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Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Xiaomi 13 Lite

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35.6Inno Score
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WINNER
Xiaomi 13 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Lite

$499

41.3Inno Score
26.2Performance29.5
46.9Display45.9
30.1Camera34.1
47.8Battery53.7
28Features57.3
4 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)11 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 Lite wins this phone face-off, 41.3 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and battery (+6). 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)

  • 20% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $199 vs $499

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Lite

  • Stronger performance score: 30 vs 26
  • Stronger camera score: 34 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 57 vs 28
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 13 Lite
Screen size6.67 ″+2%6.55 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10802400x1080
Pixel density395 ppi402 ppi+2%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits+20%1,000 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 13 Lite
ChipsetSnapdragon 685Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 10470,000Top 80%630,000+34%Top 70%
Geekbench 6 (single)470Top 92%970+106%Top 73%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,500Top 92%2,760+84%Top 69%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 13 Lite
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 13 Lite
Capacity5,000 mAh+11%4,500 mAh
Wired charging33 W67 W+103%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 13 Lite
Weight184 g171 g+7%
Thickness7.9 mm7.2 mm+9%
IP ratingIP53—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 13 Lite
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoYes

Software

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

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi Note 12 (4G) versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecRedmi Note 12 (4G)Xiaomi 13 Lite
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesNo

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