The wait is almost over as global technology leader Xiaomi announced the release of Mi 11 in the Philippines tonight.
The latest flagship from the Mi smartphone lineup is a premium device with some groundbreaking improvements over its predecessor to include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, 108MP triple rear camera, cinematic audio, and 50W wireless charging.
“The Mi 11 is our interpretation of a perfect premium flagship smartphone. It continues the Mi series legacy of packing revolutionary features in a device with exceptional design and quality. We are excited that Mi 11 has set an important milestone for mobile photography and videography, to bring users a true ‘Movie Magic’ experience. The Mi 11 is definitely one of the key highlight releases within Xiaomi’s product universe this year, and we continue to challenge ourselves to deliver even more innovative products in the near future,” according to Mr. K. M. Leong, Regional Head of Southeast Asia, Xiaomi.
A 108MP Triple Camera & Advanced AI Movie Modes
The Mi 11 boasts the world’s highest resolution 108MP wide-angle camera sensor as its primary shooter, a 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 5MP telemacro. For selfies, a 20MP punch-hole front camera minimizes bezels on the home screen while still ensuring users look their best when snapping a selfie or video chatting with friends. Mi 11 also comes with improved night mode capabilities and offers photo night mode on three of its cameras: primary, ultra-wide, and front. Mi 11’s cutting-edge video night mode technology completely redefines industry standards with its RAW-level noise reduction for brighter night shooting.
Mi 11 features six one-click AI cinema features that make artsy shooting a breeze, from Parallel World to Freeze Frame Video and the Magic Zoom mode for real film buffs. On top of that, Mi 11 now offers studio-level shooting control with its HDR10+ recording and new Pro Time-lapse mode, capable of adjusting shutter speed, ISO, aperture, and EV to handle even the most challenging lighting situations. Studio-level control also extends to editing with advanced AI features, including AI Erase 2.0 which allows users to remove unwanted objects or lines from images with one simple click.
Striking 120Hz 6.81″’ AMOLED DotDisplay & SOUND BY Harman Kardon
The Mi 11 features a premium 120Hz 6.81″ AMOLED DotDisplay, currently one of the best screens on the market that has received an A+ rating as well as the best display award from DisplayMate. Xiaomi’s most advanced display shines with its WQHD+ ultra-high-resolution, and 10-bit color technology allows for clearer and smoother color transitions. Mi 11 comes with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus which safeguards against costly damage from falls and drops and embraces an advanced dual anti-glare frosted finish that catches the light, not fingerprints.
Simplicity meets convenience with its Super Resolution technology, which upgrades low-resolution videos to WQHD+ quality without the worry of increased data consumption. Furthermore, Mi 11 delivers supreme cinematic audio, touting Harmon Kardon’s professionally tuned dual speakers.
The World’s Most Advanced Performance
Mi 11 was the first phone to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, redefining flagship performance with the world’s most advanced mobile platform. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 completely redefines premium processing standards with its Adreno 660 GPU, 6th generation Qualcomm AI engine, and X60 modem — blending AI technology with lightning fast 5G connectivity.
Using the cutting-edge 5nm process technology, Mi 11 is faster, more powerful, and more efficient than its predecessor. The device not only supports 2K/120fps/HDR gaming, but also sports an octa-core design, and ultra-large core Arm Cortex-X1 which ramps up performance dramatically. All that while its 3,200MHz LPDDR5 ensures incredible data transfer speed that has increased from 5,500Mbps to 6,400Mbps.
This device is equipped with the latest LiquidCool heat dissipation system, the device effortlessly deals with extreme gaming and other high-capacity operations while staying cool. At the same time, its 4600mAh, the staggering triple combination of 55W wired, 50W wireless, and 10W reverse charging, and the compact but powerful 55W GaN charger included in the box, ensure that Mi 11 stays powered up for any adventure life throws your way.
Pricing & Availability
The Mi 11 will be available for purchase at an awesome price of PHP36,990 for the 8GB + 256GB variant starting 13 March 2021 at Xiaomi official stores on Lazada and Shopee, and offline at Authorized Mi Stores and other official retailers in the Philippines. Mi 11 will come in two color options: Midnight Gray and Horizon Blue.
Pre-order of the device starts on 05 March 2021 with the Open Sale starting on the 13th. Customers who pre-order the Mi 11 on participating stores from March 5 will stand a chance of receiving a free Mi Desktop Monitor worth PHP5,990 while those who order on Mi Stores during the Open Sale will get a free Mi Smart Speaker worth PHP1,990. Mi 11 owners can avail of After Sales Premium Service worth PHP15,000 covering 2 years extended warranty and a 1-time free screen replacement within 1 year for their new Mi 11.
Here are the lists of participating stores available for Pre-order and Open Sales.