POCO X5 Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
32Performance32
44.8Display45.6
35.6Camera39
58.4Battery51.8
60Features65.3
3 spec wins — POCO X5 Pro6 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO X5 Pro scores 43.4 against 43.4 for Xiaomi 12 Lite. Pick by the categories that matter to you — POCO X5 Pro edges ahead in battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X5 Pro
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 52
- 16% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Stronger camera score: 39 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+2% | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 402 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 950 nits+6% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 784,274Top 64% | 784,274Top 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 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+16% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g | 168 g+7% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.3 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | 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 | POCO X5 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 14) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |