YouTuber shows suspected Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra devices

A YouTuber posted a video showcasing what it claims are two prototypes of Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra devices, suggesting that the phone might have an unusual feature: a rear-facing 1-inch screen right next to the cameras. The video shows this little screen showing what looks like an image of the phone’s home screen, only … you know, microscopic. A more practical application might be for selfies using the rear facing camera.

The video, since withdrawn, is from a little-known Filipino vlogger who goes through Tech Buff PH. XDA Developers indicates that the model number of the device is verified and that some details correspond to previous leaks. Other details of this alleged leak include 67W fast wireless charging, a 6.8-inch curved OLED with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz, a 5,000mAh battery and water resistance and IP68 dustproof.

Photo by Tech Buff PH

The suspected devices include a huge camera bump with a 120x hybrid zoom camera, like last year’s Mi 10 Ultra, as well as a 50-megapixel main camera. If this phone is indeed the Mi 11 Ultra, then it looks like Xiaomi ditched the 2x telephoto lens on the previous model, instead offering a longer periscope-style zoom lens. There’s also a 12mm ultra-wide, which Tech Buff PH says has a 48-megapixel sensor, upgraded from 12-megapixels.

Xiaomi announced the Chinese variant of the standard Mi 11 at the end of 2020, and more recently it unveiled an international version. Both feature a high-end Snapdragon 888 processor that offers 5G connectivity. With these versions announced, Xiaomi will likely follow other variations such as the alleged Ultra version shown here. Whether this device will become the real deal remains to be seen, but it’s an interesting concept to consider in either case.