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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8
64.9Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Lite

$399

43.4Inno Score
77.6Performance32
59.2Display45.6
42.1Camera39
59.7Battery51.8
94.7Features65.3
10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 86 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 wins this phone face-off, 64.9 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+46) 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 Z Flip 8

  • Stronger performance score: 78 vs 32
  • Stronger display score: 59 vs 46
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 39
  • Stronger battery score: 60 vs 52
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 65

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • 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
  • 44% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 13.1 mm
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,200

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Xiaomi 12 Lite
Screen size6.9 ″+5%6.55 ″
Panel typeFoldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XAMOLED
Resolution1080x25202400x1080
Pixel density400 ppi402 ppi+1%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits+216%950 nits
Screen-to-body87.1 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Xiaomi 12 Lite
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, Canada and China)Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu2,477,554+216%784,274
Geekbench 6 (single)2,977+192%Top 14%1,020Bottom 34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,466+257%Top 5%2,930Bottom 36%
Wild Life Extreme stability38 %Bottom 2%—
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB/512GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Xiaomi 12 Lite
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP+50%8 MP
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera10 MP32 MP+220%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Xiaomi 12 Lite
Capacity4,300 mAh4,300 mAh
Wired charging25 W67 W+168%
Wireless charging15 W—
Active use endurance14.2 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Xiaomi 12 Lite
Weight180 g168 g+7%
Thickness13.1 mm7.3 mm+44%
IP ratingIP48—
Frame materialArmor AluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Xiaomi 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 Z Flip 8 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Xiaomi 12 Lite
OS at launchAndroid 17 (One UI 9)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 8Xiaomi 12 Lite
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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