Samsung Galaxy A57 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
28.9Performance32
65.7Display45.6
42.6Camera39
52.5Battery51.8
57.3Features65.3
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A57 5G4 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G wins this phone face-off, 46.5 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+20) and camera (+4). 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 A57 5G
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 39
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 16% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 57
- 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $550
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+2% | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED+ | AMOLED |
| Resolution | — | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | — | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 950 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1680 | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTu | — | 784,274 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,020Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,930Bottom 36% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | 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 |
| Max video | — | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+16% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g | 168 g+6% |
| Thickness | 6.9 mm+5% | 7.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+100% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |