The Mi 11 Lite was the most affordable device in the Mi 11 series. The device was unveiled by Xiaomi in the first half of 2021.

It was announced in two variants — 4G and 5G. Both models share the same set of specs, except for the chipset.

Recently, Xiaomi ended software support for the 4G model. The 5G version should also face a similar fate in the near future.

If you own this phone, you might be wondering whether you should upgrade your device. Let’s find out if you should invest in a new smartphone or continue using your old one.

What makes Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite special?

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.

How does Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite stack up in 2024?

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 The specs may seem outdated today, but the device is fast enough for day-to-day operations although it is slower than newer products.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.

Can you continue using Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite in 2024 and beyond?

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.

Why should you upgrade your Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite?

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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The MIUI 14 user interface was introduced by Xiaomi a month ago. The company was a little late in deploying the most recent Android 13 operating system on their smartphones. Despite practically all of the competition’s devices having the Android 13 update, Xiaomi flagships have not yet gotten it. But the company is making a lot of effort to remain ahead of the competition. Keeping up with that, the MIUI 14 based on the Android 13 update has now started rolling out to the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G was released in 2021. It was launched with MIUI 12.5, which is based on Android 11. Today’s release of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G MIUI 14 upgrade marked the device’s second Android and MIUI update. There are numerous optimizations and enhancements in the new MIUI 14 version, which runs on Android 13. The update’s build number is V14.0.3.0.TKIMIXM. The full changelog for the MIUI 14 upgrade for the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G is provided below.

Highlights

• MIUI uses less memory now and keeps being swift and responsive over much more extended periods.
• Attention to detail redefines personalization and brings it to a new level.

Basic experience

• MIUI uses less memory now and keeps being swift and responsive over much more extended periods.

Personalization

• Attention to detail redefines personalization and brings it to a new level.
• Super icons will give your Home screen a new look. (Update the Home screen and Themes to the latest version to be able to use Super icons.)
• Home screen folders will highlight the apps you need most making them just one tap away from you.

More features and improvements

• Search in Settings is now more advanced. With search history and categories in results, everything looks much crisper now.

System

• Stable MIUI based on Android 13
• Updated Android security patch to January 2023. Increased System security.

Thanks to the upgraded MIUI 14, which is based on Android 13, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G will now function significantly more quickly, dependably, and responsively. Additionally, users should receive additional home screen features as a result of this release. The system is far more straightforward, uses less memory, and is more efficient. In addition to being smoother and more power-efficient, the photonic engine architecture, system applications, and third-party apps are all completely accelerated. Our article is now complete. I appreciate you taking the time to read the whole thing.

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Back in early January, Xiaomi started rolling out MIUI 13 stable update based on Android 12 for Mi 11 and Mi 11 Lite 5G in China. A little over a month later, the company has now begun to seed the update in international markets.

The Android 12-based MIUI 13 stable update is finally live for the Mi 11 and the Mi 11 Lite 5G sold outside China. But unfortunately, the latest software from Xiaomi is only available for a single variant of these devices so far,

The update is currently limited to the ‘EEA’ variant of Mi 11 and ‘Global’ variant of Mi 11 Lite 5G. We expect other regional models to get it in the coming days.

• Xiaomi Mi 11

  • Codename: Venus
  • Region: EEA
  • MIUI: MIUI 13
  • Android: Android 12
  • Build Number: V13.0.1.0.SKBEUXM

• Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G

  • Codename: Renoir
  • Region: Global
  • MIUI: MIUI 13
  • Android: Android 12
  • Build Number: V13.0.2.0.SKIMIXM

Since the above-mentioned software builds have been released only now, they are in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase. In simpler words, they are only available for a select few users as part of the batched rollout. But every user should get access to the update in the near future.

If you happen to have received the update on your unit, then do let us know your experience in the comment section below. This way users who haven’t got the update can get a basic idea of what they can expect.

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Xiaomi has started rolling out the Android 12-based MIUI 13 stable update for eligible devices. The latest version of the company’s mobile software is currently being seeded out to teasers in the beta program. After premium devices, the update is now live for the mid-range Mi 11 Lite 5G.

