Motorola Edge (2021) vs Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Edge (2021) and the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Edge (2021) | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Price | $91 | $290 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,250 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 33W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.8 in | 6.55 in |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 200 g | 158 g |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Sep 2021 |
Summary: Motorola Edge (2021) is ahead on battery, screen size, refresh rate, main camera. Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is ahead on our rating, wired charging, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Edge (2021) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Motorola Edge (2021) | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 144Hz, HDR10 | AMOLED, 1B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 90Hz, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.55 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | — | 240Hz touch sampling rate, Sunlight mode 2.0, Reading mode 3.0, 360° ambient light sensors |
Platform
| Motorola Edge (2021) | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| OS | Android 11, planned upgrade to Android 13 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 642L |
Memory
| Motorola Edge (2021) | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB | — |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB | — |
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | — | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (UFS 2.2) |
Main Camera
| Motorola Edge (2021) | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Triple | 108 MP, f/1.9 (wide), PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth) | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4, (telemacro), AF (3cm-7cm) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, Long Exposure Modes, Magic Clone, Timed Burst, Filters |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS. One-click AI cinema, Time-lapse video, VLOG Mode |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Edge (2021) | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2 (wide) | 20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps |
| Features | — | HDR, panorama |
Battery
| Motorola Edge (2021) | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4250 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 30W fast charging (proprietary) | 33W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 58 min (advertised). 33W fast charger in box |
Body
| Motorola Edge (2021) | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Dimensions | 169 x 75.6 x 9 mm (6.65 x 2.98 x 0.35 in) | 160.53 x 75.73 x 6.81 mm |
| Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) | 158 g |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back |
Comms
| Motorola Edge (2021) | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Motorola Edge (2021) | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Announced | 2021, August 19 | September 15, 2021 |
| Released | 2021, September 02 | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released October 02, 2021 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Edge (2021) or Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
Motorola Edge (2021) — 5,000 mAh for the Motorola Edge (2021) versus 4,250 mAh for the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE.
Which has the smoother screen, Motorola Edge (2021) or Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
Motorola Edge (2021) — 144 Hz for the Motorola Edge (2021) versus 90 Hz for the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE.
Which is lighter, Motorola Edge (2021) or Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — 200 g for the Motorola Edge (2021) versus 158 g for the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE.
Which is newer, Motorola Edge (2021) or Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — Sep 2021 for the Motorola Edge (2021) versus Sep 2021 for the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE.
Is the Motorola Edge (2021) or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Edge (2021) 7/10 and the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE 8/10.
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