Skip to content
InnoReviews

realme 13 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

WINNER
realme 13 5G
46.7Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Lite

$399

43.4Inno Score
28.9Performance32
58.6Display45.6
42.6Camera39
52.5Battery51.8
73.3Features65.3
4 spec wins — realme 13 5G7 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

realme 13 5G wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+13) and features (+8). 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 realme 13 5G

  • Stronger display score: 59 vs 46
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
  • 16% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
  • Has OIS — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • Stronger performance score: 32 vs 29
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
  • 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
  • 12% lower weight: 168 g vs 190 g

Display

Display comparison: realme 13 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
Specrealme 13 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Screen size6.72 ″+3%6.55 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24002400x1080
Pixel density392 ppi402 ppi+3%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—950 nits
Screen-to-body86.5 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: realme 13 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
Specrealme 13 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu—784,274
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,020Bottom 34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—2,930Bottom 36%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: realme 13 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
Specrealme 13 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1440p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera16 MP32 MP+100%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: realme 13 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
Specrealme 13 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Capacity5,000 mAh+16%4,300 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: realme 13 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
Specrealme 13 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Weight190 g168 g+12%
Thickness7.8 mm7.3 mm+6%
IP ratingIP64—
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme 13 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
Specrealme 13 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: realme 13 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
Specrealme 13 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
OS at launchAndroid 14 (realme UI 5.0)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: realme 13 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
Specrealme 13 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

Related comparisons

realme 13 5Gvs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraVSrealme 13 5Gvs TECNO CAMON 40VSrealme 13 5Gvs Tecno Spark 50 ProVSrealme 13 5Gvs Infinix GT 30VSXiaomi 12 Litevs POCO M6 Pro (4G)VSXiaomi 12 Litevs POCO X5 ProVSXiaomi 12 Litevs POCO X6 NeoVSXiaomi 12 Litevs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5GVS

Try another matchup