Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G has finally launched in India. The brand has been hyping the smartphone for a while now as ‘The HyperPhone’. With 120W HyperCharge fast charging technology, Snapdragon 888 SoC, and 120Hz display, the new launch justifies the HyperPhone moniker, at least on paper.
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Xiaomi‘s latest flagship starts from Rs 39,999 for the base variant and is available for as low as Rs 29,999 with offers. The smartphone takes the competition to the OnePlus 9RT and Vivo V23 Pro (review) in the Indian smartphone market. Let’s take a look at how Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G stacks up against its competitors.
Xiaomi 11T Pro vs OnePlus 9RT vs Vivo V23 Pro: complete specifications
| Specs | Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G | OnePlus 9RT 5G | Vivo V23 Pro 5G |
| Display | 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED (120Hz) | 6.62-inch FHD+ AMOLED (120Hz) | 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED (90Hz) |
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | 8GB | 12GB | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | 128GB | 256GB | 128GB | 256GB |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| Rear cameras | 108MP + 8MP + 5MP | 50MP + 16MP + 2MP | 108MP + 8MP + 2MP |
| Front Camera | 16MP | 16MP | 50MP + 8MP |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | 4,500mAh | 4.300mAh |
| Fast charging | 120W fast charging | 65W fast charging | 44W fast charging |
| Dimensions | 164.1 x 76.9 x 8.8mm | 162.2 x 74.6 x 8.29mm | 159.46 x 73.27 x 7.36mm |
| Weight | 204g | 198.5g | 171g |
| Price | Rs 39,999 starting price | Rs 42,999 starting price | Rs 38,990 starting price |
Xiaomi 11T Pro vs OnePlus 9RT vs Vivo V23 Pro: price in India
| Variant | Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G | OnePlus 9RT 5G | Vivo V23 Pro 5G |
| 8GB + 128GB | Rs 39,999 | Rs 42,999 | Rs 38,990 |
| 8GB + 256GB | Rs 41,999 | – | – |
| 12GB + 256GB | Rs 43,999 | Rs 46,999 | Rs 43,990 |
Xiaomi has launched the 11T Pro 5G in three variants – 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB. These are priced at Rs 39,999, Rs 41,999, and Rs 43,999, respectively. However, Xiaomi is offering a Rs 5,000 instant discount on Citi Bank credit and EMI transactions along with additional Rs 5,000 exchange offer. This brings the effective price of each variant down by Rs 10,000.
On the other hand, the OnePlus 9RT is priced at Rs 42,999 for the 8GB variant and Rs 46,999 for the 12GB model. The Vivo V23 Pro also comes in the same two configurations priced at Rs 38,990 and Rs 43,990, respectively.
Considering Xiaomi offers more options to choose from and a massive discount to eligible customers, it comes across as a more value for money offering compared to the other two.
Winner: Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G
Xiaomi 11T Pro vs OnePlus 9RT vs Vivo V23 Pro: display
The OnePlus 9RT has been launched in India with a starting price of Rs 42,999
As for the display, Vivo V23 Pro is the runt of the litter here with a 6.5-inch AMOLED screen with FHD+ screen resolution. What razes the experience is the wide notch on the top and a 90Hz refresh rate. The Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G and OnePlus 9RT 5G —on the other hand— feature a larger 6.6-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Having said that, the OnePlus 9RT offers a touch sampling rate of up to 600Hz, which is limited to 480Hz on the Xiaomi offering. Additionally, the OnePlus 9RT offers a peak brightness of 1,300nits compared to 1,000nits on Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G. However, the Xiaomi 11T Pro has a hardware accelerated 10-bit display capable of producing billion colours. If you want the display for entertainment, the 11T Pro seems like a better bet even though it won’t get extremely bright.
Winner: Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G
Xiaomi 11T Pro vs OnePlus 9RT vs Vivo V23 Pro: performance and software
The Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G comes with Snapdragon 888 SoC
The Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G and OnePlus 9RT are powered by the last year’s flagship Snapdragon 888 SoC. They both offer up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB of storage, with Xiaomi offering an additional variant. Both smartphones employ LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage for faster performance. On the other hand, the Vivo V23 Pro 5G comes with MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 1200 SoC and the same configurations as the OnePlus 9RT. The Vivo offering also uses UFS 3.1 storage but falls short in the RAM department as it comes with LPDDR4X RAM.
In the software department, the Xiaomi 11T Pro and Vivo V23 Pro feature Android 12 with MIUI and FuntouchOS on top. The OnePlus 9RT comes with the dated Android 11 out of the box but with a cleaner and better optimized OxygneOS. This round goes to Xiaomi 11T Pro 5g for offering an extra variant, snappier processor, and MIUI has been improving as well with every iteration.
Winner: Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G
Xiaomi 11T Pro vs OnePlus 9RT vs Vivo V23 Pro: cameras
The Vivo V23 Pro comes with colour-changing back panel and 50-megapixel dual front cameras
The OnePlus 9RT misses out in the camera department as well since it comes with a 50-megapixel primary camera backed by a 16-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. On the front, there’s a 16-megapixel selfie camera. Both Vivo V23 Pro and Xiaomi 11T Pro have 108-megapixel primary camera and an 8-megapixel wide-angle lens. However, the third macro sensor is 2-megapixel on the former and 5-megapixel on the latter. For selfies, Xiaomi offers 16-megapixel, whereas Vivo V23 Pro demolishes the competition with its 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel combination on the front. Vivo V23 Pro also features a dual-tone spotlight on the front for clicking great selfies and vlogging.
Winner: Vivo V23 Pro
Xiaomi 11T Pro vs OnePlus 9RT vs Vivo V23 Pro: battery
The Xiaomi 11T Pro, OnePlus 9RT, and Vivo V23 Pro ship with 5,000mAh, 4,500mAh, and 4,300mAh batteries, respectively. The Xiaomi 11T Pro is the first smartphone in India to offer 120W fast charging tech. On the other hand, the OnePlus 9RT and Vivo V23 Pro come with 65W and 44W fast charging, respectively.
Winner: Xiaomi 11T Pro
Xiaomi 11T Pro vs OnePlus 9RT vs Vivo V23 Pro: conclusion
Xiaomi 11T Pro is perfectly capable of fending off the competition from OnePlus 9RT and Vivo V23 Pro
With a four-category win, Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G is the clear winner here. With a starting price of Rs 39,999 – a further Rs 10,000 discount with offers – it definitely undercuts OnePlus 9RT by a huge margin. Moreover, it’s also a better value for money offering compared to Vivo V23 Pro, which is Rs 1,000 cheaper. You get a flagship processor, a stunning design, brilliant display, and super fast charging.
On the other hand, the OnePlus 9RT will appeal to those who want a clean OS and an overall good package. Lastly, the Vivo V23 Pro is for content creators and selfie enthusiasts with its dual 50-megapixel front cameras, spotlight, teleprompter, and other such features. The Fluorite AG colour-changing back is an additional incentive for those who prefer stylish smartphones.