Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE Global Launch Set For September 15, 2021

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch their 11 Lite 5G NE globally soon. The company has now officially scheduled the global launch date of the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE for September 15, 2021. So, we are now just four days away from witnessing the official launch of the much awaited device. The device will be launching as the 5G version of the Mi 11 Lite which was unveiled on June 22, 2021.

Previously, there were reports of the Mi 11 Lite being discontinued in India. Later on, it was revealed that the smartphone has not been and will not be discontinued in the country. The device has been very successful in the country. Moreover, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is expected to launch in India later this month. However, that is just on the basis of reports and rumours.

Also read: Mi 11 Lite Launched In India: Price, Specs

Xiaomi has taken to their official Twitter handle to tease the device in a short promo video of seven seconds. In these seven seconds we get to see a glimpse of the upcoming device. In addition, the company teases the smartphone as “A new Lite is coming”. Tipster Techno Ankit revealed that this was the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. It makes sense as the company is not working on any ‘Lite’ variants of devices other than that. In addition, the company also unveiled that the Xiaomi 11T and Xiaomi 11T Pro will launch alongside as well.

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE Specifications and Price (Expected)

Now, according to rumours, the 11 Lite 5G NE will be launching with similar specifications to the Mi 11 Lite 5G that went official in China previously. If that is to be believed, we can expect to see a couple of things from the upcoming 5G smartphone by Xiaomi.

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The upcoming Xiaomi smartphone will most likely come with a 6.55-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display. In addition, the display may also come with a 90 Hz refresh rate. When it comes to the battery, the device will probably pack a 4,250 mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. Moving to optics, the device will most likely feature a triple rear camera setup. The setup includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor alongside an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 5-megapixel macro sensor. 

On the processor front, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 780G SoC. We can also expect to see a heavier version of the Mi 11 Lite 4G because of the obvious differences in chipset and a couple of other things. The 5G variant will most likely weigh 159 grams.

Also read: Mi 11 Lite 4G Silently Discontinued In India To Be Replaced By 5G Variant Soon: Report

Meanwhile, the smartphone’s price has recently been tipped ahead of its official launch. According to the leaks and reports, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE price is expected to be set at EUR 329. Now, this converts to near about Rs. 28,600 in the Indian currency. We can expect to see the device be priced similarly in the India market.