OnePlus Nord 2T vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
The OnePlus Nord 2T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 Lite leads — 55/100 vs 53/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 2T has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the OnePlus Nord 2T is faster in AnTuTu (1,017,976 vs 783,606); the Xiaomi 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (173g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 2T
Xiaomi 12 Lite
What makes OnePlus Nord 2T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1017976 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 173g vs 190g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2T vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite, the Xiaomi 12 Lite scores 2 points higher (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (82/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 2T | Xiaomi 12 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 1017976 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, OxygenOS 12.1 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×73.2×8.2 mm | 159.3×73.7×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | $370 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 2T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 2T and Xiaomi 12 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord 2T leads Xiaomi 12 Lite by 29.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus Nord 2T
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord 2T is a bit better (45/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2T (82/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Xiaomi 12 Lite edges out the OnePlus Nord 2T by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2T and the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The OnePlus Nord 2T has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Xiaomi 12 Lite leads on camera score (49/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 2T or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The OnePlus Nord 2T leads on performance (59/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2T over the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Xiaomi 12 Lite (82/100 vs 63/100).