Motorola Razr Fold vs Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
The Verdict
The Motorola Razr Fold and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is the cheaper of the two at $369 versus $1,900, a difference of about $1,531. The Motorola Razr Fold is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Motorola Razr Fold stands out for iconic razr clamshell form factor with modern foldable technology, 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 Motorola Razr Fold if…
- →Iconic Razr clamshell form factor with modern foldable technology
- →Bright 3000-nit OLED display with 165Hz refresh rate
- →Capable Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with 12GB RAM
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
Motorola Razr Fold
Pros
- Iconic Razr clamshell form factor with modern foldable technology
- Bright 3000-nit OLED display with 165Hz refresh rate
- Capable Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with 12GB RAM
- IPX8 water resistance for durability
- Compact when folded at 9.2mm thickness
Cons
- No wireless charging support
- Relatively small 4000mAh battery for flagship device
- Higher price point vs comparable foldables
- Limited telephoto capabilities at 3x optical
- Smaller cover display than some competitors
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 | Motorola Razr Fold | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.8 | 64 MP, f/1.79, PDAF |
| Front camera | 32MP f/2.2 | 20 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | 10MP f/2.0 3x optical | — |
| Ultrawide | 12MP f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | — | 4K@30fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Midnight Black, Glacier Blue, Spring Green | — |
| Weight | 195g | — |
| IP rating | IPX8 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4000mAh | 4250 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 30W wired | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 33W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches (unfolded) | 6.55 inches |
| Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Brightness | 3000 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 165Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 800 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | — |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | — |
| 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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