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Xiaomi 12 Lite

Released July 2022

A lightweight Android phone with a 120 Hz AMOLED screen, 108 MP main camera and 67 W wired charging.

Model history · 3 models, 2021–2022
  1. 2021Mi 11 Lite 5GCompare
  2. 2021Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NECompare
  3. 2022Xiaomi 12 Lite
Screen
6.55″
Display
OLED, 120 Hz
Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
Memory
6 GB – 8 GB
Storage
128 GB – 256 GB
Main camera
108 MP
Zoom
–
Battery
4,300 mAh
Weight
173 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers find the display, everyday performance, main camera and battery life dependable, with fast charging adding convenience. They differ on the design and software; Tech Advisor likes the flat sides but finds MIUI awkward, while Android Central finds the body unwieldy and the interface improved.

From techadvisor.com and androidcentral.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
6.55″
Resolution
2400 × 1080
Sharpness
402 pixels per inch
Panel
OLED
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
950 nits
Display type
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
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

Performance

Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
Memory
6 GB – 8 GB
Storage
128 GB, 256 GB
CPU
Qualcomm Kryo 670, up to 2.4 GHz
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 642L
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)

Cameras

Main camera
108 MP
Ultra wide camera
8 MP
Telephoto camera
None
Optical zoom
None
Front camera
32 MP
Main camera
108 MP, 1/1.52-inch sensor and six-element lens
Ultra wide camera
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
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
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

Battery and charging

Battery
4,300 mAh
Wired charging
Up to 67 W
Wireless charging
None
Battery life detail
4,300 mAh typical
Wired charging
67 W charger included

Design

Type
Standard
Weight
173 g
Thickness
7.29 mm
Height × width
159.3 × 73.7 mm
Materials
Matte finish
Colours
Black, Lite Green and Lite Pink
Biometrics
In-screen fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock
Sensors
Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, linear motor and IR blaster
Speakers
Dual speakers; Dolby Atmos

Software

Operating system
Android
Software at launch
MIUI 13 based on Android 12
In the box
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, dual standby
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 5; 802.11a/b/g/n; 2.4/5 GHz
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2
NFC
Supported; availability varies by market
USB
USB-C
Positioning
BeiDou B1I/B1C, GPS L1, Galileo E1, GLONASS G1 and QZSS L1; A-GNSS, compass and network positioning

Storage options

StorageMemory
128 GB8 GB
128 GB6 GB
256 GB8 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 173 g weight
  • 120 Hz AMOLED screen
  • 67 W charger included

Cons

  • No optical telephoto camera
  • No wireless charging
  • Fixed-focus 2 MP macro camera

Closest rivals

Model
ScreenDisplayChipMemoryStorageMain cameraZoomBatteryWeightReleased
OnePlusNord CE 2 Lite 5G
6.59″LCD, 120 HzQualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G6 GB – 8 GB128 GB64 MP–5,000 mAh195 gApr 2022
OnePlusNord CE 2 5G
6.43″OLED, 90 HzMediaTek Dimensity 9008 GB128 GB64 MP–4,500 mAh173 gFeb 2022
GooglePixel 7
6.3″OLED, 90 HzTensor G28 GB128 GB – 256 GB50 MP–4,355 mAh197 gOct 2022

Previous model: Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE. Newer model: Xiaomi 13 Lite.

Sources

  1. mi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-12-lite/specs
  2. mi.com/uk/service/support/sales2022/xiaomi-cyber-monday.html
  3. techadvisor.com/article/744344/xiaomi-12.html
  4. techadvisor.com/article/803809/xiaomi-12-lite-review.html

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