Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
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| XiaomiMi 10 Lite 5G | XiaomiMi 11 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2020 | April 2021 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.57″ | 6.55″ |
| Resolution | 2400 × 1080 | 2400 × 1080 |
| Sharpness | 401 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | – | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | – | 800 nits |
| Display type | AMOLED TrueColour display; 20:9 aspect ratio | Flat 10-bit AMOLED with Gorilla Glass 6. |
| Brightness detail | 600 nits in HBM and 430 nits typical | 500 nits typical and up to 800 nits in high-brightness mode. |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | – |
| Display features | HDR10+, 4,300,000:1 typical contrast, 98% typical gamut (colour space unspecified) and TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification | HDR10+, DCI-P3 colour and 240 Hz touch sampling. |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G |
| Memory | 6 GB – 8 GB | 6 GB – 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB (better) | 128 GB |
| CPU | Kryo 475 octa-core CPU up to 2.4 GHz; 7 nm EUV process | Eight-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. |
| GPU | Adreno 620 up to 625 MHz | Adreno 642. |
| Storage type | – | LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; hybrid microSD expansion up to 512 GB, according to the maker's support FAQ. |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP (better) |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP (better) |
| Main camera | 48 MP, 1/2-inch sensor, 0.8 µm pixels, 4-in-1 binning, ƒ/1.79 and six-element lens | f/1.79 and six-element lens; no optical stabilisation (Notebookcheck). |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view; maker footnote specifies 108° after distortion correction | f/2.2 and 119° field of view. |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP, f/2.24; night and portrait modes. |
| Video recording | 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 120, 240 or 960 fps in 720p/1080p | Rear 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; 720p or 1080p slow motion at 120 fps. |
| Front video | 1080p/720p at 30 fps; 720p slow motion at 120 fps | Time-lapse selfies; the UK maker sheet does not publish front-camera frame rates. |
| Camera features | 2 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 correction | Additional 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 | ||
| Battery | 4,160 mAh | 4,250 mAh (better) |
| Wired charging | Up to 20 W | Up to 33 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | 4,160 mAh typical | 4,250 mAh typical capacity. |
| Wired charging | Phone supports 20 W charging; standard 22.5 W charger included | 33 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 | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 192 g | 159 g (better) |
| Thickness | 7.88 mm | 6.81 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 163.71 × 74.77 mm | 160.53 × 75.73 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | – | IP53 |
| Materials | – | Matte glass back and plastic frame (TechRadar and Notebookcheck). |
| Colours | Aurora Blue, Cosmic Grey and Dream White | Truffle Black, Citrus Yellow and Mint Green. |
| Biometrics | In-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock | Side fingerprint reader integrated into the power button and face unlock. |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, fingerprint sensor, IR blaster and haptic motor | Infrared blaster, proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass and linear motor. |
| Speakers | Mono speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socket (Notebookcheck and Frandroid); maker confirms Hi-Res Audio and Mi Audio Sound | Dual speakers. |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Android 10 with MIUI 11 (Frandroid); Notebookcheck tested a later MIUI 12 version | MIUI 12 based on Android 11. |
| In the box | Phone, power adapter, protective case, USB-C cable, SIM tool, user guide and warranty card | 33 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 network | 5G 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 varies | 5G, 4G, 3G and 2G; global/UK published LTE bands include 20 and 28. VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling depend on the operator. |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM; maker lists dual 4G support and says primary 5G plus secondary 4G/3G/2G requires an OTA update | One nano-SIM plus a hybrid slot for a second nano-SIM or microSD card; no eSIM, according to the maker's support FAQ. |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz, 2 × 2 MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display and Miracast | Wi-Fi 6, 5 and 4; 2.4 and 5 GHz, Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Display. |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1, Qualcomm TrueWireless Stereo Plus; AAC, LDAC, LHDC, aptX, aptX HD and aptX Adaptive | Bluetooth 5.2; maker support lists aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and LHDC audio codecs. |
| NFC | Supported, including Google Pay | Multifunction NFC with Google Pay; availability varies by market. |
| USB | USB-C | USB-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. |
| Positioning | Dual-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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