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has released the MIUI 13 stable update for Mi 11 Lite 5G in China. The fresh update for the handset arrives with firmware version V13.0.4.0.SKICNXM.

As mentioned in the beginning, this update is only available for testers part of the beta program. Hence, the release is labeled ‘Stabe Beta’ at the moment. If these early adopters don’t fancy any issue, then the same build will be rolled out to regular users in a batched manner.

Xiaomi is expected to start pushing stable release for the general public from late January. The Mi 11 Lite 5G doesn’t come in the initial batch, however, regular users can expect the update in February.

So far, Xiaomi has rolled out the MIUI 13 stable update based on Android 12 for 7 other smartphones and 3 tablets. These include the Mi 11 series, Redmi K40 series, MIX 4, and Xiaomi Pad 5 series.

We expect more Xiaomi group handsets to get the new version of MIUI in the upcoming days. 

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Xiaomi has confirmed to unveil MIUI 13 before the end of 2021. Since we are only a month away from the stipulated timeline, the announcement for the latest version of MIUI may come anytime soon. Ahead of that, details regarding initial builds emerge.

According to Xiaomiui, MIUI 13 builds are currently ready for the following 9 devices. All of these are premium Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones.

MIUI 13 Initial Builds

• Xiaomi MIX 4

  • V13.0.0.1.SKMCNXM

• Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra / Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro

  • V13.0.0.3.SKACNXM

• Xiaomi Mi 11

  • V13.0.0.3.SKBCNXM

• Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G

  • V13.0.0.3.SKICNXM

• Xiaomi Mi 10S

  • V13.0.0.2.SGACNXM

• Redmi K40 Pro+ / Redmi K40 Pro

  • V13.0.0.3.SKKCNXM

• Redmi 40

  • V13.0.0.2.SKHCNXM

Unfortunately, the above-listed software builds are not available for download at the moment. Xiaomi might release them exclusively for beta testers in the coming days.

Since the software is ready for multiple handsets, we think that the company may soon announce the date for MIUI 13 launch conference. At the same time, it might also open registrations for beta testers for whom these initial builds will be rolled out first.

MIUI 13 is said to fix issues faced by Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO users. But only time will tell whether Xiaomi manages to pull it off.

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If you are on the search for a new phone, you don’t have to shell out so much money for a flagship. There are lots of capable mid-range phones that pack very impressive specifications and features, some of which are found in flagship phones. Xiaomi’s Mi 11 Lite 5G is one of such impressive mid-range phones, but there is a new rival on the block, the Motorola Edge Lite a.k.a. Motorola Edge 20, and it is a worthy challenger.

If you want to know which one of the two phones you should get or you are just curious about which is the better device, then this comparison should help. As usual, we will start with a spec by spec comparison:

	Mi 11 Lite 5G	Motorola Edge Lite (Motorola Edge 20)
Display	6.55-inch 2400 x 1080 10-bit AMOLED HDR10+, DCI-P3 color gamut	6.67-inch 2400 x 1080 10-bit OLED HDR10+, DCI-P3 color gamut
Display protection	Gorilla Glass 6	Not stated
Refresh rate	90Hz	144Hz
Touch sampling rate	240Hz	576Hz
Processor	Snapdragon 780G	Snapdragon 778G
RAM and Storage	LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage	LPDDR4 RAM and UFS 2.2 storage
Storage expansion	Yes	No
Rear cameras	64MP f/1.79 main camera 8MP f/2.2 119° ultrawide angle camera 5MP f/2.4 telemacro camera	108MP f/1.9 main camera 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, 10z hybrid zoom, and 30x digital zoom 16MP f/2.2 121° ultrawide angle camera (capable of shooting macro photos)
Front camera	20MP f/2.4 camera	32MP f/2.25 camera
Fingerprint scanner	Side-mounted	Side-mounted
Connectivity	5G, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6E, NFC, Dual SIM (Hybrid slot)	5G, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6E, NFC,
Battery capacity	4250mAh	4020mAh
Fast charging	33W	33W
Operating system	MIUI 12 based on Android 11	MYUI 2.0 based on Android 11
Dimensions and weight	160.53 x 75.73 x 6.81 mm 159 grams	163.31 x 76.05 x 6.99 mm 163 grams
Other features	IR blaster, LiquidCool technology, AI Face Unlock	Ready For, Virtual RAM, AI Face Unlock, Physical shortcut button

Design

The Mi 11 Lite 5G and Motorola Edge Lite are very different in terms of their looks. The former has its punch hole at the left corner of the screen and its camera housing is shaped like a square while the Motorola phone has a centered punch hole and a rectangular camera housing. One thing is sure, you won’t mistake this phone for each other.

The more interesting part of their design is their thickness and weight, which are two of their selling points. Xiaomi wins here with the Mi 11 Lite 5G weighing 159 grams and being incredibly thin at 6.81mm while packing the bigger battery of the two devices. However, Motorola has also done a good job with the Edge Lite’s weight which comes in at 163 grams and its 6.9mm thickness.

Display

The two phones have dropped LCD for AMOLED (Mi 11 Lite 5G) and OLED (Motorola Edge Lite) and they both have the same resolution. However, Motorola’s phone packs a bigger screen size and wins in terms of refresh rate (144Hz) and touch sampling rate (576Hz), blowing past the 90Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate of the Mi 11 Lite 5G.

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Xiaomi has been kind enough to protect its screen with a sheet of Gorilla Glass 6. Unfortunately, Motorola has kept mute on the type of protection on the Edge Lite.

Processor, RAM, and Storage

The Mi 11 Lite 5G has the Snapdragon 780G processor, Qualcomm’s first 5nm chipset, under its hood. This is a powerful processor and it bests the Snapdragon 778G inside the Motorola Edge Lite even though the margin isn’t a wide one.

Xiaomi wins this round not only with its more powerful chipset but also the use of the faster LPDDR4X RAM as against the LPDDR4 type found inside the Edge Lite. Both phones use UFS 2.2 storage type.

Cameras

Xiaomi and Motorola both ship their phones with triple rear cameras and a single front-facing camera. There is a 64MP main camera on the Mi 11 Lite 5G while the Motorola Edge Lite has a 108MP sensor. Naturally, the latter should capture more details but a camera comparison will determine which is better.

With respect to the other sensors, the Motorola Edge Lite wins. It packs the more useful 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom, and up to 30x digital zoom. It also has a better ultrawide angle camera. We also expect its 32MP selfie camera to take better shots than the Mi 11 Lite 5G’s 20MP sensor.

Battery and fast charging

The Mi 11 Lite manages to pack a bigger battery in a smaller body, and because its screen is smaller and has a lower refresh rate and its processor is more efficient, it should boast a better battery life than the Motorola Edge Lite. Both phones have support for 33W fast charging (30W on the Motorola Edge 20) which is expected in this category.

Software

This is subjective as some folks prefer MIUI while others prefer Motorola’s MYUI which is almost near stock Android but with useful additions. Both devices run Android 11 out of the box.

The more important part of the software discussion is support. Xiaomi will most likely roll out MIUI updates to this phone for at least three years but it may not get more than two OS upgrades at best. The Motorola Edge Lite on the other hand should get two years of security updates and OS upgrades based on the information released for its international version, the Edge 20. Unfortunately, Motorola is not very reliable when it comes to updates.

Other features

The Mi 11 Lite 5G has support for storage expansion, an IR blaster for controlling compatible electronics, and even has liquid cooling to keep the phone cool during intensive tasks.

Motorola’s Edge Lite has “Ready For”, a feature that allows it to be connected to an external display and be used as a desktop computer, a gaming console, or a webcam. It also has a virtual RAM feature that adds an additional 3GB from the storage when you need more RAM. There is also a physical button for calling up a taxi service in China while it works as Google Assistant button on the international variant.

Price

This is a major determining factor for a lot of prospective buyers and below are the prices for the two phones:

Mi 11 Lite 5G

• 6+128GB (Europe only) = €369
• 8+128GB = ¥2299 (~$356)/€399
• 8+256GB = ¥2599 (~$402)

Motorola Edge Lite (Motorola Edge 20)

• 8+128GB = ¥2599 (~$402)
• 8+256GB = ¥2899 (~$449)

The Mi 11 Lite 5G is the cheaper of the two model.

