Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 55/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 781,542); the Xiaomi 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (173g vs 201g).

The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 78
Battery 86
Portability 60
Value for money
Xiaomi 12 Lite
Performance 54
Display 80
Camera 49
Battery 38
Portability 82
Value for money 50
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 781542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 173g vs 201g

  • Better portability (82/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (82/100 vs 60/100).

Honor 500 Pro (China): The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 12 Lite: The Xiaomi 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 500 Pro (China) Xiaomi 12 Lite
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu 3119308 781542
Geekbench Single 3041 1017
Geekbench Multi 9494 2943
Display 6.5" AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1264x2736 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 80W 67W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, MagicOS 10 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 6000 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm 159.3×73.7×7.3 mm
Weight 201 g 173 g
Launch price $370
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Xiaomi 12 Lite
  • Main: 108MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
49
camera
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2736
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Xiaomi 12 Lite
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Xiaomi 12 Lite
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Xiaomi 12 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 500 Pro (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
55/100 -299.1%
781542 AnTuTu

Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Xiaomi 12 Lite by 299.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Price unknown
Xiaomi 12 Lite
$370
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (92/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (78/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (86/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the Honor 500 Pro (China) (82/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.