OnePlus 15T vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
The OnePlus 15T (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $799 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15T leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15T has the bigger battery (6400 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the OnePlus 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,927,976 vs 783,606); the Xiaomi 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (173g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15T
Xiaomi 12 Lite
What makes OnePlus 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3927976 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6400 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $799
- Better portability (82/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15T vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite, the OnePlus 15T scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T leads (84/100 vs 38/100). Value score: OnePlus 15T — 86/100, 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 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15T (82/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15T | Xiaomi 12 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 3927976 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6400 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm | 159.3×73.7×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $370 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15T
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15T and Xiaomi 12 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15T leads Xiaomi 12 Lite by 401.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $429. Xiaomi 12 Lite was $429 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15T is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (78/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (84/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15T (82/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15T or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The OnePlus 15T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15T and the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The OnePlus 15T has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15T or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The OnePlus 15T leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15T or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The OnePlus 15T leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15T over the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The OnePlus 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.