Conclusion

The Mi 11 Lite 5G is not only the more affordable device but also packs a bigger battery, a more powerful processor, slightly faster RAM type, and has a more promising software support future. It is also the lighter and thinner phone of the two.

Motorola on the other hand charges more but that gets you a better display with a much higher refresh rate and touch sampling rate, better cameras, and practically puts a desktop computer in your pocket with its Ready For feature.

As you can see, both phones are very impressive but have their strengths and weaknesses. We hope this comparison helps you decide which one of them is for you.

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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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A few hours back, Xiaomi announced the Mi 11 Lite in India. The Mi Watch Revolve Active was also unveiled alongside it. In the pre-recorded launch livestream, Manu Jain, the Managing Director of Xiaomi India revealed that the company also has plans to launch the Mi 11 Lite 5G in the country.

The Mi 11 Lite and Mi 11 Lite 5G are identical to each other. The only major difference between the two is the chipset. The 4G variant is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC. On the other hand, the 5G version features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G chip.

Mr. Jain says that Xiaomi is more than happy to launch the Mi 11 Lite 5G in India whenever the 5G network rolls out in the country or when there’s sufficient demand.

Unfortunately, we cannot tell for sure if this smartphone will ever debut in India. Because the rollout of 5G networks is still quarters away. However, the public trials are expected to begin as early as next year.

But by then, the Mi 11 Lite 5G will become an outdated model in today’s fast-paced smartphone launches. This means only demand and competition can make Xiaomi bring this handset to India.

For those unaware, almost all the phones sold in India above ₹20,000 ($269) are 5G-enabled. Hence, the Mi 11 Lite 4G could be a tough sell in the region.

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AnTuTu is one of the popular benchmarking platforms for Android devices. The company behind this software is known for publishing lists of best-performing Android flagships and mid-range smartphones every month. As we have entered June, the firm has released its lists for the month of May 2021.

The latest list of best-performing Android flagship smartphones is filled with devices powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 like the previous list (April 2021). The new list no longer includes the Lenovo Legion Phone Duel 2 (aka Lenovo Legion 2 Pro) and the Xiaomi Mi 11.

The above-mentioned phones are replaced by ASUS ROG Phone 5 and realme GT. The Black Shark 4 Pro continues to top the chart, however, the order of other handsets has been jumbled. In a nutshell, there’s no key takeaway.

On the other hand, the best-performing Android mid-range smartphone list has a new winner after 11 months. The Redmi 10X 5G series equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 820 SoC finally loses its crown to the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G.

For those unaware, the Redmi 10X 5G and the Redmi 10X Pro 5G have been leading the AnTuTu best-performing Android mid-range smartphones since their debut last June. 

We can say that the performance of MediaTek Dimensity 820 was ahead of its time for a mid-range silicon. Unfortunately, this chip is only found in vivo S7t 5G, which is yet another China-exclusive smartphone like the Redmi 10X 5G series.

Lastly, unlike the flagship list, the mid-range list includes handsets featuring different chipsets like Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G, HiSilicon Kirin 985, HiSilicon Kirin 820, Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G, Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, and MediaTek Dimensity 800U.

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MIUI 12.5 is the latest version of Xiaomi’s mobile operating system. This version of the Android skin brings improvements for devices already running MIUI 12. Xiaomi has been rolling out this update to eligible devices for the last few weeks. In the past few hours, four Xiaomi group smartphones started receiving the MIUI 12.5 update.

Four Xiaomi Corporation smartphones from all three brands have begun to receive the MIUI 12.5 update. These handsets are Mi 10 Lite 5G, Mi 11 Lite 5G, POCO F3, and Redmi Note 9 5G.

Since the update is currently live for different regional variants of each phone, we are making a list so that you can understand it clearly.

• Mi 10 Lite 5G

  • Region: Global
  • Build Number: V12.5.1.0.RJIMIXM

• Mi 11 Lite 5G

  • Region: Taiwan
  • Build Number: V12.5.1.0.RKITWXM

• POCO F3 / Redmi K40 / Mi 11X

  • Regions: Russia, Indonesia, Turkey, Taiwan, Global, EEA, China, India
  • Build Numbers: V12.5.1.0.RKHRUXM, V12.5.1.0.RKHIDXM, V12.5.1.0.RKHTRXM, V12.5.1.0.RKHTWXM, V12.5.1.0.RKHMIXM,V12.5.1.0.RKHEUXM, V12.5.3.0.RKHCNXM (latest China release), V12.5.1.0.RKHINXM

• Redmi Note 9 5G / Redmi Note 9T 5G

  • Region: China
  • Build Number: V12.5.2.0.RJECNXM

As of now, all the above-mentioned MIUI builds are in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase. This means the MIUI 12.5 update for these handsets is being rolled out in batches. Anyway, all units, including other regional variants should get the update in the coming days.

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The Mi 11 Ultra has made its way to the UK about a week earlier than it was scheduled to go on sale in Europe. The phone which went on sale today for the first time is now sold out.

The Mi 11 Ultra is available in a single configuration with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. There is only one color variant and it is black. With a price tag of £1199, Xiaomi is not offering any free gifts with the purchase, however, you do get double Mi Points. So, for the Mi 11 Ultra, you get 2398 points. Xiaomi says that Mi Points can be used towards offsetting up to 20% off the price of future purchases. Do note that 100 Mi Points is equivalent to £1.

While we wait for the Mi 11 Ultra to be restocked, Xiaomi also has the Mi 11 Lite 5G available for £369, £30 less than its official price. The phone is available in Citrus Yellow, Mint Green, and Truffle Black, and has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

The Mi 11 Special Edition (Lei Jun) 5G is also available for purchase for £799 and it has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Those who order this special edition get a free Mi Watch worth £119.

You will be able to avail these discounted prices and free gifts on the official Xiaomi UK site between today, May 6, and Sunday, May 9.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G is supposed to be the cheapest and least impressive model in this year’s Mi 11 series. It doesn’t have a powerful camera or a top-notch screen. But I think it still has some highlights that are unique to the model. For these rare highlights, I think there are still many people who will pay for it. 

Before I start the review I want to make one thing clear. The Mi 11 Lite in this review is the 5G-enabled Chinese version, not the 4G-only global version. 

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G Review: Design

Its appearance at first glance is almost identical to that of the Mi 11. It has the same lens module design, the same logo position. But the details are different. For example, the back panel has become flat, the power button has integrated fingerprint recognition, and the “108MP” on the lens is gone.

In terms of design alone, it is very ordinary. But its biggest highlight is its weight and thickness control. 159g weight and 6.81mm thickness is very rare for a 5G phone. And this is also the lightest and thinnest 5G phone we’ve tested.

The weight of this phone plus an egg is only as much as a Mi 11 Pro. And most importantly, although the frame is still plastic, the back panel is still made of AG frosted glass. It feels much better than a phone that is entirely made of plastic. At least it won’t feel so cheap. Although the Mi 11 Lite 5G design is very ordinary, I am willing to give it a high rating for this extreme weight and thickness control.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G Review: Display

The front of the Mi 11 Lite 5G features a 6.55-inch 90Hz 1080p screen with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support. The bottom bezel width is well controlled, and the screen is a bit like the iPhone 11 with four equal widths. And this straight screen is made of flexible AMOLED, so theoretically the look and feel should be good.

But Mi 11 Lite 5G’s comes in two types of displays in the market. Basically, the pixels are arranged in two different configurations. One variant features a screen with Diamond-like pixels, while the other has RGB Delta pixels. Unfortunately, the RGB Delta pixels screen when compared to the diamond-like pixel’s screen has worse font clarity, and the font edge has a color edge problem. The unit we have features a screen with RGB Delta pixels, so the screen quality is low compared to the other variant that comes at the same price. And if you look at the phone’s screen from the side, the problem of the color cast is obvious. But if you’re lucky and get a version with diamond-like pixels of the screen, I believe the screen can still score a passing grade. But the RGB Delta pixels version is obviously a failing grade.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G Review: Performance and Gaming

The second highlight of the Mi 11 Lite 5G is the new Snapdragon 780G processor. The performance of the new 5nm Snapdragon mid-range processor is as follows: AnTuTu Benchmark runs at 537788, 3Dmark at 3121, Geekbench 5 single-core at 805, and multi-core at 2937. Compared to MTK’s Dimensity 1200, it is still a bit worse.

The gaming test also confirms this view. PUBG seems to exert no significant pressure on the mid-range chip, running at almost full frame rate with HDR Graphics Extreme frame rate.

However, Genshin Impact had an average frame rate of 37.96fps, which was a rather mediocre experience.

Brightridge was even worse, with an average of less than 30fps.

The one thing that performed better was the temperature control. The maximum temperature reached was only 50 degrees Celsius, and the chip wasn’t down-clocked during gaming. The screen brightness wasn’t forced down either. Overall, the Mi 11 Lite 5G is only suitable for light gaming users.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G Review: Camera

The camera on the Mi 11 Lite 5G is a budget camera. The three cameras consist of a 64mp main camera, an 8mp ultra-wide lens, and a 5mp telephoto macro lens.

Main Camera

The color style of the main camera is on the high contrast side. The contrast is higher than the realme GT Neo. Some scenes will look sharper, but the dynamic range is not as good. The probability of automatic HDR triggering is not high, but even if HDR is manually turned on, the dynamic range improvement is not much. When taking photos, be careful not to choose a scene that’s extremely bright. 

The Two times zoom sharpening is too heavy, the line will appear jagged. The performance at night is similar to that of the day, with the high contrast ratio causing the night scene to look a little underexposed. But the highlights are well controlled. The highlights are further depressed in night mode, and the exposure can be slightly improved in extreme darkness. But when there is plenty of light, lowering the highlights will make your eyes uncomfortable. Unless the light is very weak, it is not recommended to use night mode to take pictures.

Ultra-Wide Camera

The performance of the ultra-wide-angle lens is almost the same as the main camera, the main difference is that the hardware limitations lead to more serious underexposure of night photos. Check out a few groups of sample photos to get an idea.

Macro

The macro lens is the same as the one on the Redmi K40. I believe you are already very familiar with the strength of this telephoto macro lens. It can take some good close-up photos that the main camera and ultra-wide lens can’t take.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G Review: Battery Life & Charging

The box is still without the charger and charging cable. The charger and charging cable are still separately included. 33w charging power is also the standard configuration for the Xiaomi family of mid-range phones.

In 10 minutes it charged to 24%, after half an hour it got to 57%, and for full charge it needed 64 minutes. Generally speaking, the battery capacity of thin and light phones is not very large. It is shocking that Xiaomi still managed to put a 4250mAh battery into it, knowing that this is a 159g phone.

In our test, the phone consumed 6% for half-hour of Tiktok and 5% for half-hour of 1080P video. Two mainstream games “PUBG” and “Genshin Impact” consumed 9% and 16%, respectively. The high-load game “Brightridge” consumed 10%. This battery life level is now comparable to many 4500mAh phones. This battery on such a light phone should be its third highlight in this review.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G Review: Verdict

To conclude, the Mi 11 Lite 5G is not a traditional Xiaomi phone. It doesn’t have strong hardware, and it isn’t priced very low either. In terms of hardware configuration, it doesn’t even give you as much value as the Redmi K40, which is cheaper.

But in the 5G era, it offers one of the few options for users who like to use light and thin phones. In fact, I would recommend you to go to an offline store and get your hands on this phone. Then you’ll understand its significance in Xiaomi’s lineup. 

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Last week, Xiaomi unveiled several new products at its China and global launch events. The two-day events included phones such as the Mi MIX Fold, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11i; a new fitness tracker – the Mi Band 6/Mi Smart Band 6; the Mi Laptop Pro; a new projector; a new router; and many more.

For this week’s poll, we want to know which of these products you will be purchasing. Will you be importing the China-exclusive Mi MIX Fold or Mi 11 Pro, or are you are going for the Mi 11 Ultra with its rear secondary display? Maybe you prefer the Mi 11 Lite 4G/5G or all you need is the new Mi Band 6/Mi Smart Band 6 fitness tracker? Also, please share your opinions about Xiaomi’s new plethora of products in the comment box below.

