Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

“It captures photos and video as good or even better than any competitor and can only get better at it if Xiaomi opens up the rear display's full potential. But it's not just the camera. Perhaps the phone's sheer heft could be the one dealbreaker, since the rest is hard to fault - a wonderful display, some of the finest speakers, good battery life and fast charging, and a posh ceramic build mean there's hardly any compromise involved. At launch pricing, depending on where you are, the Mi 11 Ultra ranges between a proper bargain and a reasonable value for money. We'd recommend it either way.”

“The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a superb phone, but it doesn't make sense to pay the full amount for one, seven months into its life cycle. If you can find the flagship at a discount, sure - go for it! There aren't a set of cameras that can equal the Mi 11 Ultra's three rear ones. There are phones that can zoom more, but with compromises in image quality. And while some phone cameras might be better in specific aspects than the Mi 11 Ultra's, none will match it as a whole - it's that good. You're also getting the best smartphone chip on Android's side, the fastest charging, and reasonable battery life. The uncompromising build quality is undeniable as well.”

“The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a flagship smartphone that can go toe to toe with the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the Oppo Find X3 Pro. The Chinese smartphone feels very premium in the hand (because of its weight) and has a very impressive specifications sheet. The Mi 11 Ultra has a very impressive camera system, which is somewhat hampered by software limitations. The rear OLED panel, which can function as a viewfinder, is not a real game-changer, though.”

“Xiaomi released an exceptionally well-designed and feature-rich device with the Mi 11 Ultra. Software support aside, the Mi 11 Ultra really holds up well over half a year later. It’s easy to see why buyers like the device. It has some great cameras, a gorgeous display, rapid fast charging, and top-tier performance. Still, it’s not easy to compete with the other ultra-premium flagships in the market, and ultimately its high price point combined with the lack of a software support guarantee is its downfall.”