Apple iPhone 11 vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Verdict
iPhone 11 and Xiaomi 12 Pro represent vastly different market segments at overlapping price points. The iPhone 11 delivers Apple's proven ecosystem, solid A13 Bionic performance, and a straightforward 12MP dual camera system with excellent computational photography via iOS 13. Its 6.1-inch Liquid Retina LCD display maxes out at 625 nits with 60Hz refresh, while the 3110 mAh battery supports only 7.5W wireless charging. The Xiaomi 12 Pro dominates on raw specifications: a 6.73-inch 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display hitting 1500 nits brightness, the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, and a triple camera array with 50MP sensors across main, telephoto, and ultrawide lenses enabling 8K video capture. Its 4600 mAh battery charges at 120W wired or 50W wireless. However, Xiaomi lacks official IP rating protection and operates Android 12 with MIUI 13, requiring adjustment for iPhone users. Value-wise, the iPhone 11 remains exceptional for longevity and resale, with proven software support extending years ahead. The Xiaomi 12 Pro offers superior hardware for the price but trades ecosystem maturity and regional support considerations. Choose iPhone 11 for reliability and longevity; choose Xiaomi 12 Pro for raw performance, display quality, and camera versatility.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 11 if…
- →Excellent value with A13 Bionic chip
- →Night mode on main camera
- →Dual camera system with ultrawide
Buy the Xiaomi 12 Pro if…
- →120W wired charging fills battery in 18 minutes
- →Triple 50 MP camera system
- →QHD+ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED with Dolby Vision
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 11
Pros
- Excellent value with A13 Bionic chip
- Night mode on main camera
- Dual camera system with ultrawide
- Great battery life for the price
- Wide range of color options
Cons
- LCD display instead of OLED
- 720p-class resolution on 6.1-inch screen
- No telephoto camera
- 5W charger in the box (no fast charger)
- No 5G connectivity
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Pros
- 120W wired charging fills battery in 18 minutes
- Triple 50 MP camera system
- QHD+ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED with Dolby Vision
- Harman Kardon quad speakers
- 50W wireless charging is very fast
Cons
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 thermal throttling
- No official IP rating
- MIUI 13 has ads and bloatware
- 2x telephoto zoom is limited
- USB 2.0 data speeds
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 11 | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 13 | Android 12, MIUI 13 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 194 g | 205 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | No official rating |
| Dimensions | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm | 163.6 x 74.6 x 8.16 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX707) |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/1.9, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3110 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1792 x 828 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 1500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.65 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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