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TECNO SPARK 50 5G vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

WINNER
TECNO SPARK 50 5G
43.5Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 12 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 12 Lite

$399

43.4Inno Score
28.9Performance32
48.5Display45.6
29Camera39
66.6Battery51.8
60Features65.3
3 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 50 5G6 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: TECNO SPARK 50 5G scores 43.5 against 43.4 for Xiaomi 12 Lite. Pick by the categories that matter to you — TECNO SPARK 50 5G edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 50 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 67 vs 52
  • 51% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • Stronger performance score: 32 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 39 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
  • 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP

Display

Display comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Screen size6.78 ″+4%6.55 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x15762400x1080
Pixel density256 ppi402 ppi+57%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—950 nits
Screen-to-body84.2 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu—784,274
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,020Bottom 34%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—2,930Bottom 36%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.9f/1.9
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera8 MP32 MP+300%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Capacity6,500 mAh+51%4,300 mAh
Wired charging45 W67 W+49%

Design

Design comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Weight210 g168 g+20%
Thickness8.2 mm7.3 mm+11%
IP ratingIP64—
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HiOS 16)Android 12 (MIUI 13)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO SPARK 50 5G versus Xiaomi 12 Lite
SpecTECNO SPARK 50 5GXiaomi 12 Lite
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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