Poco X3 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite | Better option??

June 21st 2021

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Poco X3 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite | Better option??

Poco X3 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite are some of the newly launched smartphones here in Nepal. Both smartphones bring great specs at a reasonable price range. But every smartphone has a strong suit compared to others. Smartphone makers tend to focus on one particular factor of the smartphone to cut down the manufacturing cost so they can provide smartphones at a competitive price point. Here, we are comparing two budget midrange smartphones, Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite against the smartphone of its sub-brand, Poco X3 Pro, to know which one of these two smartphones is of great value for your hard-earned money.

So, if you are planning to buy or just enthusiasts to know how these two smartphones compare, then for your convenience we have listed the specifications of both the smartphones side-by-side for you to compare which specifications suit you and is a better option. We have also given our thoughts on which of the smartphone is better and why.

Poco X3 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite

Basis	Poco X3 Pro	Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
Body	165.3 x 76.8 x 9.4 mm, 215 g, IP53 dust, and splash protection	160.5 x 75.7 x 6.8 mm, 157g, IP53 dust, and splash resistant
Display	6.67 inches IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling, Gorilla Glass 6	6.55 inches, AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10, 90Hz, 800 nits, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels	1080 x 2400 pixels
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SoC (7 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G (8 nm)
RAM	6GB or 8GB LPDDR4X	6GB or 8GB LPDDR4X
Internal Storage	128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1	64GB or 128GB UFS 2.2
OS	Android 11, MIUI 12	Android 11, MIUI 12
Camera	Quad; 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF, 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) Front; 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)	Triple; 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) Front; 16 MP, f/2.5, 25mm (wide)
Security	Fingerprint (side-mounted)	Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Battery	Li-Po 5160 mAh, Fast charging 33W	Li-Po 4250 mAh, Fast charging 33W
Color	Phantom Black, Frost Blue, Metal Bronze	Boba Black, Peach Pink, Bubblegum Blue
Price in Nepal	6/128GB - Rs.31,999 8/256GB - Rs.36,999	6/128GB - Rs.34,999

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Reasons to choose Poco X3 Pro

Has a better Processor, Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 compared to Snapdragon 732G on the Mi 11 Lite.
Bigger battery at 5160mAh compared to 4250mAh on the Mi 11 Lite.
Better protection of Corning Gorilla Glass 6 compared to Gorilla Glass 5 on the Mi 11 Lite.
Higher refresh rate of 120Hz and touch sampling rate of 240Hz, compared to just 90Hz refresh rate on the Mi 11 Lite.
Priced lower at Rs.31,999 for the same variant of 6/128GB compared to Rs.34,999 for the Mi 11 Lite.

Reasons to choose Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite

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Better display; an AMOLED panel with 800 nits peak brightness compared to IPS LCD on the Poco X3 Pro.
Higher-resolution camera system compared to Poco X3 Pro.
Lightweight at just 157 grams compared to 215 grams of Poco X3 Pro.
Premium look and design compared to Poco X3 Pro.

Our Verdict

When comparing the two smartphones side by side it all comes down to the preference of the user to determine which of the smartphone is better. If you are someone like me who looks for performance over anything else, then Poco X3 Pro is a better option, as the smartphone features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 Processor. Also, Poco X3 Pro provides a great gaming experience with a 120Hz refresh rate display and a big 5160mAh battery. But if you want a better multimedia experience, then the AMOLED display on the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite is a better option for you. Furthermore, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite has a better camera system and a premium-looking design than the Poco X3 Pro.

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