Realme 12 Lite vs Redmi K100
The Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 42/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 476,175); the Realme 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Lite
Redmi K100
What makes Realme 12 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 234g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 Lite vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 31 points higher (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (72/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 Lite | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 Lite and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Realme 12 Lite by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (92/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (72/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Lite or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 31 points (73/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Lite and the Redmi K100?
The Realme 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Lite or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Lite over the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.