Xiaomi is expected to announce the Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi X12X, and Xiaomi 12 Pro smartphones on Dec. 28. A new report by Xiaomiui.net has revealed that the Xiaomi 12 family includes two ‘Lite’ branded models such as Xiaomi 12 Lite and Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom. The publication has shared key details of these smartphones.

Xiaomi 12 Lite specifications (rumored)

According to the publication, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is codenamed as ‘Taoyao’ and its shortened model number is L9. Its global variant with 2203129G model number and India edition with 2203129I have appeared at the IMEI database recently.

The Xiaomi 12 Lite is expected to arrive with a 6.55-inch AMOLED Full HD display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The device may sport a curved edge display like the China-exclusive Xiaomi Civi, which debuted in September this year.  The Xiaomi 12 Lite could be powered by the Snapdragon 778G or Snapdragon 780G. Its rear-facing triple camera unit may feature a 64-megapixel Samsung GW3 lens. It will be accompanied by a wide-angle lens and a macro camera.

Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom specifications (rumored)

The Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom is said to have a ‘Zijin’ codename and L9B shortened model number. It is likely to arrive as a China-exclusive device. The reason behind it is that only the Chinese variant of the phone with 2203129BC has been spotted at the IMEI database.

Leaked information reveals that the Xiaomi 12 Lite Zoom will feature a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz display with curved edges and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It will come with Snapdragon 778G or Snapdragon 780G and a 64-megapixel Samsung GW3 triple camera unit with a wide-angle and a telephoto lens.

Xiaomi 12 Lite series is likely to look similar to the Xiaomi Civi handset. It can be said based on its model numbers that both models may debut in March 2023. The lineup may come preinstalled with Android 12 based MIUI 13.

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We might not see the launch of a smartphone that sports the Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G anytime soon. New information has just surfaced that has revealed that the chip is in limited supply and might not be available in smartphones for a while.

Known Weibo blogger, a Chinese microblogging website, @数码闲聊站 (digital chat station) had recently shared a post on the social media platform. In this, he stated that he expects a wave of new smartphones will launch that feature the Snapdragon 778G SoC. However, he said that no new device with the Snapdragon 780G is expected to launch due to limited supply and further added that the issue might also affect the production of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite as well.

To this online post, the product director of Xiaomi, Wang Teng added that the chipset from Qualcomm is in short supply due to its limited production capacity at the moment. Although, the Chinese tech giant’s official said that the Mi 11 Lite will still be shipped as the company was able to secure what little stock remained of the processor. In other words, the Mi 11 Lite is the only latest handset that sports this SoC as of right now and we might not see a new device featuring this processor for a while now. OEMs would also likely have to wait for the production of the chipset to rise to include it in their offerings.

For those unaware, the Snapdragon 780G from Qualcomm is a top of the line chip for mid range handsets. It is built on a 5nm process and features a Cortex-A78 core clocked at 2.4GHz paired with three Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.2GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores that are clocked at 1.9GHz. For graphics, the chip features the Adreno 642 GPU.

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Xiaomi is reportedly working on the Mi CC11 series of smartphones for China. A recent leak claimed that the company may announce it in mid or late August. A Chinese tipster has shared the key specifications of the Mi CC11 and Mi CC11 Pro smartphones.

The leak reveals that the Mi CC11 will be sporting an OLED panel that delivers a 90Hz refresh rate. The device could be powered by the Snapdragon 778G or Snapdragon 780G chipset. The camera setup of the Mi C11 may include a 64-megapixel primary camera and a telephoto sensor.

As far as the Mi CC11 Pro is concerned, it is likely to feature the more powerful Snapdragon 870 flagship chip. Its camera setup may include a 1/1.3x-inch camera sensor as the primary snapper and a periscope lens that will bring support for 5x zoom. It is unclear whether its OLED panel will support a 90Hz or a higher refresh rate.

The other specs of the Mi CC11 and Mi CC11 Pro are under wraps. Since they are expected to launch in August, both models are likely to pass through 3C and TENAA certifications later this month through which more details are expected to appear.

The tipster also said that the Mi MIX 4 will be featuring the Samsung GN1s, whereas the Xiaomi Mi 12 could be one of the first smartphones to arrive with a 200-megapixel camera. Speculations are rife that the Mi 12 could be powered by the Snapdragon 895 chip, and it may debut by the end of this year.

