Xiaomi 12 Lite vs Xiaomi 12T: Comparison

Xiaomi's Mid-Range Offerings - A Comparison between the Xiaomi 12 Lite & the Xiaomi 12T

Chinese electronics manufacturer Xiaomi has proved itself to be a disruptive force in the smartphone market, with its mid-range devices drawing significant attention. With the upcoming releases of the Xiaomi 12 Lite and the Xiaomi 12T, two smartphones that share many features, Xiaomi will be competing with more established flagships from the likes of Samsung, Google and Apple. We’ll take a look at what both phones offer and how they compare to one another.

Design & Materials

The design of the Xiaomi 12 Lite sees it employ a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080x2400 (FHD+), a refresh rate of 120 Hz and HDR10+. Its usable surface area is 87.8%. Its construction materials are made up of glass and plastic, while Corning Gorilla Glass 5 provides protection against scratches. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 12T has a slightly larger 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1220x2712 (FHD+), a refresh rate of 120 Hz, a brightness of 500 cd/m² and an impressive 5000000:1 contrast ratio. Its usable surface area is 86.3%, while its construction materials contain only plastic and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 as before.

Audio

In terms of audio, both phones benefit from stereo speakers, but the Xiaomi 12T edges out its predecessor by also providing Hi-Res Audio and Dolby Atmos.

Hardware

The Xiaomi 12 Lite runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G (SM7325) processor built on a 6nm process, and combines this with either 6GB or 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM. Storage options include either 128GB or 256GB of UFS Storage 2.2, while its Fingerprint Display ensures secure access to its contents. For the Xiaomi 12T, a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max (5nm) chipset powers the device, augmented by either 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM or 128GB or 256GB of UFS Storage 3.1. The Fingerprint Display returns for authentication, alongside a cooling system for extra stability. In benchmark tests, AnTuTu (v9) scores for the Xiaomi 12 Lite are 521139, while for the Xiaomi 12T, scores reach 779464.

Camera

For their rear cameras, the Xiaomi 12 Lite and Xiaomi 12T both feature triple-camera setups. The standard camera on each handset sees the Xiaomi 12 Lite use the Samsung S5KHM2 sensor with 108.0Mpx and f/1.79 aperture, while the Xiaomi 12T improves upon this with the Samsung HM6 sensor, again with 108.0Mpx and an even better f/1.7 aperture. Both phones feature an 8.0Mpx wide angle lens (although the Xiaomi 12T's sensor is the higher quality Samsung S5K4H7 compared to the Xiaomi 12 Lite) and a 2.0Mpx macro lens. For the selfie camera, the Xiaomi 12 Lite offers a 32.0Mpx sensor with f/2.45 and pixel size 0.800, while the Xiaomi 12T impresses with an even better Sony IMX596 sensor with 20.0Mpx and f/2.24. The Xiaomi 12T also benefits from optical stabilization (OIS).

Connectivity

When it comes to connectivity, both phones come with Bluetooth 5.2, dual SIM support, NFC and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). They also provide an infrared port for remote control functionality. The Xiaomi 12T heightens the experience by adding GPS (L1+L5).

Battery

The Xiaomi 12 Lite is powered by a 4300mAh battery and offers 67.0W fast charge, while the Xiaomi 12T packs a hefty 5000mAh battery and fast charge capabilities of up to 120.0W.

Conclusion

The Xiaomi 12 Lite and 12T represent two excellent mid-range offerings from Xiaomi, offering great value for money and a decent balance of features. If you're after a great all-rounder, the Xiaomi 12 Lite will suit you, while the blazing specs of the Xiaomi 12T make it an attractive option. With an imminent release date, we'll soon see which of these two handsets dominates the mid-range sector.