Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
Mi 11 Lite main camera module
Also sold as
5G: Mi 11 Youth Edition (in China)
5G NE: Mi 11 LE (in China), Xiaomi 11 Lite NE (in India)
ManufacturerXiaomi
TypePhablet
Series
Mi/Xiaomi
First released
4G/5G: March 29, 2021 (2021-03-29)
5G NE: September 15, 2021 (2021-09-15)
PredecessorXiaomi Mi 10 Lite
SuccessorXiaomi 12 Lite
RelatedXiaomi Mi 11
Xiaomi Mi 11i
Xiaomi 11i
4G: GSM, 3G, 4G (LTE)
5G/5G NE: GSM, 3G, 4G (LTE), 5G
Slate
Dimensions160.53×75.73×6.81 mm (6.320×2.981×0.268 in)
Weight4G: 157 g
5G: 159 g
5G NE: 158 g
4G/5G:
Initial: Android 11 + MIUI 12
Current: Android 13 + MIUI 14
5G NE:
Initial: Android 11 + MIUI 12.5
Current: Android 14 + Xiaomi HyperOS 2
4G: Qualcomm SM7150 Snapdragon 732G (8 nm)
5G: Qualcomm SM7350-AB Snapdragon 780G (5 nm)
5G NE: Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G (6 nm)
CPU4G: 8 cores (2×2.3 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
5G: 8 cores (1×2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 3×2.2 GHz Kryo 670 & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo 670)
5G NE: 8 cores (4×2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 670)
GPU4G: Adreno 618
5G: Adreno 642
5G NE: Adreno 642L
Memory6/8 GB, LPDDR4X
Storage4G: 64/128 GB
5G/5G NE: 128/256 GB
UFS 2.2
MicroSD up to 1 TB
SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM)
BatteryNon-removable, Li-Po 4250 mAh
Charging33 W fast charging
Rear camera64 MP, f/1.79, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF + 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm + 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 1.12µm, AF
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
Front camera4G: 16 MP, f/2.45, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1µm
5G/5G NE: 20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm
HDR, panorama
Video: 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
DisplayAll models: AMOLED, 6.55", 2400 × 1080 (FullHD+), 20:9, 402 ppi, 90 Hz refresh rate
4G: HDR10
5G/5G NE: HDR10+
SoundStereo speakers
ConnectivityUSB-C 2.0, Bluetooth 5.1 (4G and Indian 5G NE)/5.2 (A2DP, LE), NFC, IR blaster, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 (except for 4G and Indian 5G NE) (dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct), GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS (5G), NavIC (5G)
Data inputsFingerprint scanner (side-mounted), virtual proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass
IP53
Model4G: M2101K9AG, M2101K9AI
5G: M2101K9G, M2101K9C, M2101K9R
5G NE: 2109119DG, 2107119DC, 2109119DI
Codename4G: courbet
4G (India): courbetin
5G: renoir
5G NE: lisa
Made in4G/5G NE: China, India
5G: China
Websitehttps://www.mi.com/ua/product/mi-11-lite/

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 (Chinese: 小米11青春版).[1]

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.[2] In the Chinese domestic market, this hardware configuration was made available as the Xiaomi Mi 11 LE (Lite Edition) (Chinese: Xiaomi 11 青春活力版; literally Xiaomi 11 Youth Vitality Edition).[3]

Design & build

Color options of the Mi 11 Lite 5G in China

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.[4]
  • 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,[5] while the Mi 11 Lite 5G features the Snapdragon 780G,[6] and the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE runs on the Snapdragon 778G.[7] 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 f/1.79 aperture and phase-detection autofocus (PDAF), an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle lens with a f/2.2 aperture, and a 5 MP macro sensor with a f/2.4 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 f/2.45 aperture, while the 5G and 5G NE variants use a higher-resolution 20 MP sensor with a f/2.2 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 5G
Date OS UI References
March 2021 Andorid 11 MIUI 12
February 2022 Android 12 MIUI 13 [8][9]
February 2023 Android 13 MIUI 14 [10]
OS Update History for Mi 11 Lite 5G NE
October 2024 Android 14 HyperOS 2.0 [11]

It has a built-in Game Turbo for gaming experience, Second Space for hiding apps and data, and Quick Ball for shortcut functions.[12]

Release

11 Lite

March 29, 2021

International release

April 22, 2021

 Philippines[13]

11 Lite 5G

March 29, 2021

International release

April 16, 2021

 United Kingdom[14]

11 Lite 5G NE

September 15, 2021

International release

September 29, 2021

 India[4]

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.[14]

References

  1. ↑ "Xiaomi 11 Youth Vitality Edition launched". The Indian Express. 2021-12-09. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  2. ↑ "Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G launched in India". GSMArena.com. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  3. ↑ "Xiaomi 11 Youth Vitality Edition launched: Price, specifications". The Indian Express. 2021-12-09. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  4. 1 2 Tiwari, Manas (2021-09-16). "Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G launching in India on September 29". India Today. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  5. ↑ "Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Archived from the original on May 16, 2021. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  6. ↑ "Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Archived from the original on May 16, 2021. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  7. ↑ "Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Archived from the original on September 18, 2021. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  8. ↑ Sarkar, Amy (2022-02-21). "Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G gets Android 12 based MIUI 13 software update". Huawei Central. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  9. ↑ Borisova, Doroteya (2026-06-15). "These Xiaomi smartphones are receiving MIUI 13 with Android 12". PhoneArena. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  10. ↑ Chandan (2023-02-08). "Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G Gets MIUI 14 Based on Android 13 Update". Gizmochina. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  11. ↑ Matsui, Emiko (2024-10-03). "HyperOS 2.0: Eligible Xiaomi Devices [Expected List]". Huawei Central. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  12. ↑ Walker-Todd, Alex (July 6, 2021). "Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G review". Tech Advisor. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  13. ↑ "Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite goes official in the Philippines". REVU Philippines. 2021-04-22. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  14. 1 2 published, Jon Mundy (2021-09-15). "Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
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