Launch report · Xiaomi
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G: World's lightest 5G smartphone at launch with 90Hz AMOLED.
SpecEagle Editorial·May 2021·$369·Score 76/100
Xiaomi marketed this phone on one number — 159 grams — and it worked. The Mi 11 Lite 5G was 30-50 g lighter than every 5G phone on the market in 2021, and the 90Hz AMOLED plus Snapdragon 780G delivered actual flagship-feel performance, not just a flagship-feel weight.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.55" FHD+ AMOLED, 90Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 780G
RAM
6/8 GB LPDDR4X
Storage
64/128/256 GB UFS 2.2
Battery
4250 mAh, 33W
Main camera
64 MP + 8 MP ultrawide + 5 MP macro
Weight
159 g
What stands out
- Featherweight 159 g — beats almost every flagship
- Sharp 90Hz AMOLED for the price
- Aluminum frame feels premium
What to watch
- Macro lens is filler
- No IP rating
- MIUI 12.5 ad-heavy on global ROMs
The phone it has to beat
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