Motorola Edge 20 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For most users, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G emerges as the stronger choice. Its Snapdragon 695 offers a slight performance edge and better efficiency, while the significantly faster 67W charging – capable of a full charge in just 42 minutes – is a game-changer. The Motorola Edge 20 Lite remains a viable option for those prioritizing a potentially lower price point.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Motorola Edge 20 Lite | Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 66 SA/NSA/Sub6 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2021, July 29 | 2022, January 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, August 16 | Available. Released 2022, February 18 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, plastic frame |
| Dimensions | 165.9 x 76 x 8.3 mm (6.53 x 2.99 x 0.33 in) | 164.2 x 76.1 x 8.1 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.32 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 185 g (6.53 oz) | 202 g (7.13 oz) |
| Water-repellent design | IP53, dust and splash resistant | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~87.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | OLED, 1B colors, 90Hz, HDR10+ | Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 700 nits, 1200 nits (peak) |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm) | Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC3 | Adreno 619 |
| OS | Android 11, planned upgrade to Android 13 | Android 11, MIUI 13 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | microSDXC | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
| - | UFS 2.2 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Single | - | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm |
| Triple | 108 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm Auxiliary lens | 108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro) |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | - |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.3, (wide), 0.7µm | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06" 1.0µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| 35mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| - | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| Infrared port | - | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | FM radio | Unspecified |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
| - | Virtual proximity sensing | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 30W wired | 67W wired, PD3.0, QC3, 50% in 15 min, 100% in 42 min |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh | Li-Po 5000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Electric Graphite, Lagoon Green | Graphite Gray, Polar White, Atlantic Blue |
| Models | XT2139-1 | 21091116I, 2201116SG |
| Price | About 160 EUR | € 120.33 / $ 230.00 / £ 319.00 |
| SAR | - | 1.05 W/kg (head) 1.09 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | - | 0.60 W/kg (head) 0.96 W/kg (body) |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 115h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -25.8 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 288914 (v8), 382902 (v9) GeekBench: 2063 (v5.1) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Motorola Edge 20 Lite
- Potentially lower price point
- Decent overall performance for everyday tasks
- 5G connectivity
- Slower 30W charging
- Less efficient Dimensity 720 chipset
- Display likely less bright than Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G
- Faster 67W charging with PD3.0/QC3.0
- More efficient Snapdragon 695 chipset
- Brighter display for better outdoor visibility
- Potentially higher price
- Camera performance relies heavily on software processing
- May not offer significant performance gains over Edge 20 Lite in light tasks
Display Comparison
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G boasts a notably brighter display, reaching a measured peak brightness of 746 nits, compared to an unspecified brightness for the Motorola Edge 20 Lite. This translates to better visibility under direct sunlight. While both displays share an 'infinite' contrast ratio (typical for AMOLED/OLED panels), the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G’s higher peak brightness is a tangible advantage for outdoor use. We lack PWM frequency data for both, making it difficult to assess potential flicker-related eye strain, but both are likely to use similar technologies given their price points.
Camera Comparison
Both phones offer 'Photo / Video' capabilities, but detailed sensor information is missing. Without specifics on sensor size, aperture, or optical image stabilization (OIS), a definitive camera comparison is impossible. However, the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G’s brand reputation suggests a more refined image processing pipeline. The presence of a 2MP macro camera on both devices is largely a marketing gimmick and unlikely to deliver significant photographic value. The larger sensor (if present) on the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G would likely provide better low-light performance.
Performance
The core difference lies in the chipsets: the Motorola Edge 20 Lite utilizes the Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7nm), while the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm). The Snapdragon 695, built on a smaller 6nm process, generally offers better power efficiency. While both CPUs feature octa-core configurations, the Snapdragon 695’s Kryo 660 Gold cores clock slightly higher at 2.2 GHz versus the Dimensity 720’s 2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 cores. This, combined with the process node advantage, suggests the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G will handle sustained workloads and gaming slightly better. The lack of LPDDR5/LPDDR5x RAM specifications for either device makes a direct memory bandwidth comparison impossible, but both likely utilize LPDDR4x to keep costs down.
Battery Life
Both devices achieve an endurance rating of 115 hours, suggesting similar overall battery life under typical usage. However, the charging speeds are drastically different. The Motorola Edge 20 Lite is limited to 30W wired charging, while the Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G supports a blazing-fast 67W wired charging, complete with Power Delivery 3.0 (PD3.0) and Quick Charge 3.0 (QC3.0) compatibility. The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G can reach 50% charge in just 15 minutes and a full charge in 42 minutes – a significant convenience advantage over the Edge 20 Lite’s slower charging.
Buying Guide
Buy the Motorola Edge 20 Lite if you prioritize a potentially lower initial cost and are comfortable with slower charging speeds. Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G if you value faster charging, a slightly more efficient processor, and a brighter display, even if it means spending a bit more upfront.