Xiaomi Mi 11 Review // Six Months Later

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Here is my in-depth review of the Xiaomi Mi 11, seven months after its initial release date. A lot of phones have been released since then so, is it still worth getting?
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[@sambeckman]

Hey team! What are your thoughts on the Xiaomi Mi 11? Let me know below! Also, don't forget to check out RhinoShield's incredible cases and use code “SAM11” for 20% off for the next week (10% afterwards): bit.ly/35pKNR1

[@user-dy9tf1ch1n]

Dont care

[@jyothishjayakumar9231]

Sam the wallpapers. From where can I download it.?

[@Fiifi_Yahweh]

I would absolutely buy this phone!!

[@sakariaskarlsson634]

Im not sure if i will pick a mi12 or a A73 or something next year, sure the mi12 will be faster, but its almost twice the price, and i can easily manage with a upper midrange processor

[@sakariaskarlsson634]

Also i really like samsungs software more

[@LoverOfTech]

People do not realise how important having good haptics makes to a solid phone experience.

[@vedaryan334]

Seconded. Just like the software and display

[@Akmototech]

Am a guy who always turned off haptic feedback first, when I got a smartphone

[@jeffrycarrascal]

Happy to see your channel growing

[@godwholisten7728]

First thing i do with all the smart phones I've used is disable any kind of vibrations 😂😂

[@zhbader]

Unfortunately the battery won't agree

[@LarryAsberryJr]

I love the phone but that video intro was pure 90s sitcom nostalgia. Great effort on that!

[@fransisco5748]

Ooooh my god that intro. So fresh.

[@SpaceTraveler99]

Wow! First time coming to your channel. The video is amazing, the takes, the text animation. All awesome. And also one of the most complete reviews I've seen of the Mi 11. One tiny thing though: if you had mentioned the speakers and how they compare to other phones, this would be a 10/10 for me ;)

[@ameygargatte6840]

Set up looks dope Sam...Need a set up instructions video on Xiaomi phone

[@nuqman0099]

agree

[@GunKaraka]

Nice work man. You're literally the only channel that I have notifications set to on. And me being a Kiwi made it especially hard ;). Keep it up Sam.

[@danvybulangay2712]

Man, what a cinematic video you've got!! This is a smartphone review but I felt like I was watching a movie 😎😊. Splendid cinematography! And I think you're the only reviewer who mentioned the haptics! That is a very important aspect to me so thank you so much for doing this. I'd love to get the M11 soon 😊

[@t.h.9897]

I love the positive vibe in your videos. Very uplifting and refreshing.

[@alexlarsen6413]

Ha ha...I did get the Mi 11 and this video encapsulates how I feel about this phone so well...including the issues I had with it early on! Eventually I just stuck with the MIUI launcher, but minimized those frickin icons as much as I could. I even kinda fell in love with the super wallpapers, but can not wait for that video on how to reproduce your setup.

[@ahmadhamidi5560]

tbh miui 12.5 is really really smooth and it’s kinda worth sticking with miui? im surprised they got it to operate this good on a 60hz device

[@alexlarsen6413]

@@ahmadhamidi5560 Mi 11 is a 120hz device and it can operate at 120hz on max QHD+ resolution

[@SpaceWithSam]

Amazing review Sam! Keep up with the good work!👍😊

[@Uncle_Drew0227]

One of the best reviews and long term. Great job Sam! 👏 worthy thumbs up 👍

[@wenxusun3226]

dude, some of your wallpaper choice in this video is insanely good

[@SpaceTraveler99]

I'm eager to see how I can recreate your Homescreen!

[@msn8938]

Love the cinematography. Awesome work. Cheers

[@TamaraGirodie]

I would say your video is pure eye candy… but that wouldn’t be doing it justice! Your vids always have amazing shots, chill music, plenty of information… I mean really what’s not to love? 🧡🙏🏼 Keep it up Sam!

[@sambeckman]

Thank you!! 🙏🏻

[@Oravankarva]

What ICON pack did you use for the KWGT? Greatly appreciated 👍

[@Gabriel_-_-]

Super setup that you did on stock launcher I'm waiting for the step-by-step episode as you did.

