Redmi K100 vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

The Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 783,606); the Xiaomi 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (173g vs 234g).

The Redmi K100 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Lite — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K100

Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 25
Value for money —

Xiaomi 12 Lite

Performance 54
Display 80
Camera 49
Battery 38
Portability 82
Value for money 42

What makes Redmi K100 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 783606
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 10000 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 234g

  • Better camera (49/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (82/100 vs 25/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite, the Redmi K100 scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite leads (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (82/100 vs 25/100).

Redmi K100: The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K100 Xiaomi 12 Lite
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu 3298726 783606
Geekbench Single 3013 1017
Geekbench Multi 9287 2943
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 2400x1080
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 10000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 100W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 17 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions — 159.3×73.7×7.3 mm
Weight 234 g 173 g
Launch price — $370

Camera comparison

Redmi K100

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • Main: 108MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
49
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K100

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K100

  • 10000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Xiaomi 12 Lite

  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 and Xiaomi 12 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3298726 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
55/100 -321.0%
783606 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 leads Xiaomi 12 Lite by 321.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K100

Price unknown

Xiaomi 12 Lite

$370

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (92/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (80/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (82/100 vs 25/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K100 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

The Redmi K100 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Lite — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 and the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

The Redmi K100 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

The Xiaomi 12 Lite leads on camera score (49/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 over the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.