vivo X70 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

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X70 Pro compared with Mi 11 Ultra
vivoX70 ProXiaomiMi 11 Ultra
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2021April 2021
Display
Screen size6.56″6.81″
Resolution2376 × 10803200 × 1440 (better)
Sharpness398 pixels per inch515 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–1,700 nits
Display typeCurved E5 LTPS AMOLEDQuad-curved AMOLED with Gorilla Glass Victus; rear 1.1-inch AMOLED display (Tech Advisor).
Display featuresSmart 60/120 Hz switching, 240 Hz gaming touch sampling, HDR10+ and SGS Eye Care certification900 nits high-brightness mode, 480 Hz touch sampling, 10-bit colour, Dolby Vision and HDR10+.
Performance
ChipMediaTek Dimensity 1200-vivoQualcomm Snapdragon 888
Memory8 GB – 12 GB12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB
CPUDimensity 1200-vivo, 6 nm; Chinese Exynos 1080 model is a different regional versionSnapdragon 888, 5 nm process and Kryo 680 up to 2.84 GHz.
GPU–Adreno 660.
Storage typeIndia LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1; extended RAM uses storage and is not physical RAMLPDDR5 and UFS 3.1; no microSD expansion (TechRadar).
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP48 MP
Telephoto camera8 MP48 MP
Optical zoom5×5×
Front camera32 MP (better)20 MP
Main camera50 MP Sony IMX766V, f/1.75 and Gimbal Stabilisation 3.0f/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 camera12 MP, f/2.2f/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/1.98 and 50 mm equivalentPeriscope 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–
ZoomLongest optical zoom 5×, Tech Advisor–
Video recordingUp to 4K at 60 fps, Tech AdvisorAll 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 and Biotar, Distagon, Planar and Sonnar portrait styles; Pro Cinematic Mode, VIS five-axis stabilisation and real-time night previewRear display can frame main-camera selfies; night and movie-effect modes. Reviewers disagree about the ultra-wide results.
Battery and charging
Battery4,450 mAh5,000 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 44 WUp to 67 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneUp 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 charging–67 W wireless and 10 W reverse wireless charging; Tech Advisor did not test the maximum wireless rate.
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight183 g (better)234 g
Thickness7.99 mm (better)8.38 mm
Height × width158.3 × 73.21 mm164.3 × 74.6 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
MaterialsAluminium frame and fluorite AG glass backCeramic back and Gorilla Glass Victus over the display; maker ceramic specification controls TechRadar's rear-glass description.
ColoursCosmic Black and Aurora Dawn in India; black 183 g and 7.99 mm, Aurora 184 g and 8.08 mmCeramic Black and Ceramic White.
Water resistance detail–IP68 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; infrared remote control–
SpeakersSingle speaker, Tech Advisor and Tech360Stereo speakers tuned with Harman Kardon.
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 11 with Funtouch OS 12MIUI 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, protective film 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 n3/5/77/78 and WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8–
SIMDual nano-SIM, dual standby and single passDual SIM; network support depends on regional bands and operators.
Wi-FiGlobal sheet lists Wi-Fi 5/6, 2.4/5 GHz and MIMOWi-Fi 6; Wi-Fi 6E availability depends on regions and an OTA update, as qualified by the maker.
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2.
NFCNot supported in India; global sheet specifies availability in other marketsNFC.
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C and OTGUSB-C; no 3.5 mm socket (TechRadar).
PositioningIndia GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and NavIC; global sheet also lists BeiDou, QZSS and A-GPS–

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