Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra: Comparison

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra: Which of these two smartphones is the real “Ultra”? Which one offers the best value for price? These two high-end flagship phones have extreme specifications. However, through this specs comparison, you’ll find out which one is better for your needs.
Below are the key specs:

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra key Specs

• 6.8″ QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display (120Hz)
• 12/16GB RAM
• 128/256/512 GB storage
• 108+10+10+12MP rear cameras
• 40 MP selfie
• Snapdragon 888 5G
• Android 11
• 5000mAh battery

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Key Specs

• 6.81″ QHD+ AMOLED display (120Hz)
• 8/12GB RAM
• 256/512 GB storage
• 50+48+48MP rear cameras
• 20 MP selfie
• Snapdragon 888
• Android 11
• 5000mAh battery

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Price

These two smartphones are expensive. They are both called “Ultra” for a reason. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 12GB RAM + 128 GB internal storage, starts at $999. And to purchase the 256GB or 512 GB storage variant, you’ll add $100 more.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra on the other hand, falls into similar price range. It will cost you $950 for the 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage variant. There is also a 12 GB RAM + 256/512 GB storage variant that will cost you a little more. Also note that none of these devices have an expandable space for SD card.

Overall, there is no significant price difference between both devices. They are expensive…

Camera

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has triple rear cameras. 50MP primary camera + 48MP ultrawide lens and 48 MP telephoto. While the selfie camera is 20 MP. Comparing it to the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra’s 108MP quad rear cameras, here is our break down.

When it comes to the primary camera, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is better. However, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has the best ultrawide camera. Also, the telephoto lens of the Mi 11 Ultra is cool but still slightly below what the Galaxy S21 Ultra offers.

Both smartphones are great when it comes to night photography. These two can also record in 8k video resolution. In fact, photography and videography is not an issue here.

So yeah, if you are buying either of these devices. Just know you are buying the best camera smartphones. And for those who are interested in the selfie camera, Galaxy S21 Ultra has a better selfie cam.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra: Display

To be very honest with you, the display of these two smartphones are top notch. You can rock 120Hz refresh rate and QHD+ screen resolution concurrently on both devices. An ultra smooth experience like never before.

The Mi 11 Ultra has the brightest screen here. It peaks 1700 nits. Unlike the Galaxy S21 Ultra’s 1500 nits. However, one advantage of the S21 Ultra is the adaptive screen system. It helps to save battery. Depending on usage, the refresh rate can automatically regulate itself to 120Hz rate when fully in use, other times when the phone is idle, it drops very low in order to save battery life. This is one feature the Mi 11 Ultra lacks.

Chipset/Processor | Gaming | 5G

Both smartphones are 5G enabled. They are powered by the same chipset (Snapdragon 888). If you are a gamer and heavy user, you are in for a good buy. So anyone you buy out of these two, be certain of top notch performance.

Software

Both smartphones run Android 11 out of the box. And it is certain that these two smartphones will keep on getting major software updates for the next three years. Although I enjoyed using the Samsung’s software more (OneUI 3.1)

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra: Battery

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has a 5000mAh battery capacity with 25W fast charge enabled. While, the Mi 11 Ultra is more impressive. Even though it has the same 5000mAh battery capacity, the 67W super fast charging system is insanely fast.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra battery can get fully charged from 0-100% in just 37 mins. Which is very impressive and real.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra: Conclusion

These two smartphones get value. It just happened that both are bearing different brand names. But in check, these two are the best all round android smartphone you can get in the market at the moment.

If I’m to score the value of these two smartphones by percentage, I’d score the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (50%). While the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra gets the other half (50%).