Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE

The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is typically one of those phones where you think; couldn't it have a shorter name? But as long as its name may be, so compact is its appearance. It's an extremely slim phone, beautifully designed and fast on more than one level. You can read exactly how fast here.

Excellent screen

As meaningless as its name, its appearance is unforgettable. With 158 grams very light and 6.81 millimeters very slim. Available in a variety of vibrant colors. Stylish with matte glass and a camera that barely protrudes. The front screen has thin bezels and a discreet selfie camera in the top left corner. All protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The display measures 6.55 inches in size and is of the colorful AMOLED type. Animations look smooth thanks to the high 90Hz display and colors splash off the screen thanks to HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support. And to think that this is not an expensive phone.

Nearly flat camera module

On the camera front, the 11 Lite 5G NE has an edge over us. Indeed, a very useful layout has been chosen; a 64MP main camera with bright f/1.79 lens, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 5MP telemacro lens that allows you to take sharp images of between 3 and 7cm. Details and colors are fine and there are enough camera functions to keep you busy for a long time. Think of night time-lapse or slow shutter. The selfie camera is not inferior to the rest with 20MP and the AI Beautify mode usual for Xiaomi.

Most important Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE specifications

• Smooth 90Hz AMOLED display measuring 6.55 inches in size
• 64MP main, 8MP 119° ultra-wide and 5MP telemacro camera + 4K video
• 20MP selfie camera with night mode, AI Beautify and selfie time-lapse
• Powerful Snapdragon 778G processor with 5G support
• 6+128GB, 8+128GB or 8+256GB of storage, expandable with card up to 1TB
• 4250mAh battery with 33W fast charge
• Dual SIM (hybrid; slot shared with memory card)
• Dual speakers for stereo sound

Where's the catch?

Inside, we find a Snapdragon 778G processor that delivers above-average performance. This chipset is equipped with at least 6GB of RAM memory and 128GB of storage. There is also a model made with 256GB and 8GB of RAM but it is not widely available. Gaming is quite possible with these specifications. Moreover, this chipset allows you to make use of 5G. Despite its slim body, there is still a 4250 mAh battery in the 11 Lite 5G NE. It supports 33W fast charging and you will find the matching charger in the box. All in all, a fine smartphone at a competitive price with no real drawbacks as far as we are concerned.