Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE

Xiaomi 11 Lite NE Review, Pros and Cons – Xiaomi’s core brand produces immersive top-level smartphones and sometimes brings out all the advantages of a mid-range device. A great example of this would be the release of the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE smartphone in October 2021. It brings some awesome features that you might not even get on high-end phones – like the NavCI sensor chipset. But, it can be considered as the reworked version of the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G, while the design aspect is similar to the 11 Lite.

In addition to the siblings, it offers a better camera island with the telephoto add-on. But at the same time, it is Xiaomi’s strategy to sell the phone in the global market. The Xiaomi 11 Lite NE smartphone was launched in April in the global market such as the US, Europe and is now available for India. The price difference will be covered in a later section. So, let’s start with a detailed review of the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE smartphone.

Xiaomi 11 Lite NE Review

Highlights

  1. The device comes with the magnificent 6.55-inch AMOLED display that equips Dobly View with advantages, HDR10 +, and 90Hz refresh rate.
  2. Furthermore, the performance aspect is handled through the Snapdragon 778G 5G chip with Adreno 642L GPU.
  3. As for the camera island, the main level quad camera is present on the board, a 64MP triple camera with a 64MP main camera and a 20MP selfie.
  4. The software layer is very advanced with custom UI with Android 11 and MIUI 12.5 at the top.
  5. The capacity of a Li-Po 4250 mAh battery is filled via a 33W charger to handle performance-oriented hardware.

Design and Display

You’ll get the premium aesthetic design on the Xioami 11 Lite NE like its siblings and get an immersive feeling while holding the phone. Smooth color gradation gives the device a shiny look and there are amazing color options to choose from. There are Truffle Black, Bubblegum Blue, Peach Pink, and Snowflake White. Each of them looks exciting on its own.

Furthermore, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE comes with a built-in 6.8mm thickness, which makes this phone one of the thinnest on the market. It became possible because the company is somewhat compact while doing better battery optimization with slightly low capacity. Next, you’ll notice the fabulous camera island that adds a feather to the design. The lightweight design offers 158 grams of weight.

On the other hand, you’re getting a high-end AMOLED display on the 6.55-inches panel that brings out the goodness of vivid colors. At the same time, you are also getting a 90Hz refresh rate, Dobly View, HDR10+ support, and 800 nits brightness. With all this, you can easily get a high-level viewing experience on screen. Next to that, a Corning glass-5 protective coating on the screen and, surprisingly, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Memory and Internal

The final performance may not be the best in the main market, as it lags behind the OnePlus Nord 2. But overall, the performance is good enough to yield a decent gaming experience. Under the hood, you’ll get the 6nm Snapdragon 778G chipset that offers slightly lowered performance powers.

While it’s no problem with day-to-day usage – but compared to the competition, it barely makes the list of the top five performing smartphones. Unfortunately, if you compare it to the smartphone with Snapdragon 888+ chipset in the same price range, they will outperform the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE. Except, the UI elements look great with Android 11 based on the latest MIUI 12.5.

The software experience also improves with the advanced level of customizations, but you’ll notice some bloatware here and there in the interface. To handle Adreno 642L graphics, the company offers 6GB or 8GB of RAM that subtly improvises visual performance. As for storage options, you’ll get a choice of storage from 128GB and 256GB – packed with UFS 2.2 memory and a shared SIM SD card slot.

Camera

The camera configuration is identical on the Xiaomi 11 Lite line. Since there are already three phones present, they all offer the same level of image quality as you’ll get the same amount of detail and image processing software. Fortunately, the ISP is different from its sibling in that it makes sure you get adequate lighting in all modes. The software end of AI is also suitable for capturing photos in daylight.

Low-light photos are processed precisely by the IPS, and you’ll also get decent images at night. The glow of light appears soft, while vibrant colors appear accurately in daylight. Zoom mode also supports night mode; however, the edges appear a little softer than the primary sensor. Macro shots are fine, but you’ll only get a portion of the details.

As for video recording features, 4K video with EIS gyro is standard for all flagship phones. In contrast, the 20MP selfie renders 1080p recording capabilities. The native camera also has different filters, options, and modes that can easily capture photos and videos. Speaking of specs – the camera island includes 64MP primary camera, 8MP ultrawide, and 5MP telephoto macro cameras.

Battery and Others

The battery life of the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE phone is improved compared to the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G, thanks to the battery life optimizations of the Li-Po 4250 mAh battery. Video playback is good enough to render more than 5 hours of playtime, while you can play games for more than 3 hours at maximum refresh rate settings. In addition, the company also provides a 33W charger in the box; however, wireless charging is missing.

Moving on to additional features, you will get support for dual speakers on the Xioami 11 Lite NE without a 3.5mm jack. As for the communication and sensor features, you’re getting state-of-the-art according to current standards. However, NFC features may not be seen in the Indian market. Anyway, the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE comes in at $369 (Rs 26,999), while for the general features, it’s a great deal.

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Xiaomi 11 Lite NE Specifications Detail

Down below you can see the full specifications of the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE smartphone.

SpecificationsXiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
Network2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
AnnouncedSeptember 2021
SIMHybrid Dual SIM
Dimensions6.32 x 2.98 x 0.27 inches
Weight158 g
Size6.55 inches
DisplayAMOLED
1B colors
Dolby Vision
HDR10+
90Hz
500 – 800 nits brightness
20:9 ratio
~402 PPI density
ProtectionGorilla Glass 5
IP53, dust and splash protection
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels
OSAndroid 11, MIUI 12.5
Chipset6nm – Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G
CPUOcta-core
4×2.4 GHz Kryo 670
4×1.8 GHz Kryo 670
GPUAdreno 642L
Card slotYes (uses shared SIM slot)
RAM6GB, 8GB
Internal128GB, 256GB
UFS 2.2
Camera64 MP (wide), PDAF
8 MP (119° ultrawide)
5 MP (telephoto macro), AF
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Max – 4K@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie20 MP (wide)
HDR, panorama
Max – 1080p@30/60fps
LoudspeakerYes (dual speakers)
3.5mm jackNo
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 (Global)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (India)
Bluetooth5.2 (Global)
5.1 (India)
GPSYes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, NavIC
NFCYes (market/region dependent)
Infrared portYes
RadioNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Sensorsside-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass
BatteryLi-Po 4250 mAh
33W fast charging
ColorsTruffle Black, Bubblegum Blue, Peach Pink, Snowflake White
Expected Price$369 (Rs 26,999) approx.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the data available on this page is 100% correct.

Xiaomi 11 Lite NE Pros and Cons

Down below you can see the list of pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of the Xiaomi 11 Lite NE smartphone.

Pros

  1. Best battery optimization software.
  2. MIUI 12.5 UI based on Android 11 OS.
  3. AMOLED display renders crisp colors.
  4. 90Hz refresh rate display settings.
  5. Gorilla glass 5 protection.
  6. 33W of fast charging support.
  7. NFC features are intact.
  8. Impressive design layout.
  9. Decent camera performance.
  10. Support for 5G connectivity.
  11. Dust and splash protection.

Cons

  1. Performance lags a bit behind in octa-core.
  2. Use a shared SIM slot to expand storage.
  3. Lacks wireless charging support.
  4. NFC feature is market-dependent.
  5. USB Type-C 2.0 instead of 3.0 charging port.
  6. Low battery capacity.
  7. The heating issue may appear on heavy gaming.

Conclusion

The Xiaomi 11 Lite NE smartphone is undoubtedly not the leading smartphone in performance, but the phone overcomes its flaws in battery optimization and camera quality. Overall, it’s a decent flagship smartphone, unless you’re looking for something game-centric. Aesthetics seem like the ultimate completion for the phone, and the design stands out for regular users as well.

But if you’re looking for something more powerful and with faster octa-core speed, the Realme GT Explore Master is worth your while. You can check them out as an alternative to this phone. On the other hand, overall features are good for the Xiaomi 11 Lite smartphone but SoC performance would be a concern for regular users.

Sumit Pandit
Sumit Pandit is a senior news reporter for Oispice. He is an expert on smartphones, apps, gadgets, and the tech industry. He writes for different tech news and has an excellent ability to make complex matters easy to understand. Sumit can be reached on Twitter @sumitkrpandit or Email at [email protected].

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