The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite is a line of Andorid smartphones developed, designed, manufactured by Xiaomi, serving as part of the Mi series.
The lineup consists of the Mi 11 Lite, Mi 11 Lite 5G, and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. The Mi 11 Lite and Mi 11 Lite 5G are positioned as mid-range versions of the flagship Mi 11, while the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (New Edition) serves as a refreshed version of the Mi 11 Lite 5G. The Mi 11 Lite and Mi 11 Lite 5G were officially announced on March 29, 2021, while the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE was introduced on September 15, 2021, alongside the Xiaomi 11T series. The primary differences between the models lie in 5G cellular connectivity support and different systems on a chip (SoC).
Model variations In Chinese markets, the Mi 11 Lite 5G was sold under the name Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth Edition ().
In India, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE was released under the slightly modified name Xiaomi 11 Lite NE. It was marketed as an upgrade to the standard Mi 11 Lite (as the original Mi 11 Lite 5G was not officially released in India) and carries minor connectivity configuration differences. In the Chinese domestic market, this hardware configuration was made available as the Xiaomi Mi 11 LE (Lite Edition) (; literally Xiaomi 11 Youth Vitality Edition).
Design & build
The front panel of the Mi 11 Lite and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is constructed using Corning Gorilla Glass 5, whereas the Mi 11 Lite 5G uses Gorilla Glass 6. The rear panels across all variants are made of glass, combined with a plastic chassis frame. Visually, the smartphones retain a design language similar to the flagship Mi 11, though they feature flat displays and rear panels instead of curved glass. The bottom edge houses the USB-C port, primary loudspeaker, microphone, and a hybrid card tray. This tray can support either two SIM cards or one SIM card alongside a MicroSD storage expansion card up to 1 TB. The top edge includes a secondary noise-canceling microphone and an IR blaster. The right side features the volume rocker adjustments and a physical power button that integrates a capacitive fingerprint scanner.
The color options differ from the following models:
Mi 11 Lite was sold in three color profiles: Boba Black (glossy black), Bubblegum Blue, and Peach Pink. Mi 11 Lite 5G arrived in three matte configurations: Truffle Black, Mint Green, and Citrus Yellow. In China, it was available in five colors: matte black, yellow, pink, blue, and white. Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE was distributed in four colors: Truffle Black, Bubblegum Blue, Peach Pink, and Snowflake White (featuring a distinct frosted sparkle pattern).
Specifications
Platform The Mi 11 Lite is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC, while the Mi 11 Lite 5G features the Snapdragon 780G, and the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE runs on the Snapdragon 778G. The Mi 11 Lite 5G is notable for being one of the only mass-production smartphones to utilize the Snapdragon 780G platform.
Battery All models are equipped with a non-removable 4250 mAh battery capable of 33 W fast charging.
Camera The devices share a triple-lens rear camera system. This comprises a 64 MP main wide-angle camera with a aperture and phase-detection autofocus (PDAF), an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle lens with a aperture, and a 5 MP macro sensor with a aperture. The primary sensor arrangement supports video recording up to 4K resolution at 30fps. For front-facing cameras, the 4G model uses a 16 MP sensor with a aperture, while the 5G and 5G NE variants use a higher-resolution 20 MP sensor with a aperture. Self-facing video capture across all variants maxes out at 1080p at 30fps.
Display The display features a 6.55-inch AMOLED screen running at a FullHD+ resolution (2400 × 1080) with a pixel density of 402 ppi. It operates at an aspect ratio of 20:9, supports a 90 Hz refresh rate, and uses a circular punch-hole cutout in the upper left corner for the front-facing camera. The baseline Mi 11 Lite handles high-dynamic range content up to HDR10, while the Mi 11 Lite 5G and 11 Lite 5G NE models support the advanced HDR10+ standard.
Audio Stereo sound rendering is handled via dedicated dual speakers, where the ear receiver earpiece doubles as a secondary channel.
Memory and Storage
Mi 11 Lite configurations included 6/64 GB, 6/128 GB, and 8/128 GB memory alternatives.
Mi 11 Lite 5G and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE models were sold in 6/128 GB, 8/128 GB, and 8/256 GB variations utilizing UFS 2.2 flash storage storage modules.
Software The Mi 11 Lite and Mi 11 Lite 5G launched with MIUI 12 based on Android 11, receiving subsequent platform upgrades up to MIUI 14 on top of Android 13. The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE launched running MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11 and has been updated to Xiaomi HyperOS 2 running on top of Android 14. +OS Update History for Mi 11 Lite & Lite 5GDateOSUIReferencesMarch 2021Andorid 11MIUI 12February 2022Android 12MIUI 13February 2023Android 13MIUI 14 +OS Update History for Mi 11 Lite 5G NEOctober 2024Android 14HyperOS 2.0 It has a built-in Game Turbo for gaming experience, Second Space for hiding apps and data, and Quick Ball for shortcut functions.
Release
Availability by region
11 Lite
March 29, 2021 International release
April 22, 2021
11 Lite 5G
March 29, 2021 International release
April 16, 2021
11 Lite 5G NE
September 15, 2021 International release
September 29, 2021
Reception TechRadar reviewer Jon Mundy marked positive for the design, performance, and the main camera, but it was criticized for its UI, mediocre ultra-wide camera, and its battery capacity and life. The camera of the smartphone was capabale for its adequate image processing, decent lighting and night shots.
References
External links
Mi 11 Lite Official website Mi 11 Lite 5G Official website Mi 11 Lite 5G NE official website (archived)