Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NEvsXiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE

The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is an upgraded version of the original Mi 11 Lite 5G, with a new chipset and design. The phone's external design remains largely unchanged, with a super-thin and light build, IP53 dust and water protection, and a frosted glass back in three new colors: Bubblegum Blue, Peach Pink, and Snowflake White. The screen is also identical to the original, featuring a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with 10-bit color support, full HD resolution, and a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone still lacks a headphone jack, but Xiaomi has included an audio jack dongle as compensation. One notable improvement is the battery life, which saw a 10-20% increase in our tests, thanks to the new chipset. Charging is also faster, with support for 33W fast charging and a charge from zero to 58% in half an hour. The camera hardware remains unchanged, but Xiaomi has ensured consistency between the old and new editions, delivering excellent photo and video quality. The phone's performance is similar to the original, with some minor drawbacks in graphically intensive tasks due to the updated chipset. Overall, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE offers a solid package of design, screen, battery life, and camera performance, making it a great all-rounder that can compete with other phones in its class.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G is a value-packed mid-ranger that offers a lot more than its 5G counterpart. With a larger battery, different screen and chipset, and expandable storage, this phone seems to cover all the basics quite well. However, it also has some notable differences and compromises compared to the 5G model, such as a lower IP rating and less sharp display. Is this the one to get for those on a budget? Our review will delve into its strengths and weaknesses.