Xiaomi 12 Lite vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
32Performance54
45.6Display64.2
39Camera69.5
51.8Battery71.6
65.3Features65.3
3 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite11 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+31) and performance (+22). 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 Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 26% lower weight: 168 g vs 227 g
- 20% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 9.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 52
- 525% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55 ″ | 6.73 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 522 ppi+30% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 2,600 nits+174% |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 784,274Top 64% | 1,550,000+98%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,020Top 68% | 2,050+101%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,930Top 64% | 5,500+88%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh+16% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 90 W+34% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+26% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm+20% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |