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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 12 Lite

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XiaomiMi 11 Lite 5GXiaomiXiaomi 12 Lite
Overview
ReleasedApril 2021July 2022
Display
Screen size6.55″6.55″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness402 pixels per inch402 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits950 nits
Display typeFlat 10-bit AMOLED with Gorilla Glass 6.FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay; 20:9 aspect ratio
Brightness detail500 nits typical and up to 800 nits in high-brightness mode.500 nits typical, 800 nits in HBM and up to 950 nits peak
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresHDR10+, DCI-P3 colour and 240 Hz touch sampling.AdaptiveSync 60/120 Hz; 240 Hz touch sampling; up to 68 billion colours, 10-bit + 2-bit; sRGB 100% and DCI-P3; 5,000,000:1 contrast; Dolby Vision, HDR10+, TrueColor, Delta E approximately 0.31 and JNCD approximately 0.26; 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, True Display, reading/sunlight modes 3.0 and 360° ambient light sensing
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.Qualcomm Kryo 670, up to 2.4 GHz
GPUAdreno 642.Qualcomm 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 storage; UK launch configuration was 8 GB/128 GB, with 6 GB/128 GB and 8 GB/256 GB sold in other markets (Tech Advisor)
Cameras
Main camera64 MP108 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera20 MP32 MP
Main cameraf/1.79 and six-element lens; no optical stabilisation (Notebookcheck).108 MP, 1/1.52-inch sensor and six-element lens
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2 and 119° field of view.8 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view
Front camera20 MP, f/2.24; night and portrait modes.32 MP, ƒ/2.45, five-element lens and dual LEDs; eye tracking, night mode and portrait depth control
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; 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps in 1080p/720p or 240/960 fps in 720p
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.2 MP macro, ƒ/2.4, fixed focus at 4 cm; 108 MP/eye tracking/night modes, motion capture, timed burst, AI portrait, SkyScaping and Magic cutout; AI cinema, 19 vlog modes, 12 video filters and time-lapse
Battery and charging
Battery4,250 mAh4,300 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 67 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail4,250 mAh typical capacity.4,300 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.67 W charger included
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight159 g173 g
Thickness6.81 mm7.29 mm
Height × width160.53 × 75.73 mm159.3 × 73.7 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP53–
MaterialsMatte glass back and plastic frame (TechRadar and Notebookcheck).Matte finish
ColoursTruffle Black, Citrus Yellow and Mint Green.Black, Lite Green and Lite Pink
BiometricsSide fingerprint reader integrated into the power button and face unlock.In-screen 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; Dolby Atmos
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchMIUI 12 based on Android 11.MIUI 13 based on Android 12
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.Phone, adapter, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick start guide and warranty card
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 n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD B38/40/41/42/48; 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.Dual SIM, dual standby
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 5 and 4; 2.4 and 5 GHz, Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Display.Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5; 802.11a/b/g/n; 2.4/5 GHz
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.Supported; 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
Positioning–BeiDou B1I/B1C, GPS L1, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1 and QZSS L1; A-GNSS, compass and network positioning

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