Xiaomi 12 vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
43.2Performance23.6
47.7Display35.4
47Camera32.3
62.5Battery40.8
65.3Features28
15 spec wins — Xiaomi 124 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 31.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+37) and battery (+22). Xiaomi Mi 11 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 24
- Stronger display score: 48 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 41
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 17% lower thickness: 6.8 mm vs 8.2 mm
- 12% lower weight: 159 g vs 180 g
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $749
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi Mi 11 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+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+38% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 732G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,150,000+180%Top 37% | 410,000Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,720+132%Top 43% | 740Top 81% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+121%Top 45% | 1,950Top 84% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+100% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh+6% | 4,250 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+103% | 33 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g | 159 g+12% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 6.8 mm+17% |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 11 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 12 | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |