OnePlus 9 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
38.6Performance32
46.6Display45.6
39.3Camera39
55.9Battery51.8
65.3Features65.3
6 spec wins — OnePlus 95 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
OnePlus 9 wins this phone face-off, 46.5 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+7) and battery (+4). 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 OnePlus 9
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 52
- 525% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 42% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,450 vs 1,020
- 33% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,040,324 vs 784,274
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 125% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 48 MP
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 16% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.7 mm
- 12% lower weight: 168 g vs 192 g
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $729
Display
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55 ″ | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+16% | 950 nits |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,040,324+33%Top 46% | 784,274Top 64% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450+42%Top 48% | 1,020Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650+25%Top 53% | 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 | OnePlus 9 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP+125% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh+5% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 67 W+3% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g | 168 g+12% |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm | 7.3 mm+16% |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | 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 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (OxygenOS 11) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |