iQOO Z11 series vs Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
The Verdict
The iQOO Z11 series and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The iQOO Z11 series is the cheaper of the two at $290 versus $369, a difference of about $79. The iQOO Z11 series is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. iQOO Z11 series stands out for 144hz amoled display with 4000 nits peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility, while Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is praised for ultra-thin at 6.81 mm and ultra-light at 158 g. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the iQOO Z11 series if…
- →144Hz AMOLED display with 4000 nits peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version ensures flagship performance
- →Triple 50MP camera setup delivers versatile photography options
Buy the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE if…
- →Ultra-thin at 6.81 mm and ultra-light at 158 g
- →Snapdragon 778G provides solid mid-range gaming performance
- →90Hz AMOLED display is vibrant and smooth
Pros & Cons
iQOO Z11 series
Pros
- 144Hz AMOLED display with 4000 nits peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version ensures flagship performance
- Triple 50MP camera setup delivers versatile photography options
- 6000mAh battery with 120W fast charging for all-day usage
- IP68 water and dust resistance for durability
Cons
- No wireless charging support
- Pricing likely premium for the Z-series positioning
- Limited availability outside initial launch regions
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
Pros
- Ultra-thin at 6.81 mm and ultra-light at 158 g
- Snapdragon 778G provides solid mid-range gaming performance
- 90Hz AMOLED display is vibrant and smooth
- 5G connectivity at an affordable price
- 64 MP main camera captures good daylight photos
Cons
- 4250 mAh battery drains quickly due to thin chassis limitations
- Only 33W charging — slower than newer Xiaomi phones
- No water resistance rating
- 8 MP ultrawide is low quality
- MIUI includes bloatware and ads
Full Specifications
| Spec | iQOO Z11 series | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.7 | 64 MP, f/1.79, PDAF |
| Front camera | 32MP f/2.0 | 20 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | 50MP f/2.0 3x optical | — |
| Ultrawide | 50MP f/2.0 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | — | 4K@30fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Graphite Black, Titanium Gray, Glacier Blue | — |
| Weight | 199g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000mAh | 4250 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 120W | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 33W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.55 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Brightness | 4000 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 800 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version | — |
| Storage | 256GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 11 (MIUI 12.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 158 g |
| Material | — | Plastic frame, glass front and back |
| IP rating | — | None |
| Dimensions | — | 160.5 x 75.7 x 6.81 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Storage options | — | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 642L |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
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