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UPDATE:

While China got only one 5G variant, Xiaomi has announced an additional 4G variant with Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G for the global markets. The Mi 11 Lite 4G comes in three colors namely Boba Black, Bubblegum Blue, Peach Pink, and has a 16MP front camera instead of a 20MP shooter found on the 5G model. The 4G model also comes with Gorilla Glass 5 (instead of Gorilla Glass 6) and brings older Bluetooth 5.1 standard (instead of BL 5.2).

The Mi 11 Lite 5G starts at EUR 369 and comes in two variants 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB globally. The Mi 11 Lite 4G model starts at 299 for 6GB+64GB and 6GB+128GB variants.

Original Story as below..

Xiaomi has just launched the Mi 11 Lite smartphone. The company held an online conference earlier today earlier today (29th March 2021) and announced various other products like the flagship Mi 11 Ultra.

Mi 11 Lite 5G Specifications

The device is an upper mid-range handset, which is the first in the world to feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G processor. It is the first 700 series chipset to be built on a 5nm process, paired with the Adreno 642 GPU. For memory, the device houses 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage that can be expanded by up to 512 GB via an external microSD card.

On the front, the handset sports a 6.55 inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 90Hz high refresh rate. For photography, the front has a 20 megapixel punch hole selfie camera while the rear features a triple camera module with a 64 megapixel primary sensor, 8 MP ultra wide angle lens, and a 5 MP macro sensor. The Mi 11 Lite 5G is powered by a large 4,250mAh battery pack that supports up to 33W fast charging.

Notably, the company also stated that the Mi 11 Lite will be the lightest and thinnest Mi phone in history, measuring in at just 160.53 mm x 75.72 mm x 6.81 mm and weighing just 159 grams. The Mi 11 Lite 5G also supports Bluetooth 5.2 and WiFi 6E standards. Furthermore, the display on the Mi 11 Lite 5G supports HDR+, and has the Corning Gorilla Glass 6. Out of the box, the handset will run on the Android 10 based MIUI 12 custom skin will feature the usual connectivity options.

Pricing and Color

The Mi 11 Lite 5G is available in multiple color variants namely Black, Pink, Blue, Green, Yellow, and White. For the pricing, the Mi 11 Lite arrives in two different memory configurations including:

• Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G  (8GB + 128GB) – 2,299 Yuan (roughly 350 US Dollars)
• Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G  (8GB + 256GB) – 2,599 Yuan (roughly 395 US Dollars)

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Xiaomi is hosting one of the biggest launch events of the year on March 29 in China / Global. The company is literally revealing multiple products including two flagships Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra, Mi Notebook Pro laptop, Mi Band 6, a Mi Mix device, a Wi-Fi router, and more. Add to this, now it has officially confirmed that Mi 11 Youth Edition will join the list probably as one of the thinnest 5g phones.

Xiaomi CC Product manager Wei has confirmed the news via a post on Weibo. The image shared on the post not only confirms the arrival of the device on the March 29 event at 19:30 local time but also the Mi 11 Youth Edition moniker.

Xiaomi is said to bring Mi 11 Lite 4G and 5G smartphones globally and out of this, the 5G version is likely to land in China as the Mi 11 Youth Edition. Qualcomm recently unveiled the 5nm Snapdragon 780 5G chipset and the Youth Edition is probably the first to feature it.

The 5G version with model number M2101K9C has already been spotted on several certifications including the TENAA. Images from the listing suggest that the device will be similar to the 4G model with vibrant color options.

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And like Wei says, the Mi 11 Youth Edition will probably be one of the thinnest & lightest 5G phones with a thickness of just 6.81mm. The leaked unboxing video shows that the device might lacks a 3.5mm audio jack but has a microSD card slot.

The entire specifications and features of the device have already been leaked by Roland Quandt of Winfuture.de. You can read our coverage to know them.

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Xiaomi has announced a new China & global launch event on March 29 and it is expected to unveil more Mi 11 series of devices including Mi 11 Lite 5G. Now, its images have been leaked on China’s TENAA.

A Xiaomi smartphone with model number M2101K9C believed to be the Mi 11 Lite 5G had appeared on TENAA a few days ago. It revealed a few specs of the device but we didn’t see the images back then. Now, they are life and it looks similar to the leaked renders.

Although the color listed on TENAA has a bit of gradient hue to it, the device is expected to launch in three other colors- Green, Yellow, and Black according to leaker Sudhanshu. Other than this, the images are the same and they have the popular camera layout of the Mi 11.

On the rear, we have Xiaomi and 5G logo confirming that it’s indeed the 5G variant. For the unaware, Xiaomi is expected to bring a 4G variant of the Mi 11 Lite to certain markets but both the variants are likely to share a majority of the specs like the really slim form factor of 6.81mm thickness.

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Speaking of which, the Mi 11 Lite 5G measures at 160.53 x 75.72 x 6.81mm and has a 6.55-inch display that according to leaks would be a 10-bit AMOLED display. The display is also said to have an FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate.

As for specs, the device said to come with an unreleased Qualcomm Snapdragon 775G SoC, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, 6GB/8GB RAM, 128GB storage, 4,250mAh battery with 33W charging, and MIUI 12 based on Android 11.

If the device were indeed to share specs from the 4G sibling, then it would have a triple-cameras on the back with a 64MP main lens, 8MP ultrawide, and a 5MP Telemacro lens. Additionally, the device could also have a Dual SIM support, and a MicroSD card slot, miss out on the 3.5mm jack.

Finally, the device could retail for starting price of €408.18 in Europe but pricing for China isn’t out yet. Let’s wait for more info in the coming days.

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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 on a launch spree since the beginning of this year. The company has been releasing new products every other week across the world. Looks like the firm will continue to do so for a while as another one of its upcoming phones gets listed on TENAA.

Xiaomi M2101K9C, which has been in the news for a few months has now appeared on TENAA. According to the listing, this handset will be a 5G-enabled Android 11 device backed by a 4,250mAh battery.

Further, it will sport a 6.55-inch display, which according to Digital Chat Station, will have a punch-hole at the top left corner. Lastly, this smartphone will measure 160.53 x 75.72 x 6.81mm in dimensions. 

In other words, the Xiaomi M2101K9C will have a thickness of a mere 6.81mm. Hence, it could be one of the thinnest 5G smartphones whenever it goes official in the near future despite having a large capacity battery.

According to previous reports, this phone could launch as Mi 11 Lite 5G. There’s also a report that claims it to release as Mi CC11 in China. The global variant of this handset with model number M2101K9G has already been certified by IMDA and FCC.

This so-called Mi 11 Lite 5G (aka Mi CC11) is said to come with an unannounced Qualcomm Snapdragon 775G SoC, 64MP primary camera, 5x optical zoom camera, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, 6GB/8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage, and MIUI 12 operating system. The device’s alleged live images have leaked as well.

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Earlier today, Singapore’s IMDA listing revealed that Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite will likely get a 5G variant. Now, the device has also been spotted on FCC revealing more Specs and Features.

According to the FCC listing, a Xiaomi device with M2101K9G appears on the FCC database. A similar model number M2101K9AG will debut as the 4G LTE version of the Mi 11 Lite courtesy of several certifications like FCC, NBTC, and more.

Anyway, the listing with Model number (M2101K9G) reveals that the device will likely come in 6GB +128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB storage variants. Along with this, we can also expect the device to feature a 4,150mAh battery with 33W fast charging, run MIUI 12 out of the box.

For connectivity, the device will support 5G NR, NFC, 4G LTE with CA(Carrier Aggregation), Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, GLONASS.  While the listing doesn’t give any differences about the chipsets, rumors are rife that Mi 11 Lite 5G would darn an unannounced Snapdragon SD7350 chipset(could be 775).

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Other expected features include a Triple-camera setup with a 64MP main lens, 8MP ultra-wide, and a 5MP macro sensor. The 4G variants, on the other hand, could feature a different setup and boast a Snapdragon 720G chipset.

Further, the Mi 11 Lite will likely sport an LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate but let’s wait for the official confirmation. Although it did not launch alongside the Mi 11 Globally as expected, the FCC listings hint that the formal launch of Mi 11 Lite isn’t far away now.

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