OnePlus 13T vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $650 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 55/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 783,606).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Xiaomi 12 Lite
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 185g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $650
- Better portability (82/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite, the OnePlus 13T scores 19 points higher (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 38/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Xiaomi 12 Lite — 42/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Xiaomi 12 Lite are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (65/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (82/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Xiaomi 12 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 159.3×73.7×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $370 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and Xiaomi 12 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Xiaomi 12 Lite by 305.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $280. Xiaomi 12 Lite was $280 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Xiaomi 12 Lite are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (65/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (82/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The OnePlus 13T is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Lite — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.