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Huawei Pura X Max vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

Huawei Pura X Max
61.9Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

$1,199

61.9Inno Score
50.7chipPerformance54.9
60.1Display57.6
53.5Camera66.4
69.8Battery70.2
100Features65.3
7 spec wins — Huawei Pura X Max7 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Huawei Pura X Max scores 61.9 against 61.9 for Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Huawei Pura X Max edges ahead in features and display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Huawei Pura X Max

  • Stronger features score: 100 vs 65
  • 76% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 1,700 nits
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
  • 13% higher Screen size: 7.7 ″ vs 6.81 ″
  • Has eSIM — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 55 vs 51
  • Stronger camera score: 66 vs 54
  • 284% higher ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12.5 MP
  • 150% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 8 MP
  • 43% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3.5 x

Display

Display comparison: Huawei Pura X Max versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecHuawei Pura X MaxXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Screen size7.7 ″+13%6.81 ″
Panel typeLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution2584x18283200x1440
Pixel density411 ppi515 ppi+25%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+76%1,700 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Huawei Pura X Max versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecHuawei Pura X MaxXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
ChipsetKirin 9030 ProSnapdragon 888
AnTuTu—1,040,324
RAM (max)16 GB+33%12 GB
Storage options256GB/512GB/1TB256GB / 512GB
Storage type—UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Huawei Pura X Max versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecHuawei Pura X MaxXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.4-f/4.0f/2.0
Ultra-wide12.5 MP48 MP+284%
Telephoto50 MP+4%48 MP
Optical zoom3.5 x5 x+43%
Max video4K8K@24fps
Front camera8 MP20 MP+150%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Huawei Pura X Max versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecHuawei Pura X MaxXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Capacity5,300 mAh+6%5,000 mAh
Wired charging66 W67 W+2%
Wireless charging50 W67 W+34%

Design

Design comparison: Huawei Pura X Max versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecHuawei Pura X MaxXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Weight229 g+2%234 g
Thickness11.2 mm8.4 mm+25%
IP ratingIP58/IP59IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Huawei Pura X Max versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecHuawei Pura X MaxXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth6.05.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.1USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Huawei Pura X Max versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecHuawei Pura X MaxXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
OS at launchHarmonyOS 6.1Android 11 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Huawei Pura X Max versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpecHuawei Pura X MaxXiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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