Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G

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Mi 10 Lite 5G compared with Mi 11 Lite 5G
XiaomiMi 10 Lite 5GXiaomiMi 11 Lite 5G
Overview
ReleasedMay 2020April 2021
Display
Screen size6.57″6.55″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness401 pixels per inch402 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate–90 Hz
Peak brightness–800 nits
Display typeAMOLED TrueColour display; 20:9 aspect ratioFlat 10-bit AMOLED with Gorilla Glass 6.
Brightness detail600 nits in HBM and 430 nits typical500 nits typical and up to 800 nits in high-brightness mode.
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5–
Display featuresHDR10+, 4,300,000:1 typical contrast, 98% typical gamut (colour space unspecified) and TÜV Rheinland low blue light certificationHDR10+, DCI-P3 colour and 240 Hz touch sampling.
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 765GQualcomm Snapdragon 780G
Memory6 GB – 8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB (better)128 GB
CPUKryo 475 octa-core CPU up to 2.4 GHz; 7 nm EUV processEight-core Kryo 670 CPU up to 2.4 GHz. This is the original Snapdragon 780G model, distinct from the 4G Mi 11 Lite and later 11 Lite 5G NE.
GPUAdreno 620 up to 625 MHzAdreno 642.
Storage type–LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; hybrid microSD expansion up to 512 GB, according to the maker's support FAQ.
Cameras
Main camera48 MP64 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP20 MP (better)
Main camera48 MP, 1/2-inch sensor, 0.8 µm pixels, 4-in-1 binning, ƒ/1.79 and six-element lensf/1.79 and six-element lens; no optical stabilisation (Notebookcheck).
Ultra wide camera8 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view; maker footnote specifies 108° after distortion correctionf/2.2 and 119° field of view.
Front camera16 MP20 MP, f/2.24; night and portrait modes.
Video recording4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 120, 240 or 960 fps in 720p/1080pRear 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; 720p or 1080p slow motion at 120 fps.
Front video1080p/720p at 30 fps; 720p slow motion at 120 fpsTime-lapse selfies; the UK maker sheet does not publish front-camera frame rates.
Camera features2 MP depth sensor with 1.75 µm pixels, ƒ/2.4 and fixed focus; 2 MP macro with 1.75 µm pixels and ƒ/2.4; night mode 2.0, document, cinematic, Vlog, motion tracking, time-lapse, advanced video stabilisation and macro video; Pro, HDR, panorama, portrait blur adjustment and ultrawide distortion correctionAdditional 5 MP f/2.4 telemacro camera with contrast autofocus at 3–7 cm; this is a close-focus camera rather than an optical telephoto zoom.
Battery and charging
Battery4,160 mAh4,250 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 20 WUp to 33 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail4,160 mAh typical4,250 mAh typical capacity.
Wired chargingPhone supports 20 W charging; standard 22.5 W charger included33 W charger included. Maker support lists Quick Charge 4+, Quick Charge 3+ and USB Power Delivery 3.0 for the phone; supplied adapter supports Quick Charge 3.0, USB-PD and PPS.
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight192 g159 g (better)
Thickness7.88 mm6.81 mm (better)
Height × width163.71 × 74.77 mm160.53 × 75.73 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP53
Materials–Matte glass back and plastic frame (TechRadar and Notebookcheck).
ColoursAurora Blue, Cosmic Grey and Dream WhiteTruffle Black, Citrus Yellow and Mint Green.
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlockSide fingerprint reader integrated into the power button and face unlock.
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, fingerprint sensor, IR blaster and haptic motorInfrared blaster, proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass and linear motor.
SpeakersMono speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket (Notebookcheck and Frandroid); maker confirms Hi-Res Audio and Mi Audio SoundDual speakers.
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 10 with MIUI 11 (Frandroid); Notebookcheck tested a later MIUI 12 versionMIUI 12 based on Android 11.
In the boxPhone, power adapter, protective case, USB-C cable, SIM tool, user guide and warranty card33 W adapter, USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter, SIM tool, soft case and documents. April 2021 is the conservative first-sale month from TechRadar's actual retail-availability account; an exact maker-confirmed day remains unverified.
Connectivity
Mobile network5G n1/3/7/28/77/78; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28 and TDD B38/40/41; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8; GSM B2/3/5/8; regional availability varies5G, 4G, 3G and 2G; global/UK published LTE bands include 20 and 28. VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling depend on the operator.
SIMDual nano-SIM; maker lists dual 4G support and says primary 5G plus secondary 4G/3G/2G requires an OTA updateOne nano-SIM plus a hybrid slot for a second nano-SIM or microSD card; no eSIM, according to the maker's support FAQ.
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz, 2 × 2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display and MiracastWi-Fi 6, 5 and 4; 2.4 and 5 GHz, Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Display.
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1, Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo Plus; AAC, LDAC, LHDC, aptX, aptX HD and aptX AdaptiveBluetooth 5.2; maker support lists aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and LHDC audio codecs.
NFCSupported, including Google PayMultifunction NFC with Google Pay; availability varies by market.
USBUSB-CUSB-C with USB 2.0 data (Notebookcheck); USB OTG and wired reverse charging confirmed by maker support. No 3.5 mm socket; audio adapter included.
PositioningDual-frequency GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1 and QZSS L1/L5; A-GPS and wireless/data network positioning–

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