Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE and the Xiaomi 12 Lite, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|
| Price | $290 | $342 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,250 mAh | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W | 67W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.55 in | 6.55 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 158 g | 173 g |
| Released | Sep 2021 | Jul 2022 |
Summary: Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi 12 Lite is ahead on battery, wired charging, refresh rate, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi 12 Lite is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED, 1B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 90Hz, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM) | AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 950 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~87.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | 240Hz touch sampling rate, Sunlight mode 2.0, Reading mode 3.0, 360° ambient light sensors | — |
Platform
| Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS | — |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Adreno 642L |
Memory
| Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (UFS 2.2) | — |
| RAM | — | 6GB, 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB UFS 2.2 |
Main Camera
| Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|
| Triple | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4, (telemacro), AF (3cm-7cm) | 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) |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, Long Exposure Modes, Magic Clone, Timed Burst, Filters | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS. One-click AI cinema, Time-lapse video, VLOG Mode | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps |
Selfie Camera
| Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|
| Single | 20 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.4", 0.8µm | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm, AF |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama, Xiaomi Selfie Glow (dual LEDs) |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4250 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 33W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 58 min (advertised). 33W fast charger in box | 67W wired, PD3.0, QC4+, 50% in 17 min, 100% in 45 min (advertised) |
Body
| Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|
| Dimensions | 160.53 x 75.73 x 6.81 mm | 159.3 x 73.7 x 7.3 mm (6.27 x 2.90 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 158 g | 173 g (6.10 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, glass back |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
| Colors | — | Black, Lite Green, Lite Pink |
Comms
| Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|
| Announced | September 15, 2021 | 2022, July 09 |
| Status | Available. Released October 02, 2021 | Available. Released 2022, July 11 |
| OS | — | Android 12, MIUI 13 (upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE or Xiaomi 12 Lite?
Xiaomi 12 Lite — 4,250 mAh for the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE versus 4,300 mAh for the Xiaomi 12 Lite.
Which has the smoother screen, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE or Xiaomi 12 Lite?
Xiaomi 12 Lite — 90 Hz for the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE versus 120 Hz for the Xiaomi 12 Lite.
Which is lighter, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE or Xiaomi 12 Lite?
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — 158 g for the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE versus 173 g for the Xiaomi 12 Lite.
Which is newer, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE or Xiaomi 12 Lite?
Xiaomi 12 Lite — Sep 2021 for the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE versus Jul 2022 for the Xiaomi 12 Lite.
Is the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE or the Xiaomi 12 Lite rated higher?
We rate the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE 8/10 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite 8/10.
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