Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
#865
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S
#826Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S
Performance
82.088.7
Camera
66.969.0
Display
87.890.8
Battery
29.730.6
Build
96.280.0
Connectivity
84.390.0
Audio
70.787.6
Overall
67.768.4
Summary
- The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G features a slim and lightweight design with a glass front and back, while the ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S has a bulkier build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass.
- The Mi 11 Lite offers a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, whereas the RedMagic 5S has a larger 6.65-inch AMOLED display with a higher 144Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Mi 11 Lite is powered by the Snapdragon 780G, while the RedMagic 5S uses the more powerful Snapdragon 865, providing superior gaming capabilities.
- Both devices have a 64 MP main camera, but the RedMagic 5S supports 8K video recording, compared to the Mi 11 Lite's 4K.
- The Mi 11 Lite houses a 4250 mAh battery with 33W charging, while the RedMagic 5S has a slightly larger 4500 mAh battery with faster 55W charging.
- Software-wise, the Mi 11 Lite runs on Android 11 with MIUI 14, while the RedMagic 5S operates on Android 10 with Redmagic 3.0, offering different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5S
General
Release Date
2021, March 29
2020, July 28
Announced
2021, March 29
2020, July 28
Description
Not to be confused with Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite. Also known as Xiaomi Mi 11 Youth
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic 5S
Display
Size
6.55"
6.65"
Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 90Hz, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits
AMOLED, 144Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
144Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7350-AB Snapdragon 780G (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 3x2.2 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.90 GHz Kryo 670)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 642
Adreno 650
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.0, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm2 MP, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4250 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4250 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, PD3.0, QC4
55W wired, 56% in 15 min, 100% in 40 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.5 x 75.7 x 6.8 mm (6.32 x 2.98 x 0.27 in)
168.6 x 78 x 9.8 mm (6.64 x 3.07 x 0.39 in)
Weight
159 g
220 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
Colors
Truffle Black, Mint Green, Citrus Yellow
Silver, Pulse
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.03 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G 7.5 Gbps DL
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG, accessory connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14
Android 10, Redmagic 3.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass