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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
64.7Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Lite

$399

43.4Inno Score
73.2Performance32
63.6Display45.6
51.3Camera39
51.1Battery51.8
94.7Features65.3
13 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge3 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge wins this phone face-off, 64.7 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+41) and features (+29). 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 S25 Edge

  • Stronger performance score: 73 vs 32
  • Stronger display score: 64 vs 46
  • Stronger camera score: 51 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
  • 239% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,941 vs 2,930

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • 168% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 25 W
  • 167% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
  • 10% higher capacity: 4,300 mAh vs 3,900 mAh
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,100

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 EdgeXiaomi 12 Lite
Screen size6.7 ″+2%6.55 ″
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XAMOLED
Resolution1440x31202400x1080
Pixel density513 ppi+28%402 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits+174%950 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 EdgeXiaomi 12 Lite
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxySnapdragon 778G
AnTuTu—784,274
Geekbench 6 (single)3,105+204%Top 11%1,020Bottom 34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,941+239%Top 7%2,930Bottom 36%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256/512GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 EdgeXiaomi 12 Lite
Main camera200 MP+85%108 MP
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP+50%8 MP
Max video8K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera12 MP32 MP+167%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 EdgeXiaomi 12 Lite
Capacity3,900 mAh4,300 mAh+10%
Wired charging25 W67 W+168%
Wireless charging15 W—
Active use endurance12.1 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 EdgeXiaomi 12 Lite
Weight163 g+3%168 g
Thickness5.8 mm+21%7.3 mm
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialTitaniumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 EdgeXiaomi 12 Lite
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 EdgeXiaomi 12 Lite
OS at launchAndroid 15 (One UI 7)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy S25 EdgeXiaomi 12 Lite
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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