and even up to 1,000 cd/m² for HDR. This is accompanied by 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, at least 128 GB of UFS 3.1 flash storage, and a 108 MP camera.

While the 11T Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 888, the 11T is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 1200, which is also a high-end SoC. Only the Pro model offers support for Dolby Vision as well as Harman Kardon stereo speakers and a 120-watt charger. The 11T can "only" be charged at 67 watts, which is still supposed to get the smartphone battery from 0% to 100% in a brisk 36 minutes.

The slightly lighter configuration of the 11T is reflected in the lower price. The Xiaomi 11T is 100 Euros (~$116) cheaper than the 11T Pro, and it costs 550 Euros (~$635) in the lower-capacity 128 GB version. 

Xiaomi 11T (11 Series)
Processor
MediaTek Dimensity 1200 8 x 2 - 3 GHz, Cortex-A78 / A55
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB 
, LPDDR4x
Display
6.67 inch 20:9, 2400 x 1080 pixel 395 PPI, capacitive, AMOLED, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10 , glossy: yes, HDR, 120 Hz
Storage
128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash, 128 GB 
, 102 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: USB-C, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: Proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, linear motor, IR blaster, barometer, color temperature sensor, DRM Widevine L1, Camera2 API Level 3, IR blaster
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.2, 2G (B2/3/5/8), 3G (B1/2/4/5/8/19), 4G (B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/38/40/41/42/66), 5G (n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78), Head SAR 0.554 W/kg, Body SAR 0.954 W/kg, Dual SIM, LTE, 5G, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.8 x 164.1 x 76.9 ( = 0.35 x 6.46 x 3.03 in)
Battery
5000 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 11
Camera
Primary Camera: 108 MPix (f/1.75, 1/1.52", 0.7 µm, 4-in-1 Super Pixel, AF); 8 MP Ultra Wide Angle (f/2.2, 120˚); 5 MP Telemacro (f/2.4, AF)
Secondary Camera: 16 MPix f/2.45, 1.0 µm
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: virtual, 67-watt charger, USB-C cable, SIM eject tool, protective case, Quick Start guide, warranty card, MIUI 12.5, 12 Months Warranty, fanless
Weight
203 g ( = 7.16 oz / 0.45 pounds), Power Supply: 103 g ( = 3.63 oz / 0.23 pounds)
Price
550 Euro
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Possible contenders in comparison

Rating
Date
Model
Weight
Drive
Size
Resolution
Best Price
86.6 %
10/2021
Xiaomi 11T
Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9
203 g128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash6.67"2400x1080
85.4 %
05/2021
Motorola Moto G100
SD 870, Adreno 650
207 g128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash6.70"2520x1080
85.1 %
08/2021
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9
189 g256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash6.43"2400x1080
87.9 %
02/2021
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
SD 865, Adreno 650
190 g128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash6.50"2400x1080
85.9 %
05/2021
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
SD 780G 5G, Adreno 642
159 g128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash6.55"2400x1080

Case - Glass on both sides

Like its 11T Pro counterpart, the Xiaomi 11T features a 6.67-inch case with a flat AMOLED display, a punch-hole camera, and Gorilla Glass Victus. According to Corning, the display manufacturer, this is twice as scratch-resistant as the predecessor Gorilla Glass 6, and it's supposed to allow phones to withstand drops from up to two meters without the glass shattering. Xiaomi has added a protective film on top of the Gorilla Glass Victus in the 11T.

There's also glass on the back. The glass back cover looks like brushed metal and is available in "Celestial Blue", "Meteorite Gray", and "Moonlight White". The same colors are also available for the Xiaomi 11T Pro. Both sides are connected by a metal frame, which results in a very stable and high-quality unit. The screen-to-body ratio is a solid 85%. Nevertheless, the screen bezels could have been a bit narrower for a smartphone with flagship ambitions.

The "Meteorite Gray" back cover of our review sample is an eye-catcher due to its reflections, but it's also very susceptible to fingerprints. You can avoid these by putting the 11T in the transparent protective cover that's included in the box. This also evens out the hump of the 108 MP camera, which is about 2 millimeters thick, preventing the smartphone from wobbling back and forth when placed on a table.

The "Celestial Blue" and "Moonlight White" are visually more discreet than "Meteorite Gray" model. Both of them lack the glossy metal look of the gray back cover and have a matte surface instead.

The 11T doesn't have an IP certification. But this is also missing in the Pro model.

Size comparison

168.4 mm / 6.63 inch 74 mm / 2.91 inch 9.7 mm / 0.3819 inch 207 g0.4564 lbs164.1 mm / 6.46 inch 76.9 mm / 3.03 inch 8.8 mm / 0.3465 inch 203 g0.4475 lbs159.8 mm / 6.29 inch 74.5 mm / 2.93 inch 8.4 mm / 0.3307 inch 190 g0.4189 lbs159.1 mm / 6.26 inch 73.3 mm / 2.89 inch 8.3 mm / 0.3268 inch 189 g0.4167 lbs160.53 mm / 6.32 inch 75.72 mm / 2.98 inch 6.81 mm / 0.2681 inch 159 g0.3505 lbs148 mm / 5.83 inch 105 mm / 4.13 inch 1 mm / 0.03937 inch 1.5 g0.00331 lbs

Connectivity - No headphone jack or microSD slot

All three color variants of the Xiaomi 11T come with 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. In addition, there are two storage variants: The 128 GB smartphone costs 550 Euros (~$635) in the Xiaomi store at the time of testing. The larger storage variant with 256 GB will set you back 600 Euros (~$693). The internal storage can't be expanded due to the absence of a microSD slot.

The SIM slot can accommodate two nano SIM cards, with both of them supporting simultaneous 5G connections. NFC and Bluetooth 5.2 are also part of the configuration. The USB-C port operates at USB 2.0 speeds and also replaces the headphone jack. The smartphone comes with a 3.5 mm audio jack adapter. 

Left: No ports
Left: No ports
Right: Volume rocker, power button
Right: Volume rocker, power button
Top: IR blaster, speaker, microphone
Top: IR blaster, speaker, microphone
Bottom: Speaker, USB-C 2.0, microphone, dual-SIM slot
Bottom: Speaker, USB-C 2.0, microphone, dual-SIM slot

Software - Android 14 is also meant to come to the 11T

The Xiaomi 11T runs Android 11, on top of which Xiaomi has applied its in-house user interface MIUI version 12.5. At the time of testing (mid-October, MIUI version 12.5.5), the Android security patches are at the level of August 01, 2021, and therefore still fairly up to date. The smartphone supports DRM Widevine L1, which allows it to display streaming content in HD quality.

Besides a handful of Xiaomi tools, there are only a few preinstalled third-party apps and games, including Amazon, Facebook, and TikTok, as well as download links to the games PUBG Mobile and Lord Mobile. Users who don't need these apps can uninstall them all. Our 128 GB test version of the 11T has about 102 GB of available storage out of the box.

Xiaomi presents a purchase argument with the update guarantee: Three additional Android updates are said to be guaranteed for the 11T, as well as security updates for four years. This means that buyers can expect to get Android 12, 13, and 14 for the 11T as well.

Communication and GNSS - Fast Wi-Fi, accurate GPS

The Xiaomi 11T communicates via Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, along with two SIM slots that can both establish a 5G connection at the same time. It covers all the important bands for the German-speaking region with 21 4G frequencies and 13 5G frequencies, including the LTE bands 20 and 28, and the 5G frequencies n1, n3, n28, and n78.

When it comes to WLAN, the smartphone uses Wi-Fi 6 (WLAN a/b/g/n/ac/ax); it shows a strong performance with our Netgear Nighthawk AX12 reference router, which is almost identical to that of the OnePlus Nord 2 5G and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G. Another plus point: Data transfers are executed at an almost consistently high speed in our Wi-Fi test. 

Networking
iperf3 transmit AX12
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Adreno 642, SD 780G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
891 (847min - 921max) MBit/s +1%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Mali-G77 MP9, Dimensity 1200, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
888 (842min - 904max) MBit/s 0%
Xiaomi 11T
Mali-G77 MP9, Dimensity 1200, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
884 (817min - 939max) MBit/s
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Adreno 650, SD 865, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
699 (347min - 764max) MBit/s -21%
Motorola Moto G100
Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
692 (643min - 704max) MBit/s -22%
iperf3 receive AX12
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Mali-G77 MP9, Dimensity 1200, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
877 (657min - 928max) MBit/s +5%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Adreno 642, SD 780G 5G, 128 GB UFS 2.2 Flash
874 (833min - 900max) MBit/s +5%
Xiaomi 11T
Mali-G77 MP9, Dimensity 1200, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
836 (737min - 887max) MBit/s
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Adreno 650, SD 865, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
798 (409min - 853max) MBit/s -5%
Motorola Moto G100
Adreno 650, SD 870, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
788 (733min - 833max) MBit/s -6%
Average of class Smartphone
  (last 2 years)
376 MBit/s -55%
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Xiaomi 11T MediaTek Dimensity 1200, ARM Mali-G77 MP9; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø835 (737-887)
Motorola Moto G100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Qualcomm Adreno 650; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø787 (733-833)
OnePlus Nord 2 5G MediaTek Dimensity 1200, ARM Mali-G77 MP9; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø877 (657-928)
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Qualcomm Adreno 650; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø783 (409-853)
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Qualcomm Adreno 642; iperf3 receive AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø873 (833-900)
Xiaomi 11T MediaTek Dimensity 1200, ARM Mali-G77 MP9; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø885 (817-939)
Motorola Moto G100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Qualcomm Adreno 650; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø692 (643-704)
OnePlus Nord 2 5G MediaTek Dimensity 1200, ARM Mali-G77 MP9; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø887 (842-904)
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Qualcomm Adreno 650; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø687 (347-764)
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Qualcomm Adreno 642; iperf3 transmit AX12; iperf 3.1.3: Ø891 (847-921)
GPS reception indoors
GPS reception indoors
GPS reception outdoors
GPS reception outdoors

The 11T determines its current position with the help of the GPS (L1, L5), Galileo (E1, E5a), GLONASS (L1), BeiDou (B1), and QZSS (L1, L5) satellite navigation systems. Indoors, it's accurate to two meters in the test; outdoors, it's even accurate to one meter.

The 11T is also impressive in our real-world test. During a 10-kilometer bike ride, it tracked the route almost as accurately as the Garmin Edge 500 professional navigation device. As a result, using the smartphone for navigation should work without issues.

GPS test: Summary
GPS test: Summary
GPS test: Lake
GPS test: Lake
GPS test: Turning point
GPS test: Turning point

Telephone and call quality - VoLTE and VoWiFi, low SAR levels

The Xiaomi smartphone delivers good call quality in the Vodafone network, even when using the hands-free mode. We didn't experience drops or other interference during our test calls. Video calls using the 16 MP selfie camera worked without problems too. The Xiaomi 11T supports VoLTE and WLAN calls.

With SAR levels of 0.554 W/kg (head) and 0.954 W/kg (body), the smartphone has pretty low radiations. 

Cameras - 108 MP, and only minor shortcomings compared with the 11T Pro

Photo taken with the main camera
Photo taken with the main camera

Just like the 11T Pro, the Xiaomi 11T is equipped with a 108 MP triple-camera setup (f/1.75) that combines nine pixels into one "Super Pixel" via pixel-binning, resulting in 12 MP photos (3000x4000 pixels) in the standard mode. However, the full 108 MP can also be used in the "108M" mode. The selfie camera has a resolution of 16 MP, and it provides a solid image quality in video calls, achieving a maximum of 1080p at 30 frames per second.

The 108 MP camera shoots really good photos in good light that show many details and score points with a high dynamic range. In lower lighting conditions, the color spectrum shifts a bit towards the warm side as seen in our sample photos to the right, but the image quality remains just as good. Even night shots don't pose too many problems for the Xiaomi 11T, unlike in many rival smartphones. If there's still sufficient light left, the main camera still gets a relatively large amount of details out of subjects in "Night" mode.

The ultra wide-angle lens of the camera trio has a resolution of 8 MP (f/2.2, 120°); it uses a slightly different white balance than the main camera, and it still produces quite good pictures. However, the image quality decreases visibly compared with the 108 MP camera, and photos become blurry towards the edges. If you activate the "Super Macro" mode, the telemacro camera kicks in (f/2.4), which works in a focus range of three to seven centimeters - a nice addition overall, but nothing more.

The main camera records videos at a maximum of 4K and 30 frames per second, and it's assisted by electronic image stabilization, something that works pretty well in practice. We also really like the image quality. Unfortunately, it's not possible to switch between the main and wide-angle lenses when recording as it is with the 11T Pro. You will also have to do without 4K videos at 60 FPS when using the main camera as well as 1080 videos at 60 FPS when using the selfie camera - both features are only available in the 11T Pro.

Photo taken with the selfie camera
Photo taken with the selfie camera
Photo taken with the main camera
Photo taken with the main camera
Photo taken with the main camera
Photo taken with the main camera
Photo taken with the wide-angle camera
Photo taken with the wide-angle camera

Image Comparison

Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.

Daylight-Scene 1Daylight-Scene 2Ultra-wide angle5x zoomLow-light photography
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We take another close look at the camera under controlled lighting conditions. In the test lab and under optimal lighting conditions (upper color chart), the main camera reproduces colors quite accurately across the board. However, it reaches its limits in low ambient light (lower color chart at 1 lux), because color accuracy decreases significantly here, and only blurry outlines are visible on the otherwise sharp test chart.

ColorChecker
7.1 ∆E
6.8 ∆E
7.3 ∆E
11.4 ∆E
5.5 ∆E
4.3 ∆E
4.7 ∆E
7.1 ∆E
7.5 ∆E
8.5 ∆E
4.7 ∆E
6.7 ∆E
6.2 ∆E
7.3 ∆E
5.3 ∆E
5.9 ∆E
8.4 ∆E
8 ∆E
3.1 ∆E
3.4 ∆E
2.9 ∆E
4.1 ∆E
3.2 ∆E
5.5 ∆E
ColorChecker Xiaomi 11T: 6.03 ∆E min: 2.92 - max: 11.42 ∆E
ColorChecker
29.6 ∆E
53.7 ∆E
38.6 ∆E
34.8 ∆E
44.4 ∆E
60.8 ∆E
52.9 ∆E
34.1 ∆E
42.3 ∆E
29 ∆E
63.6 ∆E
62.8 ∆E
30.3 ∆E
46.9 ∆E
36.6 ∆E
74.7 ∆E
42.7 ∆E
41.3 ∆E
88.5 ∆E
70.2 ∆E
52 ∆E
37 ∆E
23.8 ∆E
13.3 ∆E
ColorChecker Xiaomi 11T: 45.99 ∆E min: 13.35 - max: 88.48 ∆E

Accessories and warranty - 67-watt charger included

Xiaomi includes a 67-watt charger, a USB-C cable (Type-C to Type-A), a SIM tool, a transparent protective case, a 3.5 mm audio jack adapter, a quick-start guide, and a warranty information booklet with the 11T.

The device comes with a 12-month warranty. 

Input devices and handling - 480 Hz sampling rate and 120 Hz refresh rate

Thanks to its 480 Hz sampling rate and its maximum refresh rate of 120 Hz, the Xiaomi 11T can be operated very smoothly. As with other high-end smartphones, the Xiaomi device gives the impression that displaying content quickly on its capacitive touchscreen doesn't require any effort.

The Xiaomi 11T can be unlocked biometrically with a fingerprint, which works quickly and reliably. Authentication via 2D facial recognition is possible as well, but it's less secure. In return, the unlocking process works well even in low ambient light, as long as the display is bright enough.

Keyboard - Landscape
Keyboard - Landscape
Keyboard - Portrait
Keyboard - Portrait

Display - Up to 1,000 cd/m² is possible

Subpixel grid
Subpixel grid

The AMOLED display of the Xiaomi 11T has a resolution of 2400x1080 pixels. In relation to the 6.67-inch diagonal, this results in a pixel density of 395 PPI, which ensures a sharp image. The refresh rate can be set to 60 or 120 Hz in the Android settings, with the latter providing a particularly smooth reproduction.

The 11T also adjusts the frame rate dynamically depending on the image content. In this way, 30 Hz and 90 Hz are also possible with 60 Hz and 120 Hz, respectively. The 11T also supports HDR10+. Dolby Vision is reserved for the 11T Pro, though.

Nominally, the AMOLED display achieves up to 800 cd/m², and even up to 1,000 cd/m² with HDR content. The 11T performs very well in the test lab. On average, the panel reaches a brightness of just under 782 cd/m² with a white background and a maximum brightness of 809 cd/m². With evenly distributed bright and dark image areas (APL50), the maximum brightness increases up to 975 cd/m², while a maximum of 485 cd/m² is possible with the brightness sensor turned off. We measured a minimum brightness of 2.28 cd/m².

As is typical for OLEDs, the Xiaomi smartphone also uses pulse width modulation (PWM) for brightness control, which can be bothersome for sensitive users. The "Anti-Flicker Mode" in the display settings can help against this. However, this means saying goodbye to the 120 Hz, because the refresh rate is then set to 60 Hz.

At a display brightness between 42% and 100%, the PWM frequency is 120.2 Hz, while it lies in a range between 471.7 and 500 Hz at levels between 14% and 42%. Below that (<14% brightness), it fluctuates between 162.3 and 490.2 Hz.

766
cd/m²
776
cd/m²
796
cd/m²
768
cd/m²
781
cd/m²
809
cd/m²
761
cd/m²
780
cd/m²
798
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
tested with X-Rite i1Pro 3
Maximum: 809 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 781.7 cd/m² Minimum: 2.28 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 94 %
Center on Battery: 781 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 2 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5
ΔE Greyscale 2.3 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
99.8% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.28
Xiaomi 11T
AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.67
Motorola Moto G100
IPS/LTPS, 2520x1080, 6.70
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.43
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Super AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.50
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.55
Screen
-97%
-45%
-12%
-32%
Brightness middle
781
562
-28%
594
-24%
714
-9%
863
10%
Brightness
782
535
-32%
594
-24%
721
-8%
860
10%
Brightness Distribution
94
90
-4%
99
5%
95
1%
93
-1%
Black Level *
0.57
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
2
3.99
-100%
2.74
-37%
1.8
10%
3.2
-60%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
2.9
9.74
-236%
6
-107%
5.1
-76%
5.2
-79%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
2.3
6.5
-183%
4.2
-83%
2
13%
3.9
-70%
Gamma
2.28 96%
2.174 101%
2.278 97%
2.16 102%
2.33 94%
CCT
6852 95%
6882 94%
7322 89%
6588 99%
7299 89%
Contrast
986

* ... smaller is better

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM detected 120.2 Hz ≤ 100 % brightness setting

The display backlight flickers at 120.2 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) Flickering detected at a brightness setting of 100 % and below. There should be no flickering or PWM above this brightness setting.

The frequency of 120.2 Hz is very low, so the flickering may cause eyestrain and headaches after extended use.

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 18110 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.

The Xiaomi 11T offers several color schemes to choose from for the display. The "Vivid" mode is set by default, while the "Saturated" and "Original Color" modes are also available. Users can also switch the color space between sRGB and DCI-P3. The most accurate color reproduction is achieved with the "Saturated" color scheme and the color temperature adjusted to "Warm".

Color accuracy ("Vivid" color scheme, "Warm" color temperature, DCI-P3 target color space)
Color accuracy ("Vivid" color scheme, "Warm" color temperature, DCI-P3 target color space)
Color space ("Vivid" color scheme, "Warm" color temperature, DCI-P3 target color space)
Color space ("Vivid" color scheme, "Warm" color temperature, DCI-P3 target color space)
Grayscales ("Vivid" color scheme, "Warm" color temperature, DCI-P3 target color space)
Grayscales ("Vivid" color scheme, "Warm" color temperature, DCI-P3 target color space)
Color saturation ("Vivid" color scheme, "Warm" color temperature, DCI-P3 target color space)
Color saturation ("Vivid" color scheme, "Warm" color temperature, DCI-P3 target color space)

Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       Response Time Black to White
2.8 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 1.6 ms rise
↘ 1.2 ms fall
The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 8 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (21.6 ms).
       Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
2.8 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 1.6 ms rise
↘ 1.2 ms fall
The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 7 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (33.9 ms).

Thanks to its bright AMOLED display, the Xiaomi 11T can be used easily outdoors. Screen content can still be recognized well even in direct sunlight. The device also scores good marks for its viewing-angle stability. Content can be viewed perfectly even from extreme angles.

Outdoor use (direct sunlight)
Outdoor use (direct sunlight)
Outdoor use (in the shade)
Outdoor use (in the shade)
Viewing angles
Viewing angles

Performance - MediaTek SoC with a lot of power

The Xiaomi 11T gets its performance from the high-end MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC and its ARM Mali-G77 MP9 graphics chip. In terms of performance, the CPU/GPU duo ranks roughly between the Snapdragon 780G 5G found in the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G and the Snapdragon 865 found in the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G.

The Snapdragon 870 in the Motorola Moto G100 and, of course, the Snapdragon 888 in the Xiaomi 11T Pro pack even more power than the MediaTek Dimensity 1200. These performance differences aren't noticeable in everyday use, though, since there's always more than enough power available.

Geekbench 5.5
Single-Core (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
857 Points
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
972 Points +13%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
809 Points -6%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
903 Points +5%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
809 Points -6%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (809 - 857, n=2)
833 Points -3%
Average of class Smartphone
  (119 - 2138, n=212, last 2 years)
902 Points +5%
Multi-Core (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
2916 Points
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
2870 Points -2%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
2463 Points -16%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
3252 Points +12%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
2998 Points +3%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (2463 - 2916, n=2)
2690 Points -8%
Average of class Smartphone
  (473 - 6681, n=212, last 2 years)
2950 Points +1%
Vulkan Score (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
5078 Points
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
3369 Points -34%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
4501 Points -11%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
3017 Points -41%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
2805 Points -45%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (4501 - 5078, n=2)
4790 Points -6%
Average of class Smartphone
  (79 - 9992, n=90, last 2 years)
4078 Points -20%
OpenCL Score (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
5037 Points
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
3555 Points -29%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
4726 Points -6%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
3123 Points -38%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
2809 Points -44%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (4726 - 5037, n=2)
4882 Points -3%
Average of class Smartphone
  (434 - 10711, n=82, last 2 years)
3875 Points -23%
PCMark for Android - Work 3.0 (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
12120 Points
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
8486 Points -30%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
11218 Points -7%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (8486 - 12120, n=2)
10303 Points -15%
Average of class Smartphone
  (4761 - 21385, n=206, last 2 years)
11628 Points -4%
3DMark
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
Points
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
8868 Points
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
6989 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (712 - 7285, n=52, last 2 years)
3495 Points
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Graphics (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
Points
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
11632 Points
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
8588 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (618 - 9451, n=52, last 2 years)
3845 Points
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Physics (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
Points
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
4841 Points
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
4233 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (1093 - 4525, n=52, last 2 years)
2989 Points
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Unlimited (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
8041 Points
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
8035 Points 0%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
9213 Points +15%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
5587 Points -31%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
 
8041 Points 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (704 - 23024, n=115, last 2 years)
9014 Points +12%
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Unlimited Graphics (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
11770 Points
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
13531 Points +15%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
11956 Points +2%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
8380 Points -29%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
 
11770 Points 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (607 - 45492, n=114, last 2 years)
15728 Points +34%
2560x1440 Sling Shot OpenGL ES 3.0 Unlimited Physics (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
3813 Points
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
3318 Points -13%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
5110 Points +34%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
2567 Points -33%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
 
3813 Points 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (1075 - 8749, n=114, last 2 years)
4327 Points +13%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
Points
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
7500 Points
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
5098 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (286 - 7890, n=102, last 2 years)
2665 Points
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Graphics (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
Points
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
8629 Points
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
6087 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (240 - 9814, n=102, last 2 years)
2655 Points
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Physics (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
Points
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
5144 Points
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
3144 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (858 - 4679, n=102, last 2 years)
3119 Points
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
7256 Points
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
6960 Points -4%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
7517 Points +4%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
4478 Points -38%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
 
7256 Points 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (317 - 20131, n=175, last 2 years)
6514 Points -10%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
8353 Points
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
10199 Points +22%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
8633 Points +3%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
6148 Points -26%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
 
8353 Points 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (267 - 33376, n=174, last 2 years)
9281 Points +11%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Physics (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
4971 Points
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
3296 Points -34%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
5176 Points +4%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
2354 Points -53%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
 
4971 Points 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (938 - 8480, n=174, last 2 years)
4150 Points -17%
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (Vulkan) Unlimited (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
Points
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
6174 Points
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
4699 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (365 - 6439, n=97, last 2 years)
2594 Points
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (Vulkan) Unlimited Graphics (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
Points
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
7618 Points
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
5785 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (298 - 8601, n=97, last 2 years)
2755 Points
2560x1440 Sling Shot Extreme (Vulkan) Unlimited Physics (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
Points
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
3712 Points
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
2795 Points
Average of class Smartphone
  (1667 - 3525, n=97, last 2 years)
2668 Points
Wild Life Score (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
4179 Points
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
4166 Points 0%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
4208 Points +1%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
3832 Points -8%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
3196 Points -24%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (4179 - 4208, n=2)
4194 Points 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (394 - 9839, n=131, last 2 years)
2586 Points -38%
Wild Life Unlimited Score (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
4194 Points
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
4152 Points -1%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
4214 Points 0%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
3826 Points -9%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
3212 Points -23%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (4194 - 4214, n=2)
4204 Points 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (392 - 20068, n=194, last 2 years)
6058 Points +44%
Wild Life Extreme (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
1291 Points
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
1283 Points -1%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
865 Points -33%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (1283 - 1291, n=2)
1287 Points 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (22 - 5226, n=199, last 2 years)
1628 Points +26%
Wild Life Extreme Unlimited (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
1205 Points
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
1256 Points +4%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
786 Points -35%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (1205 - 1256, n=2)
1231 Points +2%
Average of class Smartphone
  (109 - 5248, n=194, last 2 years)
1635 Points +36%
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7
T-Rex Onscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
116 fps
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
90 fps -22%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
59 fps -49%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
118 fps +2%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
90 fps -22%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (59 - 116, n=2)
87.5 fps -25%
Average of class Smartphone
  (22 - 165, n=178, last 2 years)
83 fps -28%
1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
185 fps
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
224 fps +21%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
178 fps -4%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
207 fps +12%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
153 fps -17%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (178 - 185, n=2)
181.5 fps -2%
Average of class Smartphone
  (19 - 791, n=178, last 2 years)
244 fps +32%
GFXBench 3.0
on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
106 fps
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
89 fps -16%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
60 fps -43%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
111 fps +5%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
79 fps -25%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (60 - 106, n=2)
83 fps -22%
Average of class Smartphone
  (6.8 - 165, n=179, last 2 years)
71 fps -33%
1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
122 fps
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
131 fps +7%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
124 fps +2%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
119 fps -2%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
90 fps -26%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (122 - 124, n=2)
123 fps +1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (9.2 - 363, n=179, last 2 years)
138 fps +13%
GFXBench 3.1
on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
75 fps
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
79 fps +5%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
58 fps -23%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
83 fps +11%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
57 fps -24%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (58 - 75, n=2)
66.5 fps -11%
Average of class Smartphone
  (3.7 - 158, n=179, last 2 years)
59.9 fps -20%
1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
79 fps
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
92 fps +16%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
77 fps -3%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
84 fps +6%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
65 fps -18%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (77 - 79, n=2)
78 fps -1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (6.2 - 279, n=179, last 2 years)
96.7 fps +22%
GFXBench
on screen Car Chase Onscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
44 fps
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
47 fps +7%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
41 fps -7%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
48 fps +9%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
35 fps -20%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (41 - 44, n=2)
42.5 fps -3%
Average of class Smartphone
  (5 - 117, n=179, last 2 years)
42.9 fps -2%
1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
46 fps
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
57 fps +24%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
47 fps +2%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
51 fps +11%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
40 fps -13%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (46 - 47, n=2)
46.5 fps +1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (2.9 - 166, n=179, last 2 years)
58.6 fps +27%
on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
49 fps
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
49 fps 0%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
48 fps -2%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
48 fps -2%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
42 fps -14%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (48 - 49, n=2)
48.5 fps -1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (3.6 - 123, n=219, last 2 years)
43.2 fps -12%
1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
53 fps
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
57 fps +8%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
54 fps +2%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
47 fps -11%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
50 fps -6%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (53 - 54, n=2)
53.5 fps +1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (2.3 - 229, n=219, last 2 years)
63 fps +19%
on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
33 fps
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
31 fps -6%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
31 fps -6%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
32 fps -3%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
26 fps -21%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (31 - 33, n=2)
32 fps -3%
Average of class Smartphone
  (2.8 - 105, n=219, last 2 years)
32.2 fps -2%
2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
21 fps
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
22 fps +5%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
21 fps 0%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
20 fps -5%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
18 fps -14%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (21 - 21, n=2)
21 fps 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (0.85 - 94, n=219, last 2 years)
25.1 fps +20%
Antutu v9 - Total Score (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
570375 Points
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
678958 Points +19%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
604538 Points +6%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
521880 Points -9%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (570375 - 604538, n=2)
587457 Points +3%
Average of class Smartphone
  (102602 - 1650926, n=148, last 2 years)
741274 Points +30%
AnTuTu v8 - Total Score (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
540464 Points
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
588115 Points +9%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
534286 Points -1%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
