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Spec scores £200-£399 Phones · 185 phones

Performance 2.1 /5 Average

Display 3.3 /5 Good

Rear Camera 1.6 /5 Basic

Front Camera 4 /5 Very Good

Battery 2.1 /5 Average

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Style-conscious buyers who want the thinnest, lightest mid-range phone with a great AMOLED display and fast charging for everyday use.

Ultra-slim 7.29mm body weighing just 173g for outstanding portability
108MP main camera capturing highly detailed photos in good lighting
6.55-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision

Xiaomi 12 Lite Black

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About the Xiaomi 12 Lite

The Xiaomi 12 Lite was one of the slimmest and lightest mid-range phones of 2022, measuring just 7.29mm thin and weighing 173g while still packing a capable 108MP camera and a vibrant AMOLED display. It delivers a premium hand feel that belies its mid-range price, with a frosted glass back and Gorilla Glass 5 protecting the 6.55-inch front panel. The Snapdragon 778G chipset provides smooth performance for everyday tasks, social media, and casual gaming, while the 120Hz AMOLED display with HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support makes streaming content a genuine pleasure. The 108MP main camera captures highly detailed photos in good light, though the 8MP ultrawide and 2MP macro round out a somewhat basic triple-camera system. A 4,300mAh battery with 67W fast charging keeps the phone topped up quickly, going from empty to full in under 40 minutes. With 128GB or 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM, the Xiaomi 12 Lite targets buyers who want a thin, attractive phone with a great display and fast charging without stretching to flagship prices. It remains a solid pick for style-conscious users who value design and portability above raw power.

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4.0

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Xiaomi 12 Lite vs Xiaomi 13T — Key Differences

Feature	Xiaomi 12 Lite	Xiaomi 13T
Display	6.55-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, FHD+, 800 nits peak	6.67-inch AMOLED, 144Hz, FHD+, 2,600 nits peak
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G	MediaTek Dimensity 8200
Camera system	108MP main + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro, 32MP front	50MP main (OIS) + 50MP telephoto (2x) + 12MP ultrawide, 20MP front
Battery	4,300mAh with 67W fast charging	5,000mAh with 67W fast charging
Build / Design	Gorilla Glass 5, frosted glass back, 173g, no IP rating	Gorilla Glass 5, glass/eco-leather back, IP68
Storage options	128GB / 256GB, no microSD	256GB only, no microSD
SIM-free price	Not available	From £305.00

Frequently asked questions

Is the Xiaomi 12 Lite worth buying?

The Xiaomi 12 Lite is worth buying if you prioritise a slim, lightweight design and a vibrant AMOLED display over raw performance. Its 108MP camera delivers impressive detail in good light, and the 67W fast charging is a genuine convenience. However, if you can stretch your budget, newer models like the Xiaomi 13T offer significantly better cameras and chipsets.

How good is the Xiaomi 12 Lite camera?

The 108MP main camera captures sharp, detailed photos in well-lit conditions and produces excellent 12MP binned shots for everyday use. The 8MP ultrawide is serviceable but not exceptional, and the 2MP macro is largely a filler. Low-light performance is decent but lacks optical image stabilisation, so some blur is possible in darker scenes.

Does the Xiaomi 12 Lite have a good display?

Yes, the 6.55-inch AMOLED display is one of the phone's strongest features. With a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, and vivid colours, it delivers a premium viewing experience for streaming and browsing. Peak brightness reaches around 800 nits, which is adequate for most outdoor use.

How fast does the Xiaomi 12 Lite charge?

The Xiaomi 12 Lite supports 67W fast charging, which fills the 4,300mAh battery from empty to full in approximately 39 minutes. A quick 15-minute charge provides enough power for several hours of use, making it one of the fastest-charging phones in its class.

Is the Xiaomi 12 Lite good for gaming?

The Snapdragon 778G handles casual and moderately demanding games well, running titles like PUBG and Call of Duty at medium to high settings with smooth frame rates. However, it is not a gaming-focused chipset, so the most demanding titles may require reduced settings compared to flagship phones.

How does the Xiaomi 12 Lite compare to the Xiaomi 13T?

The Xiaomi 13T is a substantial upgrade in nearly every area: it features Leica-tuned cameras including a 50MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom, a faster Dimensity 8200 chipset, a brighter 144Hz display with 2,600 nits peak brightness, IP68 water resistance, and a larger 5,000mAh battery. The 12 Lite wins on portability with its thinner, lighter body, but the 13T is the better all-round phone. Compare Xiaomi 13T deals.

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Xiaomi 12 Lite Specifications

Spec Scores

£200-£399 Phones · 185 phones

Snapdragon 778G 5G
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)

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42%

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42%

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93%

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42%

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49%

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100%

Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.

6.55 inches
1080 x 2400 pixels
AMOLED, 120Hz, 950 nits peak

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66%

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62%

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96%

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66%

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61%

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98%

Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.

Single camera setup
108 MP main camera
4K video recording

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31%

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39%

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70%

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31%

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41%

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98%

Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.

32 MP front camera
1080p selfie video

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80%

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60%

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92%

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80%

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55%

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92%

Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.

4,300 mAh
67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 50% in 13 min

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42%

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51%

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86%

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42%

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52%

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100%

Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.

General

Dimensions

159.3 x 73.7 x 7.3

Weight

173 g

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Operating System

Android 12, up to Android 14, HyperOS

Colours

Black, Lite Green, Lite Pink

Radio

Body

Black, Lite Green, Lite Pink

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

108

Primary Camera Video

4K@30fs, 1080@30/60/120fs; gyro-EIS

Third Camera

108 , f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF 8 , f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 (macro)

Selfie Camera Features

HDR, panorama

Primary Selfie Camera

32 , f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm, AF

Video Resolution

2160

Selfie Video Resolution

1080@30/60fs, 720@120fs

Display

Type

AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 950 nits (peak)

Display Size

6.55

Display Resolution

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)

Display Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 5

CPU & Memory

Chipset

Snapdragon 778G 5G

GPU

Adreno 642L

CPU

Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)

Memory Card Slot

Internal Storage

128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with dual speakers

3.5mm Jack

Connectivity & Data

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66

5G

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Network Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

NFC

Yes (market/region dependent)

GPS

GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1)

Battery

4300

Charging

67W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 50% in 13 min

Other

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass