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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

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35.6Inno Score
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WINNER
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Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Lite

$399

43.4Inno Score
26.2Performance32
46.9Display45.6
30.1Camera39
47.8Battery51.8
28Features65.3
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)12 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 12 Lite wins this phone face-off, 43.4 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and camera (+9). Redmi Note 12 (4G) 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 12 (4G)

  • 26% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 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 26
  • Stronger camera score: 39 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 52 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 12 Lite
Screen size6.67 ″+2%6.55 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10802400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi402 ppi+2%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits+26%950 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 12 Lite
ChipsetSnapdragon 685Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu 10470,000Top 80%784,274+67%Top 64%
Geekbench 6 (single)470Top 92%1,020+117%Top 68%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Top 92%2,930+95%Top 64%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 12 Lite
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 12 Lite
Capacity5,000 mAh+16%4,300 mAh
Wired charging33 W67 W+103%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 12 Lite
Weight184 g168 g+9%
Thickness7.9 mm7.3 mm+8%
IP ratingIP53—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 12 Lite
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 12 Lite
OS at launchAndroid 13 (MIUI 14)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge2 years3 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 12 Lite
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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