Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 12 Lite
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| XiaomiRedmi Note 12 Pro 5G | XiaomiXiaomi 12 Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2022 | July 2022 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67″ | 6.55″ |
| Resolution | 2400 × 1080 | 2400 × 1080 |
| Sharpness | 395 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 950 nits (better) |
| Display type | Flat Flow AMOLED. | FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay; 20:9 aspect ratio |
| Brightness detail | – | 500 nits typical, 800 nits in HBM and up to 950 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5. | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Display features | DCI-P3, Dolby Vision and HDR10+; reading and sunlight modes. | AdaptiveSync 60/120 Hz; 240 Hz touch sampling; up to 68 billion colours, 10-bit + 2-bit; sRGB 100% and DCI-P3; 5,000,000:1 contrast; Dolby Vision, HDR10+, TrueColor, Delta E approximately 0.31 and JNCD approximately 0.26; 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, True Display, reading/sunlight modes 3.0 and 360° ambient light sensing |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Memory | 6 GB – 8 GB | 6 GB – 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| CPU | 6 nm octa-core processor, up to 2.6 GHz. | Qualcomm Kryo 670, up to 2.4 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G68. | Qualcomm Adreno 642L |
| Storage type | LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2. Current UK maker sheet lists all three configurations; the contemporary UK reviews tested 6 GB/128 GB and described that as the only locally available option. No microSD slot (Tech Advisor). | LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage; UK launch configuration was 8 GB/128 GB, with 6 GB/128 GB and 8 GB/256 GB sold in other markets (Tech Advisor) |
| Cooling | Twelve-layer graphite cooling system. | – |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP (better) |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP (better) |
| Main camera | Sony IMX766, f/1.88, 1/1.56-inch sensor, OIS, six-element lens and four-pixel binning to 2 µm pixels. | 108 MP, 1/1.52-inch sensor and six-element lens |
| Ultra wide camera | f/2.2 and 119° field of view. | 8 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view |
| Front camera | – | 32 MP, ƒ/2.45, five-element lens and dual LEDs; eye tracking, night mode and portrait depth control |
| Zoom | Digital crop from the main camera; no dedicated telephoto lens (Expert Reviews). | – |
| Video recording | 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 120/240/960 fps. | 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps in 1080p/720p or 240/960 fps in 720p |
| Front video | 1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion 720p at 120 fps. | – |
| Camera features | Additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro camera; filmCamera filters. | 2 MP macro, ƒ/2.4, fixed focus at 4 cm; 108 MP/eye tracking/night modes, motion capture, timed burst, AI portrait, SkyScaping and Magic cutout; AI cinema, 19 vlog modes, 12 video filters and time-lapse |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh (better) | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | Up to 67 W | Up to 67 W |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | – | 4,300 mAh typical |
| Wired charging | – | 67 W charger included |
| Wireless charging | No wireless charging (Tech Advisor). | – |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 187 g | 173 g (better) |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.29 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 162.9 × 76 mm | 159.3 × 73.7 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP53 | – |
| Materials | Glass rear and plastic frame (Expert Reviews). | Matte finish |
| Colours | Midnight Black, Polar White and Sky Blue. | Black, Lite Green and Lite Pink |
| Water resistance detail | IP53, confirmed by Tech Advisor; not intended for immersion. | – |
| Biometrics | Side fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock. | In-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock |
| Sensors | – | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, linear motor and IR blaster |
| Speakers | Dual speakers with Dolby Atmos and 3.5 mm headphone socket. | Dual speakers; Dolby Atmos |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Maker UK sheet lists MIUI 14 based on Android S (Android 12); the UK reviewers describe Android 13. China's earlier launch used MIUI 13, as reported by REVU. Historical update promises conflict, so no version count is assumed. | MIUI 13 based on Android 12 |
| In the box | 67 W charger, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case and documents. This entry follows UK/global hardware and configurations; November 2022 Chinese first sale is named to REVU and Gizmochina. The later UK Pro release was 4 April 2023 (Tech Advisor). | Phone, adapter, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick start guide and warranty card |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | – | 5G n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/77/78; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and TDD B38/40/41/42/48; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/6/8/19; GSM B2/3/5/8 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Tech Advisor); dual 5G supported. | Dual SIM, dual standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 4. | Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5; 802.11a/b/g/n; 2.4/5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2. | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| NFC | NFC; functions vary by market. | Supported; availability varies by market |
| USB | USB-C (Tech Advisor). | USB-C |
| Positioning | GPS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1I and Galileo E1. | BeiDou B1I/B1C, GPS L1, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1 and QZSS L1; A-GNSS, compass and network positioning |
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