vivo X70 Pro+ vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

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X70 Pro+ compared with Mi 11 Ultra
vivoX70 Pro+XiaomiMi 11 Ultra
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2021April 2021
Display
Screen size6.78″6.81″
Resolution3200 × 14403200 × 1440
Sharpness518 pixels per inch (better)515 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,500 nits1,700 nits (better)
Display typeCurved E5 LTPO AMOLED, 1–120 Hz adaptive refresh and 1.07 billion coloursQuad-curved AMOLED with Gorilla Glass Victus; rear 1.1-inch AMOLED display (Tech Advisor).
Brightness detail1,500 nits peak, maker China launch release–
Display features300 Hz touch sampling, maker India release900 nits high-brightness mode, 480 Hz touch sampling, 10-bit colour, Dolby Vision and HDR10+.
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 888 PlusQualcomm Snapdragon 888
Memory12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB
CPUSnapdragon 888 Plus; Chinese specification sheet identifies the 5 nm processSnapdragon 888, 5 nm process and Kryo 680 up to 2.84 GHz.
GPUAdreno 660Adreno 660.
Storage typeIndia 12 GB LPDDR5 and 256 GB UFS 3.1; Chinese configurations differLPDDR5 and UFS 3.1; no microSD expansion (TechRadar).
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera48 MP48 MP
Telephoto camera8 MP48 MP
Optical zoom5×5×
Front camera32 MP (better)20 MP
Main camera50 MP Samsung GN1, f/1.57 and OISf/1.95, 1/1.12-inch Samsung GN2 sensor, optical stabilisation and four-pixel binning to 2.8 µm; Dual Pixel Pro and laser focus.
Ultra wide camera48 MP, f/2.2 and gimbal stabilisationf/2.2, 128° field of view and phase-detection autofocus; maker overview lists a 1/2-inch sensor and 12 mm equivalent focal length.
Telephoto camera8 MP periscope, f/3.4 and OIS; separate 12 MP portrait camera, f/1.6 and OISPeriscope with OIS and 5× optical zoom; f/4.1 aperture (Tech Advisor). 10× hybrid and 120× digital zoom are separate. Maker overview lists a 1/2-inch sensor and 120 mm equivalent focal length.
Front camera32 MP, f/2.45–
Video recordingUp to 8K at 30 fps or 4K at 30/60 fps; Ultra Stable at 1080p/60 fps and horizon levelling at 1080p/30 fps, Android AuthorityAll three rear cameras support 8K at 24 fps and 4K at 30/60 fps.
Front video–1080p at 30/60 fps; f/2.2 selfie aperture (Tech Advisor).
Camera featuresZEISS T* coating, V1 imaging chip, Natural Color and Biotar, Distagon, Planar and Sonnar portrait styles; horizon levelling videoRear display can frame main-camera selfies; night and movie-effect modes. Reviewers disagree about the ultra-wide results.
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh5,000 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 55 WUp to 67 W (better)
Wireless chargingUp to 50 WUp to 67 W (better)
Battery life detail–5,000 mAh typical, 4,900 mAh minimum.
Wired charging–UK 67 W charger included; Tech Advisor's Indian unit information instead describes a 55 W bundled charger.
Wireless chargingMaker laboratory claims 50% in 26 minutes at 50 W67 W wireless and 10 W reverse wireless charging; Tech Advisor did not test the maximum wireless rate.
Charges other devices10 W reverse wireless charging, Tech Advisor–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight213 g (better)234 g
Thickness8.89 mm8.38 mm (better)
Height × width164.54 × 75.21 mm164.3 × 74.6 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsAluminium alloy frame, fluorite AG glass back and ceramic camera windowCeramic back and Gorilla Glass Victus over the display; maker ceramic specification controls TechRadar's rear-glass description.
ColoursEnigma Black in IndiaCeramic Black and Ceramic White.
Water resistance detailIP68, maker India releaseIP68 tested at 1.5 metres for up to 30 minutes under laboratory conditions.
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint readerIn-display fingerprint sensor (Tech Advisor).
SensorsAccelerometer, ambient light, proximity, compass and gyroscope–
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers tuned with Harman Kardon.
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 11 with Funtouch OS 12, Android Authority and Tech AdvisorMIUI 12 based on Android 11; maker page notes the MIUI 12.5 update.
In the boxIndia phone, charger, cable, headset, case, SIM tool, guide, warranty card and earphone jack adapterUK charger, cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter, case, SIM tool and documents. The UK maker's 12/256 configuration is used; other regional memory options are not inferred. Contemporary Gizmochina actual first-sale coverage on 2 April 2021 supports the Chinese sale month, with later UK availability distinguished.
Connectivity
Mobile networkIndia 5G n1/3/5/8/28/38/40/41/77/78; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8–
SIMDual nano-SIM, dual standby and single passDual SIM; network support depends on regional bands and operators.
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, Android Authority and Tech AdvisorWi-Fi 6; Wi-Fi 6E availability depends on regions and an OTA update, as qualified by the maker.
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2.
NFCSupported on reviewed India model, Android Authority and Tech AdvisorNFC.
USBUSB Type-C and OTGUSB-C; no 3.5 mm socket (TechRadar).
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo and NavIC–

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