Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge Review: Hyper convenient, with an asterisk
The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a bold step forward for Xiaomi to take on a segment that is dominated by Oppo, OnePlus, Vivo, and Samsung. But instead of focusing on front cameras and design alone, Xiaomi focuses ons omething that matters more to us Indians – battery charging speeds. Or, that is what Xiaomi assumes. And, this 120W charging thing is not a gimmick – charging every other phone, including the iPhone 13, feels painfully slow in comparison.
But what about the rest of the phone? Even if you are paying ₹26,999 for the base 6GB/128GB variant, it is only natural to expect a wholesome smartphone experience. It feels fine for the most part but its underlying Redmi DNA is quite evident; something that the similarly priced Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G doesn’t impart. Does that mean the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge is a one-trick pony?
After having spent over 10 days with it, let’s discuss it. And since this one is all about its charging speed, let us begin from there.
After receiving a lot of queries regarding its actual charging speed and safety, here’s what I want to clarify – the Xiaomi 11iHyperCharge charges just like any other smartphone. The battery heats up normally like any other smartphone. I cannot confirm the longevity of the battery with just a few days of usage but Xiaomi claims 800 charge cycles only reduces the capacity by 20 percent; for now, we have to take Xiaomi’s words. So, does it charge in 15 minutes as Xiaomi claims?
Not exactly. The 15-minute full charge claim is only valid when the phone does not have any apps preloaded, no Google account logged in, and no wireless connections. In amore real-world scenario, it takes close to 20 minutes to top up from 15percent battery. Note that this is with the Boost Charging
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