[@celtic_tyw]

I LOVE The setup I NEED an instructions video on how to make it😄👍

[@fukinlyinsane1401]

To use shortcut maker widget in MIUI, it has special permission. I'm currently using shortcut maker on a Mi device.

[@FotisVoutsas]

Let me address something, in my mi 9t shortcut maker works a charm, you just gotta see the icons to the old theme to get the shape icons working

[@itsreth]

Just ordered this phone, it's exactly what I'm looking for in a phone for an affordable price

[@abirhasanshovon1947]

miui will ruin everything... miui is horrible

[@fedjamagga8385]

@@abirhasanshovon1947 mind to explain cuz I’m thinking of buying this?

[@abirhasanshovon1947]

@@fedjamagga8385 that kind of depends ... what kind of skin on android u like ? if u like other skins ... then its ok. But if u like stock android then u will hate miui. Miui has ADS, bugs which will never be fixed or fixed after a long time.cheak some videos about miui on android then decide.

[@TheWiseBear_]

@@fedjamagga8385 try it yourself don't listen to people. No phone is perfect and there are no major issues with MIUI. I have been using miui for more than 6 years and found it to be better than phones with stockish UI. I also have Pixel Experience installed on my secondary phone which was my primary prior to MI 11x

[@elclark_id]

@@abirhasanshovon1947 MIUI On Redmi Phone have Ads but not on MI phone. That would also explain the bug fixes take alot of time because u using a budget phone LoL

[@KalimbaMania]

Sam i love how you edit your videos . So satisfying to watch. Btw are you a professional videographer or photographer ?

[@mistersunny3636]

For sure he is! He even looks like one to me. 😉

[@brunofernandezgarcia-viso4399]

Your widget looks amazing man! I will wait for your tutorial :)

[@edwinjonah]

I'm not even interested in this phone, but watching your videos is just so satisfying! Keep it up

[@tigeroats913]

Been waiting for this video great job mate also take a look at the mi 10t

[@djmaxtrim]

The production is OUT OF THIS WORLD! Holy crap! The videography the colors!

[@harshalashar786]

That into is LIT🔥🔥

[@alexnicorescu8972]

I'm on the Mi 11 Ultra and I hate that I need to use the buttons with Nova. The beta version of Nova is butterly smooth. I installed the FNG app, used the command on the computer, without root, and still the gestures don't work. That's my main complain of the software, I really enjoy the rest. Looking forward for your video, maybe I'll give it a try, even if I use the swipe up icons feature to open another app. Keep it up Sam! Alex

[@hpit11]

Miui is a pain in the ass! I had this same problem + others and decided to root my poco f3 and installed Arrow OS. They really need to improve the software experience. You don't find those bugs in ONEUI

[@random_guy611]

I'm not sure why you're facing issue with the gestures. I use Redmi Note 7 Pro and gestures work really great with all third party launchers for me!! And all the animations also works well.

[@GrilledChickenRamyun]

Incredible video quality and review. Keep it up mate!

[@declanzhang2391]

I’m buying a Mi11 for my partner for his birthday this year. I really like the Redmi k50, but I haven’t seen the global miui version unfortunately

[@darrenhd6089]

Idk, but my nit-picky gripe with MIUI/Xiaomi phones is that the software does not add bottom padding for the keyboard directly baked into the system when using gesture based navigation. It's either the devs of whatever keyboard app you're using add a toggle to add bottom padding or get stuck with inaccurate typing. It's so annoying how easily you can toggle swipe gestures when hitting the space bar since it's all the way down the bottom. I'm so used to Gboard, but now I find myself trying to make do with Microsoft SwiftKey that offers the functionality of adding padding and deciding how big you want it to be.

[@arnabguha9615]

U really should be one of the best youtuber...the quality of your video nd editing is one of the best I have seen....love ur videos man...

[@AdminMN]

Great Video and incredible quality, Sam. Thank you.

[@spandexunderwear3630]

Hey! I also have a mi 11 and I have noticed something very strange but also interesting with the fingerprint sensor. When you hold your finger on it it takes quite long to unlock, like you said, but if you tap it for a split second instead of holding your finger on it, it's actually a lot quicker, this means that for some reason Xiaomi makes the whole animation play through when you hold your finger on it.

[@ahmedkamalhasin2070]

is there any way to reduce the animation in the developer options?

[@spandexunderwear3630]

@@ahmedkamalhasin2070 there is

[@vicoyadriane6445]

Is your mi 11 still going?? Did you encounter some issues like deadboot?? Or do you already have history of repair with your mi 11??

[@spandexunderwear3630]

@@vicoyadriane6445 i do unfortunately have a history with repairs. After a few months the motherboard died and after around a year i started having camera focusing issues. Both got resolved under warranty though and other than that no problems.

[@vicoyadriane6445]

What happened to your board like deadboot??

[@Just_Mike64]

You can actually use any 3rd party launcher on any miui 12 device : Install fluid navigation gestures, install 3rd party launcher, go to settings and enable gestures. There you go.

[@kmmjcx]

LOVE THE INTRO!

[@tradingabcd1018]

excellent video recording and editing skills. good work dude!

[@Fiifi_Yahweh]

Been waiting for your take on this phone bruh... Great visuals too#ThumbsUp

[@amargurung9091]

Eagerly waiting for kwdt video since i also use xiaomi.

[@alihejazi2060]

How come I've never crossed your channel before??? Just subscribed

[@jaineshpanchal7468]

that is mind blowing idea for set up entire KWGT

[@aadithya4614]

Yo! Great video..... I was just curious if you use dark mode always on your phone or schedule from Sunrise to sunset.... Or just use light mode???

[@sambeckman]

Scheduled using fixed times!

[@aadithya4614]

@@sambeckman I do the same as well

[@MattVlastos]

Where did you get those wallpapeeeers, they are 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@ahmedkamalhasin2070]

This video was smooth as butter! Loved the home screen setup, I also hate the default MIUI home screens and your one was definitely inspired.

[@blajo3694]

You could just change the theme and customise as you like !!!!! No other brands provide as customisation as Xiaomi even though there software is buggy

[@KingGeneral21]

Have you used the Pixel? How do you find his against that?

[@yeasinmugdha9597]

Please make a video on how I can recreate the same setup on MIUI . The setup and wallpapers were really great 😍 . Love your videos 😘 .

[@CJ-jp3zw]

thank you for the clear presentation

[@Stone45781]

What is the aspect ratio of your videos it's just perfect

[@a.b1266]

I have a Mi11 Pro coming as an upgrade to my old Note 10 +, though your take on the software was a little worrisome, I'm also a long time Nova Launcher (Premium) user. The Samsung to Xiaomi transition could be interesting.

[@migueldaban3920]

Yes please post the video of the home screen, I am facing the same problem with my new xiaomi

[@hpit11]

Xiaomi makes amazing phones (hardwares) but MiUI is just... meeehhh ! especially compared to to ONEUI which I consider the overall best and most customizable android OS (with all the goodluck features considered) I had a mi9t and now a Poco f3 which I decided to root and install Arrow OS for many reasons: -Gestures not compatible with Nova as you showed in this video -Permissions management is such a pain in the ass and why do I have to wait 10 seconds every time -Aggressive battery optimisation even when you turn it off for some apps. I had to restart apps like fluid navigation gestures every time and that was so annoying! -For some reasons you can't create some widgets of some apps and others are bugged for no reason (can't set a specific ringtone notification on WhatsApp wtf) -Bloatware -Ads you need to block -Can't use one handed mode with gestures enable -Always on display too dimmed (look at Samsung or LG AOD come on Xiaomi!)and maybe other reasons I forget. I like options and customization but MIUI pissed me off so much that even a light and clean custom rom like Arrow OS is such a relief! And when you think the mi11 ultra runs this same software... Bruh ! I wouldn't pay a grand for that. They really need to improve the software experience

[@mrt1172]

Please what custom ROM can I use for mi9t

[@elclark_id]

FYI All Android 10+ has junky animation with 3rd party launcher. So its Android Level Issue not MIUI level issue

[@relikesports.2548]

It would be helpful if you can comment on your experience with the speakers of this phone as well. Are the comparable to iphone speakers?

[@BhargavAngirekula]

we need setups used in the videoo

[@Archer-hg9rw]

it would be cool if you compared all the phones you've used so far in 2021

[@naylayoussef466]

All I watched..you my friend are the first to talk with me!

[@lachlan.mooney]

I have had this phone for a year now, and these are my thoughts. - Battery sucks, i run it at 1080p 120hz and always have to charge it at TAFE or wherever I am every day, for some reason it seems to use a lot of battery when the screen is off. - Cameras over time have become really sharp, i cant explain it but I know for a fact that something has happened to them Apart from that its a really good phone and if you can find around $1000 AUD well worth the money.

[@khtabbentaher3838]

Hey mate im getting it for around 420 AUD, seems like a steal at that price XD

[@lachlan.mooney]

@@khtabbentaher3838 Nice, make sure its not a scam though. I broke mine with beach water damage, dousnt connect to cellular. It took almost nothing was just trying to get some sand off, thought it could handle it 😭. Gone to a iPhone now for reasons I cannot explain

[@khtabbentaher3838]

@@lachlan.mooney yeah ofc it's gonna be my secondary device, main is pixel 6 pro on proton aosp

[@userworx]

Nice, waiting for the guide :)

[@rss5969]

There seems to be overheating issue with most of 2021 flagship phones e.g. s21 ultra, oneplus 9 pro, mi 11, mi 11 ultra, etc. Pretty much a write off year, hopefully 2022 phones won't have that issue.

[@raulespinoza8668]

Rhino shield cases suck, they are way too slippery, good review though, thank you.

[@KingGeneral21]

Great video! Are you still using the phone? Is it glitchy and buggy?

[@Stranger2Sum]

Solid intro 🔥

[@HOPE-tf2gg]

Awesome making bro

[@Rtomasie]

I am not being paid to say this. I can attest to the quality of a Rhinoshield case. I used your promo code to get one for the Nexus 5, and it is a solid phone case, my Nexus 5 feels very safe in it. They are somewhat pricey but with your promo code it becomes more affordable, so thanks dude!

[@sewieok]

It does cost cheap now, $500 and when with vouchers you can get it for like $460

[@CJ-jp3zw]

You forgot to talk about the audio phone set experience?

[@ketansingh_]

U can use shortcut maker by going in the app and create custom icon

[@jakecortes4507]

Woaaah solid review! But why didn't you include in the review the overheating issue? Im a mi 11 user btw :))

[@nilskiemle9556]

How is the overheating issue today? I searched it on google and it was really a serious issue to the point that it burnt the motherboard for some of the users. It seems like a good phone to replace my s10 but I'm a little bit worried

[@fofwgkta]

How do you manage get 3rd party launcher work gestures? In my Xiaomi, it doesn't work I have to use the 3 button layout

[@gosth81]

Early gang tho Ps. Rhino shield doesn't have cases for redmi note 8 :/

[@alirezaakbari2329]

I have it and the heat when i turn on data is a night mare in this summer

[@Stabzcell97812]

How bad is MIUI? And what can you do to mitigate/remove it's awfulness?

[@adamphung]

How about audio quality with headphones bro?

[@Desmond_The_King]

how did u set both gesture and nova or 3rd party launcher ?????

[@QbanCelli]

I want that green and yellow wallpaper. Where can i get it?

[@beautyneytiri]

i'm wondering... when you tap on the back with your nail, does it sound and feel very weak and cheap ? i've had two mi 11 devices now and they both had this issue. someone said maybe they all have this issue, so can you please let me know ?

[@safiullahqureshi3196]

That's just how Xiaomi does glass backs. It's the same deal with Note 10 Pro and Poco F3. It feels cheap, but doesn't affect usability. If a solid feel is what you're after, Samsung and Apple are hard to beat. The 4 year old Note 8 still feels indestructible.

[@dbullet9856]

Hows battery life? Screen on time? Settings?

[@edsheeranchan533]

where did you get your wallpaper the yellow one 🤗

[@zalaarjunsinh1849]

Need a setup video🤩

[@andyH_England]

Yes, thanks for saying that all displays are excellent now. This is the truth and it is pure advertising and sponsoring when I see reviews of the S21 line on YT and the hyperbolic claims they have the best displays in the Universe! They may be, though it is easy to argue to the contrary, for many of us, most displays are now ridiculously good. When this phone came out I said it would be one of the better mid-range (high) phones and although the s20FE gets all the YT love, I would still suggest this as a viable alternative, especially as it is now close to the current price of last year's S20FE, around £550! With MiUI 12.5 the skin and UI as well as performance and efficiency is improving. Of course, there are many solid devices at this price so a hard choice. For me, I am avoiding the SD888 as it seems to be a sub-par upgrade cycle and likely will look at the Pixel 6 or wait for 2022.

[@eboyblackout]

Finally someone spoke about the glitch with Nova Launcher & MIUI, hate Xiaomi phones due to this issue.... never gonna buy any Xiaomi phone ever until they resolve this issue...

[@dumpacc13]

i have the mi 11 lite, and its good!

[@kushalkhaire973]

Please do make that step by step setup guide

[@abulhassan4711]

Please Do A Setup Video

[@TechFork]

Sir please make a Video on How you designed this KWGT Widget . Maybe a ' Silently making a Custom widget in KWGT ' Video . That sounds Intresting!

[@hmdak]

4:54 how is your Google Keyboard padded all the way down to the bottom? Literally every 20:9 aspect ratio phone has a space for the navigation buttons even if you don't use them, did you do it for the video using adb commands? But that's just temporary! Do you know of a permanent solution? Please reply!

[@sambeckman]

Nope, didn't change any setting! Was like that by default.

[@marklumino7301]

videography is as awesome as the phone. 👏👏👏

[@EugeneLeung1026]

Nice wallpapers, i believe they’re from another creator shevon salmon?

[@waibanroi]

Does using drops icon pack require a launcher ...if yes ...what do you recommend

[@waibanroi]

@DanStracey thanks bro/sis😂😂

[@roemix8820]

Will one make it through the day as a heavy user. Lets say with about 6 hours screen on time??

[@Its_A_London_Thing]

Most reviewers are saying between 5-6hrs, but when you read customer reviews, they say that you have to charge at least twice a day. I'm not a heavy user but I do stream music from my phone to my BT speaker from around 8am-4pm and with the usual, calls, texts, social media etc, so I'm wondering how long it would last considering it would be off charge from 6am.

[@judhistiramistri6248]

Finally, someone noticed that MIUI is so bad in 3rd party launcher situation..... I'm totally sick with system launch, it doesn't let you set any custom icon size 😓 I think if you will mention it all your upcoming xiomi phone reviews then they will try to fix it And miui bugs are also device specific, you can see camera dead issue on poco x2 & many uncountable little stuffs . I hope you are reading this comment 🤞 Love from my heart 😅❤️

[@manenwan]

7:43 Linus: Cries and sulk about the limitations of miui Sam: Adapt, persevere and appreciate the good behind the limitation That's why linus should just stick to PCs

[@xuekhai]

mi 11 or Samsung s20 plus ?

[@victorzeet]

8:45 wallpapers from? Please.

How did you use the google page to the left of the homescreen instead of the xiaomi app vault?

[@random_guy611]

Some recent version of MIUI has google vault instead of App vault. MIUI 12.5, I guess

[@saurav.rathi.7]

Need those beautiful walls

[@Mr.Junkers]

Fluid Walls

[@Walker-kh6dg]

@@Mr.Junkers thanks friend

[@saurav.rathi.7]

@@Mr.Junkers what's the dark one name?

[@Mr.Junkers]

@@saurav.rathi.7 Uhh, I'm not sure. I thought they were all from Fluid Walls, but it seems I was wrong, since I can't find the others.

[@saurav.rathi.7]

@@Mr.Junkers yea lol just bought the app and only saw the the last one

[@marufzakaria6577]

Great review

[@subhasis_art.]

Please please please make a tutorial video for the homescreen setup.. I'm using redmi note 10 pro..its great but i just hate the ugly homescreen..

[@estelle4319]

Lovely phone but viewers keep on about overheating...reason not to buy?