Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge vs Vivo V23 Pro: Which is better

Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge vs Vivo V23 Pro: Xiaomi recently introduced the Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge device. Vivo also released the Vivo V23 Pro almost same time. But, between these two smartphones, which is better?

If you have the money, which should you buy? The Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge or the Vivo V23 Pro. Well, this comparison post will help you decide which best suites your need.

Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge vs Vivo V23 Pro

Specifications	Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge	Vivo V23 Pro
Display	6.67-inch, 120Hz	6.56-inch, 90Hz
RAM	6 / 8GB	8 / 12GB
Storage	128 / 256GB	128 / 256GB
Back Camera	108 + 8 + 2MP	108 + 8 + 2MP
Front Camera	16MP	50 + 8MP
Chipset	Dimensity 920 5G	Dimensity 1200 5G
Software	Android 11	Android 12
Battery	4,500mAh (120W)	4,300mAh (44W)

Display

The display of the Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge is 6.67-inches, its AMOLED panel, FHD+, and comes with 120Hz refresh rate. Its also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and its rated IP53 dust and splash resistant.

While the display of the Vivo V23 is 6.56-inches, also AMOLED panel, FHD+, but comes with a 90Hz refresh rate. Its protection is Schott Xensation α glass and no certified IP dust or splash resistance rating.

The display of the Xiaomi phone is bigger and offer more smooth user experience thanks to the 120Hz refresh rate. Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge is also more durable because it is rated IP53 dust and splash resistant.

Camera

Both phones similar rear camera set up and features. The rear camera set up of both phones are: 108MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro lens. The rear camera also have similar features: PDAF, LED-Flash, and can record 4k videos.

But, the differences in camera comes in the front camera. Vivo V23 Pro features a dual front camera of 50 + 8MP while Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge features a single 16MP selfie camera. The front cameras of the Vivo V23 Pro can record 4k video while that of the Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge can only record 1080p videos.

Overall, the Vivo V23 Pro is the better camera smartphone here. Its camera can also record steady video thanks to the gyro-EIS feature. This feature is not available in the Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge.

Performance | Storage | RAM | 5G

When it comes to performance, the Vivo V23 Pro is the better device. It features the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G chip. This chip has better CPU cores and more powerful GPU compared to MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G chip used in the Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge.

Although both phones have support for 5G, the Vivo v23 Pro is faster than the Xiaomi phone thanks to the chipset inside. So, when you talk about gaming and graphics intensive tasks, the Vivo phone is your device.

Both phones have similar storage options of 128GB or 256GB of internal storage. The RAM options is pretty similar but the Vivo V23 Pro features a model with 12GB of RAM while the highest RAM inside the Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge is 8GB.

Software

Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge runs Android 11 out of the box and will get up to three years of software update. Vivo V23 Pro on the other hand boots the more recent Android 12 out of the box and might also get up to three years of software update. Simply put, the Vivo phone is a software ahead of the Xiaomi phone.

Battery

Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 120W fast charge support. Vivo V23 pro is powered by a 4,300mAh battery with 44W fast charge support. You can charge the Xiaomi phone from 0 to 100% in about 15 minutes.

The quick charge is the selling point of the Xiaomi phone. If you need a device that you can charge and use on the go, its definitely the Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge. However, the Vivo V23 Pro still offers a very decent battery usage.

Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge vs Vivo V23 Pro: Price

The starting price of the Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge is ₹31,999 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage. While the starting price of the Vivo V23 Pro is ₹41,990 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage.

Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge vs Vivo V23 Pro: Verdict

It comes down to user preference when choosing between these two phones. Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge offers smoother display and faster charging tech. Vivo V23 Pro offers better camera, more battery life, newer software, and more powerful chip.

So if I’m to score both smartphones by percentage. I’ll score the Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge (40%) while the Vivo V23 Pro gets (60%).

Where to buy Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge and Vivo V23 Pro

Xiaomi 11i Hypercharge	Price	Vivo V23 Pro	Price
Buy on Flipkart	₹26,999	Buy on Flipkart	₹38,990