572485 Points +6%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
468196 Points -13%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (534286 - 540464, n=2)
537375 Points -1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (last 2 years)
101336 Points -81%
VRMark - Amber Room (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
5034 Score
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
7402 Score +47%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
5397 Score +7%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
Score -100%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (5034 - 5397, n=2)
5216 Score +4%
Average of class Smartphone
  (1010 - 10071, n=14, last 2 years)
5281 Score +5%
AImark - Score v2.x (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
71546 Points
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
71083 Points -1%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
6472 Points -91%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (71083 - 71546, n=2)
71315 Points 0%
Average of class Smartphone
  (1043 - 139804, n=55, last 2 years)
22126 Points -69%
Basemark GPU 1.2
1280x720 OpenGL Simple Offscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
361.3 fps
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
262.8 fps -27%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (263 - 361, n=2)
312 fps -14%
Average of class Smartphone
  (195.7 - 549, n=11, last 2 years)
332 fps -8%
1920x1080 OpenGL Medium Offscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
54.9 fps
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
80.6 fps +47%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
63.4 fps +15%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
55 (26.87min - 84.59max) fps 0%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (54.9 - 63.4, n=2)
59.2 fps +8%
Average of class Smartphone
  (7.65 - 13860, n=54, last 2 years)
328 fps +497%
OpenGL Medium Native (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
51 fps
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
68.5 fps +34%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
62.3 fps +22%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
49.69 (25.09min - 83.87max) fps -3%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (51 - 62.3, n=2)
56.7 fps +11%
Average of class Smartphone
  (9.3 - 9309, n=53, last 2 years)
238 fps +367%
1280x720 Vulkan Simple Offscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
340 fps
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
518 fps +52%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
221.6 fps -35%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
327.6 (128.58min - 2098.43max) fps -4%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (222 - 340, n=2)
281 fps -17%
Average of class Smartphone
  (2.12 - 39496, n=54, last 2 years)
1381 fps +306%
1920x1080 Vulkan Medium Offscreen (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
44.45 fps
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
74.2 fps +67%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
71.3 fps +60%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
47.98 (24.754min - 71.53max) fps +8%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (44.5 - 71.3, n=2)
57.9 fps +30%
Average of class Smartphone
  (7.51 - 15712, n=54, last 2 years)
412 fps +827%
Vulkan Medium Native (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
41.73 fps
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
63.8 fps +53%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
63.7 fps +53%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
52.6 (25.32min - 86.8max) fps +26%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (41.7 - 63.7, n=2)
52.7 fps +26%
Average of class Smartphone
  (10 - 14706, n=53, last 2 years)
344 fps +724%
BaseMark OS II
Overall (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
5319 Points
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
5916 Points +11%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
5130 Points -4%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
5555 Points +4%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
5068 Points -5%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (5130 - 5319, n=2)
5225 Points -2%
Average of class Smartphone
  (411 - 11438, n=158, last 2 years)
5704 Points +7%
System (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
9292 Points
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
8852 Points -5%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
9622 Points +4%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
9458 Points +2%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
9557 Points +3%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (9292 - 9622, n=2)
9457 Points +2%
Average of class Smartphone
  (2376 - 16475, n=158, last 2 years)
9621 Points +4%
Memory (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
7144 Points
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
6757 Points -5%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
7277 Points +2%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
5304 Points -26%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
6172 Points -14%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (7144 - 7277, n=2)
7211 Points +1%
Average of class Smartphone
  (670 - 12306, n=158, last 2 years)
6230 Points -13%
Graphics (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
7516 Points
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
11431 Points +52%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
7754 Points +3%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
11833 Points +57%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
7202 Points -4%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (7516 - 7754, n=2)
7635 Points +2%
Average of class Smartphone
  (697 - 58651, n=158, last 2 years)
13900 Points +85%
Web (sort by value)
Xiaomi 11T
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 8192
1604 Points
Motorola Moto G100
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, Adreno 650, 8192
1791 Points +12%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
MediaTek Dimensity 1200, Mali-G77 MP9, 12288
1276 Points -20%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, Adreno 650, 6144
1604 Points 0%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G 5G, Adreno 642, 8192
1563 Points -3%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
  (1276 - 1604, n=2)
1440 Points -10%
Average of class Smartphone
  (10 - 2145, n=158, last 2 years)
1487 Points -7%
Jetstream 2 - Total Score
Average of class Smartphone (13.8 - 351, n=167, last 2 years)
104.5 Points +102%
Motorola Moto G100 (Chrome 90)
91.2 Points +76%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (Chrome90)
75.8 Points +46%
Xiaomi 11T (Chrome 94.0.4606.85)
51.8 Points
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (51.1 - 51.8, n=2)
51.5 Points -1%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G (Chrome 92)
51.1 Points -1%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (Chrome 81.0.4044.138)
45.22 Points -13%
JetStream 1.1 - Total Score
Average of class Smartphone (66.1 - 414, n=3, last 2 years)
194.9 Points +66%
Motorola Moto G100 (Chrome 90)
160.9 Points +37%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (Chrome90)
135.7 Points +15%
Xiaomi 11T (Chrome 94.0.4606.85)
117.6 Points
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (108.8 - 117.6, n=2)
113.2 Points -4%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G (Chrome 92)
108.8 Points -7%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (Chrome 81.0.4044.138)
74.2 Points -37%
Speedometer 2.0 - Result
Average of class Smartphone (14.9 - 445, n=151, last 2 years)
105.7 runs/min +95%
Motorola Moto G100 (Chome 90)
73.6 runs/min +36%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (Chrome90)
70.8 runs/min +31%
Xiaomi 11T (Chrome 94.0.4606.85)
54.1 runs/min
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (50.2 - 54.1, n=2)
52.2 runs/min -4%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G (Chome 92)
50.2 runs/min -7%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (Chrome 81.0.4044.138)
42.1 runs/min -22%
WebXPRT 3 - Overall
Motorola Moto G100 (Chrome 90)
147 Points +110%
Average of class Smartphone (37 - 304, n=119, last 2 years)
131.8 Points +88%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (Chrome 81.0.4044.138)
127 Points +81%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (Chrome90)
106 Points +51%
Xiaomi 11T (Chrome 94.0.4606.85)
70 Points
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (69 - 70, n=2)
69.5 Points -1%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G (Chrome 92)
69 Points -1%
Octane V2 - Total Score
Motorola Moto G100 (Chrome 90)
34161 Points +14%
Average of class Smartphone (4633 - 89112, n=202, last 2 years)
33525 Points +12%
Xiaomi 11T (Chrome 94.0.4606.85)
29912 Points
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (26207 - 29912, n=2)
28060 Points -6%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (Chrome90)
26943 Points -10%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G (Chrome 92)
26207 Points -12%
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (Chrome 81.0.4044.138)
14606 Points -51%
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (Chrome 81.0.4044.138)
2911 ms * -102%
OnePlus Nord 2 5G (Chrome 92)
1809 ms * -25%
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (Chrome90)
1802 ms * -25%
Average of class Smartphone (388 - 9999, n=165, last 2 years)
1653 ms * -14%
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (1444 - 1809, n=2)
1627 ms * -13%
Motorola Moto G100 (Chrome 90)
1589 ms * -10%
Xiaomi 11T (Chrome 94.0.4606.85)
1444 ms *

* ... smaller is better

Like the 11T Pro, the 11T uses the same fast UFS 3.1 storage. The sequential transfer rates are very good, but the 4 KB random reads and writes could do with a little push. It's possible that the 256 GB version of the smartphone performs better than our 128 GB review sample in terms of 4K speeds.

Xiaomi 11TMotorola Moto G100OnePlus Nord 2 5GSamsung Galaxy S20 FE 5GXiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5GAverage 128 GB UFS 3.1 FlashAverage of class Smartphone
AndroBench 3-5
36%
44%
21%
8%
33%
42%
Sequential Read 256KB
1790
1730
-3%
1827
2%
1528
-15%
949
-47%
1602 ?(1030 - 3134, n=55)
-11%
1467 ?(215 - 4512, n=210, last 2 years)
-18%
Sequential Write 256KB
942
717
-24%
1256
33%
676
-28%
710
-25%
778 ?(233 - 1332, n=55)
-17%
1077 ?(57.5 - 3678, n=210, last 2 years)
14%
Random Read 4KB
139.3
253.6
82%
223.7
61%
228.4
64%
207.9
49%
244 ?(126.2 - 428, n=55)
75%
241 ?(22.2 - 543, n=210, last 2 years)
73%
Random Write 4KB
133.3
252.9
90%
239
79%
218.4
64%
206.9
55%
245 ?(121.4 - 503, n=55)
84%
265 ?(13 - 709, n=210, last 2 years)
99%

Games - They run smoothly, but 120 FPS is the exception

The Xiaomi 11T can run modern games smoothly. However, the smartphone isn't able to take advantage of its 120 Hz display, at least not in our test games. PUBG Mobile is limited to 30 frames per second in the HD setting. The same happens with Armajet, which actually shouldn't restrict us in terms of frame rates. At least the third test game, Asphalt 9, runs at a nearly constant 60 frames per second.

We used the tool Gamebench to determine the frame rates.

PUBG Mobile
PUBG Mobile
Armajet
Armajet
Asphalt 9
Asphalt 9
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Xiaomi 11T; Armajet; 1.61.6: Ø30.2 (29-31)
Xiaomi 11T; Asphalt 9: Legends; 3.1.2a: Ø58.2 (42-61)
Xiaomi 11T; PUBG Mobile; 1.6.0: Ø29.8 (28-31)

Emissions - No overheating problems

Temperature

When it comes to thermals, the Xiaomi 11T remains modest. It only warmed up to a maximum of 37.1 °C (~99 °F) during our one-hour stress test, so it always felt comfortable to the touch.

The smartphone's internal heat dissipation is much better than that of the OnePlus Nord 2 5G, for example, which uses the same SoC. The stress tests with GFXBench and 3DMark Wild Life show that although throttling does occur, the performance drop is so low that almost no power is lost in the end.

GFXBench T-Rex battery test
GFXBench T-Rex battery test
GFXBench Manhattan battery test
GFXBench Manhattan battery test
Max. Load
 37.1 °C
99 F
36.6 °C
98 F
33 °C
91 F
 
 36.6 °C
98 F
34.7 °C
94 F
32.1 °C
90 F
 
 36.1 °C
97 F
32.8 °C
91 F
31.4 °C
89 F
 
Maximum: 37.1 °C = 99 F
Average: 34.5 °C = 94 F
30.5 °C
87 F
34 °C
93 F
34.1 °C
93 F
30.5 °C
87 F
31.5 °C
89 F
35.6 °C
96 F
28.9 °C
84 F
32.5 °C
91 F
35.6 °C
96 F
Maximum: 35.6 °C = 96 F
Average: 32.6 °C = 91 F
Power Supply (max.)  27.8 °C = 82 F | Room Temperature 22 °C = 72 F | Fluke t3000FC (calibrated) & Voltcraft IR-260
(±) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 34.5 °C / 94 F, compared to the average of 32.7 °C / 91 F for the devices in the class Smartphone.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 37.1 °C / 99 F, compared to the average of 35 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 56 °C for the class Smartphone.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 35.6 °C / 96 F, compared to the average of 33.8 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 30.7 °C / 87 F, compared to the device average of 32.7 °C / 91 F.

3DMark Wild Life Stress Test

3DMark
Wild Life Stress Test Stability
Xiaomi 11T
Mali-G77 MP9, Dimensity 1200, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
95.2 (23.7min) %
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Mali-G77 MP9, Dimensity 1200, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
61.4 % -36%
Wild Life Extreme Stress Test
Xiaomi 11T
Mali-G77 MP9, Dimensity 1200, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
91 (6.98min) %
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
Mali-G77 MP9, Dimensity 1200, 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash
66.6 (858min) % -27%
05101520Tooltip
Xiaomi 11T Mali-G77 MP9, Dimensity 1200, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; Wild Life Stress Test Stability; 0.0.0.0: Ø24.6 (23.7-24.8)
Xiaomi 11T Mali-G77 MP9, Dimensity 1200, 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash; Wild Life Extreme Stress Test; 1.0.5.1: Ø7.08 (6.98-7.67)

Speakers

The Xiaomi 11T has speakers at the top and bottom. The dual speakers reach up to 88.6 dB(A) and support Dolby Atmos. They produce a clear sound that is also thin, since bass tones are virtually nonexistent.

Headsets and external speakers can be connected to the 11T using the USB-C to 3.5 mm audio jack adapter or wirelessly via Bluetooth 5.2.

dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2037382525.628.23129.1254023.425.35036.839.46328.431.98024.836.310022.436.712519.242.916016.955.620015.650.825013.854.731513.461.940013.361.250013.865.86301268.580012.774.6100012.276.112501378.2160013.779.8200013.276.5250013.474.831501376.2400013.377.2500013.674.6630013.379.8800013.878.11000013.774.6125001463.91600013.558SPL25.588.6N0.777.4median 13.5median 74.6Delta0.79.230.429.723.323.82622.222.627.234.538.919.927.614.728.414.429.214.934.917.85118.95111.756.713.960.31361.810.364.610.467.212.472.111.175.511.278.512.779.512.381.312.680.512.780.512.780.912.777.413.576.1146613.561.314.959.2165624.890.10.678.3median 12.7median 67.21.311hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseXiaomi 11TSamsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
Xiaomi 11T audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (88.6 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 24.1% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 5.1% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (4.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 1.9% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (4% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (15.9% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 3% of all tested devices in this class were better, 4% similar, 94% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 38%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 20% of all tested devices were better, 5% similar, 75% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (90.1 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 20% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 7.3% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (4.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 9.5% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (5.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (21.9% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 38% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 55% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 38%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 58% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 36% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Battery life - Very fast charging

Energy consumption

Xiaomi brings out the big guns when it comes to the power adapter. The 11T's USB charger, which weighs just under 100 grams, has a capacity of 67 watts and is supposed to fully charge the smartphone in less than 40 minutes. Although it took 48 minutes for the battery to reach 100% in the test, that's still very fast.

However, the Xiaomi 11T Pro scores even better with its 120-watt power adapter if every single minute of charging is important. This should allow the charging process to take only 17 minutes. However, neither the Pro model nor the 11T are capable of wireless charging.

The Xiaomi 11T consumes a comparatively low amount of power, and it's quite frugal, especially under load.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.04 / 0.25 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 0.78 / 1.86 / 1.88 Watt
Load midlight 3.98 / 8.78 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy
Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.
Xiaomi 11T
5000 mAh
Motorola Moto G100
5000 mAh
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
4500 mAh
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
4500 mAh
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
4250 mAh
Average MediaTek Dimensity 1200
 
Average of class Smartphone
 
Power Consumption
-15%
-4%
14%
-2%
-2%
-3%
Idle Minimum *
0.78
0.9
-15%
0.8
-3%
0.75
4%
0.83
-6%
0.79 ?(0.78 - 0.8, n=2)
-1%
0.891 ?(0.42 - 2.37, n=157, last 2 years)
-14%
Idle Average *
1.86
1.5
19%
1.2
35%
1.41
24%
1.92
-3%
1.53 ?(1.2 - 1.86, n=2)
18%
1.448 ?(0.69 - 4.26, n=157, last 2 years)
22%
Idle Maximum *
1.88
2.1
-12%
1.6
15%
1.44
23%
1.97
-5%
1.74 ?(1.6 - 1.88, n=2)
7%
1.63 ?(0.79 - 4.45, n=157, last 2 years)
13%
Load Average *
3.98
6.7
-68%
5.7
-43%
3.84
4%
3.84
4%
4.84 ?(3.98 - 5.7, n=2)
-22%
5.57 ?(2.4 - 16.5, n=157, last 2 years)
-40%
Load Maximum *
8.78
8.5
3%
10.9
-24%
7.67
13%
8.6
2%
9.84 ?(8.78 - 10.9, n=2)
-12%
8.27 ?(4.32 - 20.8, n=157, last 2 years)
6%

* ... smaller is better

Power consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)

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Xiaomi 11T MediaTek Dimensity 1200: Ø4.27 (1.04-9.35)
OnePlus Nord 2 5G MediaTek Dimensity 1200: Ø4.3 (2.58-5.81)

Power consumption: GFXBench (150 cd/m²)

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Xiaomi 11T MediaTek Dimensity 1200; 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Offscreen: Ø6.92 (4.23-8.2)
OnePlus Nord 2 5G MediaTek Dimensity 1200; 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Offscreen: Ø9.4 (8.61-10.1)
Xiaomi 11T MediaTek Dimensity 1200; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø1.202 (1.149-1.311)
OnePlus Nord 2 5G MediaTek Dimensity 1200; Idle 150cd/m2: Ø1.216 (1.054-2.4)

Battery life

Low-power operation and a 5,000 mAh battery - together, this results in long battery runtimes for the 11T, which are, however, also common in the competition. The smartphone lasts over 13 hours when browsing the web, and even 24 hours when playing a video in a continuous loop. Therefore, the Xiaomi 11T should easily make it through a whole day of intensive use.

Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)
37h 24min
WiFi Websurfing
13h 33min
Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p
24h 10min
Load (maximum brightness)
4h 27min
Xiaomi 11T
5000 mAh
Motorola Moto G100
5000 mAh
OnePlus Nord 2 5G
4500 mAh
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
4500 mAh
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
4250 mAh
Battery Runtime
15%
-4%
-9%
-18%
Reader / Idle
2244
2846
27%
1926
-14%
2010
-10%
1509
-33%
H.264
1450
1285
-11%
1126
-22%
1232
-15%
1248
-14%
WiFi v1.3
813
1049
29%
958
18%
763
-6%
734
-10%
Load
267
302
13%
272
2%
255
-4%
223
-16%

Pros

+ very bright AMOLED display with 120 Hz
+ strong performance
+ high-quality workmanship
+ fast Wi-Fi 6
+ dual SIM with 5G, VoLTE, and VoWiFi
+ accurate GPS
+ Android updates for the next three years
+ good 108 MP camera
+ long battery life, and very short charging times

Cons

- no storage expansion
- no IP certification
- no headphone jack
- no wireless charging

Verdict - Good overall package with minor compromises

In review: Xiaomi 11T. Test device provided by Xiaomi Germany.
In review: Xiaomi 11T. Test device provided by Xiaomi Germany.

Xiaomi's T series traditionally consists of smartphones that have many characteristics of modern high-end devices, but with slightly watered-down specs so that they're less expensive. The 11T follows the same path, also in terms of the product name, since Xiaomi has simply dropped the usual "Mi" prefix here.

In comparison to the Mi 11 flagship, the 11T lacks a curved screen, for example, and its resolution isn't quite as high. However, there are many other similarities: A good 108 MP camera, a very bright AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, and fast charging within 40 minutes. The Xiaomi 11T Pro even manages to do this in 20 minutes thanks to its 120-watt power adapter, but it barely offers any other advantages over the 11T.

Strong performance, long battery life, and a very bright 120 Hz AMOLED display - the Xiaomi 11T offers a lot of value for money.

The decision to install the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 as the SoC is also good for the wallet. Although it's not quite as fast as the Snapdragon 888, which is found in the Mi 11 as well as in the Xiaomi 11T Pro, you won't notice this in everyday use. You will notice the low operating temperatures, because the MediaTek SoC keeps the Xiaomi 11T much cooler than its competitors with the Snapdragon 888, and it hardly needs to throttle its performance internally.

The 11T also earns praise for its very good battery runtimes and Xiaomi's promise to provide the smartphone with OS updates for three years and even four years of security patches. The smartphone only suffers from a few drawbacks, including the lack of an IP rating and the missing microSD slot

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and the Xiaomi Poco F3 are good alternatives to the Xiaomi 11T. Both are the same size, they feature an AMOLED display with 120 Hz, they're also very fast with the Snapdragon 865 and Snapdragon 870, respectively, and they both score points with long battery runtimes.

Price and availability

At the time of writing, you can find the Xiaomi 11T with 128 GB of storage for around $779 on newegg. You can also keep tabs on amazon, for example, and wait for the device to pop up there.

Xiaomi 11T - 08/31/2022 v7
Manuel Masiero

Chassis
85%
Keyboard
67 / 75 → 89%
Pointing Device
94%
Connectivity
54 / 70 → 77%
Weight
88%
Battery
91%
Display
92%
Games Performance
60 / 64 → 93%
Application Performance
79 / 86 → 91%
Temperature
91%
Noise
100%
Audio
78 / 90 → 86%
Camera
68%
Average
81%
87%
Smartphone - Weighted Average

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> Expert Reviews and News on Laptops, Smartphones and Tech Innovations > Reviews > Xiaomi 11T smartphone review: High-End features at a budget price
Manuel Masiero, 2021-10-31 (Update: 2021-10-31)