Xiaomi 11i vs Xiaomi 12
The Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12 leads — 45/100 vs 34/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 207g).
Xiaomi 11i
Xiaomi 12
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 45/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 207g
- Higher performance (19/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 41/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (58/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 11i vs the Xiaomi 12, the Xiaomi 12 scores 11 points higher (45/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (19/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 11i | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 180 g | |
| Price | — | $750 |
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 11i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 12 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (19/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (75/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 12 and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 11i or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 11i — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 11i and the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 11i has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 11i or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 11i or the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 12 leads on performance (19/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 11i over the Xiaomi 12?
The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.