A fresh report suggests the Xiaomi Mi 11 January launch could arrive much sooner than expected, with Xiaomi tipped to unveil its next flagship series in China in early 2021. According to a Gizmochina report, the company may announce both the Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro in January next year, several weeks ahead of the February cadence it followed with the Mi 10 line.
Why the Xiaomi Mi 11 January launch matters
Xiaomi launched the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro in February this year. Bringing the Mi 11 series forward to January would mark an earlier debut for the flagship lineup and put the new phones in front of buyers sooner.
The report ties the timing to silicon: the Mi 11 is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 875 mobile platform, positioning it as one of the early flagships built on the new chipset in China.
Xiaomi Mi 11 expected features
Leaks point to a curved display and a triple camera setup on the rear. The headline sensor is said to be a 108 MP primary camera with support for up to 30X zoom.
- Curved display design
- Triple rear camera setup
- 108 MP primary sensor
- Up to 30X zoom support
- Snapdragon 875 mobile platform
What about the Mi 11 Pro?
Speculation around the Mi 11 Pro also describes a curved display, paired with a punch-hole cutout. The screen is reported to offer QHD Plus resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate.
On the imaging side, the Mi 11 Pro is expected to feature four-in-one binning technology and a 50 MP primary camera lens.
Rumoured specifications at a glance
| Feature | Mi 11 | Mi 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | Curved | Curved, punch-hole, QHD Plus, 120 Hz |
| Primary camera | 108 MP, up to 30X zoom | 50 MP, four-in-one binning |
| Rear cameras | Triple setup | Not specified |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 875 | Not specified |
For more on upcoming releases, browse our latest phone coverage. As always, these details are based on reports and remain unconfirmed until Xiaomi makes it official.