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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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HMD Global launched the Nokia 9 PureView back in 2019 as the world’s first phone with a penta-lens camera setup. While several reports have talked about its successor model, the Finnish firm has steered away from launching a flagship device. Fresh information shared by the Nokia Power User claims that the company is working on an upper mid-range phone with a penta-lens setup, which will be succeeding the Nokia 8.3 5G smartphone. Probably, this device may arrive in the market as an X-series phone.

The report claims that the Nokia 8.3 5G’s successor will be sporting a penta-lens setup with a 108-megapixel primary camera. The device will not be coming to the market as the Nokia 8.4 5G, but it is likely to be called Nokia X50.

The handset is expected to feature a 6.5-inch PureDisplay V4 that that offers a Quad HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The report states that it is powered by the smartphone will be powered by the unannounced Snapdragon 775G chipset (SM7350 model number).

The device is likely to be powered by a 6,000mAh battery. Recently, a 6,000mAh battery for an upcoming Nokia phone was spotted at the TUV certification platform. The listing revealed that it will arrive with support for 22.5W rapid charging.

There is no word on the other cameras of the alleged Nokia X50 phone. However, the penta-lens setup is expected to include an ultrawide lens, a depth sensor, a macro shooter, and a telephoto snapper. The device is likely to feature ZEISS optics and OZO Audio technology. The report has no other information on its specifications.

It is not clear whether Qualcomm will be launching a chip called the Snapdragon 775G. The recent behind it is that the US-based chipmaker has already announced the 5nm Snapdragon 780G chipset as the successor to the older Snapdragon 765/765G chip. The part number of this chip is SM7350-AB. Hence, it is not clear which processor will be fueling the alleged Nokia X50.

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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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Earlier this month, the iQOO Z3 was launched with 120Hz high refresh rate and Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G. Now, a new leak has suggested that a Pro variant is on the way and will feature a higher end Snapdragon 780G along with a 144Hz LCD display.

According to a Weibo post (a Chinese microblogging website), the company is working on an IQOO Z3 Pro, which is a higher end version of its newly launched mid range handset. For those unaware, the base Z3 was launched back on 25th March 2021, and featured notable specs and started from a price tag of 1,699 Yuan (roughly 260 US Dollars). It featured the Snapdragon 768G 5G enabled processor and a 120Hz high refresh rate display.

Now, a leak has revealed that the Chinese smartphone maker’s Z3 Pro will support Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 780G processor and a 144Hz high refresh rate on its LCD display panel. Qualcomm had just recently announced the Snapdragon 780G mobile processor. This would mean that the Z3 Pro would be one of the first smartphones to feature the newly announced 5nm chipset.

At the moment, this chip is expected to first be featured in the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite. So, we can expect other smartphone vendors to launch their own offerings soon. Unfortunately, the leak is still an unconfirmed news, so take this report with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information regarding this upcoming device is available.

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Xiaomi will be holding a global launch event today at 7:30 PM (GMT+8) to announce the new Mi 11 series of smartphones. Ahead of the launch, reputed tipster Evan Blass shared a render to reveal the Mi 11 phones that will go official today.

In the image, the Xiaomi Mi 11i and already unveiled Xiaomi Mi 11 5G can be seen towards the left. At the center is the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and the Mi 11 Lite 4G and Mi 11 Lite 5G are placed on the right.

Reports have claimed the Xiaomi Mi 11i could be a rebranded version of the Redmi K40 Pro+. The Mi 11 debuted in December 2020 as the world’s first Snapdragon 888 SoC-powered handset in China. It is already available in global markets.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is expected to arrive as the most powerful flagship phone from the brand. It will be the company’s first IP68 rated smartphone. Past reports have claimed that the Mi 11 Ultra will offer specs like a 6.81-inch S-AMOLED curved edge QHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 888, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, a 20-megapixel selfie camera, Harman Kardon dual speakers, an in-screen fingerprint reader, and a 5,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging, 67W fast wireless charging, and 10W reverse charging.

The major attraction of the phone will be its triple camera system, which includes a Samsung GN2 50-megapixel main camera, a 48-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 48-megapixel telephoto snapper. The camera module also features a secondary screen for capturing selfies through rear cameras. It can also display notifications.

The Mi 11 Lite is expected to arrive with specs like a 6.55-inch AMOLED FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate support, Snapdragon 732G chipset, up to 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, a 20-megapixel front camera, a 64-megapixel triple camera system, and a 4,520mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.

The Mi 11 Lite 5G is expected to arrive as the first phone fueled by the all-new Snapdragon 780G chipset. In China, this may go official with Mi 11 Youth Edition moniker. The company may also announce the Mi 11 Pro phone today. Probably, this phone may debut as a China-exclusive smartphone.

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