If you are looking for a complete mid-ranger with specifications suitable for gaming and close to the high-end segment, you have two amazing choices in the global market with a price tag of around €300. We are talking about the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE and the Realme GT Master Edition: these two handsets are the perfect rivals of the midrange segment and they can replace flagships for most of the users. But which one is worth going for, given that the prices are very similar? We decided to highlight the differences between these two models in a comparison between their specifications.

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE vs Realme GT Master Edition

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE Realme GT Master Edition
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 160.5 x 75.7 x 6.8 mm, 158 grams 159.2 x 73.5 x 8.7 mm, 178 grams
DISPLAY  6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+),  AMOLED  6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, octa-core 2.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, octa-core 2.4 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – micro SD slot 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE  Android 11, MIUI  Android 11, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Triple 64 + 8 + 5 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
20 MP f/2.2 front camera		 Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY 4250 mAh, fast charging 33W 4300 mAh, fast charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, 5G Dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The Realme GT Master Edition comes in a special color variant designed by the known Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa and sports a leather back with a texture that reminds of a suitcase. This Voyager Gray color option is definitely one of the most beautiful and unique designs in the midrange segment, and I would prefer this device for this reason. But you should not underestimate the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE: with a thickness of just 6.8 mm, it is one of the thinnest last-generation phones and even one of the most lightweight ones. Further, it has the IP53 certification making it dust resistant and splash resistant.

 

Display

On the paper, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE sports the most advanced display. Its AMOLED panel has a diagonal of 6.55 inches and it is able to show up to one billion colors. It sports the HDR10+ certification, a 90 Hz refresh rate, and Dolby Vision enhancing the image quality. The Realme GT Master Edition has a higher 120 Hz refresh rate and it is more interesting for gamers, but it does not show one billion colors and it does not support HDR10 and Dolby Vision, that is the reason why Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE should provide a superior image quality. Note that Realme GT Master Edition has an in-display fingerprint reader, while Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE does not. On the other hand, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is the only one with stereo speakers.

 

 

Specs & Software

The hardware departments of Realme GT Master Edition and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE include a Snapdragon 778G mobile platform with a max frequency of 2.4 GHz, good for gamers and advanced users, but not a flagship chipset. The Realme GT Master Edition wins the hardware comparison because it offers up to 12 GB of RAM, while Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE has a max of 8 GB of RAM. Naturally, this applies only if you choose the most expensive variant of the Realme GT Master Edition. Both the phones run Android 11 with a highly customized user interface on top, and they have fast UFS storage.

 

Camera

The Realme GT Master Edition and the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE are more or less at the same level when it comes to the rear cameras. The only difference in terms of hardware is the macro camera: you get just 2 MP with the former and a 5 MP telephoto macro lens with the latter. On the other hand, the Realme GT Master Edition has a better front camera with a resolution of 32 MP.

 

 

Battery

The Realme GT Master Edition has a slightly bigger battery with a capacity of 4300 mAh and, alongside its smaller display, it should guarantee a slightly longer battery life. Last but not least, it features a faster charging technology with a power of 65W.

 

Price

In the European market, you can find both Realme GT Master Edition and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE with starting prices of €299/$343, which naturally raise if you choose higher-end configurations. I personally prefer the Realme GT Master Edition due to its faster charging technology and original design in its leather version, but Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE provides a better display, as well as the IP53 certification, powerful stereo speakers, and a sleeker body. Which one would you pick?

 

 

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE vs Realme GT Master Edition: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE

PRO

  • Better display
  • Thinner and lighter
  • Wider screen
  • IP53 certification

CONS

  • Inferior front camera

 

Realme GT Master Edition

PRO

  • Unique leather design
  • Better front camera
  • 120 Hz refresh rate
  • Faster charging

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

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