Xiaomi 12 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 11
32Performance38.6
45.6Display56.3
39Camera49.3
51.8Battery60.5
65.3Features65.3
4 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite9 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Mi 11 wins this phone face-off, 51.3 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+11) and camera (+10). 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
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
- 22% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 55 W
- 14% lower weight: 168 g vs 196 g
- 10% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $749
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 49 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 52
- 63% higher Ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55 ″ | 6.81 ″+4% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 515 ppi+28% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 1,500 nits+58% |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 784,274Top 64% | 1,040,324+33%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,020Top 68% | 1,450+42%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,930Top 64% | 3,650+25%Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+60% | 20 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 4,600 mAh+7% |
| Wired charging | 67 W+22% | 55 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+14% | 196 g |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm+10% | 8.1 mm |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 11 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 Lite | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |