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POCO X6 Neo vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

POCO X6 Neo
43.4Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Lite

$399

43.4Inno Score
46.7Performance32
45.5Display45.6
35.6Camera39
47.8Battery51.8
36Features65.3
6 spec wins — POCO X6 Neo6 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: POCO X6 Neo scores 43.4 against 43.4 for Xiaomi 12 Lite. Pick by the categories that matter to you — POCO X6 Neo edges ahead in performance, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO X6 Neo

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 32
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 16% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • Stronger camera score: 39 vs 36
  • Stronger battery score: 52 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 36
  • 103% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 33 W
  • 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP

Display

Display comparison: POCO X6 Neo versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecPOCO X6 NeoXiaomi 12 Lite
Screen size6.67 ″+2%6.55 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24002400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi402 ppi+2%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits+5%950 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X6 Neo versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecPOCO X6 NeoXiaomi 12 Lite
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6080Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu—784,274
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,020Bottom 32%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—2,930Bottom 35%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X6 Neo versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecPOCO X6 NeoXiaomi 12 Lite
Main camera108 MP108 MP
Main aperturef/1.75f/1.9
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera16 MP32 MP+100%
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X6 Neo versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecPOCO X6 NeoXiaomi 12 Lite
Capacity5,000 mAh+16%4,300 mAh
Wired charging33 W67 W+103%

Design

Design comparison: POCO X6 Neo versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecPOCO X6 NeoXiaomi 12 Lite
Weight175 g168 g+4%
Thickness6.8 mm+7%7.3 mm
IP ratingIP54—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X6 Neo versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecPOCO X6 NeoXiaomi 12 Lite
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO X6 Neo versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecPOCO X6 NeoXiaomi 12 Lite
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MIUI 14)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge2 years3 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X6 Neo versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecPOCO X6 NeoXiaomi 12 Lite
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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