Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
43.2Performance32
47.7Display45.6
47Camera39
62.5Battery51.8
65.3Features65.3
8 spec wins — Xiaomi 124 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+11) and battery (+11). 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
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 52
- 69% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,720 vs 1,020
- 63% higher Ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 11% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.2 mm
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $749
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.28 ″ | 6.55 ″+4% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 419 ppi+4% | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+16% | 950 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,150,000+47%Top 37% | 784,274Top 64% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720+69%Top 43% | 1,020Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+47%Top 45% | 2,930Top 64% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh+5% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g | 168 g+7% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.3 mm+11% |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12 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 | No |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |