Xiaomi has announced "Mi 11 Lite 5G", the company's first Osaifu-Keitai compatible model as a SIM fleece smartphone.
Although it has not been clearly stated, the Mi 11 Lite 5G is a terminal that has come to hit OPPO's "Reno5 A" with a bang. Both are middle-range models, compatible with Osaifu-Keitai while being SIM-free terminals, and the price is the same as 43,800 yen. It seems good to see OPPO's position in the Japanese market as a terminal that has seriously taken over. So, I compared the two models.
Osaifu-Keitai compatibility and price are the same, but there are differences in specifications even in the same middle range. The first is the chipset. Mi 11 Lite 5G is equipped with "Snapdragon 780G" developed with a 5nm manufacturing process, while Reno5 A adopts "Snapdragon 765G". Both are mid-range chipsets, but the Mi 11 Lite 5G has higher processing power because of the new manufacturing process.
The displays are almost the same size, just 0.5 inches apart, and both support a 90Hz refresh rate, but the Mi 11 Lite 5G uses organic EL, while the Reno5 A is a liquid crystal. I haven't seen the real thing yet, so I can't say anything, but according to the specifications, the Mi 11 Lite 5G is the winner in terms of high contrast ratio and vivid colors. The difference between organic EL and liquid crystal also affects the size of the terminal, and Mi 11 Lite 5G boasts an overwhelming thinness of 6.81 mm.
Mi 11 Lite 5G adopts a flexible flexible POLED to achieve its thinness. That's why the bezel width is so narrow. As you can see in the image above, the thickness is less than 1mm compared to the LCD, so it can be made thinner, so it is an essential element to achieve the spec of 6.81mm.
Actually, the Reno5 A equipped with a liquid crystal is 8.2mm thick, which is 1.39mm different from the Mi 11 Lite 5G. The adoption of flexible OLED had merits in terms of both the beauty of the image and the thinness.
*There was an error in the display specifications when it first appeared. I apologize and correct it.
Both OPPO and Xiaomi terminals are fingerprint sensors for biometric authentication, but Mi 11 Lite 5G seems to be easier to use. This is because the Mi 11 Lite 5G fingerprint sensor is integrated with the power button, so your finger naturally hits it when the screen is on, whereas the Reno5 A is mounted on the back, so you have to devise a way to hold it. Have to. Also, the fingerprint sensor on the back cannot be used when placed on a table. Design-wise, it's true that the rear fingerprint sensor feels a little nostalgic.
The main cameras are evenly matched, both with 64 million pixels. It supports pixel binning technology that combines four pixels into one, and is characterized by increasing the amount of light that can be captured. The second ultra-wide-angle camera is also common to both models with 8 million pixels. The macro camera is 5 million pixels for Mi 11 Lite 5G and 2 million pixels for Reno 5 A, and Mi 11 Lite 5G seems to be able to take pictures with slightly higher resolution.
On the other hand, although its use is limited, the Reno5 A is equipped with a 2-megapixel monochrome camera as the fourth camera. Regarding the camera, it may be said that they are almost evenly matched.
If anything, the impression is that Mi 11 Lite 5G is superior in terms of specs, but although the two models have similar targets, the development philosophy is the exact opposite.
Mi 11 Lite 5G has incorporated Osaifu-Keitai into a terminal with the same specifications as the global version, while Reno5 A is a dedicated model specialized for the Japanese market, and there are no similar terminals overseas. Specialized for the Japanese market, the Reno5 A is not only compatible with Osaifu-Keitai, but also IP68 waterproof and dustproof. This is where the Reno5 A has better specifications than the Mi 11 Lite 5G.
Both terminals are dual SIM models, but only Reno5 A supports eSIM. The fact that we have made it possible to use the eSIM service, which is rapidly being established in the Japanese market, is just a dedicated model. If one of the dual SIM is eSIM, it is also an advantage that dual SIM and microSD card can be compatible. Since Mi 11 Lite 5G is an exclusive specification, Reno5 A wins in this regard.
Preferences seem to be divided in the form of Mi 11 Lite 5G for base specs and specifications, and Reno5 A for more customization for Japan. However, OPPO is currently developing a large-scale commercial featuring Rino Sashihara. In addition to being outstanding in terms of name recognition, it also handles major MVNOs and Y!
Conversely, it is thought that Xiaomi has introduced a terminal that greatly exceeds Reno5 A in base specs precisely because of this difference.
While Huawei was unable to launch a terminal equipped with GMS (Google Mobile Service) due to sanctions from the United States, OPPO took over the position, but Xiaomi rapidly followed suit. I can see that you are working hard. It can be said that the SIM-free market has become a three-way battle, including Sharp, which boasts the top share in Android.
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