We have already brought you reviews of this year's flagships from Xiaomi. In many parameters, the two tallest models of the Mi 11 series are identical, but they differ in cameras. We bring you a comparison of camera models Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro vs Xiaomi mi 11 ultra even with real photos.
Where to buy the most advantageous?
First, let's talk about where to buy these two models best. Our certified trading partner Shenzhen has on offer We 11 Pro aj My 11 Ultra. They are located in Chinese warehouses, where Global Priority duty-free transport is available. For example, the Mi 11 Ultra came to us in 8 days. In addition, your smartphone will arrive precisely packaged, so nothing will happen to it on the way from China.
The customs office and all related requisites will be provided directly by the seller. We write it from our own experience.
Camera specifications
If you have read our reviews or have an overview of the specifications of these two smartphones, you have definitely noticed that they have the same main sensor. But they are already different in other cameras. You can see the specific differences in the following table:
| Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro | Xiaomi mi 11 ultra | |
|---|---|---|
Main (wide) camera |
50 MPx Samsung GN2 with sensor size 1 / 1.12 ″ and aperture f / 1.95 | 50 MPx Samsung GN2 with sensor size 1 / 1.12 ″ and aperture f / 1.95 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 Mpx with aperture f / 2.4 | 48 MPx camera with f / 2.2 aperture |
| Tele macro | 8 MPx with f / 2.4 aperture (5x optical zoom) | 48 MPx with f2.4 aperture (5x optical zoom) |
| selfie | 20 MPx with aperture f / 2.3 | 20 MPx with aperture f / 2.3 |
Both smartphones also have optical image stabilization. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has an ultra-wide-angle and tele-macro lens with the same resolution of up to 48 MPx, while the Xiami Mi 11 Pro has only a 13 MPx ultra-wide-angle lens and the tele-macro also has only 8 MPx. But are the differences visible in the photos?
Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
The Samsung GN2 main sensor is one of the best on the market, and since both smartphones are equipped with it, we expect the same output from both. Let's start with the easiest discipline, which is ordinary photos taken during a sunny day, when the lighting conditions are almost ideal.
The photos are actually almost the same in most cases. This lens shoots well, except for the occasional unnecessary highlighting of the shadows, to which the HDR function contributes. By default, it is set to automatic mode, when it is turned on as needed, but does not inform the user about it.
However, the color of the photos is not exactly the same and the photos from the Mi 11 Pro have slightly warmer colors. Personally, in some cases we like more photos from the Mi 11 Pro, other times from the Ultra model. Overall, however, it is very balanced in this category.
A bigger difference can be seen, for example, in the photo above, when the sky from the Mi 11 Ultra photo is nice blue, while from the Pro model it is too light to white. Since we shot with automatic HDR, the Mi 11 Pro probably didn't evaluate the scene correctly and didn't turn on the HDR function.
Interior and more demanding lighting conditions
When shooting indoors or in poor lighting conditions, many smartphones fail and noise or overexposed or underexposed areas appear in the photos. The first pair of photos was taken on a sunny day. The colors are warmer this time with the Ultra model, which also did better with the shadows. In the photo from the Pro model, you can see cooler colors and more pronounced shadows, which merge more into black.
When shooting against the sun, the glow from the sun is often too dominant and other objects become dark. In this case, however, both models were able to suppress unwanted glow from a strong light source very well. The Mi 11 Ultra reduced the glare of the sun a bit better, but in the photo from the Mi 11 Pro, the area located in the shade of the building is better visible. Similarly, the buildings, which are located in the right part, are more pronounced in the photo from the Mi 11 Pro.
Photos from the interior under artificial lighting are almost identical. The attentive eye will notice a slightly warmer color rendering from the Ultra model, but the differences are negligible.
Ultra-wide camera
48 Mpx vs 13 Mpx is a significant difference. But how does this reflect on the quality of the photos? Here it turns out that the number of MPx is not a decisive parameter at all. From the next pair of photos you can see that the shot from the Mi 11 Pro is a bit more contrasting, but it is very nice and sharp. The Mi 11 Ultra has a slightly wider range, as the Mi 11 Pro provides a minimum delay of 0.6x, while the Ultra model has a minimum of 0.5x.
In the other photos, however, the Mi 11 Ultra is visibly better. From the Pro model, the Dome of St. Elizabeth is too yellow, which makes her look less sharp. The Mi 11 Ultra also coped better with direct sunlight, as it suppresses sunlight better and the shot is generally more bright.
Selfie, portrait and macro
Selfie sensors are the same in both models, but Ultra has a better output, where you can see more detail and also a nicer view of the sky in the background. As for the portrait mode, here the result is quite tight. Ultra offers a slightly more natural skin color, but the so-called the bokeh effect is about the same.
We must not forget the huge advantage of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, which has a rear display, which provides a completely different level of selfie photos using the main sensor.
As for the macro, this mode is missing in the tested Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro. We present at least a shot from the blur mode from the Mi 11 Pro and a macro photo from the Mi 11 Ultra.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra: Optical zoom
The maximum optical zoom is 5x zoom. We also have the so-called hybrid zoom with 10x zoom. Greater zoom is only digital.
At first glance, you can see the difference again, especially in color rendering, where the Mi 11 Pro model brings warmer colors, while the Ultra model makes the colors cooler. Of course, the photo from the Ultra model is sharper, as the tele-macro sensor has a resolution of up to 48 MPx.
Night mode with Night Owl support
Both smartphones have been given Night Owl mode, which can be seen even in the dark. We have already verified in the reviews that it really works. For comparison, we will present photos even without the night mode.
The unlit building in front of the lens is completely black without night mode and it is not possible to see what is there at all. Night mode on brings more light to your photo with a longer shutter speed and optical image stabilization. Although the sharpness is worse with the use of night mode, few smartphones can take pictures in complete darkness.
In this case, the differences between the photos are hard to find. They are almost the same. Below you can see a few more shots using night mode.
Final evaluation
Based on the photos we took with both smartphones, we can say that this duel is very close. Although they only have a main sensor in common, the photos are very similar from a wide-angle and tele-macro lens.
The biggest difference is in the overall color rendering, where the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro has warmer colors, while the colors in the Mi 11 Ultra are more natural. But both smartphones are excellent. The Mi 11 Ultra has one handy extra feature, which is the secondary rear display. If you often take selfie photos, we recommend that you choose the Ultra flagship. It takes selfie photos to a completely different level.
If you want to save money and don't need a rear display, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro is also a great choice that you will definitely not regret.
