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Redmi A5 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

Redmi A5

Xiaomi

Redmi A5
30.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 12 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Lite

$399

43.4Inno Score
20Performance32
44.1Display45.6
26.2Camera39
40.7Battery51.8
20Features65.3
3 spec wins — Redmi A514 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 12 Lite wins this phone face-off, 43.4 to 30.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and camera (+13). Redmi A5 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi A5

  • 21% higher capacity: 5,200 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • Stronger performance score: 32 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 39 vs 26
  • Stronger battery score: 52 vs 41
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 20
  • 347% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 15 W

Display

Display comparison: Redmi A5 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi A5Xiaomi 12 Lite
Screen size6.88 ″+5%6.55 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16402400x1080
Pixel density260 ppi402 ppi+55%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits950 nits+58%
Screen-to-body90 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi A5 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi A5Xiaomi 12 Lite
ChipsetUnisoc T7250Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu—784,274
Geekbench 6 (single)440Bottom 8%1,020+132%Bottom 34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,485Bottom 8%2,930+97%Bottom 36%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options64/128GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi A5 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi A5Xiaomi 12 Lite
Main camera32 MP108 MP+238%
Main aperturef/2.0f/1.9
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera8 MP32 MP+300%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi A5 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi A5Xiaomi 12 Lite
Capacity5,200 mAh+21%4,300 mAh
Wired charging15 W67 W+347%
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Redmi A5 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi A5Xiaomi 12 Lite
Weight193 g168 g+13%
Thickness8.3 mm7.3 mm+12%
IP ratingIP52—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi A5 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi A5Xiaomi 12 Lite
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.2
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi A5 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi A5Xiaomi 12 Lite
OS at launchAndroid 15 (Go Edition)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge2 years3 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi A5 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi A5Xiaomi 12 Lite
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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