Xiaomi 12T Pro vs Xiaomi 13 Lite: Comparison

Xiaomi 12T Pro & 13 Lite: A Comparative Review

When it comes to comparing high-end and mid-range smartphones, the choice is understandably difficult. Last month, Chinese mobile phone brand Xiaomi launched two blockbuster phones - the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the Xiaomi 13 Lite. Here is an in-depth comparison between these two handsets.

Design

The Xiaomi 12T Pro boasts a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen, with a resolution of 1,220 x 2,712 (FHD+). The peak brightness is a whopping 1,200 cd/m2, coupled with a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio. The handset also features a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for protection against scratches and accidental drops. The usable surface of the display is 86.3%, making the phone slim and lightweight.

The Xiaomi 13 Lite has a slightly smaller 6.55-inch Oled display with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 (FHD+). The peak brightness is 900 cd/m2 and the contrast ratio is again 5,000,000:1. However, what makes this phone different is its Dual Edge display and 89% usable surface. Both the phones have a refresh rate of 120 Hz.

Audio

The Xiaomi 12T Pro has a dual stereo speaker setup, Hi-Res audio and Dolby Atmos. The chassis of the phone is made from plastic, making it easy to carry around.

The Xiaomi 13 Lite, on the other hand, has a noise cancellation microphone that filters out background noise. The design of the 13 Lite is made from a combination of glass and polycarbonate material, giving it a premium and luxurious feel when handling.

Hardware

The 12T Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 (4nm) processor and has 8GB/12GB RAM (LPDDR5). It also includes 256GB/128GB UFS Storage 3.1 and has a benchmark score of 1071687 on AnTuTu v9. The fingerprint display ensures extra security for the handset. To cool down the processor, the phone has a mega cooling system with a super-sized vapor chamber measuring 3725mm2, along with a heat dissipation material area of 30000+mm2.

The 13 Lite runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen1 (4nm) processor and has 8GB RAM (LPDDR4X RAM). It has 128GB/256GB UFS Storage 2.2 and has a benchmark score of 550948 on AnTuTu v9. The security measures of this handset are similar to the 12T Pro.

Camera

The 12T Pro’s primary camera consists of a Samsung ISOCELL HP1 (200.0Mpx), with an f/1.69 aperture. The wide-angle lens is a Samsung S5K4H7 (8.0Mpx) with an f/2.2 aperture. It also includes a macro lens, which is a GalaxyCore GC02M1 (2.0Mpx) with an f/2.4 aperture. The selfie camera is a Sony IMX596 (20.0Mpx) with an f/2.24 aperture. Other features include optical stabilization (OIS), 4K video, 8K video, 8 element lens and an ultra-wide angle lens of 120 degrees.

The 13 Lite’s primary camera consists of a Sony IMX766 (50.0Mpx) with an f/1.8 aperture and 1.000 pixel size. Its wide-angle lens is a Sony IMX376 Exmor RS (20.0Mpx) with an f/2.2 aperture and 1.120 pixel size. It also includes a macro lens, which is a GalaxyCore GC02M1 (2.0Mpx) with an f/2.4 aperture. The selfie camera is a Samsung S5K3D2 (32.0Mpx) with an f/2.27 aperture and 1.120 pixel size. It includes video capture up to 4K and a double front camera with 32Mp+8Mp (depth sensor) as well as a double front flash - Xiaomi Selfie Glow.

Connectivity

Both the 12T Pro and the 13 Lite feature Bluetooth 5.2, dual SIM, NFC, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), infrared, and eSIM. The 12T Pro also includes GPS (L1+L5).

Battery

The 12T Pro is equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery and a fast charge of 120.0W. The 13 Lite has a slightly smaller 4,500 mAh battery, but with a faster charge speed of 67.0W.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the 13 Lite are two great options for those looking for either a high-end or mid-range smartphone. Both are capable of delivering performance that rivals those of more expensive handsets, but the 12T Pro is designed for those who want more power. It offers faster processing, more RAM, higher storage options and a more advanced camera setup than the 13 Lite. On the other hand, if you are looking for a mid-range phone with powerful specifications and a luxurious design, the 13 Lite is probably the better option for you.