Redmi Note 10 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
20Performance32
28.8Display45.6
29.8Camera39
47.8Battery51.8
36Features65.3
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 1014 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Lite wins this phone face-off, 43.4 to 30.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and display (+17). Redmi Note 10 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 10
- 16% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 950 nits
- 16% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 46 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 39 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 36
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.43 ″ | 6.55 ″+2% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 409 ppi+2% | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+16% | 950 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 678 | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 270,000Top 93% | 784,274+190%Top 64% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 540Top 90% | 1,020+89%Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,600Top 91% | 2,930+83%Top 64% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP+125% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+16% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 67 W+103% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g | 168 g+6% |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.3 mm+12% |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 12) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 10 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |