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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE

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XiaomiMi 11 Lite 5GXiaomiXiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
Overview
ReleasedApril 2021September 2021
Display
Screen size6.55″6.55″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness402 pixels per inch402 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits–
Display typeFlat 10-bit AMOLED with Gorilla Glass 6.FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay; 20:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density–402 ppi
Brightness detail500 nits typical and up to 800 nits in high-brightness mode.500 nits typical; up to 800 nits in high brightness mode
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresHDR10+, DCI-P3 colour and 240 Hz touch sampling.10-bit colour, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, DCI-P3 gamut, 100% typical sRGB and 5,000,000:1 typical contrast; 60/90 Hz refresh and 240 Hz touch sampling; TrueColor JNCD approximately 0.32 and Delta E approximately 0.36; sunlight mode 3.0, reading mode 3.0 and 360° ambient light sensors
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 780GQualcomm Snapdragon 778G
Memory6 GB – 8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUEight-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.Kryo 670 octa-core CPU up to 2.4 GHz
GPUAdreno 642.Adreno 642L
Storage typeLPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; hybrid microSD expansion up to 512 GB, according to the maker's support FAQ.LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 with Host Performance Booster; microSD expansion up to 1 TB; factory configurations listed on the UK spec sheet, regional availability varies
Cameras
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera20 MP20 MP
Main cameraf/1.79 and six-element lens; no optical stabilisation (Notebookcheck).64 MP, ƒ/1.79, six-element lens
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2 and 119° field of view.8 MP, 119° field of view and ƒ/2.2
Front camera20 MP, f/2.24; night and portrait modes.20 MP, ƒ/2.24; night mode, AI Beautify and time-lapse selfie
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; 720p or 1080p slow motion at 120 fps.4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; 1080p/720p slow motion at 120 fps
Front videoTime-lapse selfies; the UK maker sheet does not publish front-camera frame rates.–
Camera featuresAdditional 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.5 MP telemacro, ƒ/2.4, contrast autofocus at 3–7 cm; timed burst, AI SkyScaping, one-click AI cinema, eight cinematic video filters and time-lapse video
Battery and charging
Battery4,250 mAh4,250 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 33 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail4,250 mAh typical capacity.4,250 mAh typical
Wired charging33 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.33 W charger included
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight159 g158 g
Thickness6.81 mm6.81 mm
Height × width160.53 × 75.73 mm160.53 × 75.73 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP53–
MaterialsMatte glass back and plastic frame (TechRadar and Notebookcheck).–
ColoursTruffle Black, Citrus Yellow and Mint Green.Truffle Black, Bubblegum Blue, Peach Pink, Mint Green and Snowflake White
BiometricsSide fingerprint reader integrated into the power button and face unlock.Arc side fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock
SensorsInfrared blaster, proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass and linear motor.Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, linear motor and IR blaster
SpeakersDual speakers.Dual speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 12 based on Android 11.MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11
In the box33 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.Adapter, USB-C cable, SIM tool, Type-C to 3.5 mm headphone adapter, protective case, quick start guide, warranty card and safety information
Connectivity
Mobile network5G, 4G, 3G and 2G; global/UK published LTE bands include 20 and 28. VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling depend on the operator.5G NR n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/41/66/77/78; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD B38/40/41/42; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/6/8/19; GSM B2/3/5/8
SIMOne nano-SIM plus a hybrid slot for a second nano-SIM or microSD card; no eSIM, according to the maker's support FAQ.SIM 1 plus hybrid second SIM or microSD slot; dual 5G SIM availability varies by market and operator
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 5 and 4; 2.4 and 5 GHz, Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Display.Wi-Fi 4/5/6 and 802.11a/b/g; Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Display
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; maker support lists aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and LHDC audio codecs.Bluetooth 5.2
NFCMultifunction NFC with Google Pay; availability varies by market.Multifunctional NFC including Google Pay; availability varies by market
USBUSB-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.USB-C; Type-C to 3.5 mm headphone adapter included
Positioning–GPS L1/L5, GLONASS G1, Galileo E1/E5a, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5

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