Xiaomi 12 Lite vs Xiaomi 13 Lite
32Performance29.5
45.6Display45.9
39Camera34.1
51.8Battery53.7
65.3Features57.3
6 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite4 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Lite wins this phone face-off, 43.4 to 41.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+8) and camera (+5). Xiaomi 13 Lite still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Stronger camera score: 39 vs 34
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 57
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 24% higher AnTuTu 10: 784,274 vs 630,000
- Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55 ″ | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 1,000 nits+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 784,274+24%Top 64% | 630,000Top 70% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,020+5%Top 68% | 970Top 73% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,930+6%Top 64% | 2,760Top 69% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 4,500 mAh+5% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+2% | 171 g |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm | 7.2 mm+1% |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 12 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |