Razr Ultra vs Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
The Verdict
The Razr Ultra 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 $1,499, a difference of about $1,130. The Razr Ultra is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Razr Ultra stands out for premium wood finish and alcantara back offer distinctive tactile design, 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 Razr Ultra if…
- →Premium wood finish and Alcantara back offer distinctive tactile design
- →High-refresh 120Hz OLED display with excellent brightness for outdoor use
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite provides flagship-class performance
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
Razr Ultra
Pros
- Premium wood finish and Alcantara back offer distinctive tactile design
- High-refresh 120Hz OLED display with excellent brightness for outdoor use
- Snapdragon 8 Elite provides flagship-class performance
- Compact foldable form factor with strong durability ratings
Cons
- Limited to 256GB storage with no microSD expansion
- 4000mAh battery smaller than competing flagship phones
- Premium materials may increase repair costs
- Wood finish requires careful maintenance
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 | Razr Ultra | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.8 | 64 MP, f/1.79, PDAF |
| Front camera | 20MP 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, Wood Finish, Titanium | — |
| Weight | 189g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4000mAh | 4250 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 30W | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 33W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.55 inches |
| Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Brightness | 3000 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 800 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | — |
| 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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