Redmi Note 8 Pro vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
20.6Performance32
29.7Display45.6
33.1Camera39
34.1Battery51.8
28Features65.3
2 spec wins — Redmi Note 8 Pro15 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Lite wins this phone face-off, 43.4 to 28.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and battery (+18). Redmi Note 8 Pro 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 8 Pro
- 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 21
- Stronger display score: 46 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 39 vs 33
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 34
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.53 ″ | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 402 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | — | 950 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G90T | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 315,000Top 89% | 784,274+149%Top 64% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 500Top 91% | 1,020+104%Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,600Top 91% | 2,930+83%Top 64% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP+69% |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP+60% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh+5% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 67 W+272% |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 200 g | 168 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.3 mm+17% |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 9 (MIUI 10) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 8 Pro | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |