Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
41.4Performance32
49.4Display45.6
46.9Camera39
34.1Battery51.8
78.7Features65.3
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S226 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S22 wins this phone face-off, 46.4 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+13) and performance (+9). 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
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
- 57% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,600 vs 1,020
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 34
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
- 168% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 25 W
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 16% higher capacity: 4,300 mAh vs 3,700 mAh
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $799
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.55 ″+7% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 425 ppi+6% | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits+37% | 950 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | 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) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | 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 |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP+220% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,700 mAh | 4,300 mAh+16% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 67 W+168% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g | 168 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.3 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | 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 | 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 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |