Xiaomi Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
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| XiaomiXiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE | XiaomiXiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | September 2021 | September 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.55″ | 6.9″ |
| Resolution | 2400 × 1080 | 2608 × 1200 (better) |
| Sharpness | 402 pixels per inch | 416 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 | AMOLED; rear 2.9-inch AMOLED screen, 976 × 596, up to 120 Hz |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | – |
| Brightness detail | 500 nits typical; 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 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0 on the main screen; Dragon Crystal Glass on the rear screen |
| 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 | 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 778G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Memory | 6 GB – 8 GB | 12 GB – 16 GB (better) |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 512 GB, 1 TB (better) |
| CPU | Kryo 670 octa-core CPU up to 2.4 GHz | 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 642L | Adreno GPU; maker does not publish a model number |
| 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 | LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage; maker explicitly pairs 16 GB/1 TB; 12/512 GB and 16/512 GB configurations confirmed by Notebookcheck |
| 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 | 64 MP, ƒ/1.79, six-element lens | 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 | 8 MP, 119° field of view and ƒ/2.2 | 50 MP, ƒ/2.4, 17 mm equivalent, 102° field of view, autofocus; 5 cm macro |
| Telephoto camera | – | 50 MP periscope, 1/2-inch sensor, ƒ/2.6, OIS; 30 cm telephoto macro |
| Front camera | 20 MP, ƒ/2.24; night mode, AI Beautify and time-lapse selfie | 50 MP, ƒ/2.2, 90° field of view, autofocus |
| 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 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 | – | 4K and 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps |
| 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; 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 | 7,500 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 | 7,500 mAh typical; 7,330 mAh minimum; built-in non-removable battery |
| Wired charging | 33 W charger included | 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 | 158 g (better) | 219 g |
| Thickness | 6.81 mm (better) | 8 mm |
| Height × width | 160.53 × 75.73 mm | 162.9 × 77.6 mm |
| Colours | Truffle Black, Bubblegum Blue, Peach Pink, Mint Green and Snowflake White | Black, White, Cool Smoky Purple and Forest Green; China-market names |
| Biometrics | Arc side fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock | 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, linear motor and IR blaster | 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 12.5 based on Android 11 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3; Android 16 identified by Notebookcheck; China variant |
| 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, power adapter, USB-C cable, case, pre-applied screen protector, SIM tool and documentation; contents can vary with sales bundle |
| 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 n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/13/18/20/25/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/70/71/77/78/79/80/81/83/84/89; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/66/71 and TDD B34/38/39/40/41/42/48; 4×4 MIMO; China carrier and software restrictions apply |
| SIM | SIM 1 plus hybrid second SIM or microSD slot; dual 5G SIM availability varies by market and operator | Dual nano-SIM; dual-active operation depends on SA bands and carrier support |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4/5/6 and 802.11a/b/g; 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 | 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 | Multifunctional NFC including Google Pay; availability varies by market | Chinese Wallet transport, access-card and payment functions; availability depends on location and provider |
| USB | USB-C; Type-C to 3.5 mm headphone 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, GLONASS G1, Galileo E1/E5a, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, QZSS L1/L5 and NavIC L5 | GPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1I/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS G1, QZSS L1/L5, NavIC L5; assisted network positioning |
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