Apple iPhone XR vs Xiaomi 11T Pro
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone XR offers a refined experience with iOS 12's ecosystem and the A12 Bionic's reliable performance, but it feels dated with its 60Hz LCD display, modest 3GB RAM, and 2942 mAh battery. The 12MP camera produces excellent photos in good light, though 4K at 60fps is solid for 2018. Xiaomi's 11T Pro counters with significantly more compelling hardware: a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with 1000 nits brightness, 8GB RAM, a massive 5000 mAh battery supporting 120W charging, and a versatile triple camera setup including 108MP main, 8MP ultrawide, and 5MP macro lenses. The Snapdragon 888 outperforms the A12 Bionic in raw power, and 5G connectivity future-proofs better. The 11T Pro costs $100 less while delivering nearly every spec advantage: faster display refresh, brighter colors, longer battery life, more RAM, superior charging speeds, and comprehensive camera flexibility. iOS versus Android preference matters, but the 11T Pro's objective superiority in hardware, display technology, and value is undeniable. However, if you prioritize Apple's ecosystem, camera processing quality, or long-term software support, the XR remains acceptable for basic tasks despite its age.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone XR if…
- →Best-selling iPhone of 2018-2019
- →Great battery life for the era
- →Six vibrant color options
Buy the Xiaomi 11T Pro if…
- →120W HyperCharge fills 5000 mAh in 17 minutes
- →108 MP main camera with good detail
- →Snapdragon 888 flagship performance
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone XR
Pros
- Best-selling iPhone of 2018-2019
- Great battery life for the era
- Six vibrant color options
- Same A12 Bionic as the XS models
- More affordable entry into Face ID iPhones
Cons
- LCD display instead of OLED
- 720p-class resolution
- Single rear camera only
- Thicker bezels than XS
- Only 3 GB RAM
Xiaomi 11T Pro
Pros
- 120W HyperCharge fills 5000 mAh in 17 minutes
- 108 MP main camera with good detail
- Snapdragon 888 flagship performance
- Harman Kardon stereo speakers
- Competitive pricing at $649
Cons
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- No telephoto camera
- Snapdragon 888 heating
- MIUI bloatware and ads
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone XR | Xiaomi 11T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 12 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 194 g | 204 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP53 |
| Dimensions | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm | 164.1 x 76.9 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 108 MP, f/1.75, OIS |
| Front camera | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 16 MP, f/2.45 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Macro | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2942 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 120W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1792 x 828 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz + 4x1.6 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset | Apple A12 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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