Update:

Xiaomi has discredited the information below and has confirmed via TechRadar that the Mi 11 Lite 4G will not be discontinued in India. It also added that if and when the Mi 11 Lite 5G arrives, the 4G version will continue to be sold.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G might have been discontinued in India. Reportedly, the company has discontinued the Mi 11 Lite to make way for the arrival of a new 5G variant.

[Exclusive]

According to my source Xiaomi discontinued Mi 11 Lite 4G in India now they will launch Mi 11 Lite 5G in India.#Xiaomi #Mi11Lite #5G pic.twitter.com/wrzOxMQ8vT

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) July 31, 2021

As per a tweet by known tipster Abhishek Yadav, the Chinese tech giant will be discomfiting the Mi 11 Lite 4G in place of its 5G variant. In other words, the Mi 11 Lite 4G will be replaced by the Mi 11 Lite 5G in the Southeast Asian country. Apparently, the company is aiming on relaunching the device in a 5G variant that will support the newer and faster bandwidth. The news arrives from one of the tipster’s sources.

For those unaware, the Mi 11 Lite 4G arrived in India with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor. This 4G only variant was also launched for the global market as well. Although, the Chinese variant of the device sported the more powerful Snapdragon 780G processor that is 5G enabled. Meaning, the brand might be planning on releasing this 5G version of the device in India.

Notably, the Mi 11 Lite 5G was even launched as the world’s first smartphone to sport the Snapdragon 780G chipset and was also the thinnest 5G handset, measuring just 6.81mm thick. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt. Xiaomi has also yet to make any official announcement as of right now. So stay tuned for more updates regarding this matter.

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Xiaomi is expected to release MIUI 13 in August. Ahead of it, the company has been updating its devices to MIUI 12.5. The latest handsets to receive this update are Mi 11 Lite 4G and Mi 8 Lite. Both these smartphones are a watered-down version of the flagship Mi 11 and the Mi 8 series respectively.

The Mi 11 Lite 4G was unveiled in late March with MIUI 12 based on Android 11. The phone is being gradually introduced in markets around the world. It launched in India this week.

Three months after its announcement, the ‘Global’ variant of the handset has started receiving the MIUI 12.5 update with build number V12.5.3.0.RKQMIXM. Unsurprisingly, the software build is in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase. In simpler words, the update is being pushed in batches.

On the other hand, the Mi 8 Lite is a fairly old device. It launched in 2018 with MIUI 9 based on Android 8.0 Oreo. So far, it has received MIUI 10, MIUI 11, and MIUI 12 updates, in addition to Android 9.0 Pie and Android 10.

Now, Xiaomi has started rolling out the MIUI 12.5 update for this phone. The update is currently live in China with build number V12.5.1.0.QDTCNXM. It is being seeded out in batches.

The latest system update for both these smartphones should reach the other regional variants in the coming days. Last but not least, this should be the last-ever major update for the Mi 8 Lite. It will not receive MIUI 13 update like the Mi 11 Lite 4G.

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Last week, Xiaomi released an MIUI build for the unreleased Mi 11 Lite Indian variant. On the same day, one of the company executives also teased this phone on Twitter. Now, days later, Manu Jain, the Managing Director of Xiaomi India tweets yet another teaser.

Mi Fans, nowadays phones are:
a) Either 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗱 (both specs & weight )
b) Or absolutely 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 (both weight & features )

Wouldn't it be awesome if we got BEST of both the worlds? Truly "loaded + super thin & light"!

What's your pick? RT & vote.

I Mi #Xiaomi

— Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) June 4, 2021

The new teaser for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite merely teases the lightness of the said smartphone. Since the device is already official, we know everything about it and there’s nothing left to learn more.

However, Xiaomi India’s marketing team wants to hype up the phone like any other brand before its release in the country. Hence, the new teaser after a week still does not reveal the launch date. Hopefully, the company announces it soon.

As far as the handset is concerned, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite is currently one of the thinnest and lightest smartphones in the world. It measures only 6.81mm in thickness and weighs 157g.

The device comes with a 6.55-inch FHD+ 90Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 64MP + 8MP + 5MP triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, MIUI 12 based on Android 11, 4,250mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

Going by the handset’s price in other markets, it should cost more than the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max in India. Unfortunately, this price segment is filled with 5G-enabled phones. Hence, the Mi 11 Lite will have intense competition.

In our opinion, Xiaomi should also bring the Mi 11 Lite 5G with Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G to India. But that does not seem to on the cards for now.

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Xiaomi recently unveiled a couple of new smartphones including Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Lite 5G and Mi 11 Lite 4G. The Mi 11 Lite 5G smartphone is currently limited to the users in China. Meanwhile, the Mi 11 Lite 4G variant will retail globally featuring some promising specifications. However, the interested users can grab the global variant for $299 via Giztop.

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The interested users can choose from three colour options including Blue, Black and Pink. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G is available in two storage variants of 6GB RAM + 64GB storage which retails for $299 and a 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage version which is available for $329.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite smartphone comes with a 6.55-inch AMOLED DotDisplay with a 90Hz refresh-rate and a 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. It has a pixel density of 402 psi. The smartphone comes powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G chipset coupled with an octa-core processor. It houses a Vapour Chamber liquid-cooling system to efficiently dissipate heat. The device ships with 6GB RAM and 64/128GB internal storage.

In the camera department, the smartphone houses a triple-rear camera module consisting a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 5MP macro lens. On the front, it holds a 16MP camera for selfies and video calling.

The device can withstand a whole day upon a single full charge with 4250 mAh battery. It supports 33W fast charging. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor is present for flawless authentication.

