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Samsung Galaxy A27 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
45Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Lite

$399

43.4Inno Score
28.9Performance32
45.6Display45.6
41.7Camera39
57.7Battery51.8
73.3Features65.3
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A27 5G9 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy A27 5G wins this phone face-off, 45 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+8) and battery (+6). Xiaomi 12 Lite still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 52
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
  • 16% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
  • Has OIS — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $350 vs $399

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • Stronger performance score: 32 vs 29
  • 168% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 25 W
  • 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 60% higher ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A27 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A27 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Screen size6.7 ″+2%6.55 ″
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23402400x1080
Pixel density385 ppi402 ppi+4%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits950 nits+19%
Screen-to-body86.8 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A27 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A27 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
ChipsetSnapdragon 6 Gen 3Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu—784,274
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,020Bottom 34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—2,930Bottom 36%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A27 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A27 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide5 MP8 MP+60%
Max video4K4K@30fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A27 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A27 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Capacity5,000 mAh+16%4,300 mAh
Wired charging25 W67 W+168%
Active use endurance12.7 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A27 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A27 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Weight200 g168 g+16%
Thickness7.8 mm7.3 mm+6%
IP ratingIP64—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A27 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A27 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A27 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A27 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
OS at launchAndroid 16 (One UI 8.5)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge6 years+100%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A27 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy A27 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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