Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
75.3Performance32
61.3Display45.6
47.3Camera39
51.4Battery51.8
94.7Features65.3
12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S255 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S25 wins this phone face-off, 64.1 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+43) 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
- Stronger performance score: 75 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 229% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,578,555 vs 784,274
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
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $800
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.55 ″+6% |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 416 ppi+3% | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits+174% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 91.1 % | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 792,959Top 16% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 925,248Top 16% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 331,698Top 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 528,650Top 19% | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 2,578,555+229%Top 5% | 784,274Top 64% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,950+189%Top 9% | 1,020Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,400+221%Top 5% | 2,930Top 64% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | 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@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,300 mAh+8% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 67 W+168% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 162 g+4% | 168 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm+1% | 7.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |