Should you upgrade your Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite?

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite, as the name suggests, is a thin and light smartphone. The device was the lightest 5G phone when it was released.

Both the 4G and 5G models have a thickness of just 6.8mm. However, the 4G variant is slightly lighter at 157g compared to 5G version’s 159g weight.

The device also features a premium build. It has a glass sandwich design complemented by a plastic frame.

The cameras don’t stick out too much like on most smartphones these days. Thus, it is not only sleek and light but also clean.

The internals of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite were the best available at its price point when it was released. The 4G model has the most powerful mid-range chip, i.e. Snapdragon 732G. While the 5G variant houses a Snapdragon 780G SoC.

These chipsets are paired with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. The specs may seem outdated today, but the device is fast enough for day-to-day operations although it is slower than newer products.

The 6.55-inch FHD+ OLED display can play HDR content. However, it is limited to a 90Hz refresh rate when 120Hz is the norm now. 

Being a thin and light smartphone, the handset houses a small 4,250mAh battery that charges at 33W. Therefore, the endurance is comparatively lower than newer products, especially with a battery that went through multiple charging cycles over the years.

Finally, the cameras are capable but they lag behind the latest phones in terms of both hardware and image processing. But it has got a 5MP telemacro camera, which no other smartphone offers today.

Both the 4G and 5G variants of Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite are still usable in 2024. In fact, you can continue using the handset for at least a couple more years.

To get an overall better experience, we advise users to replace the battery. This is highly recommended for people who have been using the phone since launch.

The 4G variant will no longer receive software updates. We expect the same for the 5G version shortly. 

Anyways, the device currently boots Android 13. So there won’t be app compatibility issues for the next few years.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite can be used without any issues though its software support has ended. But there are some reasons why you may want to switch to a newer phone.

You may have purchased the Mi 11 Lite depending on your needs. But as years go by, your requirements may change.

Hence, you may want to upgrade to a newer smartphone, if you want a more powerful device with better cameras, longer battery life, and faster charging support. However, if you are satisfied with the experience, we don’t see any reason for you to change your handset.

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