Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
43.7Performance32
57.1Display45.6
72Camera39
55.1Battery51.8
78.7Features65.3
13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra3 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.8 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+33) and features (+13). 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 S22 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 52
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- 27% lower weight: 168 g vs 229 g
- 18% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+4% | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 500 ppi+24% | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,750 nits+84% | 950 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000+40%Top 42% | 784,274Top 64% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,600+57%Top 47% | 1,020Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,150+42%Top 48% | 2,930Top 64% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 10 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 40 MP+25% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+16% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 168 g+27% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.3 mm+18% |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+33% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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