Xiaomi 12 Lite vs Xiaomi 13T
32Performance36.3
45.6Display66.8
39Camera53
51.8Battery58.4
65.3Features78.7
4 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite12 spec wins — Xiaomi 13T
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13T wins this phone face-off, 54.4 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+21) and camera (+14). 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
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
- 15% lower weight: 168 g vs 197 g
- 14% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.5 mm
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $649
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13T
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 53 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 52
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 65
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55 ″ | 6.67 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2712x1220 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 446 ppi+11% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 2,600 nits+174% |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra |
| AnTuTu 10 | 784,274Top 64% | 920,000+17%Top 55% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,020Top 68% | 1,250+23%Top 58% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,930Top 64% | 3,900+33%Top 51% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+60% | 20 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh+16% |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+15% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm+14% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi 13T |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |