Xiaomi Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 17
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| XiaomiXiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE | XiaomiXiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | September 2021 | February 2026 |
| 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 | – | 3,500 nits |
| Display type | FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay; 20:9 aspect ratio | 6.3-inch CrystalRes OLED |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Brightness detail | 500 nits typical; up to 800 nits in high brightness mode | 3,500 nits multi-scenario peak brightness |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Xiaomi Shield Glass |
| Display features | 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 | 1–120 Hz refresh; 12-bit colour depth; DCI-P3; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision; up to 300 Hz touch sampling; wet touch; TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Flicker Free and Circadian Friendly certified |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Memory | 6 GB – 8 GB | 12 GB (better) |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB (better) |
| CPU | Kryo 670 octa-core CPU up to 2.4 GHz | 2 prime cores up to 4.6 GHz and 6 performance cores up to 3.62 GHz; 3 nm |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno GPU |
| AI engine | – | Qualcomm AI Engine |
| Storage type | 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 | UFS 4.1; LPDDR5X RAM |
| Cooling | – | Xiaomi 3D IceLoop system |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP (better) | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | None | 2.6× (better) |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP (better) |
| Main camera | 64 MP, ƒ/1.79, six-element lens | 50 MP Light Fusion 950, 1/1.31-inch sensor, ƒ/1.67, 23 mm equivalent, OIS |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP, 119° field of view and ƒ/2.2 | 50 MP OV50M, ƒ/2.4, 17 mm equivalent, 102° field of view |
| Telephoto camera | – | 50 MP Samsung JN5 floating telephoto, ƒ/2.0, 60 mm equivalent, OIS; focuses down to 10 cm |
| Front camera | 20 MP, ƒ/2.24; night mode, AI Beautify and time-lapse selfie | 50 MP OV50M, ƒ/2.2, 21 mm equivalent, autofocus |
| Zoom | – | 2.6× optical telephoto; digital zoom up to 60× |
| Video recording | 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps and 720p at 30 fps; 1080p/720p slow motion at 120 fps | 8K at 30 fps; 4K Dolby Vision at 30 or 60 fps; Log up to 4K 60 fps |
| Front video | – | 4K at 30 or 60 fps; Dolby Vision |
| Camera features | 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 | Leica Authentic and Vibrant looks; ProFocus subject tracking; Lightning Burst; telephoto macro |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 4,250 mAh | 6,330 mAh (better) |
| Video playback (maker's claim) | – | Up to 29.2 hours |
| 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 | 6,330 mAh typical Xiaomi Surge silicon-carbon battery; up to 29.2 hours video playback in Xiaomi's test |
| Wired charging | 33 W charger included | 100 W HyperCharge; QC and USB PD supported; power adapter not included |
| Wireless charging | – | 50 W wireless HyperCharge; charger sold separately |
| Charges other devices | – | 22.5 W wired reverse charging |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 158 g (better) | 191 g |
| Thickness | 6.81 mm (better) | 8.06 mm |
| Height × width | 160.53 × 75.73 mm | 151.1 × 71.8 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | – | IP68 |
| Materials | – | Aluminium frame |
| Colours | Truffle Black, Bubblegum Blue, Peach Pink, Mint Green and Snowflake White | Alpine Pink, Ice Blue, Black, Venture Green |
| Water resistance detail | – | IP68; tested in static fresh water up to 4 m for 30 minutes |
| Biometrics | Arc side fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock | Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor; AI face unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, linear motor and IR blaster | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, IR blaster, flicker, laser focus, barometer and Hall sensors |
| Speakers | Dual speakers | Stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | – | Four microphones |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| AI features | – | Xiaomi HyperAI; Circle to Search with Google; Google Gemini |
| In the box | Adapter, USB-C cable, SIM tool, Type-C to 3.5 mm headphone adapter, protective case, quick start guide, warranty card and safety information | Phone, USB-C cable, SIM eject tool, protective case, safety information, quick start guide and warranty card; no power adapter |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | 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 | 5G and 4G LTE; 4×4 MIMO |
| SIM | SIM 1 plus hybrid second SIM or microSD slot; dual 5G SIM availability varies by market and operator | Dual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM, or dual eSIM; availability depends on region and network |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4/5/6 and 802.11a/b/g; Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi 7; Multi-Link Operation; 2×2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 6.0; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and MIHC |
| NFC | Multifunctional NFC including Google Pay; availability varies by market | Yes |
| USB | USB-C; Type-C to 3.5 mm headphone adapter included | USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Positioning | GPS L1/L5, GLONASS G1, Galileo E1/E5a, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5 | Dual-band GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS and NavIC |
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