In connectivity, the device offers WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, dual-SIM slot and a USB Type-C port.

It is a golden opportunity for the users to get their hands-on the Mi 11 Lite before anyone else. Giztop is offering worldwide shipping of Mi 11 Lite Global variant for $299.

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Starting with the Mi 8 series in 2018, Xiaomi has made it a tradition to announce a lite version of its flagship phones. That tradition will continue this year, but unlike previous years where there have been just one lite model, we will be getting two versions of the Mi 11 Lite this year – a 4G version and a 5G version. A leak has revealed the full spec sheet of the former.

The source of the leak is Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414), and he revealed the full spec sheet of the phone in a tweet earlier today. He also shared some photos of the phone.

-Box contents: Smartphone, Case, 33W charger, USB-C cable, SIM ejector tool

(2/2)

— Sudhanshu (@Sudhanshu1414) March 21, 2021

According to him, the Mi 11 Lite 4G will have a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a 2400 x 1080 resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. An earlier leak already showed us that the display is flat and has a hole punch at the top left corner.

Powering the phone is a Snapdragon 732G processor, the same chipset inside the Redmi Note 10 Pro. In a separate tweet, he reveals the phone will come with 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage. This tweet also discloses the RAM + storage variants and also the colors the Mi 11 Lite 5G will be available in.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G & 5G RAM+ROM & color options for Europe.

Mi 11 Lite 4G
-6GB+64GB, 6GB+128GB
-Blue, Pink, Black

Mi 11 Lite 5G
-6GB+128GB, 8GB+128GB
-Green, Yellow, Black

— Sudhanshu (@Sudhanshu1414) March 21, 2021

For cameras, there is a 64MP main camera on the back along with an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 5MP telemacro camera. All three cameras sit in a housing similar to that of the Mi 11.  There is no mention of the front-facing camera.

The Mi 11 Lite 4G has a 4520mAh battery and supports 33W fast charging (33W charger included in the box). It also has Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, Dual SIM support, and a MicroSD card slot. It will run MIUI 12 based on Android 11. Its weight is given as 150 grams and its dimensions are 164 x 74 x 6 millimeters.

The attached images show that the phone will be available in three colors – Black, Blue, and Pink. The camera housing protrudes a bit and seeing as the power button sticks out a bit, we want to believe it doesn’t double as a fingerprint scanner. The bottom is where the SIM tray is and on the opposite side of the USB-C port is a six-hole speaker grille.

Xiaomi is yet to announce when the phone will launch but we won’t be surprised if it arrives before the month ends or in early April.

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The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite is in the news for a very long time. However, the company is yet to officially announce the launch date of this smartphone. This handset is expected to arrive in both 4G and 5G variants. We also know some of their specs, thanks to multiple certifications and leaks. Now, we get to see the design of this device for the first time via a leaked image.

Popular leaker Ishan Agarwal has partnered with 91Mobiles to share a press image of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite. This single picture shows the smartphone’s front and rear design. It also reveals three colors.

Talking about the appearance first, the Mi 11 Lite will look similar to the Mi 11 in terms of rear camera placement. However, it will flaunt a flat display instead of a curved panel. This screen will also include a punch-hole located at the top left corner.

As far as colors are concerned, the Mi 11 Lite will be available in three colors, namely black, peach, and blue, as per the picture.

According to previous reports, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G will come with an unannounced Qualcomm Snapdragon 775G SoC, 6.55-inch display, 6GB/8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB internal storage, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, MIUI 12, 64MP primary camera, 5x optical zoom camera, and 6.81mm thickness.

On the other hand, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G variant is said to feature a 90Hz 10-bit color OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC, 64MP triple camera setup, 4,250mAh battery, and 33W fast charging

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Xiaomi is expected to launch a few more devices in the Xiaomi Mi 11 series. Among these, the ‘Mi 11 Lite’ has leaked considerably in the past. It is probably coming in 4G and 5G versions in the respective markets. Now, a new specs leak reveals the distinction between the Mi 11 Lite Global and India variants.

A leak by Xiaomiui Telegram channel reveals the details of the Mi 11 Lite 4G that could be launching in India and other global markets soon. The info that is probably obtained from a firmware code shows that the Mi 11 Lite 4G is codenamed ‘courbet’ with ‘courbet_global’ and ‘courbetin_india’ names for the respective regions.

A recent Google Play Console listing of the 5G variant showed that its codename could be ‘renoir’. Anyway, the leak says that the Mi 11 Lite 4G whose model number is M2101K9AG, will feature a 90Hz FHD+ AMOLED display. This is a bit contradictory to the LCD panel that was rumored before.

Moving on, it says that the device will feature an SM7125-based CPU which is hinting at the Qualcomm chipset. If that’s the case, the Snapdragon 720G could run the show for the 4G variant. This is a 2.3GHz processor and was also spotted on the settings of a recent Live images leak.

For cameras, the Mi 11 Lite 4G is expected to feature a Triple-camera setup and the design could be similar to the Xiaomi Mi 11. However, this isn’t confirmed yet. The sensors, on the other hand, are expected to be the 64MP primary lens(could be Samsung GW2 sensor).

Additionally, the new leaks say the Global variant would get the ‘macro’ lens while the Indian version would opt for a ‘depth’ sensor(could be 5MP sensors). We can expect the second sensor to be a 0.6x 8MP ultra-wide lens.

Other specs of the 4G variant include a 4,250mAh battery with 33W wired and reverse charging support,  MIUI 12/12.5, black, blue, and pink colors, 6/8GB RAM, 64/128GB storage, Wi-Fi 5GHz, and Bluetooth 5.1.

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