Let’s compare both the smartphone, Mi 11 Ultra and OnePlus 9 Pro, and see what will the conclusion of Mi 11 Ultra Vs OnePlus 9 Pro.
Mi 11 Ultra launched in India during Xiaomi’s mega launch event. It is the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888-powered flagship phone to launch in India and joins the phones likes of the OnePlus 9 Pro and Vivo X60 Pro+.
Mi 11 Ultra price in India is similar as OnePlus 9 Pro’s high-end model but Mi 11 Ultra seems to be a better value for money offering. Let’s take a closer look at the Mi 11 Ultra and OnePlus 9 Pro to see if that is true or not.
Let’s see which smartphone should you choose and which one should you ignore!
Mi 11 Ultra Vs OnePlus 9 Pro
| Model | Mi 11 Ultra | OnePlus 9 Pro |
| Display | 6.81-inch QHD+ AMOLED Display | 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED Display |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz Refresh Rate | 120Hz Refresh Rate |
| Brightness | 1700 nits | 1300 nits |
| Rear Camera | 50MP (OIS) + 48MP (OIS) + 48MP | 48MP (OIS) + 50MP + 8MP (OIS) + 2MP |
| LED Flash | Yes (Dual LED Flash) | Yes (Dual LED Flash) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh Battery | 4500 mAh Battery |
| Charging | 67W Wired & Wireless Fast Charging | 65W Fast Charging & 50W Wireless Charging |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Processor |
| Front Camera | 20MP Selfie Camera | 16MP Selfie Camera |
| Back Material | Ceramic | Glass |
| Operating System | MIUI 12 Based on Android 11 | OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11 |
| Card Slot | 2 SIM slot | 2 SIM slot |
| Fingerprint | In-Display Fingerprint Scanner | In-Display Fingerprint Scanner |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electric compass, Hall sensor, X-axis linear motor, IR Blaster, Grip sensor, Barometer, Rear light (color temperature) sensor, Flicker sensor, and Multi-dot laser focus sensor | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core, Flick-detect Sensor, Front RGB sensor |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | v5.2 | v5.2 |
| Graphics PPI | 515 PPI (Pixels Per Inch) | 525 PPI (Pixels Per Inch) |
| Thickness | 8.38 mm | 8.7 mm |
| Weight | 234 grams | 197 grams |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| ROM or Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Colors | Ceramic Black, and Ceramic White | Pine Green, Stellar Black, and Morning Mist |
| Pricing | 12GB+256GB – Rs 69,999 | 8GB+128GB – Rs 64,999 12GB+256GB – Rs 69,999 |
Mi 11 Ultra vs OnePlus 9 Pro: Display
The OnePlus 9 Pro comes with a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display with 1440×3216 pixels of resolution. The device can support peak brightness of up to 1300 nits and further support 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Multi-touch, and offers 90.23% screen-to-body ratio.
On the other hand, the Mi 11 Ultra comes with a 6.81-inch AMOLED display with 1440×3200 pixels of resolution. Its maximum brightness is capped at 1700 nits, and offers a 91.35% screen-to-body ratio. The device also comes with support for 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+.
For the unaware, the Mi 11 Ultra comes with a secondary display at the rear with an Always-on-Display (AOD) function that reflects notifications, time, and date for the users.
Mi 11 Ultra vs OnePlus 9 Pro: Camera
OnePlus 9 Pro is essentially priced so high because of the Hasselblad value. The OnePlus 9 Pro comes with a quad rear camera setup consists of primary camera of 48MP wide-angle lens with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide angle sensor, an 8MP telephoto sensor with OIS, and a 2MP monochrome sensor.
On the other hand, the Mi 11 Ultra comes with a triple rear camera consists of a 50MP primary wide-angle sensor with OIS, a 48MP ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 48MP telephoto sensor with OIS and support for 120x digital zoom capability.
Both devices support HDR shooting. However, the OnePlus 9 Pro can record at a maximum resolution of 8K at 30fps, while the Mi 11 Ultra can record at a maximum resolution of 8K at 24fps.
The front camera of both devices is standard, with the OnePlus 9 Pro offering a 16MP primary sensor at the front and the Mi 11 Ultra offering a 20MP primary sensor. Front camera sensors of both devices can support recording in full-HD at 30fps.
Performance and Connectivity
Both the smartphone are powered by latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Processor along with Adreno 660 GPU, and both the devices are capable of connecting to a 5G network.
There is a USB Type-C port in either of the devices for facilitating fast charging, and both can support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Below is the list of frequency bands supported by both the smartphones.
Mi 11 Ultra Frequency Bands:
- 5G: n1 / n3 / n5/ n7 /n8/ n20/ n28/ n38/ n40 /n41 /n77 / n78 / n79
- 4G: FDD-LTE: B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B12 / B17 / B20 / B28/ B32 /B66
- 4G: TDD-LTE: B38 / B40 / B41 / B42
- 3G: WCDMA: B1 / B2 / B4 / B5 / B8
- 2G: GSM: 850/ 900/ 1800 MHz
OnePlus 9 Pro Frequency Bands:
- 5G SA: N41, 78; 5G
- NSA: N41, 78
- 4G: LTE-TDD: B34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46
- 4G: LTE-FDD: B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26
- 3G: WCDMA: B1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 19
- 2G: GSM: B2, 3, 5, 8
Conclusion
The Mi 11 Ultra can be concluded as the most powerful flagship that Xiaomi has ever launched in India. At the same time, the OnePlus 9 Pro isn’t what we expected it to be.
It is not like the OnePlus 9 Pro isn’t a powerful device, but it seems slightly overpriced. The reviews of the OnePlus 9 Pro are out, and users don’t really feel the Hasselblad partnership made a big difference on the device’s camera.
In terms of specs, the Mi 11 Ultra has a clear winner over the OnePlus 9 Pro. But then, in terms of software, the OxygenOS feels like a much better option to the majority of users.