Apple iPhone SE (2022) vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone SE (2022) and the Xiaomi 12 Lite, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone SE (2022) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|
| Price | $119 | $342 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 2,018 mAh | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 67W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 6.55 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 108 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 144 g | 173 g |
| Released | Mar 2022 | Jul 2022 |
Summary: Apple iPhone SE (2022) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi 12 Lite is ahead on our rating, battery, wired charging, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi 12 Lite is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Apple iPhone SE (2022) is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Apple iPhone SE (2022) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|
| Type | Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ) | AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 950 nits (peak) |
| Size | 4.7 inches, 60.9 cm2 (~65.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~87.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | Wide color gamut, True-tone, Haptic Touch | — |
Platform
| Apple iPhone SE (2022) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|
| OS | iOS 15.4, upgradable to iOS 26.x (as of Sept 2025) | — |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Adreno 642L |
Memory
| Apple iPhone SE (2022) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB, 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB | — |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB UFS 2.2 |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone SE (2022) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.8 (wide), PDAF, OIS | — |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Smart HDR 4, Deep Fusion, Photographic Styles | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec. | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps |
| Triple | — | 108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.52", 0.7µm, PDAF (Samsung HM2 sensor); 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone SE (2022) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|
| Single | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm, AF |
| Features | HDR, Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles | HDR, panorama, Xiaomi Selfie Glow (dual LEDs) |
| Video | 1080p@25/30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Apple iPhone SE (2022) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2018 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 20W wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised), Qi wireless charging | 67W wired, PD3.0, QC4+, 50% in 17 min, 100% in 45 min (advertised) |
Body
| Apple iPhone SE (2022) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|
| Dimensions | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in) | 159.3 x 73.7 x 7.3 mm (6.27 x 2.90 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 144 g (5.08 oz) | 173 g (6.10 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | — |
| IP Rating | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
| Colors | — | Black, Lite Green, Lite Pink |
Comms
| Apple iPhone SE (2022) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (for Apple Pay) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Apple iPhone SE (2022) | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|
| Announced | 2022, March 08 | 2022, July 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, March 18 | Available. Released 2022, July 11 |
| OS | — | Android 12, MIUI 13 (upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone SE (2022) or Xiaomi 12 Lite?
Xiaomi 12 Lite — 2,018 mAh for the Apple iPhone SE (2022) versus 4,300 mAh for the Xiaomi 12 Lite.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone SE (2022) or Xiaomi 12 Lite?
Apple iPhone SE (2022) — 144 g for the Apple iPhone SE (2022) versus 173 g for the Xiaomi 12 Lite.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone SE (2022) or Xiaomi 12 Lite?
Xiaomi 12 Lite — Mar 2022 for the Apple iPhone SE (2022) versus Jul 2022 for the Xiaomi 12 Lite.
Is the Apple iPhone SE (2022) or the Xiaomi 12 Lite rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone SE (2022) 7/10 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite 8/10.
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