Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 17 Pro
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| XiaomiMi 11 Lite 5G | XiaomiXiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | April 2021 | September 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.55″ | 6.3″ |
| Resolution | 2400 × 1080 | 2656 × 1220 (better) |
| Sharpness | 402 pixels per inch | 464 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz (better) |
| Peak brightness | 800 nits | 3,500 nits (better) |
| Display type | Flat 10-bit AMOLED with Gorilla Glass 6. | AMOLED; rear 2.7-inch AMOLED screen, 904 × 572, up to 120 Hz |
| Brightness detail | 500 nits typical and up to 800 nits in high-brightness mode. | Multi-scenario peak 3,500 nits on both screens; minimum 1 nit |
| Always-on display | – | Full-screen always-on display |
| Screen protection | – | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass |
| Display features | HDR10+, DCI-P3 colour and 240 Hz touch sampling. | P3 colour gamut; full-brightness single-pulse DC dimming; main-screen HDR10+, HDR Vivid and Dolby Vision; wet-hand touch; up to 300 Hz main-screen and 120 Hz rear-screen touch sampling |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Memory | 6 GB – 8 GB | 16 GB (better) |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (better) |
| CPU | 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. | Third-generation Qualcomm Oryon CPU up to 4.60 GHz; third-generation TSMC 3 nm process; Notebookcheck confirms the English Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 name |
| GPU | Adreno 642. | Adreno GPU; maker does not publish a model number |
| AI engine | – | Qualcomm AI Engine |
| Storage type | LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2; hybrid microSD expansion up to 512 GB, according to the maker's support FAQ. | LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage; maker lists 12/16 GB RAM and 256/512 GB/1 TB storage independently, with 16 GB/1 TB explicitly paired; other RAM pairings omitted |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP (better) | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | None | 5× (better) |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP (better) |
| Main camera | f/1.79 and six-element lens; no optical stabilisation (Notebookcheck). | 50 MP Light Hunter 950L, ƒ/1.67, 23 mm equivalent, OIS, QPD autofocus; 4-in-1 2.44 µm pixels; 1G+6P lens |
| Ultra wide camera | f/2.2 and 119° field of view. | 50 MP, ƒ/2.4, 17 mm equivalent, 102° field of view, autofocus; 5 cm macro |
| Telephoto camera | – | 50 MP floating periscope, ƒ/3.0, OIS; 20 cm telephoto macro |
| Front camera | 20 MP, f/2.24; night and portrait modes. | 50 MP, ƒ/2.2, 90° field of view, autofocus |
| Video recording | Rear 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; 720p or 1080p slow motion at 120 fps. | 8K at 30 fps; 4K at 30, 60 or 120 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; slow motion 720p at 120, 240, 480, 960 or 1,920 fps and 1080p at 120, 240 or 960 fps |
| Front video | Time-lapse selfies; the UK maker sheet does not publish front-camera frame rates. | 4K and 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps |
| Camera features | 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. | Leica Authentic and Vibrant looks; rear-screen selfies and preview; dynamic photos, Dolby Vision, motion capture, subject and audio tracking, portrait, night, Pro, time-lapse, panorama and document modes |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 4,250 mAh | 6,300 mAh (better) |
| Wired charging | Up to 33 W | Up to 100 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | None | Up to 50 W (better) |
| Battery life detail | 4,250 mAh typical capacity. | 6,300 mAh typical; 6,150 mAh minimum; built-in non-removable battery |
| Wired charging | 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. | QC3+, QC3.0, QC2.0, PD3.0, PD2.0 and 100 W PPS supported |
| Wireless charging | – | Xiaomi wireless charging |
| Charges other devices | – | 22.5 W wired and wireless reverse charging |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 159 g (better) | 192 g |
| Thickness | 6.81 mm (better) | 8 mm |
| Height × width | 160.53 × 75.73 mm | 151.1 × 71.8 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP53 | – |
| Materials | Matte glass back and plastic frame (TechRadar and Notebookcheck). | – |
| Colours | Truffle Black, Citrus Yellow and Mint Green. | Black, White, Cool Smoky Purple and Forest Green; China-market names |
| Biometrics | Side fingerprint reader integrated into the power button and face unlock. | 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor |
| Sensors | Infrared blaster, proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass and linear motor. | Proximity, under-screen and rear ambient light/colour temperature, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, X-axis linear motor, IR blaster, flicker, laser autofocus, barometer and Hall sensors |
| Speakers | Dual speakers. | Stereo dual speakers; four microphones; Dolby Atmos, spatial audio and Hi-Res wired/wireless audio; USB-C digital headphones |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | MIUI 12 based on Android 11. | Xiaomi HyperOS 3; Android 16 identified by Notebookcheck; China variant |
| In the box | 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. | Phone, power adapter, USB-C cable, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tool and documentation; contents can vary with sales bundle |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | 5G, 4G, 3G and 2G; global/UK published LTE bands include 20 and 28. VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling depend on the operator. | 5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/18/20/25/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/77/78/80/81/83/84/89; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/66 and TDD B34/38/39/40/41/42/48; 4×4 MIMO; China carrier and software restrictions apply |
| SIM | One nano-SIM plus a hybrid slot for a second nano-SIM or microSD card; no eSIM, according to the maker's support FAQ. | Dual nano-SIM; dual-active operation depends on SA bands and carrier support |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, 5 and 4; 2.4 and 5 GHz, Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Display. | Wi-Fi 7, enhanced Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 and 802.11a/b/g; 2.4 and 5 GHz; 2×2 MIMO, MLO, 8×8 sounding, Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2; maker support lists aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and LHDC audio codecs. | Bluetooth 5.4 and dual Bluetooth per current maker sheet; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and MIHC; Notebookcheck instead lists Bluetooth 6.0 |
| NFC | Multifunction NFC with Google Pay; availability varies by market. | Chinese Wallet transport, access-card and payment functions; availability depends on location and provider |
| USB | 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. | USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1; a separate USB 3 cable is required because the supplied cable does not support USB 3 transfers |
| Positioning | – | GPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5, NavIC L5; assisted network positioning |
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