Xiaomi Xiaomi 12 Lite vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 13 Lite
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| XiaomiXiaomi 12 Lite | XiaomiXiaomi 13 Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2022 | March 2023 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.55″ | 6.55″ |
| Resolution | 2400 × 1080 | 2400 × 1080 |
| Sharpness | 402 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 1,000 nits (better) |
| Display type | FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay; 20:9 aspect ratio | FHD+ AMOLED display; 20:9 aspect ratio |
| Brightness detail | 500 nits typical, 800 nits in HBM and up to 950 nits peak | 500 nits typical, 900 nits in HBM and up to 1,000 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Display features | 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 | Up to 68 billion colours, 10-bit + 2-bit; 240 Hz touch sampling; Dolby Vision, HDR10+, sRGB 100% and DCI-P3; 5,000,000:1 contrast; TrueColor, Delta E approximately 0.44 and JNCD approximately 0.42; 1,920 Hz PWM dimming, reading/sunlight modes and 360° ambient light sensing |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| Memory | 6 GB – 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| CPU | Qualcomm Kryo 670, up to 2.4 GHz | 4 nm process; one Cortex-A710 at 2.4 GHz, three Cortex-A710 at 2.36 GHz and four Cortex-A510 at 1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 642L | Qualcomm Adreno 644 |
| Storage type | 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) | UK launch configuration was 8 GB/128 GB; 8 GB/256 GB sold in mainland Europe (Tech Advisor and Trusted Reviews) |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP (better) | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | None |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Main camera | 108 MP, 1/1.52-inch sensor and six-element lens | Sony IMX766, 1/1.56-inch sensor, ƒ/1.8, 86° field of view, seven-element lens and contrast AF; 1 µm pixels and 4-in-1 binning to 12.5 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 8 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view | 8 MP, ƒ/2.2, 119° field of view, five-element lens and 1.12 µm pixels |
| Front camera | 32 MP, ƒ/2.45, five-element lens and dual LEDs; eye tracking, night mode and portrait depth control | GD2 32 MP ultrawide, 1/2.74-inch sensor, ƒ/2.4, 100° field of view and 0.8 µm pixels; additional 8 MP depth sensor, ƒ/2.28, 1.12 µm pixels; dual Xiaomi Selfie Glow LEDs |
| Video recording | 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 | 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; maker specifies EIS at 1080p 30 fps |
| Front video | – | EIS stabilisation, teleprompter, Vlog, ultrawide video and selfie portrait video |
| Camera features | 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 | 2 MP macro, ƒ/2.4, fixed focus at 4 cm; eye tracking, night/motion capture, timed burst, document/Pro modes, HDR, Google Lens, SkyScaping and ultrawide distortion correction; AI cinema, Vlog, video teleprompter and dual video; dynamic front-camera framing at 0.6×/0.8×/1× |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 4,300 mAh | 4,500 mAh (better) |
| 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 | 67 W charger included; Xiaomi AdaptiveCharge |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 173 g | 171 g (better) |
| Thickness | 7.29 mm | 7.23 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 159.3 × 73.7 mm | 159.2 × 72.7 mm |
| Materials | Matte finish | – |
| Colours | Black, Lite Green and Lite Pink | Black, Lite Blue and Lite Pink |
| Biometrics | In-screen 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 | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, linear motor and IR blaster |
| Speakers | Dual speakers; Dolby Atmos | Single speaker (Tech Advisor and Trusted Reviews); Dolby Atmos support on the maker sheet |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | MIUI 13 based on Android 12 | MIUI 14 based on Android 12 |
| In the box | Phone, adapter, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick start guide and warranty card | Phone, adapter, USB-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, quick start guide, warranty card and safety information |
| 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 | 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; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/6/8/19; GSM B2/3/5/8 |
| SIM | Dual SIM, dual standby | Dual nano-SIM or nano-SIM plus eSIM; eSIM availability depends on the country and carrier |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5; 802.11a/b/g/n; 2.4/5 GHz | Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 4; 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4/5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| NFC | Supported; availability varies by market | Supported; availability varies by market |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| Positioning | BeiDou B1I/B1C, GPS L1, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1 and QZSS L1; A-GNSS, compass and network positioning | BeiDou B1I/B1C, GPS L1, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1 and QZSS L1; A-GNSS, compass and network positioning |
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