Xiaomi 13 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Xiaomi 13 Lite and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67W | 67W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.55 in | 6.67 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 171 g | 181 g |
| Released | Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 |
Summary: Xiaomi 13 Lite is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo is ahead on battery, ram (max), storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED, 68B colors, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 120Hz, 500 nits (typ), 1000 nits (peak) | OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~88.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, FHD+ (20:9 ratio, ~395 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Unspecified |
| Features | — | 12-bit flexible OLED, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, SGS Low Blue Light Certification |
Platform
| Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 14 (upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14) | Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (SM7475-AB) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x 2.91 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x 2.49 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Adreno 725 (580 MHz) |
Memory
| Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (UFS 2.2) | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM (LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage) |
Main Camera
| Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF (Sony IMX766 sensor)
8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
Selfie Camera
| Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| Dual | 32 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm, 100˚ FoV
8 MP, f/2.3, (depth) | — |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Single | — | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) |
Battery
| Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 67W wired, 100% in 40 min (advertised) | 67W wired, PD, QC |
Body
| Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| Dimensions | 159.2 x 72.7 x 7.2 mm (6.27 x 2.86 x 0.28 in) | 161.1 x 75 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 171 g (6.03 oz) | 181 g |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, plastic frame | Glass front (unspecified glass), plastic frame, plastic back (typical for segment) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) or Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | IP53, dust and splash resistant | — |
Comms
| Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 (ax), dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Xiaomi 13 Lite | Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo |
|---|
| Announced | 2023, February 26 | March 28, 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, March 08 | Available |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Xiaomi 13 Lite or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo — 4,500 mAh for the Xiaomi 13 Lite versus 5,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo.
Which has more RAM, Xiaomi 13 Lite or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo — 8 GB for the Xiaomi 13 Lite versus 16 GB for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo.
Which is lighter, Xiaomi 13 Lite or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
Xiaomi 13 Lite — 171 g for the Xiaomi 13 Lite versus 181 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo.
Which is newer, Xiaomi 13 Lite or Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo — Mar 2023 for the Xiaomi 13 Lite versus Mar 2023 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo.
Is the Xiaomi 13 Lite or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo rated higher?
We rate the Xiaomi 13 Lite 8/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo 8/10.
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