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Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB) vs Apple iPhone 8 (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G vs Apple iPhone 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 8 X Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB) 24Points
6.55"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4250
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Apple iPhone 8 (256GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G X
4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

7.1mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

1821
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB)} 24 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB) vs iPhone 8 (256GB)} 12 Advantages Apple iPhone 8 (256GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core30%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR4X
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+6.81 millimeters (0.27 inches)7%
Thinner
vs7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2400 pixels159%
Higher resolution screen
vs750x1334 pixels
+402 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs326 PPI
+6.55"39%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12MP
+1/1.97" inches52%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+(front) 20MP181%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 7.1MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4250 mAh133%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1821 mAh
+33W120%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterAdvantage
Best output for headset
vsproprietary audio output
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
128GB (106GB available)vs+256GB (245GB available)131%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.2vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
159 grams (5.57 ounces)vs+148 grams (5.18 ounces)7%
Lighter
Plastic body, glass front/backvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
AMOLEDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Mono sound with dual speakersvs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
IP53 certifiedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
ModelXiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
Other model namesMi 11 Lite (M2101K9G Global) + NFCiPhone 8 A1863 (CDMA), iPhone 8 A1905 (GSM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiApple
Release date4/16/2021, Announced: 3/29/20219/22/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017
Depth6.81 millimeters (0.27 inches)7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)75.73 x 160.53 millimeters (2.98 x 6.32 in)67.3 x 138.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.45 in)
Weight159 grams (5.57 ounces)148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size6.55" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)750x1334 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI326 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate90Hz60Hz
Display features500nits[typ]
HDR10+
625nits[typ]
Oleophobic coating

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
System versionAndroid 11iOS 11
Firmware updateAndroid 12iOS 16
User InterfaceMIUI 12 / 13feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G SM7350-AB (5nm)64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 670 (Single-core)
3x 2.2GHz Kryo 670 (Triple-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 670 (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 642Apple GPU (3-Core)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 465534 (v8), 522490 (v9)
Geekbench: 2909 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 35fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 237594 (v7)
Geekbench: 10214 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.2
256GB (245GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1864 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100A1864 model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1897 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1/4"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4AF
12 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens28mm lens
Sensor size1/1.97" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution5184x3840 pixels3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens32mm lens
Sensor size1/3.4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterproprietary audio output
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4250 mAh1821 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4+
USB Power Delivery 3.0
15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered14 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Truffle Black, Mint Green, Citrus Yellow
• Silicon case included
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
• Apple Pay
• Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
• Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G (128GB/6GB)iPhone 8 (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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