Realme GT Master Edition vs Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme GT Master Edition 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
| Realme GT Master Edition | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Price | $319 | $290 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,300 mAh | 4,250 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65W | 33W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.43 in | 6.55 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | — | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 174 g | 158 g |
| Released | Aug 2021 | Sep 2021 |
Summary: Realme GT Master Edition is ahead on battery, wired charging, refresh rate. Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is ahead on screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Realme GT Master Edition is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Realme GT Master Edition | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1000 nits (peak) | AMOLED, 1B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 90Hz, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.43 inches | 6.55 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, FHD+, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360Hz | — |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 91.7% | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | — | 240Hz touch sampling rate, Sunlight mode 2.0, Reading mode 3.0, 360° ambient light sensors |
Platform
| Realme GT Master Edition | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 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 |
| OS | — | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS |
Memory
| Realme GT Master Edition | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB LPDDR4X | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB UFS 2.2 | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Virtual RAM | Up to 5GB Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE) | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | — | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (UFS 2.2) |
Main Camera
| Realme GT Master Edition | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Modules | Triple | — |
| 64 MP (wide) | f/1.8, 25.3mm, 80.5° FOV, 1/2-inch sensor, 6P lens, PDAF | — |
| 8 MP (ultrawide) | f/2.3, 15.8mm, 119° FOV, 5P lens | — |
| 2 MP (macro) | f/2.4, 4cm focus distance | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Street Photography Mode, Starry Mode, Ultra Nightscape, Portrait Mode, Dual-View Video, Timelapse | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, Long Exposure Modes, Magic Clone, Timed Burst, Filters |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS. One-click AI cinema, Time-lapse video, VLOG Mode |
| Triple | — | 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) |
Selfie Camera
| Realme GT Master Edition | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Modules | Single | — |
| 32 MP (wide) | Sony sensor, f/2.5, 85° FOV | — |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, AI Beauty, NightScape, Bokeh Effect Control | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps |
| Single | — | 20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm |
Battery
| Realme GT Master Edition | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4300 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4250 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 65W SuperDart Charge, 100% in 33 min (advertised) | 33W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 58 min (advertised). 33W fast charger in box |
Body
| Realme GT Master Edition | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 73.5 x 8.0 mm (Snow Mountain and Dawn variants); 159.2 x 73.5 x 8.7 mm (Suitcase Gray and Suitcase Peridot variants) | 160.53 x 75.73 x 6.81 mm |
| Weight | 174 g (Snow Mountain and Dawn variants); 178 g (Suitcase Gray and Suitcase Peridot variants) | 158 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back or vegan leather back (Suitcase design) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Design Features | Designed by Naoto Fukasawa (Suitcase design on some variants) | — |
Comms
| Realme GT Master Edition | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Realme GT Master Edition | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE |
|---|
| Announced | July 21, 2021 (China), August 18, 2021 (Global) | September 15, 2021 |
| Status | Available. Released August 2021 | Available. Released October 02, 2021 |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 (upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0) | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Realme GT Master Edition or Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
Realme GT Master Edition — 4,300 mAh for the Realme GT Master Edition versus 4,250 mAh for the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE.
Which has the smoother screen, Realme GT Master Edition or Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
Realme GT Master Edition — 120 Hz for the Realme GT Master Edition versus 90 Hz for the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE.
Which is lighter, Realme GT Master Edition or Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — 174 g for the Realme GT Master Edition versus 158 g for the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE.
Which is newer, Realme GT Master Edition or Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — Aug 2021 for the Realme GT Master Edition versus Sep 2021 for the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE.
Is the Realme GT Master Edition or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE rated higher?
We rate the Realme GT Master Edition 8/10 and the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE 8/10.
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