Xiaomi is launching the 11 Lite 5G NE in India today. For all intents and purposes, it is a souped-up Mi 11 Lite 4G—which was launched in the nation barely 3 months ago—with a more rapidly method-on-chip and slightly more capable show credentials. But, there’s more to it than what meets the eye creating it, possibly, one of the most thrilling Xiaomi phones in current history.
The 11 Lite 5G NE is the initially Xiaomi phone in India that is eligible to get 3 key Android OS updates and 4 years of safety patches appropriate out of the gate. All Xiaomi phones ahead of it have been restricted to two key Android updates. This tends to make the 11 Lite 5G NE the third Xiaomi phone—globally—to be eligible for as quite a few updates, the other two being the 11T and 11T Pro.
This is somewhat equivalent to what HMD Global is undertaking with its Nokia X-series phones and other pick models. Vivo requires issues a notch larger by roping all upcoming premium X-Series models—including the upcoming X70 Pro and X70 Pro Plus—launched just after July 2021 in its extended assistance cycle. Samsung meanwhile guidelines the roost when it comes to supporting the widest variety of Galaxy smartphones and tablets with 3 years of Android OS updates.
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Unlike any of the above-pointed out brands, Xiaomi hasn’t provided out a list of models that would fall below the purview of its new update cycle. All we know is that the business is “currently evaluating the possibility of bringing the extended Android system and security upgrades services to more Xiaomi devices.” Which tends to make the 11 Lite 5G NE a extremely intriguing solution, so to say. The next apparent point to look at would be, how quickly can it bring these updates to the phone in query.
For context, phone runs Android 11-based MIUI 12.5.
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE spec and features
Many would argue, the 11 Lite 5G NE is the phone that Xiaomi ought to have launched in India in the initially location and not the Mi 11 Lite 4G but it is what it is. The extended software program supports only tends to make issues more confusing—and a small frustrating—for these who purchased into the 4G model.
Coming to what’s on offer you from a hardware point of view, the 11 Lite 5G NE is generally a Mi 11 Lite 4G with a Snapdragon 778G chipset. This indicates Xiaomi is expectedly touting its ‘slim and light design’ when once again, considerably like it did with the 4G model, with the addition that it now packs international 5G bands and expectedly ought to offer you more rapidly overall performance.
Speaking of specs, the 11 Lite 5G NE has a 6.55-inch AMOLED show with a 1080p resolution and 90Hz refresh price (240Hz touch sampling). The significant highlight once again is the assistance for 10-bit colour which indicates the 11 Lite 5G NE can theoretically show more colours (up to 1.07 billion to be precise) than any other smartphone about it cost variety. Xiaomi is adding assistance for Dolby Vision in the ‘new edition.’
The 11 Lite 5G NE comes with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. This is expandable. The phone has a 4250mAh battery with 33W rapidly charging.
For photography, the 11 Lite 5G NE has a triple camera setup on the rear with a 64MP major, 8MP ultra-wide angle and one more 5MP macro camera with autofocus. On the front, it has an upgraded 20MP camera (this was 16MP in the 4G model).
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE India cost, availability
The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE begins at Rs 26,999 for the base variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. A version with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage will set you back by Rs 28,999. The phone will be accessible from October 2 across Mi.com, Amazon, Mi Home and Mi Studio, and authorised Xiaomi retail partners.
For a restricted period, Xiaomi will sell the 11 Lite 5G NE with a ‘special Diwali offer’ of Rs 1,500 which when paired with Rs 2,000 cashback on pick band cards, brings the efficient cost down to Rs 23,499 and Rs 25,499 respectively.
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