Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 vs Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
The Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 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 $1,100, a difference of about $731. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 stands out for compact flip form factor, 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 if…
- →Compact flip form factor
- →Large 3.9-inch cover display
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite
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
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Pros
- Compact flip form factor
- Large 3.9-inch cover display
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
- IPX8 water resistance
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- 25W charging is slow
- Still visible crease on inner display
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 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 15, One UI 7 | Android 11 (MIUI 12.5) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 187 g | 158 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame | Plastic frame, glass front and back |
| IP rating | IPX8 | None |
| Dimensions | 85 x 72 x 14.6 mm (folded) | 160.5 x 75.7 x 6.81 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 64 MP, f/1.79, PDAF |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.2 | 20 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4000 mAh | 4250 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 33W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W wireless | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches (inner), 3.9 inches (cover) | 6.55 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2640 x 1080 (inner) | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2600 | 800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 642L |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
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