Nothing Phone (1) vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
32Performance32
47.3Display45.6
51.5Camera39
45.8Battery51.8
65.3Features65.3
4 spec wins — Nothing Phone (1)6 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (1) wins this phone face-off, 45 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+13) and display (+2). Xiaomi 12 Lite still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (1)
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 39
- 525% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 26% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 950 nits
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 46
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 103% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 33 W
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 13% lower weight: 168 g vs 194 g
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $469
Display
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55 ″ | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+26% | 950 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G+ | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 780,000Top 66% | 784,274+1%Top 64% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,020Top 68% | 1,020Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,930Top 64% | 2,930Top 64% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh+5% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 g | 168 g+13% |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.3 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (Nothing OS) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Nothing Phone (1) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |