Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
37.9Performance32
46.1Display45.6
46.8Camera39
52.7Battery51.8
78.7Features65.3
11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A555 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A55 wins this phone face-off, 48.4 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+13) and camera (+8). 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 A55
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 50% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 168% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 25 W
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 21% lower weight: 168 g vs 213 g
- 11% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.2 mm
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $449
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.6 ″+1% | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 390 ppi | 402 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+5% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 85.8 % | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 353,082Top 75% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 224,206Top 63% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 162,521Top 75% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 258,141Top 75% | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 997,950+27%Top 49% | 784,274Top 64% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,150+13%Top 61% | 1,020Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,400+16%Top 57% | 2,930Top 64% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+16% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 67 W+168% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 g | 168 g+21% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.3 mm+11% |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |