Xiaomi 13 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro: Which is best for you to buy

Xiaomi 13 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro: The Xiaomi 13 Pro ad iQOO 11 Pro are no doubt among the best affordable premium phones of the year. These two phones feature the same chipset, the same wireless charging, and similar camera systems. But, which is best for you to buy if you are presented with the option to choose one?

For the same price of $899, you can buy both phones but the iQOO 11 Pro will give you 256GB storage for that price which is better than the 128GB you’ll get the Xiaomi 13 Pro for the same price. Truth is, the Xiaomi 13 Pro and iQOO 11 Pro have more similarities than there are differences. So, in this Xiaomi 13 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro specs comparison, we’ll highlight the differences and similarities between both smartphones.

Xiaomi 13 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro

Specs	Xiaomi 13 Pro	iQOO 11 Pro
Display	6.73-inches, 120Hz	6.78-inches, 144Hz
Display Features	AMOLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision	AMOLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
RAM	up to 12GB	up to 16GB
Storage	up to 512GB	up to 512GB
MicroSD Card	NO	NO
Back Camera	50MP + 50MP + 50MP	50MP + 13MP + 50MP
Front Camera	32MP	16MP
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Software	Android 13	Android 13
Battery	4,820mAh (120W)	4,700mAh (200W)
Water & DustProof	YES (IP68)	Unspecified

Xiaomi 13 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro: Display, Design, and Durability

The Xiaomi 13 Pro has a 6.73-inch AMOLED display that supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and 120Hz refresh rate while the iQOO 11 Pro has a bigger 6.78-inch AMOLED display that supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and 144Hz refresh rate. The front screen of both smartphones is curved and has the same punch-hole design.

Another major difference between these two phones is the rear design. The rear camera module of the iQOO 11 Pro has a rectangular shape while that of the Xiaomi 13 Pro has a square shape. The photos above clearly show the different designs of both smartphones.

As for durability, both phones are made of similar materials i.e Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), ceramic back or silicone polymer back, and aluminum frame. But only the Xiaomi 13 Pro is certified to be IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins). The volume and power buttons, USB Type-C port, speaker grills, and microphone ports are located in the same area on both smartphones.

Xiaomi 13 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro: Camera

Camera	Xiaomi 13 Pro	iQOO 11 Pro
Primary	50MP	50MP
Telephoto	50MP	13MP
Ultra-wide	50MP	50MP
Front	32MP	16MP

The camera system on both smartphones is pretty much the same. The Xiaomi 13 Pro and iQOO 11 Pro features the same 50MP main camera (Sony IMX800 sensor). Both phones are also equipped with the same 50MP ultra-wide camera sensor.

The differences in the camera are the telephoto and the front camera. Xiaomi 13 Pro has a 50MP telephoto lens and a 32MP front camera which are a little better than the 13MP telephoto lens and 16MP front camera of the iQOO 11 Pro. The ultra-wide cameras of both phones have AutoFocus feature but the telephoto lens of the Xiaomi 13 Pro can take clearer photos of objects from afar.

The cameras of both phones can record steady videos in 8K resolution and have similar camera features. However, the partnership between LEICA and Xiaomi brings some level of improvement to the cameras of the Xiaomi 13 Pro. So, the Xiaomi 13 Pro is a slightly better camera phone than the iQOO 11 Pro.

Xiaomi 13 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro: Chipset, Performance & Storage

The performance of the Xiaomi 13 Pro and iQOO 11 Pro is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and this means that the performance of both smartphones is very similar. This is because both smartphones have the same CPU cores and GPU. Also, the ISP, AI engine, 5G MODEM, RAM and Storage technology, etc on both smartphones are the same. We already wrote about the full details of this chipset, you can read about it here.

The storage options available on both smartphones are different. The storage options available in the Xiaomi 13 Pro are 8GB + 128GB, 8GB RAM + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB storage while the storage options available in the iQOO 11 Pro are 8GB RAM + 256GB, 12GB RAM + 256GB and 16GB RAM + 512GB storage. None of these phones have space for storage expansion via a microSD card slot.

Xiaomi 13 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro: Software

The iQOO 11 Pro boots Origin OS 3 based on Android 13 out of the box while the Xiaomi 13 Pro boots MIUI 14 based on Android 13 out of the box. Both smartphones are expected to get three years of major software updates and security patches. The UI, icons, settings, navigation, etc on both smartphones are different.

Xiaomi 13 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro: Battery & Charging Features

The iQOO 11 Pro is powered by a 4,700mAh battery while the Xiaomi 13 Pro is powered by a 4,820mAh battery. The iQOO 11 Pro supports 200W wired fast charging while the Xiaomi 13 Pro supports 120W wired fast charging. Both smartphones support 50W wireless fast charging and 10W reverse charging.

Xiaomi 13 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro: Price

The starting price of the Xiaomi 13 Pro (8 + 128GB) is about $899 which is the same as the $899 starting price of the iQOO 11 Pro (8GB + 256GB). For the same price, you get more internal storage if you buy the iQOO 11 Pro. So, between the Xiaomi 13 Pro and iQOO 11 Pro which should you buy? See the conclusion of this Xiaomi 13 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro comparison below for the answer.

Buy Xiaomi 13 Pro and iQOO 11 Pro

Xiaomi 13 Pro	Price
Buy on Giztop	$899.00

iQOO 11 Pro	Price
Buy on Giztop	$899.00

Xiaomi 13 Pro vs iQOO 11 Pro: Conclusion

The Xiaomi 13 Pro and iQOO 11 Pro have more similarities than there are differences. Both phones have the same chipset, similar camera systems, similar display features, and the same starting price tag. But for the extra storage and faster-wired charging, it’s better if you buy the iQOO 11 Pro.

The Differences between Xiaomi 13 Pro and iQOO 11 Pro

The screen of the iQOO 11 Pro is bigger than that of the Xiaomi 13 Pro
Xiaomi 13 Pro is certified to be water and dustproof but the iQOO 11 Pro is not
iQOO 11 Pro supports 200W wired fast charging but Xiaomi 13 Pro supports 120W wired fast charging
The display of iQOO 11 Pro supports a 144Hz refresh rate but that of Xiaomi 13 Pro supports 120Hz

The similarities between Xiaomi 13 Pro and iQOO 11 Pro

Both phones have the same curved AMOLED display, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision support
Both phones do not have a microSD card slot
Both phones do not have a 3.5mm headphone jack port
Both phones have the same 1440 x 3200 pixels display resolution
Both smartphones have the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset
Both phones boot Android 13 out of the box and will get three years of software updates
Both phones have the same 50MP main camera and the same 50MP ultra-wide camera
Both phones support 50